Vol. V.—No. 243. 16 pp. [529-544], four columns, w/numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features story and cover illustrations of President Lincoln’s meeting with Prince Louis Napoleon, the nephew of French Emperor Napoleon III—“Presentation of Prince Napoleon By Secretary Seward to the President. Interior illustrations present General George McClellan & staff, and a “Splendid Charge of Unite States Cavalry at the Battle Dug Springs,”. Missouri, Aug. 1, 1861. Also a magnificent double page centerfold of naval action—“The United States Frigate “St. Lawrence” Sinking the Privateer “Petrel” at Sea, August 1, 1861.”

Exhibits tiny mounting dots & slight chipping on left margin, w/very slight soiling on lower right corner. Else VG plus to Fine, smooth and attractive. Solid early issue. In protective sleeve, w/while card backing.

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