Harper’s Weekly – October 25, 1862 – Civil War Maps & Thomas Nast “After the Battle” Centerfold

Harper’s Weekly – October 25, 1862 – Civil War Maps & Thomas Nast “After the Battle” Centerfold

A powerful and highly collectible Civil War–era issue of Harper’s Weekly, published October 25, 1862.
This edition features a dramatic Thomas Nast double-page centerfold, multiple battlefield views from the Maryland campaign, two detailed Civil War maps, political cartoons, portraits of Union and Confederate leaders, and a striking front-page engraving of Garibaldi, Wounded and a Prisoner.

This issue is complete in 16 pages.


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⭐ Highlights & Notable Content

🖼 Dramatic Full Front Page

“Garibaldi, Wounded and A Prisoner” — a moving full-page engraving of the legendary Italian revolutionary after his capture.


🔥 Thomas Nast Double-Page Centerfold

“After the Battle—The Rebels in Possession of the Field.”
A dark, emotional battlefield scene typical of Nast’s early Civil War work—an important and highly desirable print for collectors.


🗺 Civil War Maps (Full-Page)

“Map of Kentucky, Showing the Theatre of the Contest Between Generals Buell and Bragg.”

“Map of Part of Maryland, Showing the Scene of the Late Rebel Raid” (north to Chambersburg, PA).


These maps alone are sought-after for framing, teaching, and collection-building.

⚔ Campaign & Battle Engravings

Includes:

Flag of Truce from the Rebels

Battle of South Mountain—Franklin's Corps Storming Crampton’s Pass (4 views: Boonesborough, Middleton, and battle action)

Major-General Buell’s Army Crossing Salt River, Kentucky

President Lincoln’s Visit to the Army of the Potomac—Arrival at Frederick


🧑‍✈ Portraits of Notable Figures

Brigadier-General Wadsworth, Union Candidate for Governor

The Rebel Bishop-General Polk


🌊 Naval & Southern Views

Mayport Mills, Mouth of St. John’s River, Florida

Battery on St. John’s Bluff, Florida, Taken by Our Forces


🗳 Political Cartoons (Back Page)

Three excellent examples of Civil War political satire:

“What the Seymour Party Say”

“What the Seymour Party Mean”

“Evidently Sincere”



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📝 Condition

Overall good to fair, consistent with a genuine 1862 newspaper.

Expected toning, edge wear, minor spots, and small tears.

Some binding holes from original string binding.

Pages remain intact, legible, and suitable for display.

Centerfold shows typical stress at the fold.


📸 I photograph every page of each issue I sell.
Please review all images carefully—they are the truest description of condition.
If you have any questions or want close-ups of specific pages or prints, I’m always happy to provide them.


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🖼 Optional Archival Custom Framing

I offer professional, museum-quality framing using:

Acid-free matting

UV-protective acrylic

4-ply or 8-ply archival backing

Multiple frame styles (traditional, black gallery, walnut, period-appropriate options)


Perfect for displaying:

The Nast centerfold

The Kentucky or Maryland maps

The Garibaldi front page


Message me to discuss framing options, pricing, and turnaround time.


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📦 Shipping

Ships flat, never rolled

Rigid, archival protective packaging

Insured & tracked

Multiple items ship together at reduced cost



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🎁 Great For

Civil War collectors

Thomas Nast enthusiasts

Military historians

Antique map collectors

Gift-givers seeking a meaningful historical piece

Interior decorators looking for authentic historical artwork



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