Harper's Weekly 1864 April Fool's Day April 02 Thomas Nast Sherman
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Title: Harper's Weekly 1864 April Fool's Day April 02 Thomas Nast Sherman
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 Nast’s Social Satire: This April 2, 1864, edition of Harper's Weekly showcases the versatile genius of Thomas Nast. Known for his biting political commentary, this issue highlights his lighter side with a grand tribute to April Fool's Day, while simultaneously delivering a powerful, sober look at the human wake of General Sherman’s military campaigns.
📜 Gettysburg’s Final Rest: The front page offers a somber visual record of the Soldiers' Cemetery at Gettysburg, documenting the hallowed ground just months after Lincoln's famous address.
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🃏 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🃏
🃏 "All Fool's Day — The First of April" by Thomas Nast (Double-Page Centerfold): A "very displayable" and intricate centerpiece featuring ten vignettes. Nast captures the whimsy, pranks, and social follies of the Victorian era, making this a premier artifact for holiday and social history collectors.
✊ "General Sherman's Rear-Guard" by Thomas Nast (Full-Page): A historically significant and emotionally charged illustration showing the massive numbers of enslaved people following Sherman's army. This is a vital visual record of the "refugees of freedom" during the Georgia and Tennessee operations.
🪦 "The Soldiers' Cemetery at Gettysburg" (Front-Page): A poignant full-page cover illustration showing the early state of the national cemetery. This is a "must-have" for Gettysburg and memorial history buffs.
🚢 "Bombardment of Fort Powell by Admiral Farragut's Fleet": A high-action naval print depicting the Union fleet engaging Confederate defenses in Mobile Bay, Alabama.
⚔️ "European Iron-Clads" (5 Prints): A full page dedicated to the latest in global naval technology, documenting the armored warships of Britain, France, and other powers—a treasure for naval tech enthusiasts.
🍞 "Supplying Rations to the Destitute About Chattanooga": A rare look at the humanitarian side of the war, showing Union efforts to feed the civilian population in war-torn Tennessee.
🎭 "Ghosts On the Stage": A fascinating look at 19th-century theater special effects and the Victorian obsession with the supernatural.
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🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from April 2, 1864.
Originality: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from 1864—an authentic 160-year-old primary source.
Double Nast Feature: Rare to find an issue with both a full-page social commentary print and a massive double-page thematic centerfold by Thomas Nast.
Support: I am a dedicated partner in your journey as a collector. Please reach out with any questions about the Gettysburg cemetery print or the Iron-Clad series!
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🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Thomas Nast Compleatists: This issue captures the full range of Nast's skill, from the festive "All Fool's Day" to the heavy reality of "Sherman's Rear-Guard."
Gettysburg Collectors: Early 1864 imagery of the cemetery provides essential context for the evolution of the battlefield as a site of national mourning.
Naval Historians: The combination of Farragut's bombardment and the European Iron-Clad page makes this an exceptionally strong maritime issue.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The "All Fool's Day" centerfold or the Gettysburg cover would make a stunning, museum-quality historical display!
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📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free cellophane sleeve to protect the newsprint from age and handling.
Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to prevent any damage to the spine or the large centerfold.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
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🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️
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Harper's Weekly 1864 April Fool's Day April 02 Thomas Nast Sherman
$45.45