Harper's Weekly - May 31, 1862 - Civil War Issue w/ nice woodcut illustrations
| Cartographer: | Harpers |
| Full Title: | "Harper's Weekly A Journal of Civilization New York, Saturday, May 31, 1862" |
| Published: | New York - 1862 |
"Balloon View of the Attack on Fort Darling, in the James River, by Commander Roger's Gun-Boat Flotilla, 'Galena', 'Monitor', etc"
"The City of Richmond Virginia"
Issue is c. 11" W x 16" H sheet. New York: Harpers, 1862 In VG, mostly clean and fresh condition, this weekly issue of Harpers is from Saturday, May 31, 1862. Volume 6, No. 283.
This fine heavily illustrated newspaper focuses on one of the most important issues of the time period, the Civil War. Depicted on the cover is a full page of a balloon view of the attack on Fort Darling, in the James River. Other illustrations include: a full page of three sketches of Mobile, Alabama, a full page of the naval combat at Fort Wright, in the Mississippi River, a full page of three sketches of naval ships, two full pages of scenes from Richmond, Virginia, a half page sketch of a bird's eye view of Memphis, Tennessee, a half page of a scene from the battle of Pea Ridge, Tennessee, and two political cartoons. Text is about issues concerning the Civil War, and also included is a continuing chapter of "No Name," a story by Wilkie Collins.
An interesting and historical look into America's past. Issue is 16pp.
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| Item #: | 53230 |
| Item Title: | Harpers - May 31, 1862 |
| Price ($US, shipping not incl.): | $95 |
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