Harper S Weekly: Journal Of Civilization Harper

1861 Harper s Weekly CIVIL WAR Fort SUMTER Abe Lincoln Sam Houston TEXAS Zouaves 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 1861 first edition of Harper s Weekly includes all of the January-June issues of the magazine from that year in an enormous folio book. This edition features the illustrations of the most prestigious illustrators of the time. This particular set of issues is of particular interest as it was published at the start of the American Civil War. The enormous tome includes fascinating contents including: On the release and reception of Dickens Great Expectations On the Civil War o Battle of Fort Wagner on Morris Island o Battle of Fort Sumter Map of Charleston Harbor Bombardment illustrations and descriptions On the Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln Life, career of General Sam Houston in Texas Depiction of negro workers in Montgomery, Alabama Elmer Ellsworth and his Zouave Cadets An incredibly impressive and beautiful tome with utterly fascinating contents and impressive illustrations and maps! Item number: #24346 Price: $1250 HARPER Harper s Weekly: Journal of Civilization New York: Harper, 1861. First edition. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages; Jan-June 1861 issues o 416 o Heavily illustrated throughout Language: English Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~16.5in X 11.75in (42cm x 29.5cm) 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! 24346 Photos available upon request.