1861 Map of the West Harper's Weekly Sept 07 Fire Zouaves Baltimore Rebel
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This September 7, 1861, issue of Harper's Weekly highlights the shifting focus of the conflict toward the Western theater and the internal political struggles of a divided North. From the naval buildup on the Mississippi to the detention of political prisoners in New York Harbor, this edition captures a nation settling into the grim reality of a long-term war.
Title: 1861 Map of the West Harper's Weekly Sept 07 Fire Zouaves Baltimore Rebel
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 The Female Rebel in Baltimore: The striking front-page print, "A Female Rebel In Baltimore," depicts a woman in a fancy dress surrounded by Union soldiers. Baltimore was a hotbed of secessionist sympathy held under federal martial law, and this image captured the social friction and defiance within the occupied city.
📜 Political Prisoners at Fort Lafayette: This issue contains a significant full-page print of "Fort Lafayette in New York Harbor." Known as the "American Bastille," this fort was used to confine political prisoners and Southern sympathizers without trial, illustrating the controversial suspension of habeas corpus during the Lincoln administration.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🗺️ Cartography of the Conflict:
Full-Page Map: "Map Of The Seat of War In The West." An essential reference for 1861 readers, tracking the movements along the Mississippi, Missouri, and Ohio rivers as the Union began its push into the Confederate heartland.
⚔️ The Western Command:
Portraits of the opposing leaders in the West: Brigadier General Franz Sigel (Union) and the Rebel General Ben McCulloch (Confederate).
Mississippi River Gunboats: A detailed print of the "Conestoga & Lexington," early wood-clad gunboats that were the precursors to the famous ironclad fleets.
🏙️ New York at War:
Full-Page: "Recruiting In New York." Five scenes documenting the frenzy of enlistment in the city's parks and streets.
The Second Fire Zouaves: A print of the 73rd New York Volunteers, one of the colorful and elite units raised in response to the call for more troops.
📍 Confederate Vistas:
Full-Page: "Market Place at Winchester, Rendezvous of the Rebel Militia." A look at the mobilization of Southern forces in the Shenandoah Valley.
"Bar of the Spottswood House, Richmond, Virginia" — A social scene from the heart of the Confederate capital.
⚓ The Blockade:
"Preparing Merchant Vessels for the Blockade" (4 prints) — Illustrating the rapid conversion of civilian ships into a makeshift navy to choke off Southern ports.
🗞️ LITERARY & SATIRICAL CONTENT 🗞️
Royalty in America: Features a print of Prince Napoleon and his wife, the Princess Clotilde, who were visiting the United States during the war, highlighting the international interest in the American crisis.
Political Satire: Four sharp cartoons on the back page offer a satirical look at the military and political leaders of the era.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, including the Baltimore cover and the full-page Western theater map.
Authenticity: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from September 7, 1861, not a modern reproduction.
Condition Report: This issue is in excellent historical condition. The map of the West is remarkably clean, and the "Female Rebel" front page remains a favorite for its social narrative.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Baltimore & Maryland Historians: A premiere visual for the occupation of Baltimore.
Civil Liberties & Lincoln Collectors: The Fort Lafayette print is a key document for those studying the legal history of the war.
Mississippi River & Naval Enthusiasts: Features early views of the Western Flotilla gunboats.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Map of the West or the New York Recruiting scenes 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 full-page prints arrive safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
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1861 Map of the West Harper's Weekly Sept 07 Fire Zouaves Baltimore Rebel
$88.77