Winslow Homer News from the War 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, Winslow Homer, Robert Smalls, Naval Battle).

Issued June 14th, 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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Perhaps the most notable print (with related text) is that of: "Robert Smalls, Captain of the Gun Boat 'Planter' " which includes a related article as well.  As Wikipedia notes, Robert Smalls was an enslaved African American who freed himself, his crew and their families from slavery by commandeering a Confederate transport ship, CSS Planter, in Charleston harbor, and sailing it from Confederate controlled waters to the U.S. blockade. His example and persuasion helped convince President Lincoln to accept African-American soldiers into the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy. He would eventually go on to become the South Carolina representative to the United States House of Representatives.

Additional slavery themed coverage (with corresponding prints) includes: "Feeding the Negro Children Under Charge of the Military Authorities at Hilton Head" and "Our Black Friends Down South".

Always of interest are prints by the famed artist Winslow Homer, and this issue does not disappoint with a doublepage centerfold titled "News From The War", which features 6 images done by him.

Other prints and articles include: the full front page: "The Flag-Ship 'Hartford' Attacked by the Ram 'Manassas' & a Fire-Raft in the Mississippi", "Our Troops Marching Down Into the Trenches Before Richmond", "Release of Union Prisoners to General Burnside at Washington, North Carolina", "The Confederate Military Prison at Salisbury, North Carolina...", "The Starving People of New Orleans Fed by the United States Military Authorities", and "Hon. Moses F. Odell, Member of Congress from Brooklyn, N.Y.". The back page has two political cartoon.