Vol. 2—No. 36. 8 pp., 15.5” x 23, five columns. Front cover features a panoramic half page illustration: “The Siege of Vicksburg From the Rear”; rear cover depicts “Major General John Reynolds, Killed at Gettysburg, July 1, 1863.”

Numerous articles offering complete coverage, not only of Gettysburg & Vicksburg, but activities of the Wilder’s brigade raid and the Army of the Cumberland, and well as Rebel John Morgan’s raid into Ohio. Along with articles treating the likely-hood of British or French intervention in the summer of 1863.

In terms of total war coverage, Forney’s War Press covered more ground more comprehensively than Harper’s Weekly or Leslie’s illustrated, though with far fewer maps and illustrations.

Exhibits fold-marks & light chipping at the extremities. Else VG. Superb Gettysburg & Vicksburg/ July 1863/ Civil War newspaper collectible. In protective sleeve, w/white card backing.  [jp] [ph:L]

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