Harper’s Weekly September 5, 1863 – Quantrill’s Raid on Lawrence, Fort Sumter & Wagner Bombardment

Harper’s Weekly September 5, 1863 – Quantrill’s Raid on Lawrence, Fort Sumter & Wagner Bombardment


Description
📰 Original Civil War–era issue of Harper’s Weekly, published September 5, 1863, featuring some of the most dramatic and consequential illustrated reporting of the war—including Quantrill’s raid on Lawrence, Kansas, Confederate guerrilla warfare under Mosby, and a major double-page centerfold of the bombardment of Forts Sumter and Wagner.
This issue powerfully documents civilian massacre, guerrilla warfare, coastal siege operations, and the resumption of the military draft, making it one of the most content-rich Harper’s Weekly numbers of 1863.
Highlights of This Issue
🔥 Front Page – Mosby’s Guerrilla War
Full front-page illustration:
“Mosby’s Guerrillas Destroying Sutlers’ Train”
A vivid depiction of Confederate partisan warfare and its impact on Union supply lines
🏙️ Quantrill’s Raid – Lawrence, Kansas
Dramatic full-page illustration:
“The Destruction of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, and the Massacre of Its Inhabitants by the Rebel Guerrillas”
One of the most important contemporary illustrated records of Quantrill’s Raid, showing the devastation of a civilian town
Highly significant historically and emotionally powerful
⚓ Charleston Harbor & Morris Island
Full page with four illustrations: “Morris Island Sketches”
Detailed visual coverage of the Union campaign against Fort Wagner and Charleston defenses
🗺️ Western Theater Map
Three-quarter page map showing:
“That Part of Tennessee Through Which General Rosecrans Advanced from Murfreesboro to Tullahoma and Chattanooga”
An excellent reference map for collectors interested in Western Theater operations
🎨 Major Double-Page Centerfold – Naval & Artillery Assault
Large double-page illustration:
“Bombardment of Forts Sumter and Wagner in Charleston Harbor, August 17, by the United States Military and Naval Forces, under General Gilmore and Admiral Dahlgren”
One of the most impressive Charleston Harbor battle scenes of 1863
Highly displayable and a centerpiece image for this issue
🐎 Cavalry & the Home Front
Full-page illustration: “The First Maine Cavalry Skirmishing”
Half-page illustrations documenting the resumption of the draft, including:
Crowds cheering outside the Provost Marshal’s Office
“The Wheel Goes Round”, capturing the lottery-style draft process
🗞️ Back Page Political Cartoon
Cartoon titled “Improved State of the Affairs in the City”, reflecting wartime politics and public sentiment



Condition
📌 Complete in 16 pages
📸 I photograph every single page, so please review all images carefully and ask any questions before purchasing.
Original 1863 issue
Typical age-related toning and light edge wear
Strong impressions throughout, including the large centerfold
No facsimiles or trimmed pages
Why This Issue Is Especially Desirable
⭐ Full-page illustration of Quantrill’s Raid on Lawrence, Kansas
⭐ Front-page coverage of Mosby’s guerrillas
⭐ Large, dramatic Fort Sumter & Fort Wagner double-page centerfold
⭐ Includes a Western Theater campaign map
⭐ Exceptional blend of guerrilla warfare, siege operations, and civilian impact
This is a museum-level Harper’s Weekly, ideal for collectors of Lawrence, Kansas history; Confederate guerrillas; Charleston Harbor; and Civil War civilian experiences.



Framing & Display
🖼️ Optional archival framing available
Acid-free matting
UV-protective acrylic (not glass)
Clean, museum-style presentation
Excellent for:
Civil War collections
Libraries and research institutions
Educational or gallery display


Shipping
📦 Ships flat (never rolled)
📦 Carefully protected for transit
📦 Tracking included



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