Battle of Bull Run
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The most fascinating way to discover the historic Battle of Bull Run is to read about it from the day the news was reported. You can hold in your hands a guaranteed authentic original newspaper featuring coverage of this famous battle from the American Civil War.
Early reports from the Civil War...
Item #602734
May 29, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, May 29, 1861 Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War are: "The Secession Rebellion" "Alexandria Still further Strengthened by Federal Troops" "Their Entrenchments at Manassas Gap Junction" "Movement of Ohio Troops on Harper's Ferry" "A Rebel Demonstration in New Mexico" "Important Appointments in the ... See More
Early reports from the Civil War...
Item #602735
May 29, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, May 29, 1861 Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War are: "The Secession Rebellion" "Alexandria Still further Strengthened by Federal Troops" "Their Entrenchments at Manassas Gap Junction" "Movement of Ohio Troops on Harper's Ferry" "A Rebel Demonstration in New Mexico" "Important Appointments in the ... See More
"Great Expectations" Collection VI
Item #206678
June 21, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 22, 1861 through August 3, 1861. This is a seven-issue set (part 6) of Harper's Weekly containing the Charles Dickens "Great Expectations" in serialization format. The set provides more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually.
This set would look great displayed in one of our 17 inch by 14 inch display cases which can be viewed at www... See More
Pre battle of Bull Run....
Item #588017
June 27, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1861 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT REVOLT" "Conflicts With the Rebels" "The United States Forces Victorious" "General Scott's Plans for the Campaign" "Movements of the Rebels at Various Points" "Appropriations of the Confederates for Carrying on the Rebellion"... See More
Great slave auction print... Winslow Homer print...
Item #172484
July 13, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 13, 1861 The front page features: 'Battle of Boonville, Missouri' and smaller illustrations of: "Brigadier-General Lyon, U.S.A." and "The late Captain Ward". Inside the issue is a full page: 'The Cabinet at Washington' showing Abraham Lincoln and the others. Also featured is a full page Winslow Homer print: "Crew of... See More
1861 Prelude to Bull Run...
Item #591434
July 16, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 16, 1861 Among the ftpg. first column heads are those relating to fights just prior to Bull Run: "THE GREAT REBELLION" "Another Important Victory in Western Virginia" "The Entire Army of General Garnett Routed" "Total Demoralization of the Rebel Forces"" and more. Some printing creases on the front page do not affect this ... See More
Prelude to the Battle of Bull Run...
Item #592014
July 17, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 17, 1861
* Battle of Bull Run nears
* General Irvin McDowell movements
* Battle of Rich Mountain
The front page has great coverage on the days just before the historic Battle of Bull Run, with first column heads: "THE GREAT REBELLION" Advance of the Grand Army under Gen. McDowell", "The Rebels at Fairfax & Manassas t... See More
Prelude to the Battle of Bull Run...
Item #609541
July 17, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, July 17, 1861
* Battle of Bull Run nears
* Manassas Virginia VA
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Advance of the Grand Army Towards Manassas Junction" "Decisive Battle Impending" "500,000 Volunteers Placed at the Disposal of the Government" and more. This has much good content on the bu... See More
Prelude to the Battle of Bull Run...
Item #612820
July 17, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 17, 1861
* Battle of Bull Run nears
* General Irvin McDowell movements
* Battle of Rich Mountain
The front page has great coverage on the days just before the historic Battle of Bull Run, with first column heads: "THE GREAT REBELLION" Advance of the Grand Army under Gen. McDowell", "The Rebels at Fairfax & Manassas to be Overwhelmed&q... See More
Preparing for the battle of Bull Run...
Item #211095
July 19, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 19, 1861 Pages 4 & 5 have much on the Civil War including some accounts of the military events just prior to the first major contest of the war--the Battle of Bull Run. Heads include: "The Forward Movement" "General Order Against Pillaging" "The Troops Too Anxious to Inflict Injury" "Another Battle" "Occupation of Centreville" "The Rebels Still on the Run" "The First Day... See More
Battle of Bull Run prelude...
Item #587428
July 19, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, July 19, 1861
* Battle of Bull Run prelude
* Manassas, Virginia
An uncommon edition as this is the "Second Edition" as labeled such in the 5th column where are found various reports on the events immediately preceding Bull Run: "From The Seat Of War", "The Battle At Bull's Run", "5000 Rebels Against One Thousand National Troops&qu... See More
Confederate Civil War title... Battle of Bull Run...
Item #592101
July 20, 1861
LOUISVILLE DAILY COURIER, Kentucky, July 20, 1861
* Battle of Bull Run
* Manassas, Virginia
Louisville is difficult to categorize as Union or Confederate during the Civil War as, depending on the time, there were factions within the city supporting both. To placate both sides the two leading newspapers took their stands: the "Courier" was very much pro-Con... See More
Battle of Bull Run, in a Confederate newspaper...
Item #612523
July 20, 1861
DAILY PROGRESS, New Bern, North Carolina, July 20, 1861
* First Battle of Bull Run
* Manassas, Virginia
Certainly one of the less common titles from the Confederacy, as rarely have I seen it offered. This coastal town didn't remain Confederate for very long as it fell to General Burnside on March 14, 1862 with the Battle of New Bern. So truly "Confederate" issues can be... See More
Early report on the Battle of Bull Run...
Item #586825
July 22, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 22, 1861
* Battle of Bull Run # 1
* Manassas, Virginia
* 1st major battle of the Civil War
This would be the premiere report on the Battle of Bull Run, the first major battle of the Civil War and reported just one day after it happened. Plus, reported on perhaps the most venerable title of the 19th and 20th centuries.
The first column has... See More
Great account of the Battle of Bull Run...
Item #606223
July 22, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 22, 1861
* 1st Battle of Bull Run - Manassas, Virginia
* 1st major land battle of the Civil War (historic)
Half of the first column on the ftpg. is taken up with great heads on the first major battle of the Civil War, the Battle of Bull Run. The heads include: "A GREAT BATTLE" "BRILLIANT UNION VICTORY!" "Capture of Bull's Ru... See More
1861 Battle of Bull Run... Civil War...
Item #587343
July 23, 1861
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 23, 1861
* 1st Battle of Bull Run
* Manassas, Virginia
* 1st major battle of the war
Page 2 has detailed accounts of the Battle of Bull Run, the first major engagement of the Civil War, headed: "The War" with other heads: "The Great Battle at Bull's Run on Sunday", "Strength of the Rebel ... See More
Great coverage of the Battle of Bull Run...
Item #613213
July 23, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, July 23, 1861
* Battle of Bull Run # 1
* Manassas VA Virginia
* 1st major battle of the Civil War
* Confederate victory
A great issue on the first Battle of Bull Run with some excellent & detailed coverage. Over half of the first column is taken up with heads including: "THE REBELLION" "The Battle of Bull's Run" "The Rebels Reinforce... See More
Great coverage of Bull Run, or Manassas, in a Confederate title...
Item #584955
July 24, 1861
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, July 24, 1861 Not only a newspaper from the Confederate states, but from the capital of the Confederacy. Given the date, it is not surprising that the content on pages 2 & 3 contain much on the historic Battle of Bull Run, the first major conflict of the Civil War. The Confederate reporting tells of an overwhelming Southern victory, with column heads i... See More
Battle of Bull Run... Manassas, Virginia...
Item #588478
July 24, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, July 24, 1861
* First Battle of Bull Run
* Manassas VA Virginia
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: those relating to the first battle of Bull Run: "THE GREAT REBELLION" "The National Army Not Routed" "A Body of Troops Still at Centreville" "The Rebel Loss Estimated at 3000" "Shocking Barbarities Perp... See More
First Battle of Bull Run...
Item #599232
July 24, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 24, 1861
* 1st Battle of Bull Run - Manassas, Virginia
* 1st major land battle of the Civil War (historic)
Most of the front page is taken up with excellent coverage and detail on the Battle of Bull Run with first column heads including: "THE GREAT REBELLION", "The Victory of Sunday & How it Was Lost", "Exaggerations of the First R... See More
Great coverage of Bull Run, or Manassas, in a Confederate title...
Item #621152
July 24, 1861
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, July 24, 1861
* First Battle of Bull Run
* Manassas VA Virginia
* Great title to have
Not only a newspaper from the Confederate states, but from the capital of the Confederacy. Given the date, it is not surprising that the content on pages 2 & 3 contain much on the historic Battle of Bull Run, the first major conflict of the Civil War. The Conf... See More
The Battle of Bull Run...
Item #595338
July 25, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, July 25, 1861
* Battle of Bull Run
* Manassas, Virginia
* Pro-South title
A wealth of early reporting on the Civil War including text on the historic Battle of Bull Run. The front page includes: "The Strength of Manassas Junction" "Save the Country" "Unheeded Warning!--The Fatal Blow was Struck!--Ruin Staring Us in the Face!" ... See More
The Battle of Bull Run...
Item #619250
July 25, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, July 25, 1861
* Battle of Bull Run
* Manassas, Virginia
* Pro-Confederate title
A wealth of early reporting on the Civil War including text on the historic Battle of Bull Run. The front page includes: "The Strength of Manassas Junction" "Save the Country" "Unheeded Warning!--The Fatal Blow was Struck!--Ruin Staring Us in the Face!&... See More
Battle of Bull Run...
Item #632569
July 25, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1861
* First Battle of Bull Run - Manassas, Virginia
* 1st major land battle of the American Civil War
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT REBELLION" "Vigorous Measures Inaugurated by the Government" "80,000 Men Already Offered for the War" "Dreadful Loss of The Rebels" "Our Flag ... See More
Battle of Bull Run, in a Confederate newspaper...
Item #582927
July 26, 1861
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, July 26, 1861 A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. Half of the front page is taken up with ads, including five illustrated runaway slave reward ads (see), plus also on the ftpg: "More Privateersmen Captured" "Anecdote of Jefferson Davis" "The London Morning Herald on the Battle at Bethel" "A Federal congressman... See More
Great Confederate coverage of the first Battle of Bull Run...
Item #643375
July 29, 1861
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, July 29, 1861 A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. Almost the entire front page is taken up with war-related reports with items headed: "Speech of Gov. Jackson of Missouri" "The Rich Mountain Fight--Statement of Col. Fulkerson" "From Gloucester Point" "From Yorktown" "From Norfolk" "Af... See More
Battle of Bull Run...
Item #567078
August 1, 1861
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, August 1, 1861 This issue contains an article titled: "National Affairs " The Defeat" which shows reports on the famous Battle of Bull Run in Manassas VA. A tabloid size newspaper from the famous Oneida Community in New York, an early "commune" in experimental living. Various religiously-themed content but a bit of reporting of news of th
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More on the Battle of Bull Run...
Item #619252
August 1, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 1, 1861
* Battle of Bull Run
* Manassas, Virginia
* Pro-Confederate title
Among the articles are: "Reflections on the Present Crisis" "The Horrors of War..." "Description of Scenes in Washington--Return of the Refugees..." "The Great Disaster At Manassas Junction" reports on the Bull Run and is lengthy; "Wh... See More
More on the Battle of Bull Run, in a Confederate newspaper...
Item #584950
August 2, 1861
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 2, 1861
* Battle of Bull Run
* Manassas Va Virginia
* In a Confederate title
A newspaper from the capital of the Confederates States. Two-thirds of a front page column is taken up with: "Another Yankee Letter" which has some nice content on the Battle of Bull Run (see for portions). Also on the ftpg: "A Brave Man" "Handsome ... See More
Rebels driven from Western Virginia...
Item #607738
August 2, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 2, 1861 Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "The Tomb of Washington Desecrated by the Rebels" "Revelations Respecting the Advance of the Army & the Bull Run Disaster" "Western Virginia Free from Rebel Troops" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Scenes of the Battle of Bull Run...
Item #172490
August 3, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 3, 1861 The front page features two prints on the Civil War, captioned: "The Death of the Rebel General Garnett, at the Battle of Laurel Hill" and "Bringing in the Misses Scott as Prisoners to Fall's Church, Va." with a related article.
Inside includes a print of "Major-General McClellan", a nearly half pg: "Presenta... See More
Battle of Bull Run...
Item #585638
August 3, 1861
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, August 3, 1861
* Battle of Bull Run # 1
* Manassas, Virginia
* In a Confederate title
A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "A Graphic Picture", "The Thirtieth Virginia Regiment", "The Charlotte Rifles", "War Incidents", "The Irish In Georgia" and oth... See More
Casualty list for the Battle of Bull Run...
Item #598670
August 4, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, August 4, 1861
* Battle of Bull Run casualty list
Almost the entire front page is taken up with a huge list headed: "BATTLE OF BULL RUN" and "List of Killed & Wounded -- Carefully Corrected form the Most Authentic Sources" with the list provided alphabetically first by those "Killed" then noting those "Wounded" (see photos f... See More
Battle of Bull Run, reported in a California newspaper...
Item #595824
August 5, 1861
STOCKTON DAILY INDEPENDENT, Stockton, California, Aug. 5, 1861
* Battle of Bull Run
* Civil War
Page 2 has a lengthy editorial: "The Late Battle--It's Moral Effects" which is nearly a column. Page 3 has: "Details of The Great Battle which takes nearly 2 1/2 columns. The top of the front page has reports headed: "Arrival of the Pony Express"
Four pages, a bit ir... See More
Battle of Bull Run... Civil War...
Item #587351
August 6, 1861
STOCKTON DAILY INDEPENDENT, Stockton, California, Aug. 6, 1861
* 1st Battle of Bull Run
* Manassas, Virginia
An early volume 1 issue from this Northern California town during the Civil War. Page 2 has most of a column taken up with a detailed report of the Battle of Bull Run headed: 'Particulars of the Late Battle". If this seems like a late report keep in mind that the teleg... See More
Rare Confederate title reports on the battle of Manassas, & more...
Item #612196
August 8, 1861
CAROLINA SPARTAN, Spartanburg, South Carolina, August 8, 1861
* First Battle of Bull Run
* Very rare Confederate title
A rare Confederate title to say the least. The front page has a report headed: "Battle of Manassas" which begins: "There never has been a more complete victory won on the Continent of America than was gained by our gallant "rebels" on Sunday l... See More
Athens, Missouri...
Item #584969
August 9, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 9, 1861
* Battle of Athens MO Missouri
* Post Bull Run casualties
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "The Rebels Throwing Up Entrenchments at Fairfax Court House" "Movements of Troops in Gen. McClellan's Army" "Sharp Action & Defeat of the Rebels at Athens" "The Rebe... See More
Detailed report on the Battle of Bull Run, or Manassas...
Item #587782
August 9, 1861
LOUISVILLE DAILY COURIER, Louisville, Kentucky, Aug. 9, 1861
* First Battle of Bull Run - Manassas VA Virginia
* Detailed report in a uncommon title
Louisville is difficult to categorize as Union or Confederate during the Civil War as, depending on the time, there were factions within the city supporting both. To placate both sides the two leading newspapers took their stands: the &qu... See More
Many prints on the battle of Bull Run...
Item #172492
August 10, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 10, 1861 The front page includes a print of "Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton". Inside has a full page: "Retreat of Our Troops from Bull Run, by Moonlight, Colonel Blenker's Brigade Covering" and a very dramatic full page: "Charge of the Black Horse Cavalry Upon the Fire Zouaves at the Battle of Bull Run"; a full page map: &... See More
Bull Run....
Item #556764
August 10, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, August 10, 1861.
* Dug Springs MO
* re. Battle of Bull Run
* African slave trade
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are:
* THE REBELLION
* Important From Fortress Monroe
* Total Destruction of Hampton by the Rebels
* Threatened... See More
Very rare title from the Confederacy...
Item #565919
August 14, 1861
DAILY PROGRESS, New Bern, North Carolina, August 14, 1861
* Very rare Confederate title from North Carolina
Certainly one of the less common titles from the Confederacy, as rarely have I seen it offered. General Burnside moved into the city on March 14, 1862 so it was only in Confederate hands for less than a year, increasing the scarcity of truly "Confederate" newspap... See More
Battle of Bull Run and more...
Item #629377
August 14, 1861
WESTERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, Cincinnati, Ohio, Aug. 14, 1861
* First year of the Civil War
* re. the Battle of Bull Run
* Battle of Wilson's Creek
The ftpg. has; "The Sumter Running the Blockade"& "The Contraband Negroes at Fortress Monroe" while page 5 has reports headed: "The War For The Union" which includes the "Order of Gen Beauregard&qu... See More
Rare Confederate title from North Carolina...
Item #582114
August 16, 1861
WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North-Carolina, Aug. 16, 1861
* Rare title from the Confederacy
* Joseph J. Johnston
* P.G.T. Beauregard
This is a very rare title from the Confederacy. According to Brigham only four institutions in the United States have any holdings of this title from the Civil War, most just a few scattered issues. The American Antiquarian Society has no issues recorded from ... See More
Battle of Wilson's Creek...
Item #586770
August 16, 1861
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 16, 1861
* From the Confederate Capital
* Battle of Wilson's Creek, Missouri
* Battle of Manassas : Bull's Run
The front page has several items relating to the Civil War including: "The Fate of Tyrants" "The Prisoners" "The Manufacture of American Salt in Case of War" "The Fifth Virginia Regiment in the Bat... See More
Battle of Bull Run, or Manassas... Proclamation by Jefferson Davis...
Item #590250
August 16, 1861
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 16, 1861 A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. Among the front page reports concerning the Civil War are: "The Prisoners" "The Firth Virginia Regiment in the Battle of Manassas" which takes over a full column; "The Fate of Tyrants" "Execution of Thos. J. Armstrong in Phila." and other items inclu... See More
A stampede of slaves...
Item #172494
August 17, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 17, 1861 The front page shows: "The Wounded Zouave In the Hospital at Washington--The Hospital for the Wounded at Washington." Inside has individual prints of: "General McDowell" "General Mansfield" "Colonel Blair" and "Flag-Officer Stringham". Also a full page of: "A New Regiment of Mass. Volunteers P... See More
Item #538685
August 17, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated August 17. 1861 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains two engravings entitled "A Fire Zouave Relating His Experience of the Battle of Bull Run in the Street at Washington" and "Recapture of the Schooner 'Enchantress' by the Gun-Boat 'Albatross'".
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.... See More
Account of the Battle of Manassas...
Item #638798
August 20, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 20, 1861
* First Battle of Bull Run described
The first column features a nice stack of headlines concerning the Civil War, but the best content is on the back page which has about 5 columns taken up with: "The Defeat At Manassas" "Mr. Russell's Account to the London Times--A Cowardly Rout and Causeless Panic--Scenes in Washington After the Retr... See More
From the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #586302
August 21, 1861
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 21, 1861
* Harper's Ferry, West Virginia
* re. Battle of Bull Run - Manassas, Virginia
* From the capital of the Confederacy
A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. Much of the front page is taken up with: "Finances Of Confederate Government" taking over 2 1/2 columns. Also on the ftpg: "The Call for Militia&qu... See More
An opinion on the Battle or Bull Run...
Item #629604
August 28, 1861
WESTERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, Cincinnati, Ohio, Aug. 28, 1861
* re. Battle of Bull Run - Manassas, Virginia
Page 4 has: "Mr. Russell's Account of the Battle of Bull Run", a writer for the London Times, with thoughts that he has a bias for the Confederacy (much like the U.K. due to their interest in the cotton market). Some additional war-related news on page 5 as well.
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