Harper’s Weekly, August 22, 1863 – John Burns of Gettysburg, Morris Island Charleston, Thomas Nast – Civil War Newspaper

Harper’s Weekly – Journal of Civilization
New York, August 22, 1863
Original 1863 Civil War Issue — Not a reproduction

This historically rich issue was printed just weeks after the Battle of Gettysburg, and highlights the remarkable story of John Burns, the elderly civilian who took up arms and fought alongside Union troops. The front page features a portrait of Burns as well as an engraving of his Gettysburg home — a deeply iconic and highly collected piece of Civil War illustration history. 🇺🇸


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🔥 Key Illustrated Content

Front Page:
• John Burns, the Only Man in Gettysburg Who Fought in the Battle
• Residence of John Burns, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Gettysburg-Related Pages:
• Views of the Gettysburg Battlefield — full page with 8 detailed engravings
• General View of Gettysburg from the West — landscape engraving
• Army of the Potomac—Advance of the Twelfth Corps Crossing the Rappahannock

Thomas Nast Illustration:
• Army of the Potomac — Drawing Rations — full-page by Thomas Nast 🎨

Double-Page Centerfold:
• General View of Morris Island, Harbor of Charleston, South Carolina
(Includes scenes of Fort Wagner, naval approaches, and the surrounding coastal defenses)

Military Portrait Page:
• Maj.-Gen. Stoneman
• Gen. Judson Kilpatrick
• Gen. Buford
• Gen. Pleasonton

Back Page Political Cartoon:
• Jeff Davis’s Last Appeal to Arms — satirical Confederate commentary


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Condition

VG+ — Clean pages with light, even age toning.
Small binding holes along the inner margin from original volume storage (common and expected).
No cutouts. Complete.
Strong, crisp engravings throughout. Excellent for display or research.


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Size

Approx. 16” x 11”


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🖼 Optional Archival Framing Available

Want it ready to hang?
I offer acid-free archival matting, UV-protective acrylic, and matte black gallery-style frames.
Simply message me, or pair this with my Frame-Only listing in the shop.


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Carefully Packed & Shipped

Ships flat with an archival backing board and protective sleeve — never rolled.