Harper's Weekly, August 2, 1862

Journal Of Civilization. With great illustrated mast head. New York, Saturday, August 2, 1862. 16 pages, profusely illustrated with woodcut engravings from some of America's best illustrators. 11 x 15 1/2. Front page illustration titled, "Cutting The Canal Opposite Vicksburg- Sketched by Mr. Theodore R. Davis. Other illustrations: The City of Vicksburg, Mississippi. The City of Huntsville, Alabama. The Battle Before Richmond, Ayre's Artillery, Smith's Division, Keeping the Rebels in Check at White Oak Swamp. Portraits of General A. Dix, and General...  

Abe Lincoln Rally Round The Flag Boys

Authentic, original woodcut engraving that has been hand tinted in color and was published in the October 1, 1864 issue of Harper's Weekly. Full double page centerfold illustration. 15 1/2 x 22. President Abraham Lincoln is the central figure in this patriotic scene as he holds a wooden flag pole with a large waving American flag. He is surrounded by Union soldiers and sailors with a ship's mast visible in the background. A sailor standing next to Lincoln brandishes his sword above his head. A soldier at left is in the charge position with his musket and...  

Thanksgiving Day On The Church Porch

Authentic, original woodcut engraving that was published in the December 23, 1865 issue of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper. Hand tinted in color. Illustrated by the renowned Civil War artist Winslow Homer. Union soldier standing on crutches with his leg amputated at the knee is prominent at left of the view. Caption: Thanksgiving Day- The Church Porch. 10 1/2 x 15 1/2.  

Winter Quarters in Camp

Authentic, original woodcut engraving that was published in the January 24, 1863 issue of Harper's Weekly. Hand tinted in color. Illustrated by the renowned Civil War artist Winslow Homer. Caption: Winter-Quarters In Camp- The Inside Of A Hut. 15 1/2 x 10. Very nice content.  

Home From The War

Authentic, original woodcut engraving that has been hand tinted in color and was published in the June 13, 1863 issue of Harper's Weekly. Caption: Home From The War. Delightful scene of Union soldiers just home from the war being welcomed by their wives and sweethearts. 14 3/4 x 10 3/4. Harper's Weekly and date are printed in the margin. Very desirable.  

Negroes Escaping Out Of Slavery

Authentic, original wood cut engraving that has been hand tinted in color and was published in the May 7, 1864 issue of Harper's Weekly. Caption: Negroes Escaping Out Of Slavery. Sketched by A.R. Waud. 15 1/2 x 11. Harper's Weekly and date are printed in the margin. War date slave related sketch done by the celebrated illustrator A.R. Waud.  

Pardon, Shall I Trust These Men

Featuring Confederate Generals' R.E. Lee, Hood, Ewell and Toombs!

Authentic, original woodcut engraving that was published in the August 5, 1865 issue of Harper's Weekly. Caption: PARDON. Columbia- Shall I Trust These Men. Executed by the notable illustrator Thomas Nast. Interesting scene showing Columbia sitting in a chair that looks like a throne with Union patriotic symbols all around her. Confederate General Robert E. Lee, down on one knee, is bowing before her as he presents his sword and a battle flag. At Lee's right is Confederate...  

African American Civil War Soldier

Franchise, And Not This Man?

Featuring a wounded, amputee United States Negro Soldier!

Authentic, original woodcut engraving that was published in the August 5, 1865 issue of Harper's Weekly. Caption: FRANCHISE, And Not This Man? This poignant illustration shows Columbia with patriotic adornments all around the scene. Columbia is standing with her hand on the shoulder of a wounded negro soldier in uniform. The soldier is holding his kepi in one hand while he proudly stands wearing the uniform of the Union Army with his U.S. belt plate...  

Freed Negroes Coming Into Union Lines at Newbern, North Carolina

Authentic, original woodcut engraving that was published in the February 21, 1863 issue of Harper's Weekly. Caption: The Effects of the Proclamation; Freed Negroes Coming Into Our Lines at Newbern, North Carolina. 15 1/2 x 10 3/4. Harper's Weekly and date are printed in the margin. Historical 1863 illustration.

WBTS Trivia: The Proclamation referred to in the caption is President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation which was issued on January 1, 1863.  

Negroes & The Barracoon at Key West, Florida Where The Africans Are Confined

1860 Harper's Weekly woodcut engravings

Authentic, original woodcut engravings that were published in the June 2, 1860 issue of Harper's Weekly. Captions: #1- The Princess Madia-[From A Daguerreotype]. #2- The Only Baby Among The Africans-[From A Daguerreotype]. #3- An African-[From A Daguerreotype]. #4- The Barracoon At Key West Where The Africans Are Confined-[From A Daguerreotype]. Includes some printed text regarding these illustrations. 10 1/2 x 16. Harper's Weekly and date are printed in the margin. Rare.  

General Franz Sigel

Authentic, original woodcut engraving that was published on the front page of the October 18, 1862 issue of Harper's Weekly. Caption: Major General Franz Sigel, Commanding Twelfth Corps, Army of the Potomac. From a Drawing by Mr. Emil Sigel. 11 x 16. Harper's Weekly, date and their ornate illustrated masthead at the top. Thin original mailing label at lower left edge not affecting the subject.  

Night Expedition to Island No. 10- Spiking a Rebel Battery

Authentic, original woodcut engraving that was published in the April 26, 1862 issue of the Supplement To Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper. Caption: The War On The Mississippi River- Night Expedition To Island No. 10- Spiking a Rebel Battery by a Detachment of National Soldiers and Sailors Under Colonel Roberts, April 2. 15 1/4 x 10 1/4. Supplement To Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper and date are printed in the margin.