Description: House of Representative New Chamber D.C. Harper's newspaper 1858 complete issue Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization. (Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Illustrated Newspapers, Washington D.C., Capitol Building, House of Representative). Issued February 6th 1858, New York, by Harper & Brothers. An actual piece of American history issued just prior to 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. [B8179]. The front page shows: "Senator Brown of Mississippi" with accompanying text. Terrific full page illustration of: "The Capitol at Washington, With the New Extensions" and another great full page: "The New Hall of Representatives, with the Members in Session". "The Island of Labouan" features three illustrations and "Town and Country" includes six illustrations. "Nena Sahib's Executioner" features illustrations of "Nena Sahib's Executioner" and "The Favorite Wives of the King of Delhi". Back page comic illustration: "Sorrows of a Country Apprentice in N.Y."
Price: 61.2 USD
Location: Dover, New Hampshire
End Time: 2025-01-20T19:05:45.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.95 USD
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