Midgeville Georgia New York Regiment Colors 1865 Harper's Civil War newspaper
Midgeville Georgia New York Regiment Colors 1865 Harper's Civil War newspaper Midgeville Georgia New York Regiment Colors 1865 Harper's Civil War newspaper Midgeville Georgia New York Regiment Colors 1865 Harper's Civil War newspaper Midgeville Georgia New York Regiment Colors 1865 Harper's Civil War newspaper Midgeville Georgia New York Regiment Colors 1865 Harper's Civil War newspaper Midgeville Georgia New York Regiment Colors 1865 Harper's Civil War newspaper Midgeville Georgia New York Regiment Colors 1865 Harper's Civil War newspaper Midgeville Georgia New York Regiment Colors 1865 Harper's Civil War newspaper Midgeville Georgia New York Regiment Colors 1865 Harper's Civil War newspaper Midgeville Georgia New York Regiment Colors 1865 Harper's Civil War newspaper Midgeville Georgia New York Regiment Colors 1865 Harper's Civil War newspaper Midgeville Georgia New York Regiment Colors 1865 Harper's Civil War newspaper Midgeville Georgia New York Regiment Colors 1865 Harper's Civil War newspaper
$ 175.00

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Civil War, Illustrated Newspapers, Midgeville, Georgia, New York Colors).

Issued 1865, 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, top corner creased on cover and next page, etc.. 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.

[B11236].

The full front page shows: "Sergeant Helmes Raising the Colors of the 107th New York Regiment Over the Capitol at Milledgeville, Georgia".

A wealth of prints in this issue including: "The Principal Part of the City of Savannah, Georgia" "Map of Wilmington Harbor, N.C." Destruction of the Depots, Public Buildings, and Manufactories at Atlanta, Georgia" "The 14th and 20th Corps Moving Out of Atlanta" "Governor's Mansion, Milledgeville..." "The 20th Corps Crossing Little River Near Milledgeville..." "Capitol At Milledgeville..." "Madison, Georgia" "Magazine at Milledgeville, Georgia" "Destruction of Madison Station, Georgia" "The 17th Corps Crossing the Ogechee River, Georgia" "The First Division of the 20th Corps Driving Wheeler's Calvary on Sandersville, Georgia" "Exterior View of the Prison-Pen at Millen, Georgia" "Interior View of the Prison Pen at Millen..." "Destruction of Millen Junction, Georgia" "Review of Kilpatrick's Cavalry Division by General Sherman at Marietta, Georgia" "Tarver's Mill, Georgia" "Major-General Sherman and Staff Before Savannah" "Capture of the 'Resolute' on the Savannah River, Georgia"

The back page has a cartoon: "Is All Dem Yankees Dat's Passing?"