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A 5 Issue Set! 1861-1865 Harper's Weekly Civil War Illustrations...
A 5 Issue Set! 1861-1865 Harper's Weekly Civil War Illustrations...
Item # 676075
January 01, 1861
(5 issue set) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May, 1861 - May, 1865... one from each year of the Civil War!
* the most recognized illustrated newspaper of the Civil War
* several illustrated prints (suitable for framing)
* discounted by nearly 50%
You will receive 5 original issues from this famous illustrated newspaper, dated somewhere from May, 1861 through May, 1865, offered at a substantial discount (nearly 50% off).
Question #1: Why are we offering these issues at such a significant discount? Answer: Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers... History's Newsstand would like to use this offering as an opportunity to introduce both novice and well-oiled collectors to the most highly distributed/popular illustrated newspaper from the Civil War era.
Question #2: Why five issues? Answer: So as to provide an overview of the war, from start to finish.
Question #3: What is the condition of the issues you will receive? Answer: The issues will be complete in 16 pages and be in average or better condition. One can expect to find light foxing, light rubbing, small binding holes in centerfold prints, etc. - all typical of the era.
Question #4: Being approximately 150 years old (since the issue is authentic), will they fall apart? Answer: No. Newspapers from this period were printed on newsprint know as "rag paper", which had a high linen content.
Question #5: The 1st image shows several issues... which will I receive? Answer: You will receive 5 complete issues dated as described. The image shows sample issues from the Civil War so as to give a view of the variety of issues and approximate condition of these wonderful illustrated newspapers from the CW period.
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Category: The Civil War
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