Confederate Slave Pickets Harper's Civil War newspaper 1863 complete issue

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Civil War, Illustrated Newspapers, Black Soldiers, Confederate Black Soldiers, Fredericksburg, Fort Negley).

Issued January 10th, 1863, 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.

[B7935].

The front page has an interesting circular illustration of "Rebel Negro Pickets as Seen Through a Field-Glass", with a related article: "Rebel Negro Pickets".

A full page with 3 views of: "The Battle of Goldsborough..." and "Battle of Kinston..." and "Battle of Whitehall..."; half page print: "Arrival of the Transport 'North Star,' With Major-General Banks and Staff, at the Levee at New Orleans", and a print of: "Brigadier-General J. G. Foster".

The doublepage centerfold is a dramatic print of the: "Gallant Charge of Humphrey's Division at the Battle of Fredericksburg". Full page with 3 scenes: "Holly Springs, Mississippi..." and a fullpg. with 4 prints: "The Battle of Fredericksburg--The Artillery Covering the Retreat" & "Franklin's Division Recrossing the River" & "Burnard's House" and "Doubleday's Skirmishers". There is also a nearly half page: "Fort Negley, Near Nashville, Tennessee".

The back page has 2 political cartoons, one featuring Lincoln: "Universal Advice to Abraham. Drop 'em!"