1865 Capture of Jeff Davis Harper's Weekly May 27 Lincoln Burial Springfield
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This May 27, 1865, issue of Harper’s Weekly serves as the final visual chapter of the Civil War’s most dramatic arcs: the burial of Abraham Lincoln, the capture of the Confederate President, and the harrowing details of the assassination conspiracy.
Title: 1865 Capture of Jeff Davis Harper's Weekly May 27 Lincoln Burial Springfield
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 The End of the Journey: This issue documents the final resting place of the martyred President. It features the powerful full-page illustration "President Lincoln's Funeral—Burial Service at Oak Ridge, Springfield, Illinois," closing the long journey that began at Ford's Theatre.
📜 The Conspiracy Unmasked: The front page features a stark portrait of "Lewis Payne the Assassin" (Lewis Powell) under heavy military guard. Powell was the conspirator who brutally attacked Secretary of State William Seward on the night of the assassination.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🏛️ The Final Funeral Rites:
Springfield & Chicago: Includes detailed illustrations of the Catafalque in the City Hall, Springfield, and the massive Procession in Chicago. These scenes capture the deep emotional output of Lincoln’s home state during his interment.
⚔️ Military Triumphs & Combat:
The Breakthrough at Petersburg: A dramatic full-page print titled "Charge of the Ninth Army Corps on Fort Mahone, April 3, 1865." This was a pivotal moment in the fall of Petersburg, occurring just days before Lee's surrender.
The Storming of Fort Blakely: A half-page illustration capturing the Fight Before Mobile on April 9, 1865—notably the same day as Appomattox—marking one of the last major infantry charges of the war.
🤝 The Final Surrender:
The Bennett House: Features both Exterior and Interior views of James Bennett’s house, the site where General Joseph E. Johnston surrendered the remaining major Confederate armies to General Sherman.
⚓ Naval Innovations & Disasters:
Anti-Torpedo Warfare: A fascinating print of the Gun-Boat "Genesee" outfitted with a specialized "Net-Work" designed to protect the hull against Confederate torpedoes (mines).
Loss of the Black Hawk: A print documenting the Burning of the "Black Hawk," Admiral Porter’s former flagship, following a fire on the Mississippi River.
🗞️ SOCIAL HISTORY & SATIRE 🗞️
👗 Paris Fashions: Despite the national upheaval, the "Paris Fashions for May, 1865" provided a glimpse into the enduring Victorian interest in style and status.
🎭 The Flight of Jeff Davis: The back-page cartoon, "Jefferson Davis As an Unprotected Female!" lampoons the widely circulated (though exaggerated) story that Davis attempted to evade Union cavalry by wearing his wife's overcoat and shawl.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, containing the Lincoln burial prints, the Fort Mahone charge, and the Lewis Payne cover.
Authenticity: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from May 27, 1865, not a modern reproduction.
Condition Report: This issue is in excellent historical condition. The burial service at Oak Ridge and the charge on Fort Mahone are particularly strong strikes, making them ideal for high-end historical displays.
📦 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 arrives safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
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1865 Capture of Jeff Davis Harper's Weekly May 27 Lincoln Burial Springfield
$89.89