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One of the more rare illustrated Civil War newspapers...



Item # 691853

May 24, 1862

NEW YORK ILLUSTRATED NEWS, May 24, 1862  Formatted much like 'Harper's Weekly' but a much more rare title.
The front page shows: "Commodore Farragut" "General Hancock..." and a war scene: "Dashing Charge of the Hawkins' Zouaves...Near Elizabeth City, N.C...". Inside shows: "Scene at Yorktown..." "Professor Lowe's Balloon Intrepid..." "Evacuation of Yorktown..." "The Main St. in Yorktown..." the latter two being a double page; another doublepage centerfold: "Brilliant Achievement of...Hancock in the Battle Before Williamsburg...".
Also: "Rebel Prisoners at Camp Winfield Scott, Near Yorktown". The bkpg. has two smaller prints.
Sixteen pages, good condition.

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