1861 Harper’s Weekly | CIVIL WAR Abe Lincoln Inaug. | Missouri GHOSTS Davis

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1861 harper’s weekly | civil war abe lincoln inaug. | missouri ghosts davis | <em>harper's weekly</em> was an early american magazine published by harper. Beginning in 1857, it was a primary source of news, fiction stories, humor, satire, and a number of other topics. This 1861 first edition of ‘<em>harper’s weekly’</em> includes all of the 52 issues of the magazine from that year in an enormous folio book. This edition features the illustrations of the most prestigious illustrators of the time.   this particular set of issues is of particular interest as it was published at the start of the american civil war.   the enormous tome includes fascinating contents including: <ul> <li>descriptions of civil war battles including: <ul> <li>battle of charleston</li> <li><strong><u>battle of bull run</u></strong> (i. E. Manassas)</li> </ul> </li> <li>extensive information on missouri during civil war <ul> <li>battle of boonville (p. 419)</li> <li>battle of dug springs</li> <li>battle of springfield, armory</li> <li>gunboats being built in carondelet, missouri</li> <li>emancipation act of 1861 in missouri</li> </ul> </li> <li>inauguration and early tenure of jefferson davis, messages</li> <li>description of the <em>merrimac</em>, confederate steamship</li> <li>description of the first victim of the civil war</li> <li>accounts of ghosts and apparitions (p. 539)</li> <li>description of kansas becoming a state</li> <li>george mcclellan speeches, military orders, staff</li> <li>a first look at charles dickens’ new book ‘<em>great expectations’</em></li> <li>bombardment of fort pickens</li> <li>abraham lincoln proclamation – <strong><u>declaration of war</u></strong> and call for militia</li> </ul>   an incredibly impressive and beautiful tome with utterly fascinating contents and impressive illustrations and maps!   item number: #25148 price: $950

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Harper’s Weekly was an early American magazine published by Harper. Beginning in 1857, it was a primary source of news, fiction stories, humor, satire, and a number of other topics. This 1861 first edition of ‘Harper’s Weekly’ includes all of the 52 issues of the magazine from that year in an enormous folio book. This edition features the illustrations of the most prestigious illustrators of the time.

 

This particular set of issues is of particular interest as it was published at the start of the American Civil War.

 

The enormous tome includes fascinating contents including:

  • Descriptions of Civil War battles including:
    • Battle of Charleston
    • Battle of Bull Run (i.e. Manassas)
  • Extensive information on Missouri during Civil War
    • Battle of Boonville (p.419)
    • Battle of Dug Springs
    • Battle of Springfield, armory
    • Gunboats being built in Carondelet, Missouri
    • Emancipation Act of 1861 in Missouri
  • Inauguration and early tenure of Jefferson Davis, messages
  • Description of the Merrimac, Confederate steamship
  • Description of the first victim of the Civil War
  • Accounts of ghosts and apparitions (p. 539)
  • Description of Kansas becoming a state
  • George McClellan speeches, military orders, staff
  • A first look at Charles Dickens’ new book ‘Great Expectations’
  • Bombardment of Fort Pickens
  • Abraham Lincoln proclamation – declaration of war and call for militia

 

An incredibly impressive and beautiful tome with utterly fascinating contents and impressive illustrations and maps!

 

Item number: #25148

Price: $950

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1861 Harper’s Weekly | CIVIL WAR Abe Lincoln Inaug.  | Missouri GHOSTS Davis

 

Harper’s Weekly was an early American magazine published by Harper. Beginning in 1857, it was a primary source of news, fiction stories, humor, satire, and a number of other topics. This 1861 first edition of ‘Harper’s Weekly’ includes all of the 52 issues of the magazine from that year in an enormous folio book. This edition features the illustrations of the most prestigious illustrators of the time.

 

This particular set of issues is of particular interest as it was published at the start of the American Civil War.

 

The enormous tome includes fascinating contents including:

  • Descriptions of Civil War battles including:
    • Battle of Charleston
    • Battle of Bull Run (i.e. Manassas)
  • Extensive information on Missouri during Civil War
    • Battle of Boonville (p.419)
    • Battle of Dug Springs
    • Battle of Springfield, armory
    • Gunboats being built in Carondelet, Missouri
    • Emancipation Act of 1861 in Missouri
  • Inauguration and early tenure of Jefferson Davis, messages
  • Description of the Merrimac, Confederate steamship
  • Description of the first victim of the Civil War
  • Accounts of ghosts and apparitions (p. 539)
  • Description of Kansas becoming a state
  • George McClellan speeches, military orders, staff
  • A first look at Charles Dickens’ new book ‘Great Expectations’
  • Bombardment of Fort Pickens
  • Abraham Lincoln proclamation – declaration of war and call for militia

 

An incredibly impressive and beautiful tome with utterly fascinating contents and impressive illustrations and maps!

 

Item number: #25148

Price: $950

 

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Harper’s Weekly: Journal of Civilization

 

New York: Harper, 1861. First edition.

 

Details:

  • Collation: Complete with all pages
    • May-Dec issues
      • [305]-832
    • Heavily illustrated throughout
  • Provenance: Handwritten – Joe W. Kilburn, Brookfield, Mass.
  • Language: English
  • Binding: Leather
  • Size: ~16in X 11.5in (41cm x 29cm)

 

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25148

Categories

Americana, American History

Civil War

Authors

HARPER

Printing Date

19th Century

Language

English

Binding

Leather

Book Condition

Excellent

Collation

Complete

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