Julia Ward Howe at 90 New Jersey Race JM Flagg art Kemble baseball 1909 issue

Publication Date: 1909

About this Item

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.(Old Periodicals, 20th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Illustrated Newspapers, Julia Ward Howe). Issued June 5th, 1909, New York, by Harper & Brothers. Includes a fine double page by James Montgomery Flagg. An actual piece of American history issued in the early years of the 20th century. Filled with commentary and images, issued contemporary to the events. Original early 20th 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. 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.[B10016]. The front page of this issue has a photo of "Julia Ward Howe at Ninety", the author of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic". This issue has a photo spread of "New Jersey's Amateur Race Meet." There is an illustration of "A Notable Portrait in Water-Color" and there is a full page illustration of "That New Place in the Country" by Angus Peter Macdonall and much more. Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century.

Seller Inventory # B10016

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Julia Ward Howe at 90 New Jersey Race JM Flagg art Kemble baseball 1909 issue
• Publication Date: 1909
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good