Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Civil War, Illustrated Newspapers, Black Troops, William T. Sherman, South Carolina, Charleston, Colombia). Issued April 1st, 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. 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, the centerfold with a c. 5" split, 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.[B11226]. The front page has a nice print showing: "General Sherman's Entry Into Columbia, South Carolina". Pages 2 and 3 have some interesting war-related articles including: "Davis Asks to be Dictator" "Davis and Lee" "Trade With Rebels" and more. Other prints within include: "14th and 20th Corps Crossing the Savannah at Sister's Ferry" "The 20th Corps Entering Blackville, South Carolina" "Hanging Rock, South Carolina" "Old Gold Mine Near Cliburne's Store, South Carolina" "The 14th Corps Crossing the Catawba at Rocky Hill, South Carolina" "The 20th Corps Entering Chesterfield" "Camp Sorghum, Opposite Columbia, South Carolina" "Salluda Factory, Near Columbia, South Carolina" "United States Arsenal at Fayetteville, S. C." "Winsborough, S. C." "General Mower Firing the Blakely Gun Across the Pedee" "General Kilpatrick Recapturing His Headquarters" "Foragers 'Starting Out' In the Morning" "Foragers Returning to Camp at Night" "Long Dock at Hilton Head--Landing of Recruits From Charleston" "Fort Sumter--Side Toward Charleston" "Negro Recruits at Charleston". The double page centerfold has six: "Scenes In Columbia, South Carolina, the Morning After the Fire". The back page has a cartoon: "Jeff Davis 'Calmly Contemplating' ".
