HARPER’S WEEKLY, MARCH 15, 1862 – FORT DONELSON

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Vol. VI—No. 272. 16 pp. [161-176], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features two split level illustrations of Ft. Donelson—[1] “General View of Fort Donelson” [a panoramic view of the fort, from the river perspective], and “The Attack of the Second Iowa Regiment On the Rebel Batteries at Fort Donelson.” Interior illustrations include more sketches from Ft. Donelson—a full page split level illustrations, to wit: [1] The “Position of Taylor’s and McAllister’s Batteries During the Battle at Fort Donelson, and [2] “Gun Boat Attack on the Water Batteries At Fort Donelson”. Also a panoramic river view of Bowling Green, KY—“College Hill, and Fortifications in the Distance…Pike Bridge destroyed By the Rebels.”

Exhibits mounting dots and light chipping along the left margin, along light chipping along top, bottom and right edges. Pages are held together by two modern staples along left edge; cover page is held in place only by the lower staple. Last page is completely separated. Otherwise in good readable condition. Highly collectible. This issue along with an earlier March 15th issue were the two Harper’s Weekly Fort Donelson issues. In protective sleeve, w/white card cover.   [jp/ld] [ph:L]

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