HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, AUGUST 31, 1861 – GENERAL LYON

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Vol. V—No. 244. 16 pp. [545-560], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features full page action sketch of “General Lyon [on horseback] At The Battle of Springfield” {Mo.}. Interior illustrations include the following: “Lieutenant –General Scott and the Major–Generals of the United States Army”; “General Siegel Forcing His Prisoners to Draw Off His Cannon at the Battle of Springfield”; “The Fourteenth Massachusetts Regiment Marching Up Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington , In A Storm”; “The Burning of Hampton By the Rebel Forces Under Colonel MacGruder”; “Uniforms of United States Volunteers and State Militia”; “Camp Life In The Confederate Army—Mississippians Practicing With the Bowie-Knife.” Yes, an issue jam-packed with superb illustrations.

Exhibits mounting dots along the left margin. Else near mint. An excellent early-war issue. In protective sleeve, w/white card backing.

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