1861 Lincoln Independence Hall Harper's Weekly March 09 Jefferson Davis Inauguration
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This March 9, 1861, issue of Harper's Weekly is a remarkable historical document, providing a side-by-side look at the two rival presidencies as they took their final form. Published just days after Lincoln’s inauguration, it captures the dramatic contrast between the Union’s symbolic resolve and the Confederacy’s formal establishment.
Title: 1861 Lincoln Independence Hall Harper's Weekly March 09 Jefferson Davis Inauguration
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 Lincoln at Independence Hall: The full front page features the iconic illustration of "President Lincoln Hoisting the American Flag Upon Independence Hall" in Philadelphia. This event took place on Washington's Birthday (February 22) during his inaugural journey. Lincoln’s speech that day was profound, stating he would rather be assassinated on the spot than surrender the principles of the Declaration of Independence.
📜 Inauguration of Jefferson Davis: In a powerful historical contrast, this issue includes a full-page illustration of the "Inauguration of President Jefferson Davis of the Southern Confederacy, at Montgomery, Alabama." This depicts the February 18 ceremony at the Alabama State Capitol, marking the formal commencement of the Confederate government.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🏛️ The Capitol Dome (Double-Page Centerfold):
A spectacular architectural centerfold: "Interior of the New Dome of the Capitol at Washington." This shows the massive construction project still underway during the crisis—a project Lincoln insisted continue as a symbol that the Union would endure.
⚔️ Arkansas & The South:
"City & Garrison of Fort Smith, Arkansas" and "United States Arsenal at Little Rock, Arkansas, Surrendered to the State Troops" — Documenting the rapid loss of federal property in the West.
"Front View of Fort Pickens, Pensacola" — A detailed look at the Florida stronghold that remained a flashpoint.
🎖️ Infamy & Society:
"General David E. Twiggs" — A portrait of the general who surrendered the Department of Texas to secessionists, an act the North viewed as a supreme betrayal.
"Miss Patterson, of Baltimore" — A glimpse into the social figures of the day.
🎭 "The Flight of Abraham":
The back page features a series of four satirical cartoons mocking Lincoln's "secret" night-train arrival in Washington to avoid an assassination plot in Baltimore. These caricatures are essential for understanding the intense public scrutiny and lack of respect Lincoln faced upon taking office.
📖 Literary Treasure:
Includes an original serialized installment of "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens, published as the world watched the American experiment fracture.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, including the Independence Hall front page, the Davis inauguration page, and the Capitol Dome centerfold.
Authenticity: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from March 9, 1861, not a modern reproduction.
Condition Report: I take pictures of the entire sheet so you can study the condition personally. The front-page flag-hoisting scene is a particularly clean and powerful display piece.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Lincoln Collectors: Features one of the most patriotic and famous images of Lincoln’s inaugural journey.
Confederate Historians: Contains the definitive contemporary Northern illustration of Jefferson Davis taking office.
Architecture & D.C. Enthusiasts: The Capitol Dome centerfold is a masterpiece of 19th-century technical engraving.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Independence Hall cover or the Davis Inauguration page 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 and its centerfold arrive safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
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1861 Lincoln Independence Hall Harper's Weekly March 09 Jefferson Davis Inauguration
$147.77