Price
$24.95
Condition
used
Product Condition
Very fine
Size
5.5" x 3"
Civil War Patriotic Cover – “Let Us Alone” Southern Disposition Satire. Civil War patriotic cover featuring a boldly engraved hog illustration with the caption “Let us Alone” above and “Southern Disposition” below. The imagery reflects Northern satire, using the pig to symbolize perceived Southern stubbornness and self-interest during the secession crisis. Cleanly printed in black with strong visual contrast, this minimalist yet pointed design captures the tone of Union propaganda at the outbreak of the Civil War. A desirable and thought-provoking example of period political commentary. Unused and original.
From a large collection of patriotic Civil War covers in very fine condition that we recently acquired.
Patriotic covers often used animal symbolism to communicate political messages quickly and effectively. Here, the hog caricature reflects Northern criticism of the South’s call to be left alone following secession. Such imagery simplified complex political debates into memorable visual satire, helping shape public opinion in the Union.
$24.95
used
Very fine
5.5" x 3"