Riel Rebellion Hunting Dogs Harper's newspaper 1885 Cotton Xchng complete issue

Publication Date: 1885

About this Item

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Gilded Age, Illustrated Newspapers, British Navy, Russian Navy, Riel Rebellion, Hunting Dogs, Cotton Exchange, Cancer Hospital). Issued May 9th, 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. 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.[B10135]. Front page print shows 2 ships: "The Anglo-Russian Difficulty--Naval Vessels Watching Each Other In American Waters". Half pg: "Selling Off Unclaimed Baggage at Philadelphia". Fullpg: "Opening of the New York Cotton Exchange" and "The Riel Rebellion--A Battery Going to the Front". Nice full pg: "Steeple-chase Course of the Rockaway Hunt Club, Long Island" shows 5 scenes. Half pg: "New York Cancer Hospital". Half pg: "Close Work" showing dogs hunting. The back page has a small Thomas Nast cartoon: "LET HIM GO!", and an ad for an interesting invention: "The Health Jolting Chair". Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Seller Inventory # B10135

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Title: Riel Rebellion Hunting Dogs Harper's ...

Publication Date: 1885

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: good