HARPER’S WEEKLY, DATED AUGUST 10, 1861 - 1ST BULL RUN ISSUE

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Vol. V—No. 241. 16 pp. [497-512], 4 columns, numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Editorially the magazine waxes hot, and in length, in blaming the frantic “On to Richmond” impulse for the Union defeat. Internally, the issue features a number of full page Bull Run illustrations—“”Retreat of Our Troops from Bull Run, By Moonlight, Colonel Blenker’s Brigade Covering”, “Charge of the Black Horse Cavalry Upon the Fire Zouaves at the Battle of Bull Run”, “Carrying In the Wounded at The Battle of Bull Run”, Silencing the Enemy’s Batteries at the Battle of Bull Run”. Plus a magnificent double page centerfold: “The Battle of Bull Run, 2 P.M., July 21”—[suitable for framing]. With four striking rear cover cartoons.

Exhibits mounting dots along left margin, w/ two slight chips, & slight soiling of lower right margin. Else VG, smooth & solid. [Bull Run battle buffs take note—This is THE Harper’s Weekly Bull Run issue!] In protective sleeve, w/white card background.

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