World Building Fire Plains Life Harpers Gilded Age newspaper 1882 complete issue

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Gilded Age, Illustrated Newspapers, World Building Fire, Winter Scenes, Plains Life).

Issued February 11th, 1882, New York, by Harper & Brothers.

An actual piece of American history issued during the Gilded Age. 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, 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.

[B8008].

Front full pg. illus. of "The Burning of the 'World' Building - In Dread Suspense." Inside is a full pg. containing four illus. pertaining to "The Burning of the 'World' Building." 2/3 pg. portrait of "Dr. John W. Draper." Full pg. illus. entitled "Temptation." Two 1/2 pg. illus. pertaining to "Winter Life on the Plains." Four illus. of "Water Colors and Etchings." 1/4 pg. portrait of "The Late Dr. Bellows." 1/3 pg. Nast illus. of "Kind Relations."

Other news and advertisements of the day are included.