Harper’s Weekly August 15, 1863 – Morgan’s Raid, Charleston SC, 54th Massachusetts & Lincoln Cartoon

Harper’s Weekly August 15, 1863 – Morgan’s Raid, Charleston SC, 54th Massachusetts & Lincoln Cartoon
Description
📰 Original Civil War–era issue of Harper’s Weekly, published August 15, 1863, during one of the most active and pivotal phases of the American Civil War.
This issue is richly illustrated and packed with major military events, portraits of key Union figures, and a striking political cartoon featuring Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis.
Highlights of This Issue
⚔️ Front Page – Morgan’s Raid
Dramatic half-page illustration:
“Morgan’s Raid – Entry of Morgan’s Freebooters into Washington, Ohio”
Accompanied by a detailed article covering the Confederate cavalry raid that spread fear throughout the North in 1863
🗺️ Major Civil War Maps & Battle Scenes
Full-page Bird’s-Eye View of Charleston, South Carolina, showing the scene of General Quincy A. Gilmore’s operations
Full page with five illustrations titled:
“The Campaign in South Carolina – Scenes on the Sea Islands, Near Charleston”
📖 Double-Page Centerfold (Highly Displayable)
Large double-page spread:
“Reminiscences of the Maryland Campaign”
Features eight detailed military vignettes, including troop movements, battlefield scenes, and soldier life
🪖 Portraits of Notable Figures
Includes nearly quarter-page portraits of:
Brigadier-General George C. Strong (recently killed)
General Quincy A. Gilmore
Captain John Rodgers, of the ironclad Weehawken
Colonel Robert G. Shaw, commander of the famed 54th Massachusetts Infantry, later immortalized in the film Glory
📰 Back Page Political Cartoon
Striking cartoon featuring Lincoln and Jefferson Davis
Captioned “The President’s Order No. 252”, reflecting wartime politics, leadership, and dissent
Condition
📌 Complete in 16 pages
📸 I photograph every page in full — please review all images carefully.
Original 1863 issue
Typical age-related toning and edge wear
Strong impressions on illustrations
No trimming or facsimile pages
🧐 Questions are always welcome — I’m happy to provide additional details.
Why This Issue Matters
⭐ Covers Morgan’s Raid, one of the most famous Confederate incursions into the North
⭐ Exceptional Charleston & South Carolina military imagery
⭐ Includes Colonel Robert G. Shaw of the 54th Massachusetts
⭐ Large, dramatic double-page centerfold
⭐ Political cartoon with Lincoln & Jefferson Davis
This is a museum-worthy Civil War newspaper, ideal for collectors, historians, educators, or anyone inspired by 19th-century American history.
Framing & Display
🖼️ Optional archival framing available
Acid-free matting
UV-protective acrylic (not glass)
Flat-packed shipping for safety
Perfect for display in:
Libraries or studies
Military history collections
Offices, classrooms, or heritage spaces
Shipping
📦 Ships flat and well protected
📦 Never folded for mailing
📦 Tracking included
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