Harper's Weekly 1864 - March 5
"'Anything for me, if you please?' - Post Office of the Brooklyn Fair in Aid of the Sanitary Commission" by Winslow Homer Issue is c. 11" W x 16" H sheet. New York: Harpers, 1864. In VG, mostly clean and fresh condition, this weekly issue of Harpers is from Saturday, March 5, 1864. Volume 4, No. 375. This fine heavily illustrated newspaper focuses on the most important issues of the time period. Depicted on the cover are the escaped refugees from the Libey Prison. Other illustrations include: a half page illustration of Schleswig Costumes, a half page illustration of the Dannewerk, a semi-circular rampart near Bustrup, an inset map of the scene of hostilities in Schelswig, showing defensive works on the Danes, a portrait of George Augustus, author of "Quite Alone", a double page illustration of scenes from the Brooklyn Fair in aid of the Sanitary Commission, a full page Winslow Homer illustration of a scene at the post-office of the Brooklyn Fair in aid of the Sanitary Commission, a full page illustration of the reconnoissance at Morton's Ford. Text is about issues concerning the illustrations and other prominent issues of the time period. An interesting and historical look into America's past. Issue is 16pp. Ordering: Please use the Buy Me button below, or phone the shop to order this map.
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