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1861 Civil War...
Item #588476
August 30, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 30, 1861 Among the first column heads on the Civil War are: "The Rebellion Record" "The Department Being Purified of Traitors" "Rebel Post-Routes Cut Off" "Further Details of the Skirmishes in Virginia" "Affairs In Missouri" "News From the Rebels at Manassas" "They are Sick & Badly Supplied, but Eager f... 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
Detailed report on the Battle of Bull Run, or Manassas...
Item #587782
August 09, 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
Athens, Missouri...
Item #584969
August 09, 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
Rare Cincinnati, Ohio Civil War era...
Item #573202
September 10, 1862
CINCINNATI DAILY GAZETTE, Ohio, September 10, 1862
* Battle of Bull Run # 2
* Battle of Bull Run # 2
* Rare Midwestern title
* Civil War original reading
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
* Civil War original reading
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
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Battle of Bull Run...
Item #567078
August 01, 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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Dedication ceremones at the Bull Run battlefield...
Item #557306
June 13, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, June 13, 1865 Front page first column heads include: "Bull Run" "The Final Victory on the First Battle Field of the Rebellion" "The Dead Heroes of Manassas" "Interesting Ceremonies of Dedicating the Monuments Marking the Resting Place of Our Braves" "The Herald's Special Report of the Proceedings" "The Rush From Wash... 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
Item #538679
April 12, 1862
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWS dated April 12, 1862 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains a single engraving entitled "Manassas Junction, Showing the Evacuated Rebel Fortifications, Abandoned Camps and Wagons, and Ruins of the Railway Depot and other Buildings, Burnt by the Rebels".
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.... See More
1863 Civil War...Rebel Bloodhounds...
Item #213886
October 20, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD, October 20, 1863.
* Rebel Bloodhounds
* Rebel Bloodhounds
* General Ulysses S. Grant
* General Meade
* Skirmish on Bull Run River
This 8 page newspaper is in nice (not brittle at all) condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this important time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with interesting
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This 8 page newspaper is in nice (not brittle at all) condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this important time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with interesting
"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
Scenes of the Battle of Bull Run...
Item #172490
August 03, 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
The conspirators in the Lincoln assassination...
Item #172898
July 01, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 1, 1865 The front page has 2 prints concerning the dedication of the Bull Run monuments, captioned: "Monument Erected on the Field of the First Battle of Bull Run" and: "Consecration of the Bull Run Monuments--Reading the Service". There is front page text on the dedication as well.
Inside has a full page of: "Sherman And His Gene... See More
Winslow Homer front page Christmas print...
Item #172534
January 04, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1862 The full front page is a notable Winslow Homer print: "Christmas Boxes in Camp, 1861", which does show some mild margin wear as this was the first page in the volume.
Among the prints inside are a full page with 4 scenes of a: "General view of Ship Island, showing the Landing of General Phelps's Brigade"; a full page: &q... 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
Second Battle of Bull Run...
Item #172606
September 13, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 13, 1862 The front page is taken up with a nearly full-figure print of "Major-General John Pope, Commanding the Army of Virginia" along with a biography of him.
Inside includes a full page with 2 prints of: "Manassas Junction...Scene of Several Recent Fights" which is the Second Battle of Bull Run; a full page with 3 prints of: &q... See More
Battle of Pea Ridge, and much more...
Item #172558
March 29, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 29, 1862 The full front page shows: "A Thrilling Scene in East Tennessee --Colonel Fry and the Union Men Swearing by the Flag". Other prints inside include a dramatic fullpg: "The Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas--the Final Advance of Our Troops" and "Columbus, Kentucky, After the Rebel Evacuation" and "Fort Clinch, Fernand... See More
Nast Santa Claus centerfold...
Item #172740
December 26, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 26, 1863 The feature of this issue is the very displayable doublepage centerfold titled: "Christmas, 1863" which includes 6 vignettes by Thomas Nast, one showing Santa Claus with his bag over his back looking over two sleeping children. This is a very displayable print which measures about 16 by 21 inches.
The front page has two prints: &quo... See More
The Battle of Gettysburg and much more...
Item #172704
August 22, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 22, 1863 The front page has prints of: "Residence of John Burns, At Gettysburg, Pennsylvania" and "John Burns, the Only Man in Gettysburg, Pa., Who Fought at the Battle".
A full page with 8 prints show: "Views of the Gettysburg Battle Field"; another full page has: "General View of Gettysburg, From the West" and &... See More
Death of President VanBuren... Many Civil War prints...
Item #172596
August 09, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 9, 1862 The entire front page is a print captioned: "The Late Martin Van Buren, Ex-President of the United States" who had died on July 24. An article on him appears inside.
Inside contains a nearly half page: "Charge of the Fifth Cavalry at the Battle of Friday, June 27" and half pg: "Kearney's Division Fighting in the Wood... See More
The slave Robert Smalls... A Winslow Homer centerfold...
Item #172580
June 14, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 14, 1862 Perhaps the most notable print (with related text) is that of: "Robert Smalls, Captain of the Gun Boat 'Planter' " which includes a related article as well. As Wikipedia notes, Robert Smalls was an enslaved African American who freed himself, his crew and their families from slavery by commandeering a Confederate transport ... See More
The Southern expedition under General Butler...
Item #172502
September 14, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 14, 1861 The front page has: "Bombardment of Forts Hatteras & Clark by the U.S. Fleet under Flag Officer Stringham" and prints of: "Flag Officer Stringham" and "Major-General Butler". Inside pages include: "Brig. Gen. Rosecrans, U.S.A., Commanding U.S. Forces in Western Virginia" "Rebel Prisoners Leav... See More
Second Battle of Bull Run...
Item #172608
September 20, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 20, 1862 Dramatic full front page illustration: "A Gallant Color-Bearer" is by Thomas Nast. Prints inside include: "General Buell's Campaign" showing many views; "Preparations for Defense at Cincinnati--Citizens in the Trenches" showing "Troops Crossing to Covington" and 2 other images.
Historic & drama... See More
The first African-American chaplain in the U.S. Army...
Item #172736
December 12, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 12, 1863 The full front page is a dramatic print: "Guerrilla Warfare--Rescue of a Wounded Officer from a Band of Guerrillas". Prints inside include: "The Great Organ in the Boston Music Hall" "The Army of the Potomac--The Great Depot of Supplies on the Railroad" and "...The Bridge Over Bull Run--Present Appearance&quo... See More
The Battle of Jackson, Mississippi...
Item #172686
June 20, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 20, 1863 Most of the front page is taken up with 2 prints: "The Iron-Clad Gunboat 'Cincinnati', Sunk at Vicksburg." and "The Monster Tent Erected at Chicago for the Canal Convention." Among the prints inside are a full page: "Triumphal Entry of the Army of Major-General Banks Into Alexandria, Louisiana" and a fullpg: &... See More
The Second Wisconsin Volunteers... The Second Buffalo Regiment...
Item #172506
September 28, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 28, 1861 One of the prime features of this issue is Walt Whitman's first Harper's Weekly appearance: "Beat! Beat! Drums!"
Additional content includes: the full front page is a scene of the: "Gallant Exploit of Captain Strong of the Second Wisconsin Volunteers". The many prints inside include a very small: "Plan of the... 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
The Civil War in Florida...
Item #172526
December 07, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 7, 1861 The full front page has 2 prints of a: "View of Fort Warren Boston Harbor". Other prints inside include: "The Battle of Belmont--Charge of Colonel Dougherty, 22nd Illinois Regiment, Upon the Rebel Batteries" "The Battle at the Southwest Pass--The ram 'Manassas' Attacking the 'Richmond' " "...Re... See More
Civil War events in Kentucky, North Carolina, and elsewhere...
Item #172550
March 01, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 1, 1862 The full front page is a dramatic print captioned: "The Surrender of Fort Donelson, February 16, 1862" which is very nice for display.
Inside has a full page with 3 scenes of: "Our Navy in the Savannah River--Loss of Steamer Winfield Scott--The Expedition in Warsaw Sound--Gun-Boats Entering Savannah River Above Fort Pulaski"; ... 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 prints include a full page: "The Cabinet at Washington" showing Abraham Lincoln and the others. Also featured is a full page Winslow Homer print: "Crew o... See More
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