Birch, Thomas “Capture of H. M. Ships Cyane & Levant, by the U. S. Frigate Constitution, to Chas. Stewart Esqr. His Officers & Crew”

After Thomas Birch.  “Capture of H. M. Ships Cyane & Levant, by the U. S. Frigate Constitution, to Chas. Stewart Esqr. His Officers & Crew.”  From The United States Military Magazine.  Philadelphia: Huddy & Duval, 1839-1841.  7 x 10 (image).  7 ¼ x 10 ¼ (image).  Lithograph by James Queen.  Tear in bottom margin just into image repaired with archival tape.  Else, very good condition.  Rare.  A/A The rare and fascinating magazine entitled, The United States Military Magazine and Record of all the Volunteers, together with the Army and Navy, was published in Philadelphia by Huddy & Duval from 1839 to 1841.  Volume I dealt with volunteer companies, volume II with the exploits of the United States Army & Navy, and volume III with more volunteers.  Issues were sold either colored for $1.00 or plain for 50 cents.  One way pictures were obtained and issues sold was, “Any company sending correct sketch of their corps, endorsed by commanding officer, can be inserted in the m