Battle of Malvern Hill Harper's Civil War newspaper 1862 complete issue

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Civil War, Illustrated Newspapers, Battle of Malvern Hill, Emancipation Proclamation).

Issued July 26th, 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.

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The front page shows 3 views of the "New Rebel Iron-Clad 'Richmond' or 'Virginia #2'', one being a sectional view. Also on the front page are prints of: "Brigadier-General Daniel Butterfield" and "Brigadier-General Truman Seymour".

Other prints within include: "Army of the Potomac--Battle of the Chickahominy...Porter Attacked by an Overwhelming Force of Rebels" "Scenes In & About the Army of the Potomac" has  6 prints; "The Battle of Beaver Creek" "The Gun-Boats 'Galena' and 'Mahaska' Shelling the Rebels at Harrison's Landing".

The action-filled doublepage centerfold is: "Battle of Malvern Hill, Virginia...Rebels Repulsed by the Union Artillery". Other prints include: "Attack Upon the Mortar-Fleet by Rebel Land Forces" "The Fleet Shelling the Rebel Batteries at Vicksburgh" "Cutting a Canal Across the Isthmus" ""Battle at Savage's Station...Sumner Repulsing the Rebels" "Com. Davis's Fleet on the Way Down the Mississippi" "Mortar-Boats Firing on the City at Night" and more.

Also within this issue is the Confiscation Bill with information on the Congressional proceedings leading up to the passing of the Bill. There is also a draft of a bill to compensate any state which may abolish slavery, with a prefacing note signed: Abraham Lincoln.

The back page has 2 political cartoons: "Virtuous Indignation of John Bull at the Horrors of the War for the Union" and "A Good Way for Fathers of Families to Aid Recruiting".