Description: Now nearly impossible to find, this is a 126 year old bound volume of Harper's Weekly Magazine for the full year 1897. 52 weekly issues, bound together into one volume. Bound in publishers original embossed and gilt stamped decorative cloth covers and spine, gilt still bright. Some wear to covers and first loose page starting to detach. Extremely clean and bright interior, no foxing, no stains, no tears, outstanding. Packed with illustrations and advertisements and editorials. Oversize elephant folio and very heavy, about 20 pounds . The binding is tight and solid. This is Volume 41. 1300 oversize pages in all. Outside dimensions are 12" x 16.5 ." 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 1897 first edition of Harper s Weekly includes all of the issues of the magazine from January to December . This edition features the illustrations of the most prestigious illustrators of the time. These enormous tomes fascinating contents include: Military service reforms, primarily within the National Guard of the State of New York Reports of the Auburn College American football team On the Cuban Insurrection, war for independence from Spain Developments and inventions made to the bicycle Reports of whaling adventures off of Long Island Illustrations from the International Exposition at Stockholm Map of gold fields and routes in Klondike region of the Yukon Siberian, Goldes people tribal customs, costume, and tradition with mystic incantation An incredibly impressive tome with utterly fascinating contents and impressive illustrations! Photos are of the actual item being sold and they are to be considered part of the description. We consider all offers in relation to current market values and we try to respond almost immediately. Your purchase will be packed carefully and shipped quickly. We are available 7 days a week. Please see other listings for books and collectibles that might be of interest to you and follow North*Star*Collectibles as we post new items every week. Thank you for looking and come again soon,North*Star*Collectibles
Price: 395 USD
Location: Newton Center, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-09-03T14:44:07.000Z
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Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Publisher: Harpers
Topic: Journal of Civilization
Subject: Lifestyle Magazine
Original/Facsimile: Original