{"product_id":"winslow-homer-ice-velocipede-reconstruction-era-newspaper-1869-complete-issue","title":"Winslow Homer Ice Velocipede Reconstruction Era newspaper 1869 complete issue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHarper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Reconstruction Era, Illustrated Newspapers, Winslow Homer, Ice Velocipede, Scenes of Life, Danbury Disaster).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIssued February 20th, 1869, New York, by Harper \u0026amp; Brothers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn actual piece of American history issued during the Reconstruction era. Filled with commentary and wood engraved images issued contemporary to the events.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal mid-19th century weekly newspaper.  An actual, complete newspaper published at the date listed, not a modern re-issue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring this period, this journal was a major, influential national publication which employed many of the top artists of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaper 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNice 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNewspaper measures c. 16\" H x 11\" W.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeriodical 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[B7805].\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe front page features a full page illustration entitled 'The Letter Box' shows a woman with a baby at the Post Office. Halfpage illustrations 'Underground Lodgings for the Poor, Greenwich Street, New York and \"Love's Crosses - 'Cross Lots\". Nice fullpg. A fullpage illustration by Winslow Homer print: 'Jurors Listening to Counsel, Supreme Court, New York'. Article \"St. Valentine's Day\" is accompanied by \"Waiting for Cupid - A Spinster's Reverie\" and \"Waiting For Cupid - A Bachelor's Reverie\". Interesting small illustration is 'The Ice Velocipede' is a bike for the ice. \"The Danbury Disaster\" article features two illustrations from the disaster of a dam break.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps \u0026 Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67943221985389,"sku":"mbk1793796247809","price":87.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/6632\/8941\/files\/winslow-homer-ice-velocipede-reconstruction-era-newspaper-1869-complete-issue_1.jpg?v=1793796253","url":"https:\/\/khakiseamwear.shop\/products\/winslow-homer-ice-velocipede-reconstruction-era-newspaper-1869-complete-issue","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}