Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 20th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly,  Illustrated Newspapers, Cipriano Castro, Water Color Exhibition, Ocean Travel).

Issued May 15th, 1909, New York, by Harper & Brothers.

Color cover art of boy fishing by W. Herbert Dunton. Full pg. golf cartoon by Kemble.

An actual piece of American history issued in the early years of the 20th century. Filled with commentary and images, issued contemporary to the events.

Original early 20th 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.

Paper uniformly age toned as typical, all 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, short edge tears seen, 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.

[B10019].

There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Man Without a Country", Cipriano Castro.

This issue has a photos of "Chips From the World's Workshop" and a portrait by S. Muller Ury of "Mrs. Clark Williams, of New York." There is also a double page illustration spread of "Some Striking Pictures at the Water-Color Show" and a full page illustration of "The Tin-Type Man" by H. S. Watson. This issue also includes a photo spread of "Advancing the Standard of Luxury in Ocean Travel" and much more.

Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century.