Cover illustrations highlight themes and subjects including John Bull, Jefferson Davis, secession, contraband, and cotton, with captions such as "The playing out of Secession;" "John Bull 'don't see it;'" "Music by the 'Contra-Band;'" "Uncle Sam sends his bird after Traitor Jeff;" and "Dixie's Land." Makers include Magee, Philadelphia; S.C. Upham, [Philadelphia]; and J.G. Wells, New York. Together, 10 covers, each 5 1/2 x 3 1/8 in. or smaller. Conditions vary, though largely fair.