Abe Lincoln & Winfield Scott Cabinet Meeting 1861 Harper's Civil War newspaper

Abe Lincoln & Winfield Scott Cabinet Meeting 1861 Harper's Civil War newspaper

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization. (Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Civil War, Illustrated Newspapers). Issued November 16th, 1861, New York, by Harper & Brothers.

Great Abraham Lincoln front cover! Also includes fine full page naval prospect view of tall mast ships, plus numerous other nice views and scenes. 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, several short page edge tears neatly closed with archival tape and now easy to miss or overlook. 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. [B11204]. Full front page is a print captioned: "Last Meeting Between General Scott and the Cabinet" which shows Lincoln among them.

Other prints inside include: "The Great Expedition--General Sherman Giving His Final Orders to His Brigadier-Generals on Board the 'Wabash' " "Consultation Between General Viele & the Officers of His Brigade Before the Departure" "The Great Expedition--The Vessels at Anchor at Hampton Roads Previous to the Departure" "Searching for Arms in a Rebel's House in Southern Maryland" "The Army of the Potomac--A Scouting Party" "General Fremont's Army on the March through Southwestern Missouri" "Building General Fremont's Bridge Across the Osage" "Brilliant Charge of General Fremont's Bodyguard Through the Town of Springfield, Missouri" "General Siegel Crossing the Osage" "The Slave-Hunters Expelled from the Camp of the 22nd Illinois Volunteers at Bird's Point, Missouri" "Beef for the Army Crossing the Long Bridge at Washington" and smaller prints of; "Brigadier-General Kelley, or Virginia" & "{Brigadier-General A. McDowell McCook".

The back page has 3 political cartoons.

• Condition: 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!

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