Uprising of the North Virginia Harper's Civil War newspaper 1862 complete issue
Uprising of the North Virginia Harper's Civil War newspaper 1862 complete issue Uprising of the North Virginia Harper's Civil War newspaper 1862 complete issue Uprising of the North Virginia Harper's Civil War newspaper 1862 complete issue Uprising of the North Virginia Harper's Civil War newspaper 1862 complete issue Uprising of the North Virginia Harper's Civil War newspaper 1862 complete issue Uprising of the North Virginia Harper's Civil War newspaper 1862 complete issue Uprising of the North Virginia Harper's Civil War newspaper 1862 complete issue Uprising of the North Virginia Harper's Civil War newspaper 1862 complete issue Uprising of the North Virginia Harper's Civil War newspaper 1862 complete issue Uprising of the North Virginia 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, Political Cartoon, Uprising of the North, Burnside Expedition).

Issued April 12th, 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.

[B7938].

The full front page shows: "Shipping Artillery at Alexandria, Virginia". Prints inside include: "City of Norfolk, Virginia" "Transports Embarking Troops at Alexandria" "Federal Troops at Hampton, Virginia"; a full page: "General Map of the Seat of War in Virginia, Showing the Road to Richmond" "Balloon View of the Vicinity of New Orleans, Looking Toward the Gulf of Mexico" "Map Showing the Position of Fort Pulaski & Approaches to Savannah, Georgia".

The very nice doublepage centerfold is: "Uprising Of The North - The Great Uprising of the North--An Anniversary Picture--April 12, 1862". Also a full page: "The Burnside Expedition--Scenes at New Bern and Washington, North Carolina" has 6 prints. Also a print of: "Parson Brownlow, the Exile from Tennessee".

The back page has 3 political cartoons.