South Carolina Black state legislators violence military 1876 Leslie’s nwsppr. Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper. (Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, Reconstruction, Montana, Dakota-Sioux, South Carolina, Black Legislators). Issued December 16th, 1876, New York, by Frank Leslie. Newspaper remains partially uncut and unopened paper originally printed as a giant single unfolded sheet on both sides- then folded (like today) as when originally issued almost 150 years ago. A very early image depicting African-Americans in the South Carolina state legislature shortly after the end of slavery. Another full page woodcut shows the South Carolina capitol building in Columbia protected by the military. Leslie’s Illustrated loose issues are far scarcer than Harper’s Weekly issues by a magnitude of perhaps 10:1 (or more) for reasons explained in Mott. An actual piece of American history issued during Reconstruction. Filled with commentary and wood engraved images, issued contemporary to the events. Original late 19th century weekly newspaper. An actual complete newspaper published at the date listed, not a modern re-issue of one. During this period, this journal was a major, influential national publication which employed many of the top artists of the era. It was a direct competitor to Harper’s and Frank Leslie was a successful publisher. Paper uniformly age toned as typical, some pages loose. Nice looking, clean, well preserved example, pages loosened, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Text on reverse of each page as always, images and maps from Frank Leslie’s like this are typically offered separately for display. 16″ H x 11″ W. Mott, American Magazines, Vol 1-4, still an essential reference work.
