Harper’s Weekly – November 22, 1862 – “Army of the Ohio on the March” • McClellan to Burnside • Horatio Seymour

Harper’s Weekly – November 22, 1862 – “Army of the Ohio on the March” • McClellan to Burnside • Horatio Seymour

HARPER’S WEEKLY, New York, November 22, 1862
A visually rich and highly collectible Civil War–era issue featuring major Union leadership transitions, stunning battlefield art, and one of the most displayable double-page centerfolds of the year — “The Army of the Ohio on the March.” This issue captures the energy of the war front and the political shifts at home with remarkable artistry and detail.
Complete in 16 pages.


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⭐ Highlights & Notable Engravings

🧑‍⚖️ Front Page Portrait

Hon. Horatio Seymour, Governor-Elect of New York — a striking engraved portrait marking his rise to political prominence.


⚔ Leadership Transition

“General McClellan Surrendering Command of the Army of the Potomac to General Burnside.”
A moment of huge historical significance beautifully captured — the turning point in Union military leadership.


🌄 Scenic War Views

“View from Maryland Heights at Sunrise.”
A luminous landscape showing the Potomac Valley at dawn.

“The Army of the Potomac—Pleasonton’s Cavalry Deployed as Skirmishers.”

“The Army of the Potomac—Scouting in Loudon Valley.”


🏕 Double-Page Centerfold

🖼 “The Army of the Ohio on the March.”
An extraordinary panoramic composition of eight vignettes showing troop movements, camp life, bridge crossings, and field operations — one of the most display-worthy centerfolds of the 1862 volume. Perfect for framing.

⚓ Naval & Portrait Section

The United States War Steamship “Vanderbilt” — full-page maritime engraving.

Portraits of four Union officers:

Rear Admiral David D. Porter

Brigadier-General George H. Thomas

Brigadier-General David Stanley

Colonel Ingalls



🎭 Back Page Political Cartoon

“Professor Greeley at Syracuse” — a humorous and biting political caricature involving Horace Greeley’s reformist zeal.



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📝 Condition

Overall good to fair, with expected age toning and minor edge wear typical for an 1862 issue.

Binding holes from original string binding.

Light handling and corner wear.

Pages remain supple, legible, and well-preserved for framing or archival storage.

Centerfold shows light crease wear, but remains strong and intact.


📸 I photograph every single page of every issue I sell.
Please review the images closely — they provide the best representation of condition.
If you have any questions or want additional close-ups, I’m happy to provide them.


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🖼 Optional Archival Framing Available

Display history beautifully with museum-quality framing using:

Acid-free matting

UV-protective acrylic

Archival backing board

Choice of traditional, walnut, or black gallery frames


Perfect for the:

“Army of the Ohio on the March” centerfold

McClellan & Burnside leadership engraving

Vanderbilt warship or Seymour front page


Message me for custom framing options and pricing.


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📦 Shipping

Ships flat, never rolled

Rigid, archival-safe packaging

Fully insured & tracked

Combined shipping available



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🎁 Perfect For

Civil War collectors 🪖

Military historians ⚔️

Political memorabilia collectors 🗳

Naval enthusiasts ⚓

Decorators seeking authentic 19th-century engravings 🖼

Thoughtful historical gifts 🎁



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