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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.

Category: 1857-1860