{"product_id":"harper-s-weekly-may-31-1862-balloon-view-of-fort-darling-richmond-panoramic-centerfold-naval-battles-on-the-mississippi","title":"Harper’s Weekly – May 31, 1862 – Balloon View of Fort Darling • Richmond Panoramic Centerfold • Naval Battles on the Mississippi","description":"Harper’s Weekly – May 31, 1862 – Balloon View of Fort Darling • Richmond Panoramic Centerfold • Naval Battles on the Mississippi\n\nHARPER’S WEEKLY, New York, May 31, 1862\nA visually spectacular and content-rich Civil War issue, featuring some of the most dramatic naval and aerial engravings of 1862, topped by a full panoramic double-page view of Richmond, Virginia. Complete in 16 pages.\n\n\n---\n\n⭐ Highlights \u0026amp; Notable Engravings\n\n🎈 Full Front Page – Balloon Reconnaissance of Fort Darling\n\nA breathtaking full-page engraving:\n“Balloon View of the Attack on Fort Darling, in the James River, by Commander Rodgers’s Gun-Boat Flotilla (‘Galena,’ ‘Monitor,’ etc.)”\nOne of the most sought-after aerial perspectives from the Civil War — a brilliant conversation piece and ideal for framing.\n\n\n---\n\n🚢 Major Naval Action on the Mississippi \u0026amp; James River\n\nThis issue is packed with naval warfare imagery:\n\n⚓ Full Page – Naval Combat Off Fort Wright (Mississippi River)\n\nExplosive action showing Union gunboats, Confederate positions, and heavy fire.\n\n⚓ Additional Naval Scenes:\n\n“Naval Combat Off Fort Wright…” (second major plate)\n\nMultiple engravings of ironclads and mortar boats\n\nFive-print full-page of British Iron-Clad Ships — excellent crossover interest for naval collectors.\n\n\n\n---\n\n🏙 Double-Page Centerfold – “View of the City of Richmond, Virginia”\n\nAn enormous, detailed panoramic view of Richmond — one of the finest city views Harper’s printed during the war.\nSurrounding smaller vignettes include:\n\nThe Capitol\n\nLibby Prison\n\nMain Street buildings\n\nProminent civic structures\n\n\nA stunning display piece.\n\n\n---\n\n⚔️ Land Warfare \u0026amp; Campaign Scenes\n\n“The Eighth Missouri Volunteers Charging Over the 18th Regulars at the Battle” — dynamic and dramatic\n\n“Hamburg Landing, Tennessee – Commissary Depot of Major-General Halleck’s Army”\n\n\n\n---\n\n🖼 Other Illustrated Features\n\nFull page: “Mobile and Its Defenses” — six labeled vignettes including Fort Morgan, Port Gaines, and a detailed view of the city\n\n“General View of City of Memphis” (included in your pictures)\n\nScenes of fortifications, river attacks, and camp life throughout\n\n\n\n---\n\n🎭 Back Page Political Cartoons (2)\n\n“Caudle Lecture”\n\n“An Advocate of Moral Force”\nClassic wartime satire — a nice finishing touch for collectors.\n\n\n\n---\n\n📝 Condition\n\nFair to good overall for an 1862 war-date issue.\nExpected aging consistent with original periodicals:\n\nEdge and spine wear with small losses\n\nFoxing\/tanning\n\nCenterfold intact\n\nOccasional small tears or chips (visible in the photos)\n\nStrong impressions on illustrated plates\n\n\n📸 Every page is photographed. Please review all images carefully — details matter with 160-year-old newspapers. Feel free to request additional close-ups or ask any questions.\n\n\n---\n\n🖼 Archival Framing Available\n\nI offer museum-quality framing for standout engravings:\n\nBalloon attack on Fort Darling (front page)\n\nRichmond double-page view\n\nNaval battles \u0026amp; ironclad ships\n\nMobile \u0026amp; its defenses full page\n\n\nIncludes acid-free matting, UV-protective acrylic, and rigid archival backing.\n\n\n---\n\n📦 Shipping\n\nShipped flat, never rolled\n\nArchival-safe packaging\n\nFully insured\n\nCombined shipping available\n\n\n\n---\n\n📌 SEO Tags\n\nHarper’s Weekly 1862, Richmond panoramic engraving, Fort Darling balloon view, Civil War naval battles, ironclad ships Harper’s Weekly, Mississippi River gunboat combat, Mobile Alabama Civil War engravings, Richmond Virginia map view, Civil War antique newspaper, original 1862 Harper’s Weekly, Peninsula Campaign newspaper, Union ironclads Monitor Galena\n\n\n---\n\nIf you'd like the next listing, just send the issue info!","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52264013234396,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4759\/9580\/files\/4492a54b-il_fullxfull.7465521868_1laq.jpg?v=1786496623","url":"https:\/\/thekeenantiquarian.com\/products\/harper-s-weekly-may-31-1862-balloon-view-of-fort-darling-richmond-panoramic-centerfold-naval-battles-on-the-mississippi","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}