"A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens...
Harper's Ferry insurrection... John Brown...
Item # 172306
October 29, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 29, 1859 The front page of this issue is the "Fac-Simile of the Last Record of the Franklin Expedition, Found by Lieutenant Hobson on King William's Land". A half page illustration 'Harper's Ferry -- The Scene of the Late Insurrection' with an article on John Brown as well. A 'Map of Vancouver Island and Washington Territory'. A dramatic doublepage centerfold is entitled 'Discovery of the Franklin Expedition Boat of King William's Land by Lieutenant Hobson'. A nearly half page illustration of "The Late Senator Broderick Lying in State at San Francisco". This issue also contains a serialized portion of "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens.
Complete in 16 pages, in good condition, and contains additional prints and related text. See photos for details.
Complete in 16 pages, in good condition, and contains additional prints and related text. See photos for details.
Category: 1857-1860














