HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 25, 1865 - 5th CORPS/REBEL PRISONS

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Vol. IX—No. 426. 16 pp. [113-128], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features a story lead—“The Opening of the Spring Campaign” in the territory between the Savannah and James rivers—accompanied by two illustrations, “Before Petersburg—Winter Quarters From the Plantation”, and “Potocaligo Depot, South Carolina”. Interior illustrations include two panoramic scenes—“Action of the Second Division, Fifth Corps, With Rebels On Rowanty Creek, February 5, 1865.” and “Charge of the First Division, Fifth Corps, On the Rebel Breast-Works, February 7, 1865.” Plus a spectacular center-fold —“Home Again!-The Story of A Life In Rebel Prisons”—depicting a returned prisoner telling his tale to folks gathered round the family hearth.

Exhibits mounting dots and light chipping along the left margin, plus faint fold marks. Else VG plus, w/smooth cover. Excellent collectible w/extraordinary center-fold illustration. In protective sleeve, w/white card backing.     [JP]

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