Prisoner Exchange Golf Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 issue
Prisoner Exchange Golf Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 issue Prisoner Exchange Golf Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 issue Prisoner Exchange Golf Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 issue Prisoner Exchange Golf Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 issue Prisoner Exchange Golf Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 issue Prisoner Exchange Golf Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 issue Prisoner Exchange Golf Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 issue Prisoner Exchange Golf Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 issue Prisoner Exchange Golf Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 issue Prisoner Exchange Golf Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 issue Prisoner Exchange Golf Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 issue Prisoner Exchange Golf Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 issue Prisoner Exchange Golf Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 issue
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Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Spanish-American War,  Illustrated Newspapers).

Issued October 29th, 1898, New York, by Harper & Brothers.

An actual piece of American history issued during the Spanish-American War. Filled with commentary and offset images relating to that war and 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.

[B8002].

Full front page illus. of "In a Puerto Rican Prison." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The President's Western Trip - Scenes along the Route." Full pg. illus. of "President McKinley's Visit to the Trans-Mississippi Exposition at Omaha, October 12, 1898." 1/2 pg. of illus. of "The Scene of the Illinois Labor Troubles."

Full pg. illus. by A.B. Frost of "Tournament Day--The Lost Ball" shows golfers looking for a golf ball in the grass.  Doublepage centerfold of "Schwan's Regulars on the Plaza at Mayaguez, Puerto Rico." Full pg. illus. of "An Exchange of Prisoners."

Other news and advertisements of the day are included.