Black Cavalrymen Navy ships Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 issue
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$ 68.00

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Spanish-American War,  Illustrated Newspapers, Black Soldiers, U.S. Cavalry, Winfield Scott Schley).

Issued May 28th, 1898, New York, by Harper & Brothers. Art by Remington.

An actual piece of American history issued during the Spanish-American War. Filled with commentary and offset images relating to that war and 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.

[B7992].

Full ft pg. shows: 'Comm. Winfield S. Schley on the Bridge of the ship 'Brooklyn' '. Nice full pg. Remington print: 'Colored Troopers of the U.S. Cavalry Taking their Horses for a Dash into the Gulf' at Tampa, Florida. Nice full pg. with 3 prints of the 'U.S. Regulars at Port Tampa, Florida'. Much more on the military including a dramatic double page centerfold.