Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Civil War, Illustrated Newspapers).

Issued December 16th, 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, rear cover detached, etc. 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.

[B11526].

Most of the front page is a print: "The Bible and the Monk" with a related article.  The most intriguing print would be the very nice double page centerfold: "Central Park, New  York City--The Grand Drive".

Other prints within include: "A Visit to the Gallery of Bones" in Paris, and "The Catacombs of Paris". Also: "Shipwreck of the Schooner 'Enigma' - Rescue of the Crew by the Brig 'Pearless' " "The British Pirate Ship 'Shenandoah' in the Mersey, Liverpool" "General J.W. Lamothe" of Hayti; "Elizabeth Street, Brownsville, Texas" with a short article; "Captain Waddy Arresting Gonzales" "Jose Gonzales Fernandez" "Francisco Genez Salvador (Alias Pellicer)".

The back page has a cartoon: "The Reverie of the Used-Up 'Fernandy' ".