Harper’s Weekly September 13 1862 – Major-General Pope, Bull Run Content, Ironclad Navy Centerfold, Maps – Civil War Newspaper

Harper’s Weekly September 13 1862 – Major-General Pope, Bull Run Content, Ironclad Navy Centerfold, Maps – Civil War Newspaper

$50.00
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Harper’s Weekly September 13 1862 – Major-General Pope, Bull Run Content, Ironclad Navy Centerfold, Maps – Civil War Newspaper

Harper’s Weekly September 13 1862 – Major-General Pope, Bull Run Content, Ironclad Navy Centerfold, Maps – Civil War Newspaper

$50.00
Step into the urgency and drama of the American Civil War with this original Harper’s Weekly newspaper, dated September 13, 1862. This issue is packed with rare, desirable wartime content—including a nearly full-page portrait of Major-General John Pope, major coverage tied to the Second Battle of Bull Run, and the famous double-page centerfold of Union ironclads, including the Monitor. Whether you collect Civil War ephemera, decorate with authentic 19th-century prints, or gift historic Americana, this issue is a standout. --- ⭐ Highlight Contents Front Page Major-General John Pope, Commanding the Army of Virginia — striking full-figure portrait with biographical text. Civil War Battle Coverage & Engravings Manassas Junction: Two engravings showing the site of several recent fights connected to the Second Battle of Bull Run. General Pope’s Headquarters at Rappahannock Station Skirmish at Freeman’s Ford – Death of General Bohlen Warrenton, Virginia — Recently Held by Union Forces Maps Nearly full-page “Map of the Seat of War in Virginia”, showing locations of recent engagements. Camp & Military Life Full-page engravings: Camp Curtin (Harrisburg, PA) Camp Morton (Indianapolis, IN) Southern Views Five engraved scenes from Southern Tennessee & Mississippi. Spectacular Double-Page Centerfold “Our New Iron-Clad Navy” — one of the most desirable naval engravings in the Civil War years. Depicts 10 Union ironclads including: Monitor New Ironsides Galena Passaic Roanoke Keokuk Montauk …and more. Back Page Two political cartoons, classic Harper’s satire from wartime America. Complete in 16 pages. --- 📏 Size Approx. 11" x 16" (standard Harper’s folio format). --- 📜 Condition Overall Good–Very Good for age. Expected toning, small margin chips, and old binding holes from being bound in a volume (common for surviving examples). Plates and centerfold remain crisp and highly displayable. No major losses to printed images. A solid, authentic Civil War example. --- 🖼️ Optional Archival Framing I offer museum-quality framing, perfect for gifting or display: Acid-free mat board UV-protective acrylic Conservation-safe mounting Custom size options Great candidates include the front page, battle scenes, ironclads centerfold, or Virginia map. Message me for options! --- 🎁 Great For Civil War collectors Military history enthusiasts Decorators seeking authentic 1860s Americana Teachers, reenactors, and museum displays A unique historic gift

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