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Harper's Weekly 7/19/1862 Battle of Gaine's Mills / burials at Fair Oaks Station

$ 14.78

Availability: 14 in stock
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Conflict: Civil War (1861-65)
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: Very Good, edges are smooth without rips or breaks Pages are supple

    Description

    Authentic (not a reprint) Civil War Harper's Weekly dated July 19, 1862
    Here are the Highlights:
    Cover:  "
    The 'White House' On the Pamunky
    , Lately Occupied by the Union Forces"
    Centerfold: "The Army of the Potomac-
    Griffin's and Martin's Batteries
    Pouring Canister Into the Rebel ranks at Gaines's Mills"   vivid scene of the batteries firing
    Full Page:   "The Army of the Potomac-
    Captain De Hart's Battery Shelling the Rebel Advance
    at the Battle of Gaines's Mills"
    Full Page:  "
    Burying the Dead, and Burning Dead Horses at Fair Oaks Station, Virginia
    "
    Full Page:   "Bridge Through the Chickahominy Swamp" "
    A Picket on the Chickahominy
    -The Relief Approaching" and "Harrison's Landing on the James River, the New Base of the Army of the Potomac"
    Plus, of course, great advertisements which both give you a good laugh and really help you get a feel for the way of life over 160 years ago!
    Very Collectible Issue. Packed with excellent prints & battle news
    Own a tremendous piece of history.
    Please see photos for additional information and condition of pages
    Thanks!