1864 Abraham Lincoln Longer Harper's Weekly November 26 Atlanta & Florida
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Title: 1864 Abraham Lincoln Longer Harper's Weekly November 26 Atlanta & Florida
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 The Re-Elected President: This November 26, 1864, issue celebrates the triumph of the Union at the ballot box. Following his decisive victory, Abraham Lincoln is featured in one of the most clever and "famous" cartoons of the era. It captured the nation's relief that the "rail-splitter" would remain at the helm to finish the war.
📜 Naval High-Stakes: While the election was settled, the war on the high seas reached a dramatic peak. This issue documents the capture of the notorious Confederate privateer CSS Florida by the USS Wachusett, a major victory in the effort to clear the oceans of rebel commerce raiders.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🎩 "Long Abraham Lincoln A Little Longer" (Back-Page Cartoon): The "prime piece" of this issue. This iconic and very famous political cartoon shows an elongated Lincoln to signify his second term. It is a cornerstone for any Lincolniana or political history collection.
🌊 "Chase of a Blockade Runner" (Double-Page Centerfold): A "dramatic" and expansive maritime scene showing the high-speed pursuit of a smuggler. A premier display piece for naval history and maritime art enthusiasts.
🏠 "President Lincoln's Home, Springfield, Illinois": A poignant and detailed view of Lincoln's residence. Published just after his reelection, this print provided the public with a glimpse into the personal life of their commander-in-chief.
🛳️ The Capture of the 'Florida' (Front-Page):
"The Captured Rebel Privateer 'Florida' & the U.S. Steamer 'Wachusett'" — A significant cover print.
Portraits of the opposing commanders: Captain Napoleon Collins and Captain C.M. Morris.
🚧 Grant’s Campaign — The Weldon Railroad:
"Fortifications on the Weldon Railroad" and "A View of the Weldon Railroad" — Documenting the Union's iron grip on Lee's supply lines.
"Reinforcements Going to the Front" and "Mounted Infantry" — Fascinating looks at the logistics and specialized units of the Petersburg siege.
🗺️ "Map Showing the Entire Field of Operations" (Full-Page): A massive strategic map documenting the coordinated movements of Grant, Sheridan, and Farragut. Essential for understanding the global scale of the Union's 1864 strategy.
🍑 "View in Atlanta, Georgia": A rare, contemporary view of the occupied city, perfect for Georgia and Atlanta local historians.
🎖️ Portraits of Command: Featuring Major-General Gershom Mott and W.W. Wood, the Chief Engineer of the U.S. Navy.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from November 26, 1864.
Originality: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from 1864—an authentic 161-year-old primary source.
Condition Study: I take pictures of every single page so you can study them carefully. Note the crispness of the "Long Lincoln" cartoon and the intricate rigging in the blockade runner centerfold.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Lincoln Collectors: The "Long Lincoln" cartoon is one of the top five most recognizable images of the President from the wartime press.
Naval History Buffs: Between the Florida capture and the blockade runner centerfold, this is an elite maritime issue.
Atlanta Historians: Early occupation views of Atlanta are historically significant and highly collectible artifacts of Southern history.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Lincoln cartoon or the "Chase of a Blockade Runner" 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 historic newsprint.
Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue and its large prints arrive safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️
1864 Harpers Weekly, Long Abraham Lincoln Cartoon, President Lincoln Home Springfield, CSS Florida Privateer, USS Wachusett, Blockade Runner Chase, Weldon Railroad Petersburg, Atlanta Georgia View 1864, Gershom Mott, November 26 1864.
1864 Abraham Lincoln Longer Harper's Weekly November 26 Atlanta & Florida
$87.87