Description: George Meade Reveille in Camp 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, George Meade, Reveille in Camp, Army of the Potomac). Issued July 11th, 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. [B9783]. The full front page is an illustration of: "Major-General George G. Meade, the New Commander of the Army of the Potomac". Other prints inside include a full page: "The Siege of Vicksburg--Approach of M'Pherson's Saps to the Rebel Works"; a full page with 3 illustrations: "View of Springfield Landing, Below Port Hudson, Louisiana--A Depot of Supplies for Banks's Army", "The Siege of Port Hudson--General Paine's Head-Quarters at Chambers's Sugar-House" and "The Siege of Port Hudson--Head-Quarters of General Banks at Riley's Plantation". Also a full page: "Capture of the Rebel Iron-clad 'Atlanta' by the Monitor 'Weehawken', Captain Rodgers"; a nice full page by Thomas Nast: "Reveille in Camp--5 A.M."; halfpg: "The Army of the Potomac--Skirmish Near Upperville--Ashby's gap in the Distance" "The Revenue Cutter 'Caleb Cushing' Blown up by Reed & the Other Pirates Who Had Seized Her" & "the Pirate 'Tacony' Burning Merchant Vessels & Fishing Craft"; and smaller prints of: "the Late rear-Admiral Foote" and "Major Kiernan". The back page has a political cartoon: "Pennsylvanian Gratitude".
Price: 45.5 USD
Location: Dover, New Hampshire
End Time: 2024-12-02T23:00:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.95 USD
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