British Ironclad Navy NY MS. Reconstruction Era newspaper 1866 complete issue

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Reconstruction Era, Illustrated Newspapers, British Navy, Ironclads, New York Volunteers, Mississippi Mission Conference).

Issued March 3rd, 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, plus 2 great pages of ads.

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.

[B7840].

Fullpg: 'The Mississippi Mission Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church' includes many blacks. 

Doublepage centerfold: 'The Iron-clad Fleet of England' includes 30 prints. 

Full pg. Parade of the 90th N.Y. Vols . in Brooklyn. Two back pg. cartoons.