HARPER’S WEEKLY—CAPTURE OF JEFFERSON DAVIS—MAY 27, 1865

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Vol. IX—No. 439. 16 pp. [321-336], 11.25” x 15.75, 4 columns, illustrations and cartoons. Featuring front cover story on the capture of Jefferson Davis, accompanied by an illustration of “Lewis Payne, The Assassin.” Interior sketches include from sketches from Lincoln’s funeral: “President Lincoln’s Funeral—Procession In Chicago, Illinois”—"President Lincoln’s Funeral—Catafalque In City Hall, Springfield, Illinois.”—{full page}—“President Lincoln’s Funeral—Burial Service at Oak ridge Springfield, Illinois.”

Also covered are Gen. Joe Johnston’s surrender to Gen. Sherman, along with the following sketches: “Rebel Small Arms Turned Over by Johnston’s Army…Accoutrements of Johnston’s Surrender”—“Interior of James Bennett’s House—Scene of Johnston’s Surrender, April 26, 1865”—“James Bennett’s House, Where Johnston Surrendered to Sherman—Exterior View”—“Brevet Major-General, James H. Wilson.”

Exhibits light taping along left cover margin—done neatly. No fold- marks. Text bright, smooth and near pristine Text bright and near pristine.

Excellent issue capturing the closing scenes of the war, along with dramatic front cover illustration of Lincoln conspirator Lewis Payne. In protective sleeve, w/white card backing.  [jp][ph:L]

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