Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Civil War, Illustrated Newspapers, Thomas Nast, Christmas, Drummer Boy).

Issued December 19th, 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.

Good+ condition, spine is rough from removal, pages loose or detached, short blank margin edge tears, 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 front page is entirely taken up with two prints: "The Laird 'El Monassir,' Seized by the British Government" and "The Laird Ram 'El Tousson,' Seized by the British Government". Other prints inside include: "The Third Corps Crossing the Rapidan at Jacobs Ford" "The Army of the Potomac--Brooks's Brigade of Warren's Corps Crossing Germania Mills Ford" "The Drummer Boy of Our Regiment--Eight War Scenes" is by famed artist Thomas Nast.

The double page centerfold: "The Army of the Cumberland--The Fourth Corps, Under General Gordon Granger, Storming Missionary Ridge" is a dramatic battle scene. Other prints include: "The Capture of Orchard Knob, Chattanooga, by Hazen's and Willich's Brigades, Deployed as Skirmishers" and "Destruction of the Hudson River Steamboat 'Isaac Newton' by Fire, December 5, 1863" and a print of: "Charles G. Gunther, the Mayor Elect."

The back page has a cartoon: "Another 'Strike'."