Soldier's Dream Russian Visitors Harpers 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, Army of the Cumberland, Soldier's Dream, Political Cartoons).

Issued November 7th, 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 entire front page is taken up with a print: "The Army of the Cumberland--A Troop Train Passing Through the Big Cut on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad". Within the issue are a full page of: "Our Russian Visitors; full page: "The Soldier's Dream"; "Rebel Batteries at New Inlet, Wilmington, North Carolina, as Seen From the United States Steam Sloop 'Iroquis' " Works Thrown up Near the Railroad Bridge Over the Rappahannock"; "The Army of the Potomac--Gamblers at the Provost Marshal's Headquarters" "Gamblers, Thieves, and Vagabonds--A Scene in Washington".

The doublepage centerfold is taken up with 3 prints: "The Army of the Potomac--General Warren Repelling Heth's Attack at Bristoe Station--Hazard's Rhode Island Battery in the Fore-Ground" and "Burning the Rappahannock Railway Bridge" and "Straggling Soldiers Crossing the Rappahannock Above the Burned Bridge".

The back page has a cartoon: "Shutting Up Shop."