Lot 3 Vintage 1866 Harper's Weekly Newspapers Full Civil War Era Reconstruction For Sale

​Up for sale is a original 3-issue lot of Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization from 1866 (Volume X), offering a fascinating glimpse into Reconstruction-era America, complete with full-page woodcut engravings, political commentary, period advertising, and news.

​Included Issues & Features:

• ​February 3, 1866 (No. 475): Includes notable coverage and illustrations, highlighted by a impressive centerfold spread of the Iron-Clad Navy of the United States featuring classic ironclad warships.

• ​August 4, 1866 (No. 501): Features a striking full front-page engraving after Thomas Francis Dicksee’s artwork (A Labour of Love), depicting a woman carrying a child with a dog by her side.

• ​October 6, 1866 (No. 510): Features front-page engravings detailing historic regional architecture, including the Strawbridge Methodist Episcopal Church and Rising Sun Tavern.

​Condition Details:

• ​Authentic 1866 original printings (not reproductions).

• ​Issues show typical age-appropriate wear, including paper toning, edge chipping, creasing, and light page separation along the spine edges consistent with disbound volumes.

• ​Text and engravings remain clear, legible, and suitable for framing or historic collections.

​Please review the photos carefully for exact physical condition, page margins, and detail.