Hong Kong view Mauna Loa Hawaii Harper's Spanish-American War 1899 newspaper

Publication Date: 1899

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Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Spanish-American War, Illustrated Newspapers). Issued August 12th, 1899, New York, by Harper & Brothers. An actual piece of American history issued during the Spanish-American War. Filled with commentary and offset images relating to that war and 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. Includes a double page view relating to Hong Kong. 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.[B11461]. Front full pg. illus. of "Admiral Dewey at Trieste." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "Admiral Dewey Homeward Bound - Scenes Along the Route." Full pg. illus. of "Honoring Admiral Dewey - The Proposed Triumphal Arch and Colonnade at Madison Square, New York City." 1/2 pg. illus. of "General Alger Congratulating Secretary Root."Full pg. illus. of "Hawaii - The Eruption of the Volcano of Mauna Loa, July 4." Full pg. illus. of "An Incident of the Cleveland Trolley Strike - A Non-Union Passenger Holds a Reception on Broadway."Double page centerfold of "Admiral Dewey at Hong Kong on His Way Home - The Royal Welsh Fusiliers Saluting as He Passed Along the Quay." Full pg. of illus. of "The Oxford-Cambridge-Harvard-Yale Athletic Meeting, London, July 22, 1899." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Exodus from Newport News Caused by the Yellow Fever Outbreak."Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Seller Inventory # B11462

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Title: Hong Kong view Mauna Loa Hawaii Harper's ...

Publication Date: 1899

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: good