Winslow Homer Noon Recess Harper's Reconstruction 1873 issue Modoc War Baker
Winslow Homer Noon Recess Harper's Reconstruction 1873 issue Modoc War Baker Winslow Homer Noon Recess Harper's Reconstruction 1873 issue Modoc War Baker Winslow Homer Noon Recess Harper's Reconstruction 1873 issue Modoc War Baker Winslow Homer Noon Recess Harper's Reconstruction 1873 issue Modoc War Baker Winslow Homer Noon Recess Harper's Reconstruction 1873 issue Modoc War Baker Winslow Homer Noon Recess Harper's Reconstruction 1873 issue Modoc War Baker Winslow Homer Noon Recess Harper's Reconstruction 1873 issue Modoc War Baker Winslow Homer Noon Recess Harper's Reconstruction 1873 issue Modoc War Baker Winslow Homer Noon Recess Harper's Reconstruction 1873 issue Modoc War Baker Winslow Homer Noon Recess Harper's Reconstruction 1873 issue Modoc War Baker Winslow Homer Noon Recess Harper's Reconstruction 1873 issue Modoc War Baker Winslow Homer Noon Recess Harper's Reconstruction 1873 issue Modoc War Baker Winslow Homer Noon Recess Harper's Reconstruction 1873 issue Modoc War Baker Winslow Homer Noon Recess Harper's Reconstruction 1873 issue Modoc War Baker Winslow Homer Noon Recess Harper's Reconstruction 1873 issue Modoc War Baker Winslow Homer Noon Recess Harper's Reconstruction 1873 issue Modoc War Baker
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Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Reconstruction, Illustrated Newspapers, Winslow Homer, Noon Recess, Modoc War, Indian War).

Issued June 28th, 1873, 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 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, light old damp staining along bottom blank margin edge, 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.

[B10102].

Two-thirds of the ft pg. is an illustration: "The Modoc War-Captain Jack's Cave in the Lava Beds."

Inside has a full page illustration of "The Modocs-Murder of General Canby" but perhaps the prime feature is a full page print by Winslow Homer: "The Noon Recess".

Also in this issue is a full page: "Way Down Upon the Swanee Ribber" which features a Negro man playing the violin; a full page: "The Vision of Loyola-Our New Board of Education." There are four large illustrations pertaining to "The Creedmoor Rifle Range." and a quarter-page portrait of "Frank H. Walworth", and a half page illustration of "Masonic Honors to the Late Minister Orr-The Body Lying in State in the Governor's Room, City Hall."

The "Supplement" has two 1/2 page portraits pertaining to "The Slavery Question in Eastern Africa-The Baker Expedition" including "Sir Samuel White Baker, K.C.R." and "Lady Baker.", and a two-thirds page illustration: "Blacks" and "Reds" in Rome-Who Shall Go to the Wall?" and a two-thirds  page: "Bleak House-Jo."