Lincoln Supporters Nighttime Parade Harper's newspaper 1860 complete issue

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Illustrated Newspapers, Winslow Homer).

Issued October 13th, 1860, New York, by Harper & Brothers.

An actual piece of American history issued just prior to the Civil War. Filled with commentary and wood engraved images relating to that war and 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.

[B8169].

The front page shows "His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales at the Tomb of Washington". Inside shows: "The Late General Walker, the Filibuster".   A 2nd report, "The End of Walker", provides additional details of his death.  Yet another report, "Hondoras... The Capture of Walker", provides details of his capture and execution.

The doublepage centerfold is captioned: "Grand Procession of the Wide-Awakes at New York"  and shows a huge political parade including a banner which supports: "Lincoln and Hamlin" (see photos).

Fullpg. with 5 scenes of: "The Central Park, New York". Quarter pg: "Pope Pius the 9th" and a smaller print of: "General Lamoriciere" with text on both.