Description: Philippines Manila map 1899 Admiral Dewey Cuba Hudson River NYC walk plans Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization. (Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Progressive Age, Illustrated Newspapers, Admiral Dewey, Philippines, Cuba, Manila, Maine Disaster). Issued March, 1899, New York, by Harper & Brothers. Engraved by Bradley & Poates. An actual piece of American history issued during the Progressive Age. Filled with commentary and many types of images, issued contemporary to the events. Includes a fine large detailed map of Manila city, Philippines and surroundings, four boxed key identifying 77 specific locations on the map (over 30 being religious buildings). Also a nice double page birds-eye view of New York city Hudson river water-front redevelopment plans. 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 loosened, 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. [B10318]. Full front page illus. of "Admiral George Dewey, U.S.N." Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of "Puerto Rico - Sundown on the Plaza at Ponce." Full pg. illus. of "Sunday Afternoon in a Mexican Town." Full pg. illus. of "Paris - The Death of President Faure and the Election of President Laubet." Double page centerfold of "New York - A Suggestion for the Improvement of the Hudson River Water Front." Full pg. of illus. of "Havana - The Anniversary of the Disaster to the U.S.S. 'Maine,' February 15, 1899." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Joint American and Spanish Commission for the Evacuation of Cuba." Full pg. illus. of "Manila and Vicinity - From an Accurate and Very Rare Spanish Map, Obtained by F. D. Millet, Special Correspondent of 'Harper's Weekly' in the Philippines." Other news and advertisements of the day are included.
Price: 112.5 USD
Location: Dover, New Hampshire
End Time: 2025-01-07T21:38:45.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.95 USD
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