Bear Hunting Uncle Sam Harper's Reconstruction newspaper 1876 Nast art issue

Data di pubblicazione: 1876

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Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Reconstruction, Illustrated Newspapers, Thomas Nast, Uncle Sam, Political Cartoons, Bear Hunting). Issued January 15th, 1876, New York, by Harper & Brothers. An actual piece of American history issued during Reconstruction. Filled with commentary and wood engraved images, issued contemporary to the events. Original mid-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.[B9844]. Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon 'Madness (Yet There's Method In It)', plus another full page inside 'The (D. D.) Field of Gold, or The Lion's Legal (?) Share.' A half page: 'A Bear Hunt in the Rocky Mountains.' Most of the doublepage centerfold: 'A Visit to a Light House' which is comprised of eight scenes. Most of a full page: 'Christmas Dinner to the Newsboys and Newsgirls of New York.' An article entitled "Charles Dickens on Bells".

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• Titolo: Bear Hunting Uncle Sam Harper's Reconstruction newspaper 1876 Nast art issue
• Data di pubblicazione: 1876
• Rilegatura: Brossura
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