Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Gilded Age, Illustrated Newspapers, Adirondacks, Animals, Coney Island, Storm, Wisconsin, Logging). Issued February 28th, 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. Original late-19th century weekly newspaper. An actual, complete newspaper published at the date listed, not a modern re-issue. Includes a double page tinted litho of President Arthur. 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.[B10041]. Ftpg. shows a horse-drawn sleigh in the snow. Full pg: 'The Storm on Coney Island'. Very nice full pg: 'Evicted Tenants of the Adirondacks' shows a moose, wolverine, beaver, panther, wolf & elk, and is displayable. Fullpg: 'Logging in Northern Wisconsin'. Nice fullpg. showing: 'The New County Buildings at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania'. Another full page print: "Twenty Cents A Day" plus much more. Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Seller Inventory # B10041

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Title: President Arthur Adirondack Logging Wisc. ...

Publication Date: 1885

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: good

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