1864 Sinking of the Alabama Harper's Weekly July 23 Petersburg & Sherman
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Title: 1864 Sinking of the Alabama Harper's Weekly July 23 Petersburg & Sherman
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 Naval Triumph: This July 23, 1864, edition is a landmark issue for maritime history, featuring the dramatic conclusion of the hunt for the world's most feared Confederate raider. The sinking of the CSS Alabama off the coast of France was a major morale boost for the Union and is documented here with striking visual detail.
📜 The Siege Tightens: While the seas were cleared, the land war focused on the iron grip around Petersburg and Atlanta. This issue provides a comprehensive look at the headquarters of the Union's most famous generals, capturing the moments of calm and "Divine Service" amidst the constant shelling of the trenches.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🌊 "The Sinking of the 'Alabama' Off Cherbourg" (Front-Page): A magnificent full-page cover print. This is the definitive contemporary illustration of the USS Kearsarge defeating the "Pirate" Semmes, an essential piece for any naval history collection.
🔭 "A Panoramic View of the Situation Around Petersburg" (Double-Page Centerfold): A spectacular and highly detailed centerpiece. This panoramic view allows the reader to see the vast scale of the Union works, alongside prints of the Pontoon Bridge at Point of Rocks and Fort Clifton.
🎖️ High Command Portraits:
"General Meade & His Staff" — The victor of Gettysburg and commander of the Army of the Potomac.
"General Burnside and His Staff" — At his headquarters during the lead-up to the Battle of the Crater.
"Captain John A. Winslow" — The hero of the Kearsarge.
"The Pirate Raphael Semmes" — The notorious captain of the Alabama.
🍑 Sherman’s Georgia Campaign — Kenesaw & Marietta:
"The Army of the Cumberland Swinging Around Kenesaw Mountain" — Showing the relentless flanking maneuvers that defined Sherman's brilliance.
"The Rebel Charge on Our Right, Near Marietta" — A high-action infantry combat print.
🗺️ "Map Illustrating the Rebel Invasion in Maryland" (Full-Page): A crucial strategic map documenting Early’s Raid on Washington, D.C., and the panicked defense of the Maryland border.
⛪ "Divine Service at General Baldy Smith's Headquarters": A poignant look at the spiritual life of the soldiers in the trenches in front of Petersburg.
🚂 "The Great Railway Disaster Near Montreal, Canada": A series of prints documenting the Beloeil Train Disaster, one of the deadliest rail accidents in North American history, providing a rare glimpse into international news of the era.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from July 23, 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. Pay close attention to the sharpness of the Petersburg panorama and the natural, historic texture of the rag paper.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Naval History Enthusiasts: Between the Alabama cover and the portraits of the opposing captains, this is one of the top three naval-themed issues of the entire war.
Petersburg & Virginia Historians: The panoramic centerfold is a "blue-chip" display piece for anyone mapping the final year of the conflict in Virginia.
Canadian Historians: The coverage of the Montreal railway disaster makes this a unique cross-border collectible.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Alabama cover or the Meade/Burnside staff portraits 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 centerfold arrive safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️
1864 Harpers Weekly, Sinking of the CSS Alabama, USS Kearsarge, General George Meade Staff, General Ambrose Burnside, Siege of Petersburg Panorama, Earlys Raid Maryland Map, Kenesaw Mountain Georgia, Raphael Semmes Pirate, July 23 1864.
1864 Sinking of the Alabama Harper's Weekly July 23 Petersburg & Sherman
$52.52