Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Spanish-American War,  Illustrated Newspapers).

Issued January 28th, 1899, New York, by Harper & Brothers.

An actual piece of American history issued during the Spanish-American War. Filled with commentary and offset images relating to that war and issued contemporary to the events.

Original late-19th century weekly newspaper.  An actual, complete newspaper published at the date listed, not a modern re-issue.

During this period, this journal was a major, influential national publication which employed many of the top artists of the era.

Paper uniformly age toned as typical, some pages loose. Issue was once bound up in a volume and is now free-standing and complete unto itself as originally issued.

Nice looking, clean, well preserved example, pages loose or detached, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Text on reverse of each page as always, images and maps from Harper's like this are often offered separately for display. 

Newspaper measures c. 16" H x 11" W.

Periodical will be shipped gently rolled in a sturdy 3" wide tube to ensure it arrives safely to you! Multiple issues purchased at the same time will be shipped flat.

[B11459].

Full front page illus. of "The Evacuation of Havana - Farewell Courtesies Between Spanish and American Officers in the Palace as Twelve O'Clock Struck."

Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "The United States Naval Training Station, Yerba Buena Island, San Francisco." Full pg. illus. of "The Final Scene in the American Occupation of Havana - Captain-General Castellanos, His Staff, and the Spanish Evacuation Commissioners Leaving the Palace on Their Way to Take Ship for Spain." Full pg. of illus. of "Philadelphia - From the Annual Exhibition of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts."

Double page centerfold of "Puerto Rico - the Custom House and Army Headquarters at Playa De Ponce." Several illus. of "Some Interesting Types of Modern Drawbridges." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The United States Commissioner-General to the Paris Exposition, and his Staff."

Other news and advertisements of the day are included.