Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Spanish-American War,  Samoa Troubles, H.G. Wells, Illustrated Newspapers).

Issued February 25th, 1899, New York, by Harper & Brothers.

An actual piece of American history issued during the Spanish-American War. Filled with commentary and offset images relating to that war and issued contemporary to the events.

Original late-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.

[B11456].

Front full pg. illus. of "The Blizzard of 1899 - Hard Work of the Fire Department in Responding to the Frequent Alarms." Inside are two full pg. illus. of "Samoa - The Troubles Over the Disputed Kingship." Full pg. of illus. of "From the Thirty-Second Annual Exhibition of the American Water Color Society." Full pg. illus. of "One Hundred Years Ago - The Last Birthday of George Washington, February 22, 1799." Full pg. of illus. of "General Emilio Aguinaldo - His Life and Surroundings." Full pg. of illus. of "New York City - The Effects of the Blizzard of 1899." Full pg. illus. of "Cienfuegos, Cuba - The Department for Home of the Last Spanish Troops." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Open Air Rink for the Bonspiel of the Northwestern Curling Association at St. Paul, Minnesota."

Other news and advertisements of the day are included.