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Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Gilded Age, Illustrated Newspapers, New York City, Prospect Park, Reenactment, Battles, New Orleans, Africa- Sudan).

Issued March 7th, 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.

Includes the double page color lithograph of Grover Cleveland when he was Governor of NY.

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.

[B10014].

Front full pg. Nast illus. of "The Compliments of the Season - March 4." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Sham Battle at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, on Washington's Birthday." 1/4 pg. portrait of "The Late William C. Kingsley."

Double page centerfold of "Winter at the National Capital - A Night Session." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Carnival at New Orleans." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Khartoom, The Capital of the Soudan, Captured January 26." Full pg. illus. of "In the Soudan - Only a Correspondent." The supplement contains a large fold-out illus. of "Our New Chief Magistrate."

Other news and advertisements of the day are included.