NYC Billiard Tournament Harper's Reconstruction newspaper 1866 complete issue

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Reconstruction, Illustrated Newspapers, New York, Billiard Tournament, Philadelphia Convention, Southern Loyalists).

Issued September 22nd 1866, New York, by Harper & Brothers.

An actual piece of American history issued during Reconstruction. 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.

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Ftpg. shows: "The Southern Loyalists' Convention at Phila.--Parson Brownlow Passing thru the Ranks of the Northern Delegation" with another fullpg. and a dblpgctrfld. on this inside: "Southern Loyalists' Convention In Philadelphia - Mass Meeting Of Southern And Northern Delegates In front Of The Union League Building." Terrific fullpg. print: "Grand Billiard Tournament in New York City" shows illus. of the players, and a scene of two men shooting pool. A very decorative print & great for display.