1864 Thomas Nast Blessings of Victory Harper's Weekly September 24 John Morgan
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Title: 1864 Thomas Nast Blessings of Victory Harper's Weekly September 24 John Morgan
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 Nast’s Vision of Peace: This September 24, 1864, issue features one of Thomas Nast’s most poignant and "handsome" works. As the Union celebrated recent victories at Atlanta and Mobile Bay, Nast provided a visual argument for why the struggle must continue toward a total victory, illustrating the peace and prosperity that would follow.
📜 The End of a Legend: This issue also reports on the death of the "Thunderbolt of the Confederacy," General John Hunt Morgan. Known for his daring raids across the Ohio River, his demise in Tennessee was a major blow to Confederate irregular operations and a headline event for the Northern public.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🇺🇸 "The Blessings of Victory" by Thomas Nast (Double-Page Centerfold): A spectacular and "very displayable" centerpiece featuring 9 vignettes. Nast masterfully contrasts the horrors of war with the idealized "blessings" of a restored Union. This is a premier item for patriotic art and Thomas Nast collectors.
🐎 "The Late Rebel General John Morgan" (Front-Page): A significant cover portrait and detailed biography of the famous Confederate raider. This is a "must-have" for Confederate cavalry and Kentucky/Tennessee historians.
💣 Naval Innovation — "Rebel Torpedo Boat" (Front-Page): A rare and fascinating illustration of a Confederate "Davids" type semi-submersible torpedo boat, documenting the high-tech (and desperate) naval measures used by the South.
🌊 Mobile Bay Aftermath:
"The 'Brooklyn' Showing the Shots Received" — A detailed look at the battle damage sustained by the Union fleet on August 5.
"Fort Morgan Just After the Surrender" and "Lighthouse at Fort Morgan" — Capturing the debris and damage following the heavy Union bombardment.
"Plan of the Battle of August 5, 1864" — A tactical map of Farragut's victory.
⚔️ "In The Trenches Before Petersburg" (Full-Page): A gritty and immersive view of General Grant’s campaign, documenting the subterranean lifestyle and constant danger of the siege lines.
🗼 "Crow's Nest Signal Station": A striking print of the massive Union observation tower on the James River, a marvel of Civil War military engineering.
🔥 "Burning of the Receiving Ship 'Brandywine'": A dramatic scene of the fire at the Gosport Navy-Yard in Virginia.
👤 "Hon. Reuben E. Fenton": A portrait of the Union candidate for Governor of New York, a key ally of the Lincoln administration.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from September 24, 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 high-resolution scans for the intricate line work in the Nast centerfold and the clarity of the John Morgan cover portrait.
Political Humor: The back page features the cartoon "Politics Makes Strange Bedfellows," reflecting the complex alliances of the 1864 election season.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Thomas Nast Enthusiasts: "The Blessings of Victory" is a hallmark piece of Nast’s wartime portfolio, designed for high-impact display.
Confederate Cavalry Buffs: As the definitive contemporary report on John Hunt Morgan's death, this issue is a cornerstone for any collection focused on Southern raiders.
Naval Historians: The combination of the torpedo boat print and the damage reports on the USS Brooklyn makes this a vital technical record of the naval war.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Nast centerfold or the Crow's Nest print would make a museum-quality historical focal point!
📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free archival folder with a Mylar overlay to prevent any degradation of 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) 🏷️
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1864 Thomas Nast Blessings of Victory Harper's Weekly September 24 John Morgan
$62.62