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Vol. VI.—No. 273. 16 pp. [177-192], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features story/portrait of “Lieutenant Worden, U.S.N., Commanding the “Monitor”, and well as a sketch of “The Ericsson Steel-Clad Battery “Monitor”—[see page 188]”. Centerfold features dramatic upper and lower illustrations—“The Rebel Steamer “Merrimac” Running Down the Frigate “Cumberland “Off Newport News.”---“The Ericsson Battery “Monitor Driving Off the “Merrimac”-See Page 183.”
Exhibits mounting dots and light chipping along left margin, chipping along bottom edge; approx. 2/3 of cover has slight foxing and staining. Else very good condition. This is the Harper’s Weekly issue covering the most consequential naval battle of the Civil War. [jp/ld] [ph:L]
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