Civil War

Harper's Weekly

Harper's Weekly - SOLD OUT

Original February 23, 1863, issue of Harper's Weekly featuring a photograph by Matthew Brady of Major-General Hooker, Commander of the Army of the Potomac, on the cover. Beautiful Centerfold of "Pay-Day in the Army of the Potomac", drawn by Winslow Homer. Also illustrated is a map of the southern states along with an illustration of the Federal Ram "Queen of the West" attacking the Rebel gun-boat "Vicksburg" off the city of Vicksburg.

Harper's Weekly was a political and literary journal created by Fletcher Harper of the publishing firm Harper & Brothers, which was also responsible for creating Harper's Monthly. Considered the premier illustrated periodical during the Civil War, Harper's Weekly was best known for its illustrations, particularly by artists such as Thomas Nast, who created the familiar symbols of the Democratic donkey and the Republican elephant.

$100 CSA Bond

$100 CSA Bond - SOLD

Confederate States of America $100 bearer bond, series of August 19, 1861, for $100 with interest payable semi-annually at a rate of 8 percent. Signed by Robert Tyler (1816-1877), the second Register of the Treasury and son of U.S. President John Tyler. Pictured is R.M.T. Hunter, who served as Confederate Secretary of State from July 1861 until February 1862. Ten coupon bonds are attached showing each pays $4 interest for a six-month period.