Are you a fan of American history, culture, and literature? Do you love to collect rare and vintage magazines that offer a glimpse into the past? If so, you might want to check out this amazing lot of eight monthly editions of Harper?s New Monthly Magazine from 1883. These magazines are a true treasure that will delight any collector or enthusiast. Harper?s New Monthly Magazine was founded in 1850 by the publishing house of Harper and Brothers, one of the oldest and most prestigious in the United States. It was a literary journal that featured the works of some of the most distinguished names in American and British letters, such as Mark Twain, Henry James, Jack London, and Charles Dickens. It also introduced the extensive use of woodcut illustrations, which made it a leader in visual journalism and a permanent record of the events and trends of its time. From the Civil War to the Gilded Age, from the Wild West to the Industrial Revolution, Harper?s New Monthly Magazine captured the spirit and the stories of America. This lot includes eight monthly editions from 1883, covering the months of February, April, May, June, July, September, October, and December. Each magazine contains beautifully fully illustrated pictures, some full page, that showcase the art and style of the late 19th century. You will find illustrations of landscapes, portraits, scenes from novels, historical events, and more. You will also enjoy reading the original essays, fiction, poetry, and reporting that cover a wide range of topics, such as literature, politics, science, religion, travel, and humor. Some of the highlights of these issues include: A serialized chapter of ?The Adventures of Philip? by William Makepeace Thackeray, the author of ?Vanity Fair? and one of the most popular novelists of his time. A biographical sketch of Ralph Waldo Emerson, the influential philosopher and leader of the Transcendentalist movement. A humorous essay on ?The Art of Dining? by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr., the renowned poet and physician. A report on ?The Great Fire in Boston? that destroyed over 700 buildings in November 1882. A poem by John Greenleaf Whittier, one of the most prominent American poets and abolitionists. A special Christmas edition with a full graphic holiday image of Christmas on the cover and festive stories and poems inside. These magazines are in acceptable condition for their age but do have some tattering page folding stains and some fading. However, they are still intact and readable, with no missing or loose pages. They measure about 10 x 7 inches. These magazines are a rare and valuable collector?s item that will appeal to anyone who loves history, literature, art, or Americana. They are a great opportunity to own a piece of Harper?s New Monthly Magazine legacy, which has been described as ?the most successful periodical in the United States? by 1865. Don?t miss this chance to bid on this antique treasure!