Lincoln, Abraham — Emancipation Proclamation in Harper's Weekly (January 17, 1863)

Near Fine 1st Edition 0 Near fine in wrappers with slight wear to spine where disbound, stray foxing (doesn't touch the "Emancipation Proclamation" printed on p. 34 (second page of periodical) and the Nast cartoon, four tiny spots clustered in lower right-hand corner of Mississippi map. ORIGINAL AND COMPLETE ISSUE, QUITE RARE. The Emancipation Proclamation is one of the most important documents in American history. The Emancipation Proclamation was first announced by Lincoln on September 25, 1862 and published in Harper's Weekly on October 4, 1862 (which we also offer for sale). It stated that the freedom of the slaves in the rebellious states would take place January 1, 1863. Other outstanding features include a 2-page cartoon spread by Thomas Nast graphically illustrating the horrors civilians suffered in the Civil War, entitled "The War in the Border States". Also, a highly detailed full-page map of the state of Mississippi, showing the field of operations of Generals Sherman, Grant, and Banks and an installment of "No Name" by Wilkie Collins with 3 illustrations.