Winslow Homer Charleston Harbor Harper's 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, Winslow Homer, Thomas Nast, Charleston Harbor, Ironclads).

Issued April 25th, 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 full front page is a print of: "Admiral Samuel F. Dupont, Commanding the Fleet Off Charleston". Inside page prints include a full page by famed artist Winslow Homer: "Great Sumter Meeting in Union Square, New York"; a full page Thomas Nast cartoon: "A Group of Butternut Prisoners, Taken from Life"; a full page map of: "Charleston, S.C. & Its Approaches, Showing the Scene of the Battle of 7th April."; another full page by Winslow Homer: "The Approach of the British Pirate 'Alabama' "; a one-third pg: "The Ironclad 'Keokuk' on the Ways Before Launching" and a view of: "The Ericsson Devil & 'Weehawken' ".

The doublepage centerfold has two views: "Charleston Harbor, Looking Out To Sea" and "Charleston Harbor, Looking Toward the City."

The back page has a political cartoon captioned: "Keeping John Bull's Score."