Hawaii island maps Faro Game El Paso U.S. Navy Haiti 1899 Philippines Harper's

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Progressive Age, Illustrated Newspapers, Haiti, U.S. Navy, North Atlantic Squadron, Faro, El Paso).

Issued June 24th, 1899, New York, by Harper & Brothers.

Issue of note for the series of very detailed maps of the Hawaiian islands.

An actual piece of American history issued during the Progressive Age. Filled with commentary and many types of images, 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.

[B10317].

Full front page illus. of "Launching of 'Columbia, 'Built to Defend America's Cup Against 'Shamrock'." Inside are six small portraits of "Men of the Day." Full pg. of illus. of "The Philippines - With the American Troops from Baliuag to Moasin." Full pg. illus. of "A Faro Game at El Paso." Double page centerfold of "The North Atlantic Squadron in the Harbor of Cafe Haitien, Island of Haiti - A Visit from the Natives."

Other news and advertisements of the day are included.