1861 Alabama Delegation Secession Harper's Weekly Feb 09 Montgomery Map
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This February 9, 1861, issue of Harper's Weekly is a pristine example of Civil War journalism, capturing the moment the Southern Confederacy truly took shape. With Alabama’s departure from Congress and the focus on the newly established capital in Montgomery, this issue is a foundational document for any collection of American history.
Title: 1861 Alabama Delegation Secession Harper's Weekly Feb 09 Montgomery Map
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 The Alabama Secession: The front page features a powerful full-page print titled "The Seceding Alabama Delegation In Congress," documenting the nine men who followed the path of South Carolina and Mississippi by resigning their federal seats. This visual record of the "empty seats" in Washington emphasized the reality of the Union's dissolution to Northern readers.
📜 The Birth of a Capital: This issue provides a timely look at Montgomery, Alabama, featuring a print of the State House where the Provisional Confederate Congress met on February 4th. This makes it one of the earliest "Confederate Capital" issues in existence.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🗺️ Strategic Maps & Southern Cities:
Half-Page Map: "The Harbor of Pensacola, Florida" — A vital strategic guide showing the Navy Yard and the forts (including Fort Pickens) that were then the focus of a tense standoff.
"The City of Vicksburg, Mississippi" — Showing the strategic location where batteries were already being raised to control river traffic.
⚔️ Military Infrastructure:
"Interior of Fortress Monroe, Virginia" — A detailed view of this critical Union stronghold.
Naval Innovation: Rare prints of the cutting-edge iron-plated warships "Warrior" and "La Gloire," showing the shift toward modern naval warfare just as the American war began.
🌍 Global & Domestic Curiosities:
"The U.S. Steam Sloop 'Niagara' at Jeddo, Japan" — Documenting the return of the Japanese Ambassadors, a major diplomatic event of the era.
"The Old Indian Agency at Des Moines, Iowa" — A nostalgic look at the disappearing American frontier.
📖 Literary & Satirical Content:
Includes an original serialized portion of "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens.
The North And The South: The back page features five biting political cartoons illustrating the cultural divide between the two sections.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, including the original front page and all historical prints.
Authenticity: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from February 9, 1861, not a modern reproduction.
Condition Report: This issue is in uncommonly nice condition, with bright pages and sharp engravings, making it an ideal candidate for archival preservation or high-end display.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Alabama Historians: The definitive front-page record of Alabama's transition from the Union to the Confederacy.
Vicksburg & Pensacola Collectors: Significant early-war prints of these two major strategic theaters.
Dickens Bibliophiles: A beautifully preserved installment of Great Expectations as it appeared in the American press.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Alabama Delegation front page or the Pensacola harbor map would make a museum-quality historical focal point!
📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free archival folder with a Mylar overlay to protect the 165-year-old newsprint.
Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue arrives in its uncommonly nice condition.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
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1861 Alabama Delegation Secession Harper's Weekly Feb 09 Montgomery Map
$55.44