Illustrated throughout in a pleasing Art Nouveau style
Extracted from a rare late-17th century geography compendium which had this map (as well as a profusion of similarly appealing world-wide maps & views) prepared specifically for it
of "Launch of the United States Battle Ship 'Illinois' at Newport News
Publisher's color photographic pictorial paper wrappers
Lot is old and shows some mostly very minor light signs of handling and time
Union Victories NYC Parade Harper's Civil War newspaper 1865 complete issue Chocolate Cards Illustrated throughout in a pleasingHarper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization. (Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Civil War, Illustrated Newspapers, New York, Parades, Union Victories). Issued March 25th, 1865, New York, by Harper & Brothers. An actual piece of American history issued during the Civil War. Filled with commentary and wood engraved images relating to that war and issued contemporary to the events. Original mid 19th century weekly