Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization (Vol. 5, January 5, 1861 to December 28, 1861) [Title-Page reads "Volume V. for the Year 1861."]

Published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1861

About this Item

This edition appears to have been published in 1861 by Harper & Brothers. It is a hardcover, sewn-bound in black or very dark brown cloth, with a decorative title on front cover in gilt, and on spine gilt lettering and numbers ("Harper's Weekly" "1861") (see photos), and is in G condition, having some staining to front cover; spine has two damaged areas near front cover hinge (see photo); top and bottom spine have some wear; overall rubbing/scuffing to both covers and spine; overall volume is in very good shape for its age, but does have a few torn or missing page corners, and the large foldout map near center of book, a map of the "Southern States," has some small tears to it in folds and on edges, and is detached from the binding, but is in overall good shape considering it age and apparent handling; because of book's age, pages are very fragile; some occasional stains and ink-outs on inside pages. Book is profusely illustrated with wood engravings, many designed by Winslow Homer (using as models photographs by Matthew Brady), and many by John McLenan. Many engraved maps. This volume is a treasure-trove of articles on the American Civil War, then just beginning. The variety of other articles and compositions is vast, and notably in this volume (for the year 1861) is the first continuing appearance in America of the novel "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens (beginning with Chapter 10, and concluding with the end of the novel, Chapter 57). This Dickens work is illustrated by John McLenan. Other compositions include short stories, humorous pieces, and poetry. Periodicals. United States. 19th century. The American Civil War. Nineteenth-century American life and people. This volume is gigantic (16 1/2 inches high, 11 1/2 inches wide, and 2 1/2 inches thick) and heavy (almost 10 pounds), and because of this, extra-shipping cost may apply. DB-CB.

Seller Inventory # 2320

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization (Vol. 5, January 5, 1861 to December 28, 1861) [Title-Page reads "Volume V. for the Year 1861."]
• Publisher: Harper & Brothers, New York
• Publication Date: 1861
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: John McLenan, Winslow Homer, and others
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Dimensions: 11.5W x 16.5H x 2.5D inches 11.5 inches width by 16.5 inches height by 2.5 inches depth
• Weight: 153.4 ounces
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