Winslow Homer Water Holes Newport Saratoga 1865 Harper's complete newspaper

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Civil War, Illustrated Newspapers, Winslow Homer, Watering Holes, Horse Racing, Saratoga, Buggy Driver, Wounded Veteran).

Issued August 26th, 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, several short closed edge splits. 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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The most notable prints would be the two full page prints by noted artist Winslow Homer, titled: "Our Watering Places--The Empty Sleeve at Newport" showing a Civil War veteran with one arm missing, and: "Our Watering Places--Horse Racing at Saratoga".

Other prints in this issue include: "George N. Sanders" "Constance Kent, the Midnight Murderess" "Rear-Admiral Henry H. Bell" "The United States Steamer 'Hartford', Flagship of the East India Squadron" "Fort Jefferson, on the Tortugas, the Place of confinement of the Assassins".

The double page centerfold is a nice print titled: "Our Watering Places--Views At Lang Branch" which includes 7 prints. The back page has a cartoon: "The Bank Defalcation Mania".