HARPER’S WEEKLY, DATED AUGUST 2, 1862 – VICKSBURG/JAMES RIVER

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Vol. VI—No. 292. 16 pp. [482-496], four columns, numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features a full page illustration of, “Cutting The Canal Opposite Vicksburg”. There are articles about the city of Vicksburg, the works of Congress, and news from Europe. Interior includes illustrations of the James River, Huntsville, AL, Maj. Gen Dix, Brig. Gen. Couch, and several James River scenes. There is a centerfold illustration titled, “The Army of the Potomac- General McClellan Arrives on the Bank of the James River”.

Exhibits mounting dots on left margin. Overall in good condition but edges of pages have some small chips. Back two pages have bottom corner torn off, but no type is missing. A nice Harper’s Weekly collectible. In protective sleeve, with white card backing.

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