Apple Harvest New York Nile Harper's Gilded Age newspaper 1882 complete issue
Apple Harvest New York Nile Harper's Gilded Age newspaper 1882 complete issue Apple Harvest New York Nile Harper's Gilded Age newspaper 1882 complete issue Apple Harvest New York Nile Harper's Gilded Age newspaper 1882 complete issue Apple Harvest New York Nile Harper's Gilded Age newspaper 1882 complete issue Apple Harvest New York Nile Harper's Gilded Age newspaper 1882 complete issue Apple Harvest New York Nile Harper's Gilded Age newspaper 1882 complete issue
$ 75.00

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Gilded Age, Illustrated Newspapers, Apple Harvest, Lizzie Selden, Nile, Egypt, Thomas Nast).

Issued September 9th, 1882, New York, by Harper & Brothers.

An actual piece of American history issued during the Gilded Age. Filled with commentary and wood engraved images, issued contemporary to the events.

Original late-19th century weekly newspaper.  An actual, complete newspaper published at the date listed, not a modern re-issue.

During this period, this journal was a major, influential national publication which employed many of the top artists of the era.

Paper uniformly age toned as typical, some pages loose. Issue was once bound up in a volume and is now free-standing and complete unto itself as originally issued.

Nice looking, clean, well preserved example, pages loosened, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Text on reverse of each page as always, images and maps from Harper's like this are often offered separately for display. 

Newspaper measures c. 16" H x 11" W.

Periodical will be shipped gently rolled in a sturdy 3" wide tube to ensure it arrives safely to you! Multiple issues purchased at the same time will be shipped flat.

[B8006].

Full front page illus. containing four smaller illus. of "The Apple Harvest." Inside is a 1/4 pg. portrait of "Maggie Keppel, Alleged Kidnapper of Lizzie Selden." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Hoisting Cylinder on Board the New Steamboat "Pilgrim"." Full pg. illus. containing five smaller illus. pertaining to "Heating New York By Steam."

Doublepage centerfold. of "Sick People Waiting for the Nile to Rise." 1/4 pg. portrait of "Herbert Spencer." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Volksfest, Caledonia Park, Jersey City Heights." 1/2 pg. Nast illus. of "More Protection in a Free Country." Two small Nast illus. referring to "Doctor Bismarck."

Other news and advertisements of the day are included.