{"product_id":"1864-robert-e-lee-portrait-harpers-weekly-july-02-escaped-slave","title":"1864 Robert E. Lee Portrait Harper's Weekly July 02 Escaped Slave","description":"Title: 1864 Robert E. Lee Portrait Harper's Weekly July 02 Escaped Slave\n​📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜\n​📜 The Face of the Enemy: This July 2, 1864, issue is \"prime\" content, featuring a prominent and \"very nice\" front-page illustration of General Robert E. Lee. During the height of the Siege of Petersburg, Harper's Weekly provided the Northern public with a visual and biographical look at the man leading the Confederate defense.\n📜 The Struggle for Freedom: Contrasting the high command is a powerful full-page tribute to the \"Escaped Slave,\" documenting the transition from bondage to service within the Union Army. This issue captures the dual nature of the war: the grand military strategy and the deep social revolution taking place.\n​🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟\n​🎖️ \"The Rebel General Robert Edmund Lee\" (Front-Page): A stunning full-page cover portrait accompanied by a short biography. This is one of the most iconic contemporary depictions of Lee available to collectors, perfect for Virginia Campaign and Civil War command historians.\n​✊ \"The Escaped Slave in the Union Army\" (Full-Page): A \"nice\" full-figure print paired with \"The Escaped Slave.\" These images are cornerstone artifacts for Black History and USCT collectors, visually narrating the journey toward freedom and military service.\n​🍑 \"The Rebel Assault on Logan's Position... Battle at Dallas\" (Double-Page Centerfold): A \"great and displayable\" battle scene. This massive print captures the fierce combat in Georgia during the Battle of Dallas, a pivotal moment in the drive toward Atlanta.\n​⚔️ Sherman’s Georgia Campaign:\n​\"5 Scenes in Georgia\" — including Resaca, Woodlands, Kingston, and Adairsville.\n​\"General Hooker's Escort Charging Through the Woods\" (Half-page).\n​\"General Williams's Division... Leading the Rebels through the Woods.\"\n​\"Fighting Johnny Logan\" — a portrait of the beloved political general John A. Logan.\n​⚓ Naval Scenes on the James River: A full page with two views documenting Grant's Campaign and the vital role of the Union Navy in maintaining the supply lines and providing heavy fire support during the Virginia operations.\n​🪦 \"The Late Rev. Gordon Winslow\": A portrait and tribute to the dedicated clergyman and Sanitary Commission inspector who was a fixture of the Army of the Potomac.\n​🔍 CONDITION \u0026amp; TRANSPARENCY 🔍\n​Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from July 2, 1864.\n​Originality: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from 1864—an authentic 162-year-old primary source.\n​Condition Study: I take pictures of every single page so you can study them carefully. Please examine the high-resolution scans for the sharpness of the Lee portrait and the clean edges of the Dallas centerfold.\n​Political Satire: The back page features the cartoon \"That's Whats the Trouble with John C.,\" referring to John C. Frémont's political maneuvers during the 1864 election cycle.\n​🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂\n​Robert E. Lee Collectors: Front-page portraits of Lee in Northern newspapers are highly prized for their historical context and high display value.\n​Black History Enthusiasts: The \"Escaped Slave\" prints are among the most poignant social commentaries of the era.\n​Georgia \u0026amp; Atlanta Campaign Buffs: The combination of the Dallas centerfold and the 5-scene Georgia topographical page makes this an essential regional issue.\n​Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Lee cover or the \"Escaped Slave\" full-page would make a museum-quality historical centerpiece!\n​📦 SHIPPING \u0026amp; PRESERVATION 📦\n​Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free archival folder with a Mylar overlay to protect the historic newsprint from light and environment.\n​Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue and its large centerfold arrive safely.\n​Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.\n​🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️\n​1864 Harpers Weekly, Robert E Lee Portrait, Escaped Slave Union Army, Battle of Dallas Georgia, General John Logan, General Joe Hooker, James River Naval Battle, Black History 1864, Atlanta Campaign, July 2 1864.\n​","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52264024801500,"sku":null,"price":322.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4759\/9580\/files\/d96bf559-il_fullxfull.7732985338_93n6.jpg?v=1786496754","url":"https:\/\/thekeenantiquarian.com\/products\/1864-robert-e-lee-portrait-harpers-weekly-july-02-escaped-slave","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}