New York City 100 Years Ago Map Harper's Reconstruction Nast art 1876 issue
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$ 125.00

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Reconstruction, Illustrated Newspapers, New York City, Historical Maps, Thomas Nast, Political Cartoons).

Issued February 19th, 1876, New York, by Harper & Brothers.

Original mid-19th century weekly newspaper.  An actual, complete newspaper published at the date listed, not a modern re-issue. Issue retains the 4 pp. supplement at the rear which has a great double page NYC map.

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.

[B9843].

Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon:  'More'; Half page: 'Bound to have a Sleigh-Ride'; Full page: 'Scenes in the Centennial Grounds, Philadelphia'; Half page: 'A Buddhist Relic - Inspecting the Sacred Tooth at Kandy, Ceylon'; 3/4 page: 'A Difference of Taste'; Full page Thomas Nast print: 'A Georgia Hill'; 3/4 page: 'A Buddhist Ordination in Ceylon'.