1870 1ed Harper’s Weekly Napoleon III PRUSSIA William I Old Fritz Pius IX MAPS
Harper’s Weekly was an early American magazine published by Harper. Beginning in 1857, it was a primary source of news, fiction stories, humor, satire, and a number of other topics. This 1870 first edition of ‘Harper’s Weekly’ includes all of the issues of the magazine from July to December. This edition features the illustrations of the most prestigious illustrators of the time.
These enormous tomes’ fascinating contents include:
- Essay on the death and grave of Charles Dickens at Westminster Abbey
- On Napoleon III, reign
- Impressive map of ‘Seat of War in Europe’ (Franco-Prussian War)
- William I of Prussia, reign – political and military influence
- ‘Old Fritz’, crown prince of Prussia
- Satirical cartoons on Pope Pius IX (p.668)
- Fine, double-page map of Paris, France (p. 2 of supplement)
An incredibly impressive set with utterly fascinating contents and impressive illustrations!
1870 1ed Harper’s Weekly Napoleon III PRUSSIA William I Old Fritz Pius IX MAPS
Harper’s Weekly was an early American magazine published by Harper. Beginning in 1857, it was a primary source of news, fiction stories, humor, satire, and a number of other topics. This 1870 first edition of ‘Harper’s Weekly’ includes all of the issues of the magazine from July to December. This edition features the illustrations of the most prestigious illustrators of the time.
These enormous tomes’ fascinating contents include:
- Essay on the death and grave of Charles Dickens at Westminster Abbey
- On Napoleon III, reign
- Impressive map of ‘Seat of War in Europe’ (Franco-Prussian War)
- William I of Prussia, reign – political and military influence
- ‘Old Fritz’, crown prince of Prussia
- Satirical cartoons on Pope Pius IX (p.668)
- Fine, double-page map of Paris, France (p. 2 of supplement)
An incredibly impressive set with utterly fascinating contents and impressive illustrations!
Item number: #21869
Price: $950
HARPER
Harper’s Weekly: Journal of Civilization
New York: Harper, 1870. First edition.
Details:
- Collation:
- 2 – 417-480, 4, 481-768, 4, 769-784, 4, 785-872
- Wanting p. 801-808, 841-848
- Language: English
- Binding: Leather; secure
- Size: ~16in X 11.5in (40.5cm x 29cm)
- 2 – 417-480, 4, 481-768, 4, 769-784, 4, 785-872
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21869
Categories
Military & War
European History
Authors
HARPER
Printing Date
19th Century
Language
English
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent