Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Civil War, Illustrated Newspapers, Ben Franklin, Samuel Morse, Atlantic Telegraph Cable).

Issued August 12th, 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.

[B11238].

The front page shows: 'New Westminster, Capital of British Columbia" as well as: "Terminal Station of Collins's Overland Telegraph, New Westminster, B.C."

Inside has prints captioned: "The Indo-European Telegraph--Landing the Cable in the Mud at Fao, Persian Gulf" "Trial of Mowing Machines...at West Mount Vernon" "The Richmond Election--Polling at the City Hall, Madison War" "...The Polling at the First Market House, Corner of Maine and 17th Streets" "Map of the World, Showing the Telegraphic Systems for Encircling the Entire Globe" "Celebration of the 4th of July at the Pre-Catelan in Paris by the American Residents" "Trial of Dr. Prichard--the Court During the Examination of Mary M'Leod" "Dr. Prichard, the Glasgow Poisoner".

Perhaps the best print is the double page centerfold captioned: "The Atlantic Telegraph Cable" which has 9 vignettes celebrating the success of the cable stretching from the Nova Scotia to England, and includes images of Ben Franklin and Prof. Morse.

The back page has a cartoon: "Testing the Question".