Authentic, complete original issue of Harper's Weekly illustrated newspaper with ornately illustrated masthead, April 29, 1865, 16 pages, 11.5 x 16. Front page illustration of Lincoln Assassin, John Wilkes Booth with printed autograph. Other illustrations: The Assassination of President Lincoln at Ford's Theatre. Booth fleeing off the stage after the assassination. Plan of the Box Occupied by President Lincoln at Ford's Theatre. The Eve of War, the Dawn of Peace with views of Fort Sumter and Major Robert Anderson. Full black bordered centerfold with view of Lincoln's coffin with soldier and sailor weeping. The siege of Mobile. Wreck of the Monitor, Milwaukee and the Osage. Landing of the Union forces below Mobile. Sherman's army crossing Juniper Creek, and more. In fine condition, with mild toning and rippling. Very desirable Lincoln assassination issue. RRAuction COA.
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