{"product_id":"harper-s-weekly-september-13-1862-major-general-pope-bull-run-content-ironclad-navy-centerfold-maps-civil-war-newspaper","title":"Harper’s Weekly September 13 1862 – Major-General Pope, Bull Run Content, Ironclad Navy Centerfold, Maps – Civil War Newspaper","description":"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.\n\nWhether you collect Civil War ephemera, decorate with authentic 19th-century prints, or gift historic Americana, this issue is a standout.\n\n\n---\n\n⭐ Highlight Contents\n\nFront Page\n\nMajor-General John Pope, Commanding the Army of Virginia — striking full-figure portrait with biographical text.\n\n\nCivil War Battle Coverage \u0026amp; Engravings\n\nManassas Junction: Two engravings showing the site of several recent fights connected to the Second Battle of Bull Run.\n\nGeneral Pope’s Headquarters at Rappahannock Station\n\nSkirmish at Freeman’s Ford – Death of General Bohlen\n\nWarrenton, Virginia — Recently Held by Union Forces\n\n\nMaps\n\nNearly full-page “Map of the Seat of War in Virginia”, showing locations of recent engagements.\n\n\nCamp \u0026amp; Military Life\n\nFull-page engravings:\n\nCamp Curtin (Harrisburg, PA)\n\nCamp Morton (Indianapolis, IN)\n\n\n\nSouthern Views\n\nFive engraved scenes from Southern Tennessee \u0026amp; Mississippi.\n\n\nSpectacular Double-Page Centerfold\n\n“Our New Iron-Clad Navy” — one of the most desirable naval engravings in the Civil War years.\nDepicts 10 Union ironclads including:\n\nMonitor\n\nNew Ironsides\n\nGalena\n\nPassaic\n\nRoanoke\n\nKeokuk\n\nMontauk\n\n…and more.\n\n\n\nBack Page\n\nTwo political cartoons, classic Harper’s satire from wartime America.\n\n\nComplete in 16 pages.\n\n\n---\n\n📏 Size\n\nApprox. 11\" x 16\" (standard Harper’s folio format).\n\n\n---\n\n📜 Condition\n\nOverall Good–Very Good for age.\n\nExpected toning, small margin chips, and old binding holes from being bound in a volume (common for surviving examples).\n\nPlates and centerfold remain crisp and highly displayable.\n\nNo major losses to printed images.\nA solid, authentic Civil War example.\n\n\n\n---\n\n🖼️ Optional Archival Framing\n\nI offer museum-quality framing, perfect for gifting or display:\n\nAcid-free mat board\n\nUV-protective acrylic\n\nConservation-safe mounting\n\nCustom size options\nGreat candidates include the front page, battle scenes, ironclads centerfold, or Virginia map. Message me for options!\n\n\n\n---\n\n🎁 Great For\n\nCivil War collectors\n\nMilitary history enthusiasts\n\nDecorators seeking authentic 1860s Americana\n\nTeachers, reenactors, and museum displays\n\nA unique historic gift","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52264014643420,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4759\/9580\/files\/284d52a1-il_fullxfull.7457313922_gk8s.jpg?v=1786496638","url":"https:\/\/thekeenantiquarian.com\/products\/harper-s-weekly-september-13-1862-major-general-pope-bull-run-content-ironclad-navy-centerfold-maps-civil-war-newspaper","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}