Mormon War Financial Humor John Hale Harper's newspaper 1858 complete issue

Published by Publication Date: 1858

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Illustrated Newspapers, New Hampshire, John Hale, Finance Jokes, Mormon War). Issued April 24th, 1858, New York, by Harper & Brothers. An actual piece of American history issued just prior to the Civil War. Filled with commentary and wood engraved images relating to that war and issued contemporary to the events. Original mid-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.[B8174]. The front page shows: 'Senator Hale, of New Hampshire' with an accompanying large illustration. 'Travel Notes in Bible Lands' features two illustrations. 'The Island Prison of the King of Delhi" also features three illustrations. Terrific and very displayable full page: 'An Army Train Crossing the Plains'. Two half pages on: 'The Bivouac' and 'The March Across the Plains in a Snowstorm' plus text: 'The War in Utah'. Text: 'Three Weeks with the Stock Gamblers' includes 4 comic illustrations as well. Seller Inventory # B8174

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Title: Mormon War Financial Humor John Hale ...
Publication Date: 1858
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good