Opium Smoking Pennsylvania Coal Mining Harper's 1873 complete issue

Description: Opium Smoking Pennsylvania Coal Mining Harper's 1873 complete issue Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization. (Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Reconstruction, Illustrated Newspapers, Coal Mining, Pennsylvania, Napoleon III). Issued February 22nd, 1873, New York, by Harper & Brothers. Includes the Supplement at the end. An actual piece of American history issued during Reconstruction. 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. [B10110]. Front page illustration with accompanying article: "Down Among the Coal Mines--Going Down the Slope" shows miners heading down a mine shaft in Pennsylvania. Another full page with 9 scenes on coal mining, & another 2 pages. with 3 prints on coal mining as well. Double page centerfold: "Emperor Napoleon III After Death" also features an accompanying article.

Price: 65 USD

Location: Dover, New Hampshire

End Time: 2024-01-06T23:00:36.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.95 USD