Harper’s Weekly – July 12, 1862 • Two Winslow Homer Prints • Bayonet Charge • Surgeon at Work • Butler’s New Orleans Proclamation Cartoons

Harper’s Weekly – July 12, 1862 • Two Winslow Homer Prints • Bayonet Charge • Surgeon at Work • Butler’s New Orleans Proclamation Cartoons

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Harper’s Weekly – July 12, 1862 • Two Winslow Homer Prints • Bayonet Charge • Surgeon at Work • Butler’s New Orleans Proclamation Cartoons
  • Harper’s Weekly – July 12, 1862 • Two Winslow Homer Prints • Bayonet Charge • Surgeon at Work • Butler’s New Orleans Proclamation Cartoons
  • Harper’s Weekly – July 12, 1862 • Two Winslow Homer Prints • Bayonet Charge • Surgeon at Work • Butler’s New Orleans Proclamation Cartoons
  • Harper’s Weekly – July 12, 1862 • Two Winslow Homer Prints • Bayonet Charge • Surgeon at Work • Butler’s New Orleans Proclamation Cartoons
  • Harper’s Weekly – July 12, 1862 • Two Winslow Homer Prints • Bayonet Charge • Surgeon at Work • Butler’s New Orleans Proclamation Cartoons
  • Harper’s Weekly – July 12, 1862 • Two Winslow Homer Prints • Bayonet Charge • Surgeon at Work • Butler’s New Orleans Proclamation Cartoons
  • Harper’s Weekly – July 12, 1862 • Two Winslow Homer Prints • Bayonet Charge • Surgeon at Work • Butler’s New Orleans Proclamation Cartoons
  • Harper’s Weekly – July 12, 1862 • Two Winslow Homer Prints • Bayonet Charge • Surgeon at Work • Butler’s New Orleans Proclamation Cartoons
  • Harper’s Weekly – July 12, 1862 • Two Winslow Homer Prints • Bayonet Charge • Surgeon at Work • Butler’s New Orleans Proclamation Cartoons
  • Harper’s Weekly – July 12, 1862 • Two Winslow Homer Prints • Bayonet Charge • Surgeon at Work • Butler’s New Orleans Proclamation Cartoons
  • Harper’s Weekly – July 12, 1862 • Two Winslow Homer Prints • Bayonet Charge • Surgeon at Work • Butler’s New Orleans Proclamation Cartoons
  • Harper’s Weekly – July 12, 1862 • Two Winslow Homer Prints • Bayonet Charge • Surgeon at Work • Butler’s New Orleans Proclamation Cartoons
  • Harper’s Weekly – July 12, 1862 • Two Winslow Homer Prints • Bayonet Charge • Surgeon at Work • Butler’s New Orleans Proclamation Cartoons
  • Harper’s Weekly – July 12, 1862 • Two Winslow Homer Prints • Bayonet Charge • Surgeon at Work • Butler’s New Orleans Proclamation Cartoons
  • Harper’s Weekly – July 12, 1862 • Two Winslow Homer Prints • Bayonet Charge • Surgeon at Work • Butler’s New Orleans Proclamation Cartoons
  • Harper’s Weekly – July 12, 1862 • Two Winslow Homer Prints • Bayonet Charge • Surgeon at Work • Butler’s New Orleans Proclamation Cartoons
  • Harper’s Weekly – July 12, 1862 • Two Winslow Homer Prints • Bayonet Charge • Surgeon at Work • Butler’s New Orleans Proclamation Cartoons
  • Harper’s Weekly – July 12, 1862 • Two Winslow Homer Prints • Bayonet Charge • Surgeon at Work • Butler’s New Orleans Proclamation Cartoons
  • Harper’s Weekly – July 12, 1862 • Two Winslow Homer Prints • Bayonet Charge • Surgeon at Work • Butler’s New Orleans Proclamation Cartoons
Harper’s Weekly – July 12, 1862 • Two Winslow Homer Prints • Bayonet Charge • Surgeon at Work • Butler’s New Orleans Proclamation Cartoons

Harper’s Weekly – July 12, 1862 • Two Winslow Homer Prints • Bayonet Charge • Surgeon at Work • Butler’s New Orleans Proclamation Cartoons

$110.00
Harper’s Weekly – July 12, 1862 • Two Winslow Homer Prints • Bayonet Charge • Surgeon at Work • Butler’s New Orleans Proclamation Cartoons HARPER’S WEEKLY, New York, July 12, 1862 An exceptional Civil War issue featuring two major Winslow Homer engravings, dramatic naval action on the White River, and historically important political cartoons on General Butler’s infamous New Orleans Proclamation. Complete in 16 pages. --- ⭐ Highlights & Key Engravings 🏅 Front Page – Commanders & Naval Battle Three strong engravings: Major-General Lewis Wallace, commanding at Memphis Brigadier-General George F. Shepley, Military Governor of New Orleans “Battle at St. Charles, White River, Arkansas — Explosion of the ‘Mound City’” A violent river engagement showing the catastrophic boiler explosion. --- 🎨 Two Major Winslow Homer Illustrations 🩺 Full-Page Homer “The Surgeon at Work at the Rear During an Engagement” A powerful and emotional medical scene showing battlefield surgery, wounded soldiers, and the chaos of combat support. ⚔️ Double-Page Centerfold by Homer “The War for the Union — Bayonet Charge” One of Homer’s most intense war images — a mass of Union infantry surging forward in close combat. A dramatic, museum-worthy centerpiece. --- 🗺 Other Important Illustrations “Bird’s-Eye View of Richmond and the Vicinity” “The Old Hampton Church at Hampton, Virginia” “The Army of the Potomac — A Foraging Party” “Contrabands Escaping to the United States Bark ‘Kingfisher’ Off the Coast of Florida” Portrait: Major-General Benjamin F. Butler, Commanding the Dept. of the Gulf Portrait: Major-General John Pope, Commanding the Army of Virginia --- 🐜 Cartoon: “The Rebel Flea” (Page 3) A small but sharp satire featuring an oversized flea tormenting Confederate leadership. --- 🎭 Back Page Political Cartoons – Butler’s Proclamation Two famous engravings directly tied to General Butler’s explosive New Orleans women’s proclamation: “The Ladies of New Orleans Before General Butler’s Proclamation” “After General Butler’s Proclamation” These are historically notable — widely reproduced in books and online discussions of the Proclamation. --- 📝 Condition Good to fair overall. Typical wear for an 1862 issue including margin chips, small tears, foxing, and spine fragility. Some pages show edge wear or tiny losses. Centerfold intact. I photograph every page — please review images carefully and feel free to ask questions or request close-ups. --- 🖼 Archival Framing Available Winslow Homer full-page medical scene Winslow Homer bayonet charge centerfold White River battle (“Mound City”) Butler Proclamation cartoons Richmond bird’s-eye view All framed with acid-free matting and UV-protective acrylic. --- 📦 Shipping Ships flat, not rolled Archival protective packaging Fully insured Combined shipping available --- 📌 SEO Tags Harper’s Weekly 1862, Winslow Homer Bayonet Charge, Surgeon at Work Homer, Butler Proclamation cartoons, New Orleans women proclamation, Mound City explosion print, Bird’s-eye view of Richmond, Civil War illustrated newspaper, John Pope portrait, Lewis Wallace portrait, Shepley New Orleans engraving

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