Alabama Pirate Frigate Rebel Raid Harper's Civil War newspaper 1862 issue

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Civil War, Illustrated Newspapers, "Alabama", Rebel Frigate, Battle of Corinth, Rebel Raid).

Issued November 1st, 1862, 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 weekly newspaper.  An actual, complete newspaper published at the date listed, not a modern re-issue.

During this period, this journal was a major, influential national publication which employed many of the top artists of the era.

Paper uniformly age toned as typical, some pages loose. Issue was once bound up in a volume and is now free-standing and complete unto itself as originally issued.

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 Harper's like this are often offered separately for display. 

Newspaper measures c. 16" H x 11" W.

Periodical will be shipped gently rolled in a sturdy 3" wide tube to ensure it arrives safely to you! Multiple issues purchased at the same time will be shipped flat.

[B7946].

The full front page shows: "The Town of Perryville, Kentucky, Scene of the Recent Battle" and "The Pirate 'Alabama'". Other prints inside include: "The Rebel Foray in Pennsylvania--General View of Chambersburg" and two other quarter page scenes at Chambersburg. Halfpg: "Camp Dick Robinson, Kentucky...". The very nice doublepage centerfold shows: "Rebel Raid in to Pennsylvania--Stuart's Cavalry on their Way to the Potomac". There is another doublepage centerfold: "Battle of Corinth--The Struggle Over Robinett's Battery--Stanley's Division Coming Up to the Support". (This latter doublepage is in two parts due to pages in between. If you wish to frame, please know that there will be binding holes.) Also a fullpg: "Battle of Perryville, Kentucky".

The back page has 3 political cartoons: "John Bull's Neutrality--A Distinction With a Difference" "The Railroad in Broadway" & "My Maryland!!"