Harper’s Weekly — September 27, 1862 — Rebel Occupation of Frederick & Hagerstown, Maryland + Cincinnati Views

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Harper’s Weekly — September 27, 1862 — Rebel Occupation of Frederick & Hagerstown, Maryland + Cincinnati Views

Immerse yourself in the events of the Maryland Campaign of 1862 with this original Harper’s Weekly issue dated September 27, 1862. This edition includes powerful Civil War imagery, rare town views, and a dramatic Thomas Nast double-page centerfold — a standout issue for historians, collectors, and decorators alike.


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⭐ Historical Highlights Included

✓ Front Page

“The City of Cincinnati, Ohio” — detailed panoramic engraving

“Volunteers Crossing the Ohio to Covington on a Pontoon Bridge”


✓ Major Civil War Illustrations Inside

“The First Virginia (Rebel) Cavalry at a Halt”

“The Rebel Army Crossing the Fords of the Potomac for the Invasion of Maryland”


✓ Rare Full-Page City Views

These are exceptionally desirable:

“Frederick City, Maryland, While Occupied by the Rebels”

“Hagerstown, Maryland, While Occupied by the Rebels”


Both are historically significant, showing Confederate occupation during the Antietam/Sharpsburg campaign.

✓ Stunning Thomas Nast Centerfold

“A Rebel Guerrilla Raid in a Western Town”
A dramatic and highly collectible double-page battle scene by the renowned political illustrator.


✓ Back Page Political Cartoons

“A Pictorial Commentary Upon Gen. Lee's Proclamation”

“The ‘Invasion’ of the North”



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📏 Size

Approx. 16 pages

Roughly 11" × 16" (standard Harper's Weekly folio format)



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🧾 Condition

Complete issue.

Expected age toning.

Some margin wear and binding holes from original string binding (as typical).

Small edge chips and foxing in places, but overall good for 1862 and fully legible.

Centerfold remains intact.


(If you'd like me to describe condition more precisely based on the photos, I can adjust!)


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🎁 Optional Archival Framing

Elevate and preserve your favorite page:

Acid-free matting

UV-protective acrylic

Gallery-grade reversible mounting

Black, walnut, gold, or natural wood moulding available
Perfect for offices, libraries, and historic interiors.



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📦 Shipping

Ships flat, never rolled

Packed in museum-grade materials

Protective board, moisture barrier, corner protection



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🎯 Great For

Civil War collectors

Maryland & Ohio regional history lovers

Decorators seeking large 19th-century engravings

Genealogy & local heritage displays

Gifts for history buffs



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