New York April Fool's Day Vassar 1861 Harper's Civil War newspaper mapHarper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization. (Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Civil War, Illustrated Newspapers, New York, April Fool's Day, Vassar College). Issued March 30th, 1861, New York, by Harper & Brothers. An actual piece of American history issued during the Civil War. Filled with commentary and wood engraved images relating to that war and issued contemporary to the events. Original mid 19th century