William Seward Virginia views State Seals 1861 Harper's Civil War newspaper
William Seward Virginia views State Seals 1861 Harper's Civil War newspaper William Seward Virginia views State Seals 1861 Harper's Civil War newspaper William Seward Virginia views State Seals 1861 Harper's Civil War newspaper William Seward Virginia views State Seals 1861 Harper's Civil War newspaper William Seward Virginia views State Seals 1861 Harper's Civil War newspaper William Seward Virginia views State Seals 1861 Harper's Civil War newspaper William Seward Virginia views State Seals 1861 Harper's Civil War newspaper William Seward Virginia views State Seals 1861 Harper's Civil War newspaper William Seward Virginia views State Seals 1861 Harper's Civil War newspaper William Seward Virginia views State Seals 1861 Harper's Civil War newspaper
$ 75.00

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Civil War, Illustrated Newspapers).

Issued April 6th, 1861, 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.

[B11206].

The full front page is a print of: "Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary Of State" taken from a Brady photograph. Inside includes a two-thirds page vertical print of: "The United States Gun-boat 'Wyandotte' Firing a Salute on Washington's Birthday in Pensacola Harbor", plus a nearly half page of: "The Flag-Staff Bastion at Fort Pickens, Florida".

The doublepage centerfold has eight "Virginia Sketches" which include: "Making Gun Carriages--Fort Norfolk--Richmond Armory--The Constitution--Craney Island--the Rip-Raps--Frigate Merrimac" and a naval scene. A full page is taken up with a very ornate presentation of the: "Coats of Arms of the Several States of the Union". Included also is a print of: "Mrs. Yelverton and 3 back page cartoons.

Within the text is a serialized portion of "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens.