Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Gilded Age, Illustrated Newspapers, Mary Anderson, Tammany Tiger, Thomas Nast, Hunting, Montana). Issued October 10th, 1885, New York, by Harper & Brothers. An actual piece of American history issued during the Gilded Age. Filled with commentary and wood engraved images, issued contemporary to the events. Includes the Supplemental tinted litho by Thomas Nast depicting his iconic tiger. 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.[B10043]. Full front pg. portrait of "Mary Anderson." Inside is a full pg. containing three illus. pertaining to "Hell Gate and Its Surroundings." Full pg. illus. containing four illus. pertaining to "Preparing to Open Hell Gate- Manufacturing Explosives on Mill Rock." Double page centerfold of "preparing to Open Hell Gate-Placing the Cartridges." 1/4 pg. illus. of "The Late William Page." 1/4 pg. illus. of "The Monument of the Thirteenth Massachusetts at Gettysburg."; half pg. illus. of "Shooting Prairie Chickens in Montana." Full pg. illus. containing five illus. pertaining to "Making a Cranberry Bog." Supplement: Full pg. illus. by Nast of "That Everlasting Hungry Wail."Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Seller Inventory # B10043

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Title: Cranberry Bog 1885 Hell Gate NY explosives ...

Publication Date: 1885

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: good

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