Complete newspaper - Sold as-is. Request pictures of you have questions. 12X16" . Inside News and prints: Family life in Paris during the fighting; Louis Jennings; The second siege of Paris; The Livonia ship; Yachting - at the helm; Street fighting in Paris - vive la ligne!; Archbishop of Paris killed by renegade priest; ; Full page prints: Nast - the Luther of the nineteenth century is Ignatius Von Dollinger who withstood the Pope; Fishing in the country; The Night Editor. ads. Lots of other items.
Description: This is an authentic and complete issue of Harper's Weekly, dated July 15, 1871. This publication is a valuable piece of history, filled with detailed engravings and articles that provide a fascinating look into the events and social life of the late 19th century. A fantastic find for any collector, this issue includes a full 16-page main section and a 4-page supplement for a total of 20 original pages. This issue is a collector's item and offers a wide range of content, including: Striking Illustrations: A powerful, full-page illustration titled "Family Life in Paris During the Fighting," showing a family sheltering from the Paris Commune. There is also a beautiful illustration of "Fishing in the Country," a political cartoon about the "Late Archbishop Darboy," and a print titled "The Luther of the Nineteenth Century" related to papal infallibility. Sailing and Yachting: A large, detailed print of a yacht titled "The 'Livonia'" as well as other yachting illustrations on the sailing page. Historical and Social Commentary: The supplement contains articles and engravings on various topics, from foreign news and domestic intelligence to the "Memories of Distinguished Authors." Original Advertisements: Pages filled with vintage ads for products, from patent medicines to pianos, which provide a unique glimpse into the commerce and consumer culture of the Victorian era. Condition: As with any item of this age, the pages show signs of wear consistent with their history, including minor foxing, yellowing, and small tears. The pages also have visible punch holes from being in a bound collection.