Description: Pilgrimage to Mecca Hajj NYC Five Points 1865 Harper's Civil War newspaper Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization. (Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Civil War, Illustrated Newspapers). Issued December 23rd, 1865, New York, by Harper & Brothers. An actual piece of American history issued during 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. Great large centerfold wood engraving depicting a pilgrimage to Mecca. 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. [B11527]. The front page has a nice print of: "Hon. John T. Hoffman, Mayor-Elect of New York City" with an article on him. Also an article: "Thanksgiving at Five Points". Prints within include a double page centerfold: "The Pilgrimage to Mecca" which has 11 prints; "Thanksgiving Dinner at the Five Points Ladies' Home Mission of the Methodist Episcopal Church" "The Port of Valparaiso, Chili, South America" "The Town of Morant, Morant Bay, Jamaica" "Headquarters of the Fenian Brotherhood, Union Square, New York" "The Indian Hunter by J.Q. A. Ward of the National Academy" "Headquarters of Lieutenant-General Grant on 17th Street, Washington, D.C." "The Amelia Sulphur Springs, Amelia County, Virginia" and "The Freedmen's Bureau at Richmond, Virginia". The back page cartoon is: "A Morning Concert".
Price: 78.4 USD
Location: Dover, New Hampshire
End Time: 2025-01-01T18:29:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.95 USD
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