Details: Found in this collection are twenty-six issues of “Harper’s Weekly†and “The Independent" dating between 1902 and 1916.

“Harper's Weekly, A Journal of Civilization" was an American political magazine based in New York City. Published by Harper & Brothers from 1857 until 1916, it featured foreign and domestic news, fiction, essays on many subjects, and humor, alongside illustrations. It carried extensive coverage of the American Civil War, including many illustrations of events from the war. During its most influential period, it was the forum of the political cartoonist Thomas Nast.

After 1900, “Harper's Weekly" devoted more print to political and social issues, and featured articles by some of the more prominent political figures of the time, such as Theodore Roosevelt. "Harper's†editor George Harvey was an early supporter of Woodrow Wilson's candidacy, proposing him for the Presidency at a Lotos Club dinner in 1906. After that dinner, Harvey would make sure that he "emblazoned each issue of “Harper's Weekly†with the words 'For President—Woodrow Wilson'".

“Harper's Weekly†published its final issue on May 13, 1916. It was absorbed by “The Independentâ€, which in turn merged with “The Outlook†in 1928.

Issues range in size from approximately 8.75" x 12" to 11.5" x 16".

Condition / Notes: These antique weeklies show very well with some indications of age/wear, including minor chipping and age toning. Some issues have been previously repaired with tape.

The stated shipping cost in this listing will apply only to addresses within the continental 48 states. Within those parameters, the shipping cost for this lot will be: $21.50