Harper's Weekly 1864 Winslow Homer Feb 06 Thomas Nast John Clem
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Title: Harper's Weekly 1864 Winslow Homer Feb 06 Thomas Nast John Clem
📖 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📖
📖 A Meeting of Masters: This February 6, 1864, edition is a powerhouse of American illustration, featuring the two greatest artists of the Civil War era. With Winslow Homer providing the evocative centerfold and Thomas Nast commanding the front page, this issue is a premier artifact for fine art and history collectors.
📖 Youth and Valor: Beyond the grand art, the issue documents the incredible story of John Clem, the "youngest soldier" in the army, capturing the poignant reality of child soldiers in the 19th century.
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🎨 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🎨
🔥 "Halt Of A Wagon Train" by Winslow Homer (Double-Page Centerfold): A highly "desired" and masterful centerpiece. It captures the quiet, atmospheric moment of soldiers gathered around a campfire. This is a classic example of Homer's ability to depict the "ordinary" life of the soldier with extraordinary depth.
🏅 "Thanks To Grant" by Thomas Nast (Front-Page): A powerful full-page cover showing the figure of Liberty pinning a medal on Ulysses S. Grant. This patriotic tribute solidified Grant's status as the North's premier hero during the winter of 1864.
🥁 "Sergeant John Clem—Our Youngest Soldier": A significant print and article on the 12-year-old "Johnny Shiloh." This is a "must-have" for genealogists and military historians interested in the human cost of the war.
🐎 "A Stampede of Army Horses" (Full-Page): A dynamic and action-filled illustration showing the chaos of loose horses in camp, reflecting the constant unpredictability of cavalry life.
⛺ "Camp of the New York 103rd Regiment Before Charleston": A detailed regional print providing a visual record for those researching the 103rd NY Infantry and the siege operations in South Carolina.
💃 "The Stag Dance": A fascinating look at soldiers dancing with one another in camp to pass the time—a rare social history print showing the "leisure" activities of the front line.
🚂 "Accident on the Pennsylvania Central Railroad": A dramatic depiction of 19th-century rail travel hazards, perfect for railroad history buffs.
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🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from February 6, 1864.
Originality: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from 1864—an authentic primary source of American history.
Integrity: The Winslow Homer centerfold is intact and in a condition suitable for gallery-style framing.
Satire: Includes the back-page chess cartoon "Check!" featuring Mr. Seward and Earl Russell, documenting the diplomatic tensions with Great Britain.
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🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Fine Art Collectors: Owning a Winslow Homer centerfold and a Thomas Nast cover in a single original issue is the pinnacle of Civil War paper collecting.
Ulysses S. Grant Enthusiasts: The "Thanks to Grant" cover is one of the most iconic contemporary portraits of the General.
New York Military Historians: The 103rd Regiment camp print is a vital primary source for the history of the Empire State's contribution to the war.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Homer "Wagon Train" centerfold or the Nast "Grant" cover would make a majestic, museum-quality display!
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📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free cellophane sleeve to protect the 160+ year-old newsprint from light and environment.
Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue and the Homer centerfold arrive in pristine condition.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
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🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️
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Harper's Weekly 1864 Winslow Homer Feb 06 Thomas Nast John Clem
$72.71