Manila Philippines Trout Fishing Winter Golf Goat Hunting Harper's 1899 Bicycles
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsHarper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.
(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Progressive Age, Illustrated Newspapers, Goat Hunting, Gold, Trout Fishing).
Issued April 15th, 1899, New York, by Harper & Brothers.
An actual piece of American history issued during the Progressive Age. Filled with commentary and many types of images such as tiger hunting, bicycles, Philippines, double page of Trout Fishing, etc, 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.
[B10299].
Nice full front pg. showing a 'Rocky Mountain Sheep Hunting' scene. Nice full pg. golf print by A.B. Frost: 'Winter Golf--Play the Like In Four' shows several golfers. Great double page centerfold: 'Trout Fishing in a Penna. Stream'. Half pg. bicycle print, and a full page re. the war in Manila.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included.