Ben Butler Southern Expedition Harper's Civil War newspaper 1861 complete issue

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Civil War, Illustrated Newspapers, Ben Butler, Southern Expedition, Fortress Monroe, Rebel Bandits).

Issued September 14th, 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 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.

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The front page has: "Bombardment of Forts Hatteras & Clark by the U.S. Fleet under Flag Officer Stringham" and prints of: "Flag Officer Stringham" and "Major-General Butler".  Inside pages include: "Brig. Gen. Rosecrans, U.S.A., Commanding U.S. Forces in Western Virginia" "Rebel Prisoners Leaving Baltimore for Fortress Monroe", also a full page of: "The Naval Battery (Rebel) At Manassas Junction".

Additional prints include: "The Ohio Levee at Cairo" "Arrival of the 22nd Indiana Volunteers, Col. J. C. Davis at St Louis, Missouri" "Aqueduct of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal at the Mouth of the Monocacy" & "A Southern Family flying North to Escape the Rebel Banditti" showing various slaves as well. 

The doublepage centerfold showing: "Departure of the Great Southern Expedition Under General Butler, From Fortress Monroe". Other prints include: "The Political Prison  at Washington, Corner First & A Streets" "The U.S. Marines & Marine Barracks at Washington", a full page with 4 scenes of: "West Point Foundry--Cold Spring", and a half page prints of: "Col. Tyler's Camp, Near Summersville, Va..." "Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Occupied by Illinois Volunteers".

The back page has two political cartoons.