1861 Winslow Homer Long Bridge Harper's Weekly June 08 Ellsworth Zouaves
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This June 8, 1861, issue of Harper's Weekly is a masterpiece of Civil War journalism, featuring some of the most iconic artwork of the 19th century. It documents a turning point in the conflict: the Union's first major advance into Virginia and the tragic birth of the war's first great martyr.
Title: 1861 Winslow Homer Long Bridge Harper's Weekly June 08 Ellsworth Zouaves
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 Winslow Homer’s Masterpiece: This issue contains one of the most famous wood engravings of the era by the legendary Winslow Homer, titled "The Advance Guard of the Grand Army of U.S. Crossing the Long Bridge over the Potomac at 2 a.m. on May 24, 1861." This haunting, moonlit scene captures the silent, historic moment the Union Army first crossed into Confederate Virginia to occupy Alexandria.
📜 The Death of Colonel Ellsworth: The nation mourns its first high-profile casualty in this issue. It features portraits of "The Late Colonel Ellsworth" and "Corporal Francis E. Brownell," the man who instantly avenged Ellsworth’s death. A full page of illustrations titled "Ellsworth's Zouaves" documents the regiment that became the symbol of Northern resolve following the tragedy at the Marshall House.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🎨 Winslow Homer & Fine Art:
"The Advance Guard..." — A cornerstone piece for any collector of Homer's Civil War work.
Front-Page: "Uniforms of the Fifth Regiment (Duryee's Zouaves)" — Detailed study of the flamboyant French-inspired uniforms at Fortress Monroe.
🗺️ Panoramic War Map (Double-Page Centerfold):
"Pictorial Map of the Seat of War" — An expansive and visually stunning bird's-eye view stretching from Maryland down to Fort Pickens, Florida, meticulously detailing the United States Blockading Fleet.
🎖️ Regimental & Social News:
The Garibaldi Zouaves: Two prints showing the presentation of colors and their famous "double-quick" march down Broadway.
General Sickles' Excelsior Brigade: A scene of the bivouac at Harlem, New York.
Guthrie Grays: Documenting the Cincinnati regiment's march to Camp Dennison.
Sherman's Battery: A rare early-war look at the light artillery now positioned in Virginia.
🎭 Funereal Honors:
"Funeral of the Late Colonel Vosburgh" — A somber scene of the 71st N.Y. State Militia passing through Broadway.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, including the original front page, the Winslow Homer print, and the expansive pictorial map centerfold.
Authenticity: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from June 8, 1861, not a modern reproduction.
Condition Study: I take pictures of the entire sheet so you can study the condition. Look for the atmospheric shading in the Homer print and the fine coastal details in the centerfold map.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Winslow Homer Collectors: This is one of Homer's most sought-after Harper's contributions due to its historical weight and artistic composition.
Ellsworth & Zouave Enthusiasts: A definitive memorial issue for the war's first fallen hero and the flamboyant "Zouave craze."
Cartography Buffs: The double-page pictorial map is a stunning display piece of 19th-century geographical reporting.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Winslow Homer "Long Bridge" print or the pictorial map centerfold 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 Winslow Homer Long Bridge Harper's Weekly June 08 Ellsworth Zouaves
$88.88