Seoul Korea Cuba Santiago Remington Centerfold Harper's 1899 complete issue ads

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Progressive Age, Illustrated Newspapers, Frederick Remington, Korea, Seoul, Submarines, U.S. Navy).

Issued July 15th, 1899, New York, by Harper & Brothers.

An actual piece of American history issued during the Progressive Age. Filled with commentary and many types of images, 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.

[B10294].

Full front page illus. of "The Navy." Inside is a pg. of illus. pertaining to "Liquid Air on Tap." 1/4 pg. illus. of "The Submarine Automobile 'New Argonaut'." 1/4 pg. with a portrait of "Robert Bonner" and "The Christian Endeavor Convention at Detroit." 1/2 pg. of illus. of "Korea - The Opening of the Hermit Kingdom - Trolley-Line Troubles at Seoul."

Several small portraits including: "Bishop John P. Newman, Grand Duke Micheael, William Goebel, George Edwin MacLean, Professor George Harris, and William Oxley Tompson." Full pg. of illus. of "To Defend America's Cup - First Race Between 'Columbia' and 'Defender,' July 6."

Double page Remington centerfold of "How the Horses Died for Their Country At Santiago." Full pg. illus. of "The Paris Exposition of 1900 - Progress of the Work on the New Buildings." 1/2 pg. of illus. of "Japanese Sailors Ashore from the Gunboat 'Heiyi' at San Diego, California." Three large illus. pertaining to "Railroad Achievements."

Other news and advertisements of the day are included.