1875 Harpers Weekly 1ed PT Barnum Indians White SLAVES Gen Sheridan Illustrated

1875 Harpers Weekly 1^ed PT Barnum Indians White SLAVES Gen Sheridan Illustrated

Harper’s Weekly was an early American magazine published by Harper. Beginning in 1857, it was a primary source of news, fiction stories, humor, satire, and a number of other topics. This 1875 first edition of ‘Harper’s Weekly’ includes all of the issues of the magazine from January to June in an enormous folio book. This edition features the illustrations of the most prestigious illustrators of the time.

The enormous tome’s fascinating contents include:

• T. Barnum’s colossal enterprise
• General Benjamin Butler on Civil Rights
• A recounting of the Battle of Bunker Hill – centennial anniversary
• Illustrations of George Cruikshank (p.416)
• Description of Indian sun-dances, Indian trade
• General Sheridan reports on Louisiana
• Accounts of railroads being built on the plains
• White slavery in the East
• Opium eaters in America

An incredibly impressive tome with utterly fascinating contents and impressive illustrations!

Item number: #24540

Price: $950

HARPER

Harper’s Weekly: Journal of Civilization

New York: Harper, 1875. First edition.

Details:

• Collation: Complete; 52 issues
  • 1056
  • Heavily illustrated throughout
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; secure
• Size: ~16.25in X 12in (41.5cm x 30.5cm)

Our Guarantee:

Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.

Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!

24540