1865 Capture of Booth Harper's Weekly May 13 Lincoln Funeral Procession
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This May 13, 1865, issue of Harper’s Weekly serves as the dramatic conclusion to the most intense manhunt in American history. As the nation transitioned into the presidency of Andrew Johnson, it simultaneously witnessed the final, fiery moments of Lincoln’s assassin and the somber, massive funeral processions that moved across the Northern states.
Title: 1865 Capture of Booth Harper's Weekly May 13 Lincoln Funeral Procession
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 The End of John Wilkes Booth: This issue contains the definitive visual record of the capture and death of the assassin. It includes the dramatic illustration "Booth's Capture—The Assassin Brought To Bay," showing Booth in the burning barn at the Garrett farm, and the morbidly fascinating "Post-Mortem Examination of Booth's Body on Board the Monitor 'Montauk'."
📜 The Lincoln Funeral Train: The centerfold and interior prints document the unprecedented scale of the funeral ceremonies in New York City, capturing the transition of Lincoln from a war-time president to a martyred icon.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🔫 The Hunt for the Assassin:
Boston Corbett: A portrait of the Union sergeant who defied orders and shot Booth through the slats of the burning barn.
Strategic Planning: A large print titled "Planning The Capture of Booth & Harold," showing the military and secret service officers coordinating the pursuit through the Maryland and Virginia countryside.
🏛️ The Mourning Nation:
Double-Page Centerfold: A grand, displayable print of "President Lincoln's Funeral—Procession in New York City." This massive illustration captures the city’s buildings draped in black and the thousands of citizens lining the streets.
City Hall Removal: A poignant scene showing the "Removal of the Body from the City Hall to the Funeral Car," a focal point of the New York ceremonies.
🚢 Naval & International Incidents:
The CSS Stonewall: A print of the formidable Confederate ironclad "Stonewall" leaving Lisbon Harbor, a late-war threat that caused significant anxiety for the Union navy.
International Tensions: Documentation of the Tower of Belem firing upon the USS Niagara and USS Sacramento in a diplomatic and military dispute in Portugal.
👤 Leadership & Legacies:
Front-Page: A significant portrait and extensive biography of Andrew Johnson, marking his official introduction to the American public as the 17th President.
Richard Cobden: A portrait honoring the late English statesman known for his support of the Union cause and free trade.
🗞️ LITERARY & SATIRICAL CONTENT 🗞️
🎨 Uncle Sam Satire: The back-page cartoon, "About the Size Of It," features Uncle Sam in a moment of reflection, providing a rare look at the personification of the U.S. during the immediate post-war era.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, including all Booth-related prints and the New York funeral centerfold.
Authenticity: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from May 13, 1865, not a modern reproduction.
Condition Report: This issue is in excellent historical condition. The "Booth Brought to Bay" and funeral procession prints are exceptionally dark and well-preserved, making this a top-tier item for Lincoln and Civil War collectors.
📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free archival folder with a Mylar overlay to protect the 161-year-old newsprint.
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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1865 Capture of Booth Harper's Weekly May 13 Lincoln Funeral Procession
$155.55