Harper’s Weekly, A Journal of Civilization Paper covers - 1867

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. [Wikipedia] This issue of Harper's Weekly, A Journal of Civilization, Vol. XI, No. 572 was published in New York on Saturday, December 14, 1867. The paper, which measures approximately 11.5 inches wide by 16.5 inches tall, contains 16 pages, numbered from 785 to 800. The pages of the paper are tanned, with some chipping and small tears along the edges. Many of the pages are semi- or fully detached. The text and illustrations are clear and easily read. There is some limited writings in the margins of several pages. The overall condition of the newspaper is good. The illustrations accompanying this description show:1. The front page, with text and illustration2. A typical 2-page spread – all text3. A typical 2-page spread – text and illustrations4. A typical 2-page spread – advertisements