#1553 Lot 1611 Harper’s Weekly

Authentic, complete original issue of Harper's Weekly illustrated newspaper with ornately illustrated masthead, May 6, 1865, 16 pages, 11.5 x 16. Front page illustration of President Lincoln and his youngest son, Tad. Other illustrations: the Lincoln Deathbed Scene. President Lincoln's Funeral Procession at Washington, D.C. Full centerfold of President Lincoln's Funeral Service in the White House. President Lincoln's Funeral Catafalque in the Procession at New York City. President Lincoln Lying in State at City Hall, New York City. Citizens Viewing The Body. View of Ford's Theatre, Washington, Where Lincoln was Assassinated. View of 10th Street Opposite Ford's Theatre. Lewis Paine Turning on Frederick Seward on the Stairway in the Seward Home in his Attempt to Assassinate Secretary of State, William H. Seward. Some light wear and toning, as well as some mild rippling, otherwise fine condition.
Important Notice ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed

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