Siege of Charleston Bombardment 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, Siege of Charleston, Army of the Potomac).

Issued October 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.

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The full front page is a nice portrait of: "Major-General George H. Thomas, the Hero of Chickamauga". Inside has a full page: "The Siege of Charleston--the New Black Island Batteries, Four and a Half Miles from Charleston". Another full page has 2 prints: "...Shot & Shell Piled in Front of General Gilmore's Tent" & "...The Covered Way Leading to the Black Island Batteries"

The dramatic doublepage centerfold shows the: "Grand Review of the Army of the Potomac", is by famed artist Thomas Nast and shows thousands of soldiers.

Other prints within include: "The Attack on Sabine Pass, September 8, 1863" "General Burnside's Army Occupying Cumberland Gap" "The Army of the Potomac--Sharpshooters Improvising a Rest for His Rifle" and "The Army of the Potomac--The Bedouin Tent".

The back page has a cartoon: "Wanted--An Oedipus". There is much text on the Civil War events as well.