Washington Capitol Building Harper's Civil War newspaper 1862 complete issue
Washington Capitol Building Harper's Civil War newspaper 1862 complete issue Washington Capitol Building Harper's Civil War newspaper 1862 complete issue Washington Capitol Building Harper's Civil War newspaper 1862 complete issue Washington Capitol Building Harper's Civil War newspaper 1862 complete issue Washington Capitol Building Harper's Civil War newspaper 1862 complete issue Washington Capitol Building Harper's Civil War newspaper 1862 complete issue Washington Capitol Building Harper's Civil War newspaper 1862 complete issue Washington Capitol Building Harper's Civil War newspaper 1862 complete issue Washington Capitol Building Harper's Civil War newspaper 1862 complete issue
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Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Civil War, Illustrated Newspapers, Washington D.C., Capitol Dome, Iron Clad Navy).

Issued August 23rd, 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.

[B7948].

The full front page shows the: "Great War Meeting at Washington, District of Columbia", being a huge crowd in front of the Capitol. Prints inside include: "General View of the Encampment of the Army of the Potomac at Harrison's Landing" "Kimmidge's Creek, Left Defense of the Camp at Harrison's Landing" "Map of the Country Surrounding Richmond, Virginia, Showing the Railroads, Principal Roads, Water-Courses, Etc." "Specimens of Our New Iron-clad Navy" "Making Guns for the New Monitors at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania" "The Pacific Mail Company's Steamer 'Golden Gate', Burned at Sea" "The United States Infantry Burning the House of the Rebel Ruffin Under the Guns of the United States Gun-Boat 'Mahaska'" and: "The Murder of General Robert L. M'Cook, Near Salem, Alabama".

The back page has 4 political cartoons.