1861 Lincoln Speeches Map of North & South Harper's Weekly Feb 23 Davis Stephens
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This February 23, 1861, issue of Harper's Weekly is a remarkable "snapshot" of a divided nation in transition. It documents the arrival of the new Confederate leadership, the journey of Abraham Lincoln toward his inauguration, and the strategic importance of the Florida forts—all while featuring the work of a young Winslow Homer.
Title: 1861 Lincoln Speeches Map of North & South Harper's Weekly Feb 23 Davis Stephens
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 Lincoln’s Journey to Washington: This issue contains the highly emotional text of the speeches delivered by President-elect Abraham Lincoln as he traveled from Springfield toward D.C. Most notable is his heartbreaking "Farewell Address" to his neighbors in Springfield, where he admits he faces a task greater than that which rested upon Washington.
📜 The Confederate Executive: Reflecting the rapid political split, this issue features a joint print and biographies of Jefferson Davis and Alexander Stephens, the newly chosen President and Vice President of the Confederate States of America.
📜 Winslow Homer Contribution: The issue features a quarter-page engraving by the legendary Winslow Homer depicting "The Late Rev. Dr. Murray," demonstrating Homer’s early career work as a premiere illustrator for the weekly.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🗺️ Comparison Map of the States:
Full-Page: "Map Showing the Comparative Area of the Northern and Southern States East of the Rocky Mountains, 1861." This is an exceptional display piece that visually defines the scale of the two opposing sides at the very start of the conflict.
⚔️ The Florida Strongholds:
While Charleston was the focus, this issue highlights the "other" standoff in the South. It includes detailed views of Fort Pickens in Pensacola and Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas, along with portraits of Lieutenant Slemmer, the Union hero who refused to surrender Pickens to the Florida militia.
🏰 Life at Sumter:
"Officers' Quarters at Fort Sumter" and "Good-by to Sumter" provide a humanizing look at the garrison still trapped in Charleston Harbor.
🏛️ Front-Page Tribute:
A majestic full-page view of Chantrey’s Statue of Washington, located in the Massachusetts State House, serving as a symbolic reminder of the Union's founding as it faced dissolution.
🗞️ LITERARY & SATIRICAL CONTENT 🗞️
Charles Dickens: This issue continues the original serialized publication of "Great Expectations," one of the most famous novels in English literature.
Political Cartoons: Three cartoons on the back page provide a satirical look at the tension gripping the nation in early 1861.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, including the original front page and the full-page map.
Authenticity: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from February 23, 1861, not a modern reproduction.
Condition Report: This issue is in good condition, with the map of the Northern and Southern states being particularly well-preserved for framing.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Lincoln Enthusiasts: The inclusion of his Springfield "Adieu" speech makes this a deeply moving primary source for Lincoln collectors.
Civil War Cartography Buffs: The full-page comparison map is one of the most desirable infographics of the 1861 period.
Confederate Origins: Features some of the earliest Northern reporting on the Davis/Stephens administration.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The full-page map or the Chantrey Washington statue 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 map arrive safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
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1861 Lincoln Speeches Map of North & South Harper's Weekly Feb 23 Davis Stephens
$84.23