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Harper's Weekly 4-23-1864 NEW YORK METROPOLITAN FAIR, Emperor Maximilian MEXICO

$ 7.91

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Condition: Complete issue of 16 pages. Paper was made with rag content at the time so the paper quality is excellent. The issue was previously bound, protecting the pages within for over 150 years. There is very little staining or foxing (see photos). All illustrations are in very good condition, they are clean, crisp and bright. There is what appears to be a light water stain along the lower right hand corner that persists throughout the issue. The issue was also folded horizontally but very softly, not a hard crease. Issue is stored in a clear acid-free plastic sleeve with one end open.
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Modified Item: No
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Conflict: Civil War (1861-65)

    Description

    Authentic (not a reprint) Civil War Harper's Weekly dated April 23, 1864 featuring:
    Please see photos for additional information
    Cover illustration/article "Ladies in Attendance in Regulation Costume at the Metropolitan Fair"
    Article/illustrations about the New York City Metropolitan Fair "Book Department," "Boat Builder Department," "War Dance - Indian Department," "Army and Navy Swords," "Department of Arms and Trophies - Mexican Flags Captured at Mazatlan, Mexico," "1. Sword Surrendered by General Burgoyne to General Gates, 2. Highlander's Sword," "
    Department of Arms and Trophies - Pieces of Flag Staffs," "Department of Arms and Trophies - Flags of NY Volunteers," "International Department of the Metropolitan Fair," "The Children's Department, Union Square," "The Knickerbocker Kitchen" etc.
    Article/illustration Emperor Maximillian and Wife
    Back page ads and political cartoons, one featuring the NY Metropolitan Fair
    Shipping
    : Stored in a clear, plastic sleeve with one end open.  Will be safely mailed flat and well-supported by cardboard in a poly bubble-mailer.
    I will happily combine shipping for like items.  Shipping for each additional Civil War era newspaper is an additional .