Crew racing Early Automobiles Dewey in Manila Harper's 1899 issue Philippines

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Progressive Age, Illustrated Newspapers, Admiral Dewey, U.S. Navy, Philippines, Early Cars).

Issued July 1st, 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, issued contemporary to the events. Includes the extra double page supplement of the America's Cup yacht race.

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.

[B10296].

Full front page illus. of "Admiral Dewey at Manila - A Visit to the Office of the Captain of the Port." Inside are two full pgs. of illus. of "The Inter-Collegiate Eight-Oar Race at Poughkeepsie, June 27 - A Comparison of the Stroke of Columbia, Cornell, and Pennsylvania."

Full pg. illus. of "The Spread of the Automobile - Types of Self-Propelling Vehicles." Full pg. illus. of "Samoa - Incidents of the Recent Fighting over the Kingship." Full pg. illus. of "The Philippines - Three Instances of the Superb Courage of the American Troops." 1/2 pg. with four illus. of "Effects of a Disastrous Tornado Which Struck Herman, Nebraska, June 13, Killing or Maiming Over Fifty People." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Funeral Services Over the Body of Augustin Daly, at St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City, June 19."

The supplement of this issue has a double page centerfold of "America's Cup - International Yacht Race - The Initial Trip of 'Columbia,' the Defending Yacht."

Other news and advertisements of the day are included.