Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Civil War, Illustrated Newspapers, Thomas Nast, Political Cartoons, Black Soldiers, Wounded Veteran).

Issued August 5th, 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, 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.

[B11240].

The front page has prints of: "The Late Right Reverend Alonzo Potter" "The Late Rev. Newton Heston" and "The Boat Race at Poughkeepsie, New York". Prints inside include a full page: "Reception of the German Singing Societies at the City Hall Park" and: "The Launch of the Ironclad 'Dunderberg". There are several prints of "The Revolution in Hayti" including: "Cape Haytien" "A Street in Cape Haytien" "Corps D'Afrique, Port-Au-Prince" "A Belle of Cape Haytien" and "Views In Hayti".

Other prints include: "Major-General Charles Griffin" "Mr. Clarence A. Seward" "The Tredegar Ironworks at Richmond, Virginia".

Perhaps the best prints are two full pages by famed artist Thomas Nast captioned: "Pardon" showing the Liberty figure considering pardon for the Confederacy; and "Franchise--And Not This Man?" showing the Liberty figure with a Black soldier who had lost a leg.

The back page has a political cartoon title: "Our New York Board of Health".