Battlefield Looters Maryland Harper's Civil War battle maps 1862 issue Garibaldi

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Civil War, Illustrated Newspapers, Thomas Nast, Battlefield Looting, Garibaldi, Civil War Maps, Maryland).

Issued 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.

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The full front page is a print of: "Garibaldi, Wounded and A Prisoner". The prints within this issue include 3 scenes: "The Campaign in Maryland--Flag of Truce from the Rebels" "Battle of South Mountain--Franklin's Corps Storming Crampton's Pass" showing 4 views, including Boonesborough, Maryland, and Middleton, Maryland. A full page: "Map of Kentucky, Showing the Theatre of the Contest Between Generals Buell and Bragg" and a fullpg: "Map of Part of Maryland, Showing the Scene of the Late Rebel Raid" north to Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

The dramatic doublepage centerfold is by Thomas Nast: "After the Battle--The Rebels In Possession of the Field". Additional prints include: "Major-General Buell's Army Crossing Salt River, Kentucky, in Pursuit of Bragg" "The President's Visit to the Army of the Potomac--Arrival at the Station at Frederick" "Brigadier-General Wadsworth, Union Candidate for Governor of New York" "The Rebel Bishop-General Polk" "Mayport Mills, Mouth of St. John's River, Florida" & "Battery on St. John's Bluff, Florida, Taken by Our Forces."

The back page has 3 political cartoons: "What the Seymour Party Say" "What the Seymour Party Mean" & "Evidently Sincere.