Harper’s Weekly September 13 1862 – Major-General Pope, Bull Run Content, Ironclad Navy Centerfold, Maps – Civil War Newspaper

Step into the urgency and drama of the American Civil War with this original Harper’s Weekly newspaper, dated September 13, 1862. This issue is packed with rare, desirable wartime content—including a nearly full-page portrait of Major-General John Pope, major coverage tied to the Second Battle of Bull Run, and the famous double-page centerfold of Union ironclads, including the Monitor.

Whether you collect Civil War ephemera, decorate with authentic 19th-century prints, or gift historic Americana, this issue is a standout.


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⭐ Highlight Contents

Front Page

Major-General John Pope, Commanding the Army of Virginia — striking full-figure portrait with biographical text.


Civil War Battle Coverage & Engravings

Manassas Junction: Two engravings showing the site of several recent fights connected to the Second Battle of Bull Run.

General Pope’s Headquarters at Rappahannock Station

Skirmish at Freeman’s Ford – Death of General Bohlen

Warrenton, Virginia — Recently Held by Union Forces


Maps

Nearly full-page “Map of the Seat of War in Virginia”, showing locations of recent engagements.


Camp & Military Life

Full-page engravings:

Camp Curtin (Harrisburg, PA)

Camp Morton (Indianapolis, IN)



Southern Views

Five engraved scenes from Southern Tennessee & Mississippi.


Spectacular Double-Page Centerfold

“Our New Iron-Clad Navy” — one of the most desirable naval engravings in the Civil War years.
Depicts 10 Union ironclads including:

Monitor

New Ironsides

Galena

Passaic

Roanoke

Keokuk

Montauk

…and more.



Back Page

Two political cartoons, classic Harper’s satire from wartime America.


Complete in 16 pages.


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📏 Size

Approx. 11" x 16" (standard Harper’s folio format).


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📜 Condition

Overall Good–Very Good for age.

Expected toning, small margin chips, and old binding holes from being bound in a volume (common for surviving examples).

Plates and centerfold remain crisp and highly displayable.

No major losses to printed images.
A solid, authentic Civil War example.



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🖼️ Optional Archival Framing

I offer museum-quality framing, perfect for gifting or display:

Acid-free mat board

UV-protective acrylic

Conservation-safe mounting

Custom size options
Great candidates include the front page, battle scenes, ironclads centerfold, or Virginia map. Message me for options!



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🎁 Great For

Civil War collectors

Military history enthusiasts

Decorators seeking authentic 1860s Americana

Teachers, reenactors, and museum displays

A unique historic gift