{"product_id":"harper-s-weekly-november-15-1862-winslow-homer-sharpshooter-on-picket-duty-capitol-dome-under-construction-civil-war-newspaper","title":"Harper’s Weekly, November 15, 1862 – Winslow Homer “Sharpshooter on Picket Duty,” Capitol Dome Under Construction – Civil War Newspaper","description":"Harper’s Weekly – Journal of Civilization\nNew York, November 15, 1862\nOriginal 1862 Civil War Issue — Not a reproduction\n\nThis issue is especially desirable because it includes the famous Winslow Homer engraving:\n\n\u0026gt; “The Army of the Potomac — A Sharp-Shooter on Picket Duty.”\n\n\n\nThis is one of the most iconic and collected Civil War wood engravings, reflecting the emerging role of sharpshooters and the evolving character of war photography and reportage during this period. 🎯\n\nThe front page features a remarkable scene of convalescent Union soldiers passing through Washington, with the U.S. Capitol dome still under construction — making it a historically rich and highly displayable cover. 🇺🇸\n\n\n---\n\n🔥 Key Illustrated Content\n\nFront Page:\n• Convalescent Soldiers Passing Through Washington to Rejoin Their Regiments\n(With Capitol Dome still incomplete — important early architectural detail)\n\nWinslow Homer Full Page:\n• “The Sharpshooter on Picket Duty” — one of Homer’s earliest and most recognized war illustrations 🎨\n\nMilitary Operations \u0026amp; Field Scenes:\n• The Army of the Potomac — “Little Mac” Making His Rounds\n• Summit Station on Maryland Heights\n• Rebel Steamer “Oveto” Running the Blockade at Mobile\n\nMaps \u0026amp; Strategic Material:\n• Map of the Seat of War in Virginia — highly detailed operational military map 🗺️\n\nDouble-Page Centerfold:\n• “The War for the Union — Surprise of Rebel Guerrillas by U.S. Cavalry.”\nDramatic, large-format battle composition — excellent for framing.\n\nNaval \u0026amp; Industrial Targets:\n• Destruction of a Rebel Salt Factory on the Coast of Florida — full-page\n\nBack Page Political Cartoon:\n• The Pirate “Alabama” — Union commentary on Confederate raiding ships\n\n\n---\n\nCondition\n\nVG — Clean and complete, with strong impressions throughout.\nOne margin has been trimmed slightly close at binding from original volume storage, and there is minor edge wear, both very typical for Harper’s Weekly issues removed from bound sets.\nNo missing pages. No cutouts. Centerfold and Homer print are excellent for display. 🖼️\n\n\n---\n\nSize\n\nApprox. 16” x 11”\n\n\n---\n\n🖼 Archival Framing Available\n\nThis issue — particularly the Homer Sharpshooter and the double-page cavalry scene — looks fantastic framed.\nI offer:\n\nAcid-free archival matting\n\nUV-protective acrylic\n\nMatte black or walnut gallery frames\n\n\nJust message me, or pair this with the Frame Only listing in my shop.\n\n\n---\n\nShipping\n\nShips flat, never rolled.","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52264021360860,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4759\/9580\/files\/19304e72-il_fullxfull.7334598700_306f.jpg?v=1786496720","url":"https:\/\/thekeenantiquarian.com\/products\/harper-s-weekly-november-15-1862-winslow-homer-sharpshooter-on-picket-duty-capitol-dome-under-construction-civil-war-newspaper","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}