Wall Street Scene Harper's Reconstruction Era newspaper 1866 complete issue
Wall Street Scene Harper's Reconstruction Era newspaper 1866 complete issue Wall Street Scene Harper's Reconstruction Era newspaper 1866 complete issue Wall Street Scene Harper's Reconstruction Era newspaper 1866 complete issue Wall Street Scene Harper's Reconstruction Era newspaper 1866 complete issue Wall Street Scene Harper's Reconstruction Era newspaper 1866 complete issue Wall Street Scene Harper's Reconstruction Era newspaper 1866 complete issue Wall Street Scene Harper's Reconstruction Era newspaper 1866 complete issue
$ 98.00

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Reconstruction Era, Illustrated Newspapers, New York, Wall Street, Street Scenes).

Issued June 23rd, 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.

[B7833].

The front page has a nice print captioned: "Wall Street, New York", a street scene bustling with pedestrians and activity. A great issue for any stock broker or person involved in the world of finance.

Inside prints include a full page of: "The Southern Methodist Bishops", two half page prints of: "Primary School for Freedmen, Vicksburg, Mississippi"; a full page: "May Day Festival at New Orleans, Louisiana"; nearly a full page with 3 prints of: "Fenian Raid Into Canada" with views of Waterloo & other locations. Also most of a page is taken up with 4 prints of: "The Fire In Saratoga".