Harpers Weekly 1864 Winslow Homer March 05 Brooklyn Sanitary Fair For Sale

Title: Harpers Weekly 1864 Winslow Homer March 05 Brooklyn Sanitary Fair
​📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
​📜 Winslow Homer’s Homefront: This March 5, 1864, issue features a masterful full-page work by Winslow Homer, capturing the emotional hope of the homefront. His depiction of the Brooklyn Sanitary Fair highlights the civilian efforts that sustained the Union army during the long years of conflict.
📜 The Great Escape: The front page documents one of the most daring feats of the war—the mass escape of Union officers from the notorious Libby Prison in Richmond, an event that captivated the Northern public.
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​🎨 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🎨
​💌 "Any Thing For Me, If You Please?" by Winslow Homer (Full-Page): A "featured" and highly collectible print by the famed artist. It depicts the Post Office at the Brooklyn Fair in Aid of the Sanitary Commission, showing a young woman inquiring after a letter. This is a premier example of Homers focus on the social fabric of the war era.
​🎪 "Brooklyn Fair In Aid of the Sanitary Commission" (Double-Page Centerfold): A massive and festive centerpiece featuring 15 vignettes of the fairs various attractions. It serves as a visual encyclopedia of 19th-century charity, culture, and community spirit in New York.
​⛓️ "The Escaped Refugees From the Libby Prison" (Front-Page): A dramatic full-page cover print showing the haggard but triumphant Union soldiers who tunneled out of the Confederacy’s most dreaded prison. Accompanied by a detailed "related article" inside.
​🌙 "Reconnaissance at Mortons Ford—Night Scene" (Full-Page): A moody and atmospheric military print depicting Union forces during a dangerous nighttime operation along the Rapidan River.
​🌍 European Conflict—Schleswig-Holstein: Extensive coverage of the Second Schleswig War, including:
​"Schleswig Costumes" — showing local traditional dress.
​"The Dannewerk—Semicircular Rampart" — a view of the ancient Danish fortifications.
​"Map of the Scene of Hostilities" — documenting the struggle between Denmark and the German states.
​🖋️ "George Augustus Sala": A portrait of the famous British journalist and war correspondent who traveled to America to cover the Civil War for the London press.
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​🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
​Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from March 5, 1864.
​Originality: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from 1864—this is an authentic 160-year-old primary source.
​Literature: Includes the 6th and final installment of the serial "A White Hand and a Black Thumb," originally published by Charles Dickens in All the Year Round.
​Support: I am a dedicated partner in your journey as a collector. Please reach out with any questions regarding the Homer print or the Libby Prison escape article!
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​🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
​Winslow Homer Enthusiasts: Any full-page Homer print from his Harpers years is a blue-chip addition to a fine art collection.
​Brooklyn & NYC Historians: The 15-vignette centerfold is one of the best contemporary records of the landmark Brooklyn Sanitary Fair.
​Prisoner of War (POW) Researchers: The Libby Prison escape is a legendary story; having the contemporary front-page report is a vital piece of military history.
​Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Homer "Post Office" print or the Brooklyn Fair centerfold would make a museum-quality display!
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​📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
​Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free cellophane sleeve to protect the historic 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) 🏷️
​1864 Harpers Weekly, Winslow Homer Post Office, Brooklyn Sanitary Fair, Libby Prison Escape, Mortons Ford Night Scene, George Augustus Sala, Schleswig War 1864, Civil War Homefront, Antique Brooklyn Print, March 5 1864.
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