Pan-American Expo birds-eye view Boer War South Africa Harper's 1899 issue

Publication Date: 1899

About this Item

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Progressive Age, Illustrated Newspapers, birds-eye view of the Pan-American Expo grounds as centerfold). Issued November 4th, 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.[B11467]. Full front page illus. of "The Democratic Donkey." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Judge Nash Holds a Reception in a Hotel Lobby at Newark, Ohio." Full pg. of ills. of "The Gratitude of a Republic - Admiral Dewey's New Residence in Washington, D. C., Presented to Him by Popular Subscription." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Delegates to the International Commercial Congress at Philadelphia." Two 1/4 pg. photos of "Alfred Dreyfus at Liberty - Two Recent Photographs of the Man Who Stirred the World." Full pg. illus. of "The War in South Africa - Boers Surprising a British Provision Train."Doublepage centerfold of "The Pan- American Exposition to be Held at Buffalo, New York, May to November, 1901." Full pg. of illus. of "Notable Exhibits at the 1899 Photographic Salon, Philadelphia."Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Seller Inventory # B11467

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Title: Pan-American Expo birds-eye view Boer War ...

Publication Date: 1899

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: good