Sinking of the Maine Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 complete issue
Sinking of the Maine Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 complete issue Sinking of the Maine Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 complete issue Sinking of the Maine Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 complete issue Sinking of the Maine Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 complete issue Sinking of the Maine Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 complete issue Sinking of the Maine Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 complete issue Sinking of the Maine Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 complete issue Sinking of the Maine Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 complete issue Sinking of the Maine Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 complete issue Sinking of the Maine Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 complete issue Sinking of the Maine Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 complete issue Sinking of the Maine Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 complete issue Sinking of the Maine Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 complete issue Sinking of the Maine Harper's Spanish-American War newspaper 1898 complete issue
$ 75.00

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Spanish-American War,  Illustrated Newspapers, U.S.S. Maine, Zola Trial, George Washington's Birtday).

Issued March 5th, 1898, New York, by Harper & Brothers.

An actual piece of American history issued during the lead up to the Spanish-American War. Filled with commentary and offset images, d 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.

[B8000].

The front page has a full page illustration of" "Washington's Birthday Celebration at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia".

Two full pages includes 16 photos of: "Destruction of the U.S. Battleship 'Maine in Havana Harbor" showing the destroyed ship. There is a full page of photos on "The Zola Trial in Paris". The double page centerfold is: "The Navy of Spain".