Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.
(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Civil War, Illustrated Newspapers, Grant, Sherman, Georgia, Cold Harbor).
Issued June 25th, 1864, 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.
[B11081].
The front page shows: "Burning of the Steamer 'Berkshire' on the Hudson River...." as well as prints of: "Governor Andrew Johnson of Tennessee" and "The Late Joshua R. Giddings". Pages 2 and 3 have much text on the Civil War.
Other prints within include: "Grant's Great Campaign--Stevens's Battery at Cold Harbor" "Grant's Great Campaign--the New York 14th Heavy Artillery Crossing Chesterfield Bridge on the North Anna, Under a Heavy Fire" "Grant's Great Campaign--General Barlow In Front of the Rebel Works, 12 Miles From Richmond" "...Our Army Crossing the Pamunkey River at Hanover Ferry, Virginia" "...the Position at Cold Harbor" "...Last Fight of the Pennsylvania Reserves" "General Sherman's Campaign--Our Army Entering Resaca, Georgia".
The double page centerfold is a dramatic battle print captioned: "General Grant's Great Campaign--General Barlow Charging the Enemy at Cold Harbor".
The back page has a cartoon: "About the Size of It" showing the U.S.A. versus the C.S.A.
Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.
(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Civil War, Illustrated Newspapers, Grant, Sherman, Georgia, Cold Harbor).
Issued June 25th, 1864, 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.
[B11081].
The front page shows: "Burning of the Steamer 'Berkshire' on the Hudson River...." as well as prints of: "Governor Andrew Johnson of Tennessee" and "The Late Joshua R. Giddings". Pages 2 and 3 have much text on the Civil War.
Other prints within include: "Grant's Great Campaign--Stevens's Battery at Cold Harbor" "Grant's Great Campaign--the New York 14th Heavy Artillery Crossing Chesterfield Bridge on the North Anna, Under a Heavy Fire" "Grant's Great Campaign--General Barlow In Front of the Rebel Works, 12 Miles From Richmond" "...Our Army Crossing the Pamunkey River at Hanover Ferry, Virginia" "...the Position at Cold Harbor" "...Last Fight of the Pennsylvania Reserves" "General Sherman's Campaign--Our Army Entering Resaca, Georgia".
The double page centerfold is a dramatic battle print captioned: "General Grant's Great Campaign--General Barlow Charging the Enemy at Cold Harbor".
The back page has a cartoon: "About the Size of It" showing the U.S.A. versus the C.S.A.
