New Orleans Exposition levee arrival Hunting Harper's newspaper 1885 complete
New Orleans Exposition levee arrival Hunting Harper's newspaper 1885 complete New Orleans Exposition levee arrival Hunting Harper's newspaper 1885 complete New Orleans Exposition levee arrival Hunting Harper's newspaper 1885 complete New Orleans Exposition levee arrival Hunting Harper's newspaper 1885 complete New Orleans Exposition levee arrival Hunting Harper's newspaper 1885 complete New Orleans Exposition levee arrival Hunting Harper's newspaper 1885 complete New Orleans Exposition levee arrival Hunting Harper's newspaper 1885 complete New Orleans Exposition levee arrival Hunting Harper's newspaper 1885 complete New Orleans Exposition levee arrival Hunting Harper's newspaper 1885 complete New Orleans Exposition levee arrival Hunting Harper's newspaper 1885 complete New Orleans Exposition levee arrival Hunting Harper's newspaper 1885 complete New Orleans Exposition levee arrival Hunting Harper's newspaper 1885 complete
$ 85.00

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Gilded Age, Illustrated Newspapers, New Orleans Exposition, Turkey Hunting, Mining).

Issued January 10th, 1885, 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.

[B10009].

The front page features a very nice dockside scene: 'The New Orleans Exposition--Arrivals At The Levee'. Plus two full pgs. inside on the New Orleans Exposition.

Half page print: "'Yelping' Up Wild Turkeys". A full page print showing 2 scenes: "The Hocking Valley Strike--Guarding A Hopper--Interior of a Miner's Cabin" plus much more.

Other news and advertisements of the day are included.