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This July 13, 1861, issue of Harpers Weekly is a powerhouse of visual history, containing one of the most famous social commentaries of the era alongside the work of a young Winslow Homer. Published just a week before the first major battle at Bull Run, it captures the intense military buildup and the moral questions at the heart of the conflict.
Title: 1861 Slave sale Winslow Homer Harpers Weekly July 13 Lincoln Cabinet📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 A Slave sale at the South: This issue contains the profoundly significant full-page print "A Slave sale at the South." It is a stark, detailed, and highly displayable piece of abolitionist-era journalism. Accompanied by a powerful article, this print served to galvanize Northern sentiment by showing the human reality of the institution of slavery.
📜 Winslow Homer’s Naval Study: Featured is a full-page original wood engraving by Winslow Homer titled "Crew of U.S. Steam-Sloop Colorado." This early-career masterpiece showcases Homer’s ability to capture the grit and character of American sailors as they prepared for the naval blockade.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🏛️ The Executive Branch:
Full-Page: "The Cabinet at Washington" — A rare group portrait featuring Abraham Lincoln and his primary advisors (Seward, Chase, Blair, etc.) as they managed the onset of the war.
⚔️ Military Commanders:
Three full-page illustrations dedicated to the giants of the era: Winfield Scott (Commander-in-Chief), a second portrait of General Scott, and Major-General John C. Fremont shown in his iconic "Prairie Costume."
📍 Front-Line Reports:
Front-Page: "Battle of Boonville, Missouri" — Documenting the Unions struggle to control the Missouri River, along with a portrait of Brigadier-General Lyon.
Confederate Movement: "Virginia Troops Crossing the Blue Ridge... En Route for Manassas Junction" — A prophetic look at the troops gathering for the looming Battle of Bull Run.
"General Beauregards Camp" — A large print of the Confederate forces at White Springs, Virginia.
⚓ Naval Innovation & The West:
"Gun-Boats Fitting Out at Cincinnati" — Showing the industrial preparation for the Mississippi River campaigns.
"The Stevens Bomb-Proof Battery" — A futuristic look at ironclad technology.
🗞️ LITERARY & SATIRICAL CONTENT 🗞️
Charles Dickens: This issue continues the original serialized publication of "Great Expectations."
Political Satire: The back page features biting cartoons, including a face-to-face caricature of Abraham Lincoln and Jeff Davis.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, including the "Slave sale" page and the Winslow Homer naval print.
Authenticity: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from July 13, 1861, not a modern reproduction.
Condition Report: This issue is in good condition with some scattered foxing (common for 160-year-old newsprint), but the primary illustrations remain sharp and very displayable.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Social History Collectors: The "Slave sale" print is one of the most historically significant images published by Harpers in 1861.
Winslow Homer Enthusiasts: A top-tier nautical print from his legendary early period.
Lincoln & Cabinet Historians: The group cabinet portrait is a cornerstone for any presidential collection.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Slave sale or the Winslow Homer "Colorado" crew would make museum-quality focal points!
📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free archival folder with a Mylar overlay to protect the 165-year-old newsprint.
Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue and its full-page prints arrive safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
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