The Attack on Fredericksburg... Nast centerfold...
Item # 172636
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 27, 1862 The full front page is a very dramatic battle scene captioned: "The Attack on Fredericksburg--The Forlorn Hope Scaling the Hill" which would a nice print for display.
Other prints inside include: "The Bombardment of Fredericksburg by the Army of the Potomac", and a full page & very detailed map of Eastern Virginia from Fredericksburg to Richmond. The doublepage centerfold is by the famed artist Thomas Nast, titled: "A Battle as Seen by the Reserve." Also included is the conclusion of the Charles Dickens Christmas story: "Somebody's Luggage" which began in the December 20 issue (our item #172634).
The back page has 2 cartoons. Complete in 16 pages.
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ALERT: Even "1st-rate" Dec. & Jan. HW's have more than typical wear/foxing, and are priced accordingly.
Categories: The Civil War, 1861-1865
Price
$68
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.