1864 Grant at Headquarters Harper's Weekly July 16 Thomas Nast Our Flag
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Title: 1864 Grant at Headquarters Harper's Weekly July 16 Thomas Nast Our Flag
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 Nast’s Patriotic Vision: This July 16, 1864, edition is anchored by a "great and very displayable" Thomas Nast centerfold celebrating the Fourth of July. In the midst of the nation's darkest hours, Nast used his pen to reinforce the sanctity of the Union flag and the resilience of the American spirit.
📜 The Fallen Bishop: In the Western theater, the war took a dramatic turn with the death of Confederate General Leonidas Polk (the "Fighting Bishop"). This issue provides the definitive visual record of the ground where he fell during the Union's relentless squeeze on Atlanta.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🎖️ "Lieutenant-General Grant at His Headquarters" (Front-Page): A premier full-page cover print based on the famous photograph. It shows Grant in his characteristic unpretentious pose at City Point, projecting the quiet confidence that defined his command. A "must-have" for Ulysses S. Grant collectors.
🇺🇸 "OUR FLAG — The Fourth of July 1864" by Thomas Nast (Double-Page Centerfold): A spectacular and highly symbolic centerpiece featuring ten vignettes. Nast contrasts the peace of the homefront with the sacrifices of the soldiers, all united under the stars and stripes. A top-tier item for patriotic and folk art enthusiasts.
🌊 "The Naval Contest Off Cherbourg Between the 'Alabama' and the 'Kearsarge'": A high-action print of one of the most famous naval duels in history. It depicts the sinking of the notorious Confederate raider CSS Alabama by the USS Kearsarge in international waters.
🍑 Sherman’s Georgia Campaign — Pine Mountain & Kenesaw:
"The Crest of Pine Mountain Where General Polk Fell" — A somber and historically vital topographic print.
"View of Kenesaw From Pine Mountain" and "Lost Mountain at Sunrise" — Capturing the majestic but deadly terrain of the Atlanta approach.
🏳️ "Rebel Deserters Coming Within the Union Lines": A poignant illustration accompanied by a related article, documenting the declining morale within the Confederate ranks during the summer of 1864.
🌍 "The Spanish Squadron... Taking Possession of the Chincha Islands": A rare look at international conflict, documenting the Chincha Islands War between Spain and Peru, which was of great interest to American maritime interests.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from July 16, 1864.
Originality: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from 1864—an authentic 162-year-old primary source.
Condition Study: I take pictures of every single page so you can study them carefully. Please examine the scans for the rich detail in the Nast centerfold and the crispness of the Grant cover portrait.
Political Satire: The back page features two cartoons, including one of Abraham Lincoln and another titled "Quite the Reverse," satirizing the retreat of Confederate General Johnston before Sherman.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Thomas Nast Collectors: The "Our Flag" centerfold is one of Nast's most celebrated wartime thematic works, perfect for archival framing.
Naval History Buffs: The Kearsarge vs. Alabama engagement is a legendary tale of the high seas; having the contemporary report is a prize for any maritime library.
Georgia & Atlanta Campaign Historians: The Pine Mountain views are essential for those documenting the death of General Polk and the maneuvering around Kenesaw Mountain.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Grant cover or the Nast centerfold would make a majestic, 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 from light and handling.
Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue and its large centerfold arrive safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️
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1864 Grant at Headquarters Harper's Weekly July 16 Thomas Nast Our Flag
$98.98