Harper’s Weekly – August 22, 1868 – American Indians • Long Branch Beach • Fishermen of Nauvoo • Ostrich Hunting

Harper’s Weekly – August 22, 1868 – American Indians • Long Branch Beach • Fishermen of Nauvoo • Ostrich Hunting

$35.00
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Harper’s Weekly – August 22, 1868 – American Indians • Long Branch Beach • Fishermen of Nauvoo • Ostrich Hunting

Harper’s Weekly – August 22, 1868 – American Indians • Long Branch Beach • Fishermen of Nauvoo • Ostrich Hunting

$35.00
Harper’s Weekly – August 22, 1868 – American Indians • Long Branch Beach • Fishermen of Nauvoo • Ostrich Hunting 🎨🌊⛺🪶 Description Original August 22, 1868 issue of Harper’s Weekly, richly illustrated and filled with compelling post–Civil War American and international content. Highlights include: Front-page engraving: “Rogers, the Sculptor, Modeling His Colossal Statue of America, at Rome” — a dramatic studio scene. “Governor W.F.M. Arny’s Indian Expedition” — striking group portrait of Arny with 13 Native leaders. “On the Docks After a Hot Day” — lively waterfront scene. Portraits & articles: The Late Gen. Halpine and Francis Deak, Hungarian Leader. Full-page “The Beach at Long Branch, New Jersey” — highly displayable seaside illustration. Two full-width coastal views: Fishermen at Nauvoo launching boats & a view of the fishing village. “Ostrich Hunting” — humorous and fascinating 19th-century sporting illustration. “Salt Mines on Isle Petite Auce, Louisiana.” “Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Monument, Chelsea, Massachusetts.” “Prejudice” — half-page scene of a young boy chased by geese. A wonderfully diverse issue appealing to collectors of American West history, Native American studies, coastal scenes, 19th-century sculpture, New Jersey history, Louisiana history, and Victorian-era illustration. Condition Good for its age. Light toning, minor edge wear, and a few small spots typical of 155-year-old newsprint. Spine separation expected along the fold. Every page has been photographed so buyers can review details closely—please examine all images and ask any questions. Size Approx. 11" × 16" Framing I offer custom framing services for individual engravings from this issue—ideal for coastal décor, historical themes, or gallery-style wall displays. Message me if you'd like a quote. Ships flat, never rolled, in an archival sleeve with rigid protection. 📦✨ Who Collects This Issue? 🪶 Native American history collectors 🌊 New Jersey & coastal art enthusiasts 🎨 Victorian illustration and engraving collectors ⚓ Maritime historians 🇺🇸 American West & frontier-era researchers 🏛️ Decorators seeking display-ready antique prints Tags Harper’s Weekly, 1868 newspaper, Native American engraving, American Indians, Long Branch NJ, Victorian beach scene, Nauvoo fishermen, 19th century print, ostrich hunting, antique newspaper, Americana, historical illustration, coastal decor, vintage art print

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