Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Civil War, Illustrated Newspapers, Florida, Naval Views, Warships, Battle of Santa Rosa).

Issued December 7th, 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.

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The full front page has 2 prints of a: "View of Fort Warren Boston Harbor". Other prints inside include: "The Battle of Belmont--Charge of Colonel Dougherty, 22nd Illinois Regiment, Upon the Rebel Batteries" "The Battle at the Southwest Pass--The ram 'Manassas' Attacking the 'Richmond' " "...Retreat of the Rebel Flotilla" "The Post Office at Hilton Head, South Carolina" "Landing Stores at Hilton Head, South Carolina" "Our Picket at General Drayton's Mansion, Hilton Head" "Views of the Southwest Pass on the Mississippi River" includes 2 prints; "Camp Nevin, Kentucky, General McCook's Headquarters" has 3 prints.

The doublepage centerfold has 2 prints: "The Great Review at Bailey's Cross Roads, Virginia..." and "View of the Harbor of Pensacola--Santa Rosa Island & Port Pickens in the Foreground, Rebel Batteries & Navy Yard in the Distance". Additional prints include; "The Steamship 'Constitution' Leaving Boston with Troops of General Butler's Southern Expedition" "The Battle of Santa Rosa" "The Battle of Santa Rosa--The Rebels Driven by the Regulars to Their Boats".

The back page has a political cartoon.