{"product_id":"harper-s-weekly-september-27-1862-rebel-occupation-of-frederick-hagerstown-maryland-cincinnati-views","title":"Harper’s Weekly — September 27, 1862 — Rebel Occupation of Frederick \u0026 Hagerstown, Maryland + Cincinnati Views","description":"---\n\nHarper’s Weekly — September 27, 1862 — Rebel Occupation of Frederick \u0026amp; Hagerstown, Maryland + Cincinnati Views\n\nImmerse yourself in the events of the Maryland Campaign of 1862 with this original Harper’s Weekly issue dated September 27, 1862. This edition includes powerful Civil War imagery, rare town views, and a dramatic Thomas Nast double-page centerfold — a standout issue for historians, collectors, and decorators alike.\n\n\n---\n\n⭐ Historical Highlights Included\n\n✓ Front Page\n\n“The City of Cincinnati, Ohio” — detailed panoramic engraving\n\n“Volunteers Crossing the Ohio to Covington on a Pontoon Bridge”\n\n\n✓ Major Civil War Illustrations Inside\n\n“The First Virginia (Rebel) Cavalry at a Halt”\n\n“The Rebel Army Crossing the Fords of the Potomac for the Invasion of Maryland”\n\n\n✓ Rare Full-Page City Views\n\nThese are exceptionally desirable:\n\n“Frederick City, Maryland, While Occupied by the Rebels”\n\n“Hagerstown, Maryland, While Occupied by the Rebels”\n\n\nBoth are historically significant, showing Confederate occupation during the Antietam\/Sharpsburg campaign.\n\n✓ Stunning Thomas Nast Centerfold\n\n“A Rebel Guerrilla Raid in a Western Town”\nA dramatic and highly collectible double-page battle scene by the renowned political illustrator.\n\n\n✓ Back Page Political Cartoons\n\n“A Pictorial Commentary Upon Gen. Lee's Proclamation”\n\n“The ‘Invasion’ of the North”\n\n\n\n---\n\n📏 Size\n\nApprox. 16 pages\n\nRoughly 11\" × 16\" (standard Harper's Weekly folio format)\n\n\n\n---\n\n🧾 Condition\n\nComplete issue.\n\nExpected age toning.\n\nSome margin wear and binding holes from original string binding (as typical).\n\nSmall edge chips and foxing in places, but overall good for 1862 and fully legible.\n\nCenterfold remains intact.\n\n\n(If you'd like me to describe condition more precisely based on the photos, I can adjust!)\n\n\n---\n\n🎁 Optional Archival Framing\n\nElevate and preserve your favorite page:\n\nAcid-free matting\n\nUV-protective acrylic\n\nGallery-grade reversible mounting\n\nBlack, walnut, gold, or natural wood moulding available\nPerfect for offices, libraries, and historic interiors.\n\n\n\n---\n\n📦 Shipping\n\nShips flat, never rolled\n\nPacked in museum-grade materials\n\nProtective board, moisture barrier, corner protection\n\n\n\n---\n\n🎯 Great For\n\nCivil War collectors\n\nMaryland \u0026amp; Ohio regional history lovers\n\nDecorators seeking large 19th-century engravings\n\nGenealogy \u0026amp; local heritage displays\n\nGifts for history buffs\n\n\n\n---","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52264013889756,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4759\/9580\/files\/dfd3f174-il_fullxfull.7508713623_h2q3.jpg?v=1786496631","url":"https:\/\/thekeenantiquarian.com\/products\/harper-s-weekly-september-27-1862-rebel-occupation-of-frederick-hagerstown-maryland-cincinnati-views","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}