Uncle Sam Minute Man Nast art Indian Trading Harper's Reconstruction 1876 issue

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Reconstruction, Illustrated Newspapers, Thomas Nast, Political Cartoons, Uncle Sam, Columbia).

Issued April 1st, 1876, New York, by Harper & Brothers.

Original mid-19th century weekly newspaper.  An actual, complete newspaper published at the date listed, not a modern re-issue. Issue retains the 4 pp. supplement at the rear.

Original mid-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.

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Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon shows Uncle Sam as a minuteman: 'The Minute-Man - Fixed By The Spirit of '76'; Half page: 'A North Carolina Turpentine Distillery'; Full page Thomas Nast: 'The Duty of the Hour'; Doublepage Centerfold: 'Alone'; Very nice full page: 'Indian Trading' shows 6 scenes; Full page: 'Ware Back Ranger! - Fox Hunting In England'; Great Supplement centerfold: 'In the Arctic Regions--Preparing for a Sledge Journey Over The Ice'