​1866 Harpers Weekly Lot 4 Full Issues Civil War Reconstr Portland Fire Johnson For Sale

ITEM OVERVIEW

Up for sale is an original lot of four (4) historic issues of Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization from 1866, covering major post-Civil War Reconstruction Era events, riots, political conventions, and national disasters.

​ISSUES INCLUDED IN LOT

​July 28, 1866 (Vol. X, No. 500)

Front Cover: Great Fire in Portland, Maine - Tents Among the Ruins & Distributing Food to the Citizens at the Old City Hall.

​August 25, 1866 (Vol. X, No. 504)

Front Cover: Murder of the Rev. Mr. Horton in the Vestibule of the Mechanics' Institute (New Orleans Massacre / Reconstruction Riot).

​September 13, 1866 (Vol. X, No. 507)

Front Cover: President Johnson's Reception in New York - Review of Troops at Delmonico's.

​September 22, 1866 (Vol. X, No. 508)

Front Cover: The Southern Loyalists' Convention at Philadelphia - Parson Brownlow Passing Through the Ranks of the Northern Delegation & Portrait of Hon. James Speed.

​Authentic 1866 antique periodicals.

​August 25 issue has a chunk missing at the bottom right corner/margin.

​Edges show age-appropriate chipping, short tears, and minor fraying along the margins.

​Natural toning/yellowing consistent with 150+ year-old newsprint.

​Horizontal folding creases as issued/stored.

​Old subscriber label or pencil owner marks present near top headers on select issues.

​Please review all photos carefully for exact cosmetic details.

​SHIPPING & HANDLING

Ships flat and well-protected between rigid cardboard layers via USPS Ground Advantage or Priority Mail to ensure safe delivery without bending.