Name/Title
Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume XII, December 1855 to May 1856Entry/Object ID
JJA.1999.46.1Description
This is a hardbound copy of Volume XII of Harper's Magazine, dated December 1855 to May 1856. The cover is black, with gold lettering on the spine. The book was published by Harper's Brothers at Pearl Street, Franklin Square, New York. The volume, with over eight hundred pages of text, includes articles on such subjects as the "Conquest of Mexico by Hernando Cortez" and "Snake Charming." Engravings, ranging from an illustration of George Washington crossing the Delaware to depictions of women's fashion, accompany the text throughout, as noted on the accession card. "Mrs. J. J. Audubon" is inscribed on the end paper in pencil.Collection
Harriet Audubon CollectionMade/Created
Manufacturer
Harper's MagazineDate made
1855 - 1856Notes
Date: 1856Lexicon
Search Terms
Book Arts, Magazines, BooksDimensions
Height
10 inWidth
6-3/4 inDepth
2 in