This terrific Civil War map was intended as an illustrative reference which readers of Harper's Weekly could use to follow the war's events. It presents good detail of the towns, villages, railroads, and the Union ship blockade of the south. The title continues along the bottom: "Prepared for Harper's Weekly November 1861." Surrounded by a very decorative border, it features portraits at each corner of Lincoln, Seward, Gen. Scott, and Gen. McClellan. An inset of Washington DC lies at lower right. The verso contains five wood engraved views, but the sheet has been backed with linen. An uncommon issue published on November 9, 1861.

References: Stephenson (CW) 14.55; Rumsey #5309.001.

Condition: B+

Professionally backed with linen to reinforce and repair numerous splits and fold separations throughout. There is minute loss at the central fold junction.