Title: 1864 Abraham Lincoln Rally Round the Flag Harpers Weekly October 01 Atlanta Victory
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜📜 The Campaign for the Union: This October 1, 1864, issue is a "most notable" treasure for collectors of the 16th President. The iconic centerfold serves as a powerful visual anthem for Abraham Lincoln’s reelection campaign, aligning his leadership directly with the soldiers in the field and the survival of the Stars and Stripes.
📜 The Fall of Atlanta: In the Western theater, the war had reached a decisive turning point. This issue documents the final, desperate acts of Confederate General Hood as he evacuated Atlanta, as well as the systematic destruction of the railroads that finally broke the "Gate City."
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🇺🇸 "Rally Round the Flag, Boys!" (Double-Page Centerfold): A "great" and historically significant masterpiece. It depicts Abraham Lincoln holding the United States flag, surrounded by the brave soldiers of the Union. Accompanied by the lyrics of the famous battle cry, this is one of the most displayable and sought-after Lincoln prints from the entire war.
🎨 "The Halt" by Thomas Nast (Full-Page): A poignant and artistic work by the era’s most famous illustrator, capturing a quiet, reflective moment for Union soldiers amidst the chaos of the 1864 campaigns.
🍑 Sherman’s Victory — The Capture of Atlanta:
"Rebel Prisoners Being Conducted to Atlanta" — A full-page print documenting the aftermath of the Battle of Jonesborough.
"Destruction of Cars by General Hood" — Showing the massive fires set by retreating Confederates to prevent supplies from falling into Union hands.
"Shermans Army Destroying the Macon Railroad" — A detailed look at the "Sherman’s Neckties" method of bending rails to cripple Southern logistics.
🚧 Grant’s Campaign — Petersburg:
"General Warren Extending & Fortifying His Lines" (Front-Page) — A detailed cover print showing the Union army seizing and holding the vital Weldon Railroad.
🛡️ Naval & Military Innovation:
"United States Torpedo Boat New Era" — A rare look at early Union "counter-torpedo" technology.
"Monument to Stephen A. Douglas" — A tribute to Lincoln’s famous former rival.
🎖️ Union Leadership:
Portraits of Brigadier-General James D. Morgan and Brigadier-General William P. Carlin, key leaders in the Western theater.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from October 1, 1864.
Originality: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from 1864—an authentic 161-year-old primary source.
Condition Study: I take pictures of every single page so you can study them carefully. This issue is noted to be in "nice condition," with the Lincoln centerfold being particularly sharp and ready for archival display.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Abraham Lincoln Collectors: The "Rally Round the Flag" print is a cornerstone of Lincoln iconography and a centerpiece for any collection focused on the 1864 election.
Atlanta & Georgia Historians: The prints documenting the evacuation of Atlanta and the destruction of the Macon Railroad are essential primary visual records of Shermans success.
Thomas Nast Enthusiasts: "The Halt" is a classic example of Nast’s ability to capture the humanity of the common soldier.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Lincoln centerfold or the Nast print would make a museum-quality historical focal point for your home or office!
📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free archival folder with a Mylar overlay to protect the historic newsprint.
Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue and its large centerfold arrive safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
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