Harper’s Weekly – May 31, 1862 – Balloon View of Fort Darling • Richmond Panoramic Centerfold • Naval Battles on the Mississippi

Harper’s Weekly – May 31, 1862 – Balloon View of Fort Darling • Richmond Panoramic Centerfold • Naval Battles on the Mississippi

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Harper’s Weekly – May 31, 1862 – Balloon View of Fort Darling • Richmond Panoramic Centerfold • Naval Battles on the Mississippi
  • Harper’s Weekly – May 31, 1862 – Balloon View of Fort Darling • Richmond Panoramic Centerfold • Naval Battles on the Mississippi
  • Harper’s Weekly – May 31, 1862 – Balloon View of Fort Darling • Richmond Panoramic Centerfold • Naval Battles on the Mississippi
  • Harper’s Weekly – May 31, 1862 – Balloon View of Fort Darling • Richmond Panoramic Centerfold • Naval Battles on the Mississippi
  • Harper’s Weekly – May 31, 1862 – Balloon View of Fort Darling • Richmond Panoramic Centerfold • Naval Battles on the Mississippi
  • Harper’s Weekly – May 31, 1862 – Balloon View of Fort Darling • Richmond Panoramic Centerfold • Naval Battles on the Mississippi
  • Harper’s Weekly – May 31, 1862 – Balloon View of Fort Darling • Richmond Panoramic Centerfold • Naval Battles on the Mississippi
  • Harper’s Weekly – May 31, 1862 – Balloon View of Fort Darling • Richmond Panoramic Centerfold • Naval Battles on the Mississippi
  • Harper’s Weekly – May 31, 1862 – Balloon View of Fort Darling • Richmond Panoramic Centerfold • Naval Battles on the Mississippi
  • Harper’s Weekly – May 31, 1862 – Balloon View of Fort Darling • Richmond Panoramic Centerfold • Naval Battles on the Mississippi
  • Harper’s Weekly – May 31, 1862 – Balloon View of Fort Darling • Richmond Panoramic Centerfold • Naval Battles on the Mississippi
  • Harper’s Weekly – May 31, 1862 – Balloon View of Fort Darling • Richmond Panoramic Centerfold • Naval Battles on the Mississippi
  • Harper’s Weekly – May 31, 1862 – Balloon View of Fort Darling • Richmond Panoramic Centerfold • Naval Battles on the Mississippi
  • Harper’s Weekly – May 31, 1862 – Balloon View of Fort Darling • Richmond Panoramic Centerfold • Naval Battles on the Mississippi
  • Harper’s Weekly – May 31, 1862 – Balloon View of Fort Darling • Richmond Panoramic Centerfold • Naval Battles on the Mississippi
  • Harper’s Weekly – May 31, 1862 – Balloon View of Fort Darling • Richmond Panoramic Centerfold • Naval Battles on the Mississippi
  • Harper’s Weekly – May 31, 1862 – Balloon View of Fort Darling • Richmond Panoramic Centerfold • Naval Battles on the Mississippi
  • Harper’s Weekly – May 31, 1862 – Balloon View of Fort Darling • Richmond Panoramic Centerfold • Naval Battles on the Mississippi
  • Harper’s Weekly – May 31, 1862 – Balloon View of Fort Darling • Richmond Panoramic Centerfold • Naval Battles on the Mississippi
Harper’s Weekly – May 31, 1862 – Balloon View of Fort Darling • Richmond Panoramic Centerfold • Naval Battles on the Mississippi

Harper’s Weekly – May 31, 1862 – Balloon View of Fort Darling • Richmond Panoramic Centerfold • Naval Battles on the Mississippi

$50.00
Harper’s Weekly – May 31, 1862 – Balloon View of Fort Darling • Richmond Panoramic Centerfold • Naval Battles on the Mississippi HARPER’S WEEKLY, New York, May 31, 1862 A 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. --- ⭐ Highlights & Notable Engravings 🎈 Full Front Page – Balloon Reconnaissance of Fort Darling A breathtaking full-page engraving: “Balloon View of the Attack on Fort Darling, in the James River, by Commander Rodgers’s Gun-Boat Flotilla (‘Galena,’ ‘Monitor,’ etc.)” One of the most sought-after aerial perspectives from the Civil War — a brilliant conversation piece and ideal for framing. --- 🚢 Major Naval Action on the Mississippi & James River This issue is packed with naval warfare imagery: ⚓ Full Page – Naval Combat Off Fort Wright (Mississippi River) Explosive action showing Union gunboats, Confederate positions, and heavy fire. ⚓ Additional Naval Scenes: “Naval Combat Off Fort Wright…” (second major plate) Multiple engravings of ironclads and mortar boats Five-print full-page of British Iron-Clad Ships — excellent crossover interest for naval collectors. --- 🏙 Double-Page Centerfold – “View of the City of Richmond, Virginia” An enormous, detailed panoramic view of Richmond — one of the finest city views Harper’s printed during the war. Surrounding smaller vignettes include: The Capitol Libby Prison Main Street buildings Prominent civic structures A stunning display piece. --- ⚔️ Land Warfare & Campaign Scenes “The Eighth Missouri Volunteers Charging Over the 18th Regulars at the Battle” — dynamic and dramatic “Hamburg Landing, Tennessee – Commissary Depot of Major-General Halleck’s Army” --- 🖼 Other Illustrated Features Full page: “Mobile and Its Defenses” — six labeled vignettes including Fort Morgan, Port Gaines, and a detailed view of the city “General View of City of Memphis” (included in your pictures) Scenes of fortifications, river attacks, and camp life throughout --- 🎭 Back Page Political Cartoons (2) “Caudle Lecture” “An Advocate of Moral Force” Classic wartime satire — a nice finishing touch for collectors. --- 📝 Condition Fair to good overall for an 1862 war-date issue. Expected aging consistent with original periodicals: Edge and spine wear with small losses Foxing/tanning Centerfold intact Occasional small tears or chips (visible in the photos) Strong impressions on illustrated plates 📸 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. --- 🖼 Archival Framing Available I offer museum-quality framing for standout engravings: Balloon attack on Fort Darling (front page) Richmond double-page view Naval battles & ironclad ships Mobile & its defenses full page Includes acid-free matting, UV-protective acrylic, and rigid archival backing. --- 📦 Shipping Shipped flat, never rolled Archival-safe packaging Fully insured Combined shipping available --- 📌 SEO Tags Harper’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 --- If you'd like the next listing, just send the issue info!

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