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Harper’s Weekly: Journal of Civilization by HARPER - 1881

Harper’s Weekly: Journal of Civilization

by HARPER

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1881 1st ed Harper's Weekly President Garfield & Alexander II Assassination HUGE

Harper's Weekly was an early American magazine published by Harper. Beginning in 1857, it was a primary source of news, fiction stories, humor, satire, and a number of other topics. This 1881 first edition of 'Harper's Weekly' includes all of the 52 issues of the magazine from that year in an enormous folio book. This edition features the illustrations of the most prestigious illustrators of the time.

The enormous tome includes fascinating contents including

· Shipwrecks and Arctic voyages

· Alexander II, Czar of Russia's assassination

· President James Garfield shot, death

· Establishment of Fargo, Dakota as steamboat navigation head

· President Chester Arthur taking oath

· Hunting and fishing stories in Zanzibar

An incredibly impressive and beautiful tome with utterly fascinating contents and impressive illustrations!

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Harper's Weekly: Journal of Civilization

New York: Harper, 1881. First edition.

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· Collation: Complete with all pages

o 52 issues, complete

· Language: English

· Binding: Leather; tight and secure

· Size: ~16in X 11.5in (41cm x 29.5cm)

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  • Bookseller Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books US (US)
  • Format/Binding Leather; tight and secure
  • Book Condition Used - Near Fine
  • Edition First
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Publisher Harper
  • Place of Publication New York
  • Date Published 1881
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1861 Harper's Weekly CIVIL WAR Fort SUMTER Abe Lincoln Sam Houston TEXAS Zouaves
Harper's Weekly was an early American magazine published by Harper. Beginning in 1857, it was a primary source of news, fiction stories, humor, satire, and a number of other topics. This 1861 first edition of 'Harper's Weekly' includes all of the January-June issues of the magazine from that year in an enormous folio book. This edition features the illustrations of the most prestigious illustrators of the time.
This particular set of issues is of particular interest as it was published at the start of the American Civil War.
The enormous tome includes fascinating contents including:
· On the release and reception of Dickens' "Great Expectations"
· On the Civil War
o Battle of Fort Wagner on Morris Island
o Battle of Fort Sumter
Map of Charleston Harbor
Bombardment illustrations and descriptions
· On the Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln
· Life, career of General Sam Houston in Texas
· Depiction of negro workers in… Read More
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