1864 Fort Pillow Massacre Harper's Weekly April 30 Thomas Nast Georgia
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Title: Harper's Weekly 1864 Fort Pillow Massacre April 30 Thomas Nast Georgia
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 A Dark Turning Point: This April 30, 1864, issue contains one of the most significant and harrowing reports of the entire war: the Massacre at Fort Pillow. The graphic imagery and text documented the killing of surrendering African American soldiers, an event that galvanized the North and altered the rules of engagement for the United States Colored Troops (USCT).
📜 The Modern War Correspondent: Contrasting the brutality of the front is the Thomas Nast centerfold, which pays tribute to the "Press in the Field." It provides a rare "behind-the-scenes" look at how the very news you are reading was gathered, sketched, and transmitted from the front lines to the printing presses of New York.
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🔥 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🔥
✊ "The Massacre at Fort Pillow" (Full-Page): A "very dramatic" and historically essential print. It depicts the tragic events in Tennessee, specifically highlighting the bravery and sacrifice of Black soldiers. This is a cornerstone piece for African American military history.
📰 "The Press In The Field" by Thomas Nast (Double-Page Centerfold): A spectacular centerpiece featuring 7 vignettes. This is a "must-have" for journalism and media historians, showing:
Artists sketching under fire.
The movement of the "news wagons."
The printing and distribution of papers to eager soldiers in camp.
🍑 The War in Georgia — Ringgold: Detailed views of the strategic gateway to the Atlanta Campaign, including:
"Ringgold, Georgia" (Half-page).
"The Advance Signal Station Near Ringgold" — a fascinating look at 19th-century military communications.
🛶 "Admiral Porter's Flotilla" & "The Steam Ram 'Switzerland'": Excellent naval prints documenting the hazardous Red River Expedition in Louisiana, including a detailed map of Fort DeRussy.
🥂 Anniversary of the War (Front-Page): A poignant cover showing officers making a toast to mark the third anniversary of the start of the conflict, accompanied by a reflective poem on the war's duration.
🏛️ "In The Fair": Continued coverage of the Great Sanitary Fairs, maintaining the connection between the battlefield and civilian relief efforts.
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🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from April 30, 1864.
Originality: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from 1864—an authentic 160-year-old primary source.
Condition Study: I take pictures of every single page. Please examine the scans carefully for any foxing, typical of rag paper, or minor spine wear to ensure it meets your collection standards.
Textual Depth: Includes critical articles on "The Waste of War" and the military situation in Georgia, providing deep context for the accompanying prints.
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🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Black History & USCT Collectors: The Fort Pillow print is one of the most important contemporary visual records of the struggles faced by African American regiments.
Georgia & Atlanta Campaign Historians: The Ringgold prints are essential for those documenting the northern approach to Atlanta.
Journalism Buffs: The Thomas Nast centerfold is arguably the best 19th-century tribute to the "fourth estate" ever published in a weekly.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Nast centerfold or the Fort Pillow massacre print would make a powerful, museum-quality historical display!
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📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free archival sleeve to protect the newsprint from light and environment.
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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1864 Fort Pillow Massacre Harper's Weekly April 30 Thomas Nast Georgia
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