Robert E. Lee Cover Portrait Harper's Civil War newspaper 1864 complete issue

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.

(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Civil War, Illustrated Newspapers, Robert E. Lee, William T. Sherman, Georgia).

Issued July 2nd, 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. Includes a full page map

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.

[B11050].

Other prints include a full pg. of 5 scenes in Georgia including Resaca, Woodlands, Kingston & Adairsville. Another page shows: "Fighting Johnny Logan" and "The Late Rev. Gordon Winslow" and a half pg: "General Sherman's Campaign--General Hooker's Escort Charging Through the Woods".

Displayable double page centerfold: 'Gen. Sherman's Campaign--The Rebel Assault On Logan's Position In the Battle At Dallas'. A full page has 3 prints: "General Sherman's Campaign--General Williams's Division of Hooker's Corps Leaving the Rebels Through the Woods" and "a nice full-figure print of: "The Escaped Slave in the Union Army" and also: "The Escaped Slave".
Another full page has 2 view of: "General Grant's Campaign" showing naval scenes on the James River.
The back page has a cartoon: "That's Whats the Trouble with John C."