Civil War Satirical Cover – "Secession" Bubble & "Treason" Cartoon

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Civil War Satirical Cover – "Secession" Bubble & "Treason" Cartoon. Political cartoons played a major role in shaping public opinion during the Civil War. Here, the artist portrays secession as nothing more than a fragile bubble destined to burst, while the figure's foundation is literally "TREASON." Such visual satire was immediately understood by Northern audiences and became a popular form of wartime propaganda. Unused and original. 

From the huge collection of Civil War historical covers in very fine condition that we recently acquired. 

$18.00

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Scarce humorous Civil War patriotic cover depicting a grotesque figure blowing a soap bubble labeled "SECESSION" while standing atop a base marked "TREASON." A clever piece of Union political satire ridiculing the Confederacy and suggesting that secession was little more than an empty illusion.

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$18.00

Condition

used

Product Condition

Very fine

Size

5.5" x 3"

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