Lot of 3 Vintage 1866 Harper's Weekly Newspapers Civil War Era Reconstruction For Sale
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Lot of 3 Vintage 1866 Harper's Weekly Newspapers Civil War Era Reconstruction:
$125.00
Up for sale is a original 3-issue lot of Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization from 1866 (Volume X), offering a fascinating glimpse into Reconstruction-era America, complete with full-page woodcut engravings, political commentary, period advertising, and news.
Included Issues & Features:
- February 3, 1866 (No. 475): Includes notable coverage and illustrations, highlighted by a impressive centerfold spread of the Iron-Clad Navy of the United States featuring classic ironclad warships.
- August 4, 1866 (No. 501): Features a striking full front-page engraving after Thomas Francis Dicksee’s artwork (A Labour of Love), depicting a woman carrying a child with a dog by her side.
- October 6, 1866 (No. 510): Features front-page engravings detailing historic regional architecture, including the Strawbridge Methodist Episcopal Church and Rising Sun Tavern.
Condition Details:
- Authentic 1866 original printings (not reproductions).
- Issues show typical age-appropriate wear, including paper toning, edge chipping, creasing, and light page separation along the spine edges consistent with disbound volumes.
- Text and engravings remain clear, legible, and suitable for framing or historic collections.
Please review the photos carefully for exact physical condition, page margins, and detail.
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