Harper's Ferry McDowell Ohio 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, Harper's Ferry, Irving McDowell, Wheeling, Ohio, Battle of Romney).

Issued July 6th, 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.

[B7958].

The full front page is a print: "Constituent Convention of Virginia Assembled in the Custom House at Wheeling, Ohio Co." Among the full page prints within are: "Birds-Eye View of the Mississippi River & the Adjacent Country From St. Louis to the Gulf of Mexico"; "Scenes of Camp &  Army Life in General Williams's Brigade" which includes 9 scenes; "Tennessee Riflemen Entering Winchester from Strasburg..." and: "Harper's Ferry, As Evacuated by the Confederate Troops".

The  doublepage centerfold is captioned: "Grand Review of General McDopwell's Corps d'Armee, by Secretary Cameron...". Other smaller prints include: "Jefferson City, Missouri" "Landing of U.S. Volunteers...at Jefferson City" "Map of the Interior of the state of Missouri" "The Battle of Romney--Skirmish at the Bridge" "The Encampment of the First Connecticut Volunteers at Roach's Springs, Virginia" "The Battle of Phillippi" "Destruction of the Railroad Bridge over the Potomac at Harper's Ferry, by the Rebels" & "Colonel Thomas's Brigade Crossing the Potomac at Williamsport, Maryland".

The back page includes 3 political cartoons. This issue also includes a serialized portion of "Great Expectations", by Charles Dickens.