Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Civil War, Illustrated Newspapers, Chess, Jefferson Davis, Checkmate, Conspirator's Trial).

Issued June 3rd, 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, several repaired short blank margin edge tears, well preserved example, pages loosened, spine rough, 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.

[B11230].

The front page is a cartoonish print concerning the end of the Civil War captioned: 'Check-Mate!' showing Jeff. Davis playing a game of chess with Uncle Sam, with war generals as the playing pieces.

Inside has a one-third page showing the various men involved in the: "Trial of the Conspirators--Pencil Sketches from Our Artist's Sketch-Book" including the accused save for Mrs. Surratt. Also: "Paroling Rebel Prisoners at Greensborough, North Carolina" "Richmond Ladies Going to Receive Government Rations" "Birth Place of President Andrew Johnson, Raleigh, N.C." and "Penitentiary Building at Washington in Which the Conspirators Are Confined & Undergoing Trial" . Also prints of the "National Academy of Design", and a full page: "Bird's-eye View of the Suez Canal Connecting the Red Sea with the Mediterranean".

The double page centerfold shows: "Court Room at the Old Penitentiary, Wash., during the Trial of the Conspirators" which includes all the principal players including the accused along the back, with Mrs. Surratt shown to the far left.

The back page has a cartoon: "Ain't You Going to Recognize me?" which shows Jefferson Davis is a woman's dress.