Harper’s Weekly – December 13, 1862 – Burnside & Commanders • Fredericksburg March • Petersburg, VA
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Harper’s Weekly – December 13, 1862 – Burnside & Commanders • Fredericksburg March • Petersburg, VA
HARPER’S WEEKLY, New York, December 13, 1862
A beautifully illustrated Civil War issue filled with major Union leadership portraits, Virginia town views, and a dramatic Fredericksburg campaign centerfold. Complete in 16 pages.
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⭐ Highlights & Notable Engravings
🧑✈️ Front Page Ensemble Portrait
A striking full-page engraving of Major-General Ambrose Burnside surrounded by his division commanders:
Joseph Hooker
Edwin V. Sumner
Franz Sigel
William B. Franklin
A powerful visual snapshot of the Army of the Potomac’s top leadership just days before the Battle of Fredericksburg.
🏙 Virginia Town & Landscape Prints
Full-page: “The City of Petersburg, Virginia.”
A detailed and frame-worthy view of one of the most important Confederate cities.
Multiple vignettes of towns and terrain leading toward Fredericksburg.
🏞 Double-Page Centerfold
🖼 “The Army of the Potomac — At and On the Way to Fredericksburg.”
Eight detailed scenes including:
Warrenton
Callett Station
Weaverville
Fredericksburg landscapes and approaches
A dramatic panoramic look at the preparations and movement toward one of the war’s most pivotal battles.
⚔ Rebel Defenses
Full page with three Confederate-related engravings:
“Rebel Encampment at Drury’s Bluff”
“Rebel Fort Darling, James River”
“Slidell’s House in Louisiana”
✝ Clergy Portrait
Rev. Morgan L. Dix, Rector of Trinity Church, New York — a notable figure in American religious life.
🎭 Back Page Political Cartoons
Two satirical Civil War–era cartoons commenting on the political tensions of 1862.
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📝 Condition
Good to fair overall, consistent with genuine issues from 1862.
Light edge wear, small tears, foxing, and mild toning
Original binding holes present
Centerfold remains intact and highly displayable
All engravings clear and bold
📸 I photograph every single page of every issue.
Please review images carefully — they show exact condition. Feel free to ask for additional photos or details.
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🖼 Archival Framing Available
Museum-quality framing offered for standout engravings:
Acid-free materials
UV-protective acrylic
Professional mounting
Several frame styles available
Perfect for:
Burnside & Commanders front page
Petersburg full-page view
Fredericksburg multi-scene centerfold
Rebel fortifications
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📦 Shipping
Ships flat, never rolled
Rigid archival-safe packaging
Fully insured & tracked
Combined shipping available
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Harper’s Weekly – December 13, 1862 – Burnside & Commanders • Fredericksburg March • Petersburg, VA
$50.00