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HARPER’S WEEKLY,APRIL 21, 1860 - THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION - CHARLESTON, SC.
$ 44.88
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Up for auction is an original and authentic issue Harper’s Weekly,April 21, 1860 . This newspaper is not a reprint or reproduction. You are genuine holding history in your hands. This was considered the Democratic Presidential Candidate Nomination Convention issue that took place on April 23 - May 3, 1860 In Charleston,SC.The front page shows a standing Hon. Stephen A. Douglas,United States Senator of Illinois. Inside there is a doublepage centerfold pps.244- 245 “ PROMINENT CANDIDATES FOR DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION AT CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA “ with images of the 11 Democratic nominees. Page 250 features biographical sketches of the 11 Democratic nominees which includes Hon. John Slidell of Louisiana, Hon. James L. Orr of South Carolina, General Sam Houston of Texas, Senator Robert T. Hunter of Virginia, Hon. John C. Breckinridge of Kentucky, Hon. Jefferson Davis of Mississippi, Hon. Joseph Lane of Oregon, Hon. James Guthrie of Kentucky, Hon. Alex H. Stephens of Georgia, Ex Pres. Franklin Pierce of New Hampshire. Senator Stephen A. Douglas of Illinois.
There is a full pg scene of The City Charleston , South Carolina where the Democratic Nomination Convention will be held.
There is a quarter page scenes of “ The Ship “ Jacob A.Westervelt” of Fire in the Harbor of New York and The South Carolina Institute at Charleston, South Carolina in which the Democratic Convention will meet.
In smaller print is an image of Hon. John F. Potter of Wisconsin. Also featured inside there are short stories, reports of Foreign News, Domestic Intelligence.
This Harper’s Weekly magazine is in good condition with expected aging and minor foxing.
This original special edition makes it a must have for a serious collector.
Seller’s Note : Please carefully examine the photos to determine the condition of this item.