A map of Mississippi... Black Americana print...
Item # 172952
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 6, 1866 Full front page print: 'The Last Chattel' shows an elderly Black man looking over the ruins of his home.
The doublepage centerfold is: "Emigration to Washington Territory of 400 Women on the Steamer Continental" which has five scenes. Also a fullpg: "Map of Mississippi" with a decorative heading. Thee is also a small print of: "Charlie Decker--The Smallest Man Living" with some text.
Complete in 16 pages.
Note: Since most issues come from disbound volumes, this being the first of the year typically has more wear than later dates in the year.
The doublepage centerfold is: "Emigration to Washington Territory of 400 Women on the Steamer Continental" which has five scenes. Also a fullpg: "Map of Mississippi" with a decorative heading. Thee is also a small print of: "Charlie Decker--The Smallest Man Living" with some text.
Complete in 16 pages.
Note: Since most issues come from disbound volumes, this being the first of the year typically has more wear than later dates in the year.
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Categories: 1866-1869, Post-Civil War
Price
$88
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.
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