Harper's Weekly [A Journal of Civilization] July 16, 1881 Issue; Thomas Nast; Donati's Comet, Coggia' Comet, Encke's Comet, Comet of 1881; Rochester Cathedral

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Published by Harper & Bros., New York, 1881

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New York: Harper & Bros., 1881. First Edition. July 16, 1881 issue of Harper's Weekly. Newsprint, folio, 16 pp. Numerous engravings, including two after illustrations by Thomas Nast, then in his second stint with Harper's: A Nast cover portraying Chester Arthur as merely a shoe-shining servant of Roscoe Conkling, and a back back page print of the Postmaster General as a comet in the Star Route investigation. Original, complete. Full page+ illustrated article on comets: several engravings of comets, including two of Donati's, one each of Coggia's and Encke's, as well as one as seen by a Professor Draper on June 27, 1881, and one comparing several comets. Plenty of text with that. Mammoth two-page engraving of Rochester Cathedral [England], and a large 3/4 page engraving of an equestrian woman rider jumping; others. VG condition. Minor wear & tear, mostly to spine from being disbound. Minor toning. In protective sleeve. - G.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Harper's Weekly [A Journal of Civilization] July 16, 1881 Issue; Thomas Nast; Donati's Comet, Coggia' Comet, Encke's Comet, Comet of 1881; Rochester Cathedral
• Publisher: Harper & Bros., New York
• Publication Date: 1881
• Language: English
• Binding: Wrappers
• Illustrator: Thomas Nast
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Very Good Plus