Union Victories NYC Parade Harper's Civil War newspaper 1865 complete issue
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsHarper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.
(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Civil War, Illustrated Newspapers, New York, Parades, Union Victories).
Issued March 25th, 1865, New York, by Harper & Brothers.
An actual piece of American history issued during 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.
[B8856].
The front page has a portrait of: "Hon. Hugh McCullough, Secretary of the Treasury". Prints inside include: "The Triumph in New York--Glimpses of the Grand Procession" which includes 5 prints; "Hon. James Harlan, Secretary of the Interior" "Fort Morgan in Mobile Bay" "General Schofield's Headquarters at Wilmington" "The Badge of the 23rd (Schofield's) Army Corps" "The Triumph In New York--The Procession Passing Around the South End of the Park" "Gen. Phil Sheridan Moving Up the Valley" "Bridge on the Military Railroad from City Point at Hatcher's Run" "Chapel of the Christian Commission, Ninth Corps--Exterior" "Chapel of the Christian Commission, Ninth Corps--Interior" "The Late Cardinal Wiseman" .