Washington Irving Harper's Reconstruction Era newspaper 1866 complete issue
Washington Irving Harper's Reconstruction Era newspaper 1866 complete issue Washington Irving Harper's Reconstruction Era newspaper 1866 complete issue Washington Irving Harper's Reconstruction Era newspaper 1866 complete issue Washington Irving Harper's Reconstruction Era newspaper 1866 complete issue Washington Irving Harper's Reconstruction Era newspaper 1866 complete issue Washington Irving Harper's Reconstruction Era newspaper 1866 complete issue
$ 85.00

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Reconstruction Era, Illustrated Newspapers, Washington Irving, Tribute).

Issued August 11th, 1866, New York, by Harper & Brothers.

An actual piece of American history issued during the Reconstruction Era. Filled with commentary and wood engraved images, issued contemporary to the events.

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.

[B7831].

Perhaps the most noteworthy prints are in recognition of Washington Irving, which includes details about his life. Among the related prints are "The Old Dutch Church," of North Tarrytown (current day Sleepy Hollow), which featured prominently in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."

Other prints include: the front page: 'Review of the N.J. State Militia at Long Branch', and the inside prints: one-third pg: 'The Atlantic Cable--View of Heart's Content, Newfoundland', the nice doublepage centerfold: 'the Girdler's of the Earth: The Atlantic Cable Laid' showing vignettes on the Atlantic cable, including a print of Ben Franklin & Prof. Morse, and a feature illus. of the ship the Great Eastern, nearly halfpg: 'New Iberia, Louisiana' and 'Alabamians Receiving Rations', a full page containing three of Henry Ward Beecher's churches, and more. See images for details.