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Very large & great print of 2nd Bull Run...
Item #650633
September 20, 1862
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Sept. 20, 1862 The prime piece in this issue is the terrific & very large four page foldout, the top half of which has: "Second Day of the Battle of Bull Run...National Forces Commanded by Major General Pope & the Rebel Troops by Generals Lee, Jackson & Longstreet", and the bottom half shows "The Great National Bakery for t... See More
The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #648537
November 15, 1862
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 15, 1862 A very rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page features a nice print of: "Lieut. Gen. Leonidas Polk" with a biography of him on the front page taking most of the fi... See More
Two issue set... Athletics vs. Atlantics... illustration of the game...
Item #648524
October 31, 1865
Two issue set: NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 31, 1865 and HARPER'S WEEKLY, November 18, 1865 Page 5 has: "The Great Base Ball Match The Atlantics Against the Athletics--The Atlantics the Victors". Details from the one paragraph summary include: "The Atlantics made eleven fly-catches and two home runs, and the Athletics eight fly-catches and one home run. The Atlantics were skunked ... See More
The Civil War in South Carolina...
Item #647242
July 12, 1862
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 12, 1862
* Battle of Secessionville, South Carolina
The ftpg. shows: "The War in South Carolina...Driving the Rebel Sharpshooters from the Woods on James Island..." and: "Heroic Conduct of Lt. Col. Morrison..." and: "Lt. Col. William Carey Massett...". Inside has a fullpg: "...Cairo, Illinois..." &qu... See More
The uncommon German language edition.
Item #646692
January 31, 1863
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRISTE ZEITUNG, New York, Jan. 31, 1863 This famous illustrated newspaper but this edition is totally in the German language, printed in much smaller quantities. Various illustrations throughout.
Twelve pages, nice condition.
Lives of the rich & poor in New York...
Item #646281
November 18, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 18, 1865 The ftpg. is a dramatic print: "Fearful Explosion in Front of the Wyoming Hotel, Greenwich St., New York". Prints inside include: "Experiments with Torpedo Shells"; a fullpg: "The Rich of New York--How They Live" with 11 prints, and a fullpg: "The Poor of New York--How They Live" with 14 prints. S... See More
With a print of Benedict Arnold...
Item #645953
June 20, 1863
GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, June 20, 1863 The masthead features a very large heraldic eagle with a 7 inch wingspan holding in its beak a banner with the title. Mostly filled with literary items including a ftpg. story: "The Omen-Ring, or The Traitor of the Revolution" which has a print showing Benedict Arnold. Another page has some tidbits relating to the Civil War.
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Rescued prisoners or war...
Item #645873
April 15, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 15, 1865 The ftpg. shows: "Group of Union Soldiers Rescued Near Wilmington, N.C." in a very haggard state, with the ftpg. article: "Southern Inhumanity". Many war-related prints inside including scenes near Wilmington, N.C; the Ashley River near Charleston; "Battle Near Kinston, N.C." "Flood on the Susqu... See More
The battle on the Rapidan... Battle of Cedar Mountain....
Item #645744
September 6, 1862
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Sept. 6, 1862 Ftpg. shows: "Recruiting in Phila. for the Bucktail Penna. Reg." Prints inside include: "The Campaign on the Rapidan--Union Soldiers Burying the Dead" with more prints on the battle on the Rapidan. The centerfold has 2 prints on: "The National Army Commanded by Gen. McClellan. Also a print of: "Brig.-Gen. M... See More
See the masthead and two nice prints...
Item #645497
April 18, 1863
GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, April 18, 1863
* Heraldic eagle masthead engraving
* Uncommon title
* Civil War era original
The masthead features a very large heraldic eagle with a 7 inch wingspan holding in its beak a banner with the title. Mostly filled with literary items including a ftpg. story: "The Pirate's Legacy, A Tale of the Present War" by Lieut. C.P. Mo... See More
The siege of Vicksburg...
Item #645214
July 4, 1863
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 4, 1863
* Siege of Vicksburg - Mississippi
* Pre Battle of Gettysburg Northern invasion
The ftpg. shows: "...Working on The Fortifications near Harrisburg, Pa." & two naval scenes. Inside includes: "...At Winter's Plantation Near Port Hudson"; a great doublepg. centerfold: "Siege of Vicksburg--Sherman'... See More
Fall of Atlanta to the Yankees...
Item #645029
September 5, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES Sept. 5, 1864
* The Fall of Atlanta, Georgia
* General William T. Sherman
An historic issue as the front page announces the fall of Atlanta, with first column heads including: "OFFICIAL" "The Fall of Atlanta" "The Official Report of Maj.-Gen. Sherman" "His Strategy And Battles" "Gen. Hood Decamps from Atlanta in the Nigh... See More
Charles Stratton (General Tom Thumb)...
A Rare Confederate title with print of General Benjamin F. Cheatham...
Item #644833
January 10, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, Jan. 10, 1863
* Very rare Confederate title
* Benjamin Franklin Cheatham
A very rare publication from the Confederacy, only a few issues of which having come into our inventory over the past 35 years. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page features a nice print of: "... See More
The slave Robert Smalls... A Winslow Homer centerfold...
Item #644380
June 14, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 14, 1862
* Robert Smalls, "Hero of the Planter", who would eventually go from the walls of slavery to the halls of The House of Representatives
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 note... See More
The Oneida Community explains itself... Front page print...
Item #643015
March 22, 1861
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, March 22, 1861
* Pre Civil War era
* Oneida Community print
The front page features a very nice print of a "Community Dwelling at Oneida", plus most of the front page is taken up with explaining to the curious just what the Oneida Community is all about, including many subheads such as: "Religious Foundation & Principles" "Social ... See More
Civil War illustrations at a reduced price...
Item #637512
HARPER'S WEEKLY Civil War lot of 5 issues which we consider "2nd rate". Not what we sell as damaged, but not good enough to be listed as "good" with minor problems and small disfigurements, yet more than half off the regular price. Great for research, classroom use, and still include many Civil War related prints - especially if you do not mind the minor condition pro... See More
Civil War era illustrated issues...
Item #636873
HARPER'S WEEKLY A Civil War era lot of 5 issues in very good condition. This lot offers an excellent illustrated and textual view of this critical period in American history, at a significantly reduced price from their individual values. All issues are complete in 16 pages and include many prints suitable for framing.Additional lots are available--inquire if multiple sets a... See More
Recollections of Abraham Lincoln... Prison life in Charleston...
Item #636641
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July, 1865 Articles within this issue are "Prison-Life" which is from Charleston, South Carolina and contains several illustrations; "Washoe Revisited"; "Heroic Deeds of Heroic Men - VIII - A Railroad Adventure"; "Personal Recollections of Abraham Lincoln" which features an illustration of "Abraham Linc... See More
Capture of Arkansas Post... Fort Hindman...
Item #636363
February 14, 1863
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, February 14, 1863 The front cover has a halfpage "The Capture of Arkansas Post, Ark. - General S. G. Burbridge, Accompanied by His Staff, Planting the Stars and Stripes on the Rebel Fort Hindman, January 11" with an accompanying article along with a small illustration "Gen. S. G. Burbridge". Inside the issue is a double-... See More
The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #633364
January 23, 1864
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, January 23, 1864
* Very rare Confederate title
* General Edward Lloyd Thomas
The front page features a print of: "Brigadier-General E. L. Thomas" with a brief biography of him as well (see). Inside includes a column-long editorial on the Civil War, including: "The interval of winter is not one of inactivity to the enemy. Though... See More
Winslow Homer front page Christmas print...
Item #632970
January 4, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1862
* Winslow Homer Christmas print
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 Phelp... See More
Small broadside "Extra" on the Battle of Missionary Ridge, from Chattanooga...
Item #632658
November 25, 1863
DAILY REBEL EXTRA. A truly terrific & exceedingly rare little broadside (printed on one side only), being a small "Extra" edition of the Famous "Chattanooga Daily Rebel" newspaper from the Confederacy. See the bottom of this listing for the interesting history of this "traveling" newspaper. This broadside measures just 4 by 5 3/4 inches, untrimmed with wide ... See More
General J. R. Jones... A look back on victories...
Item #631978
January 16, 1864
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, January 16, 1864
* General John R. Jones
* Very rare Confederate title
A rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page features a print of: "Brigadier-General J.R. Jones", with a very br... See More
Print of General Kelley, the hero of Phillippi...
Item #631856
October 29, 1861
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Oct. 29, 1861
* General Benjamin Franklin Kelley
* First Battle of Springfield - Missouri
The front page features a nice print of: "Brigadier-General B. F. Kelley, the Hero of Phillippi and Romney." with a biography of him as well. Rather unusual to find prints of generals as maps are much more common.
A nice stack of first column heads including: &q... See More
Lincoln wins his second Presidential election...
Item #631604
November 9, 1864
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 9, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln's election win (2nd)
* Civil War reporting
The first column headlines on the front page proclaim: "THE ELECTION" "All Quiet Along the Voting Line of the Country" "The Result of the Great National Contest" "ABRAHAM LINCOLN Re-Elected PRESIDENT" "And Andrew Johnson, Of Tennessee, Elected ... See More
Emancipated slaves... Ice skating at Central Park...
Item #630955
January 30, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1864 The most desired & notable print is likely the full page captioned: "Emancipated Slaves, White and Colored" showing one man with a brand on his forehead.
The front page shows the: "Ruins of the Church of the Compania, at Santiago, Chili, After the Conflagration". Inside has a full page: "Snowy Morning--On Picket&qu... See More
$100 United States Treasury note illustrated...
Item #629258
September 21, 1861
THE (WEEKLY) WORLD, New York, Sept. 21, 1861
* Print of a $100 United States Treasury Note
The front page features a very nice print of the new Treasury Note to be issued, headed: "THE $100 TREASURY NOTE." (see)
The lengthy caption is very descriptive of it.
The ftpg. also has many one column Civil War headlines as well, with much war-related text. Additional war news... See More
Brigadier-General C. M. Wilcox...
The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"... Print of Fort Sumter...
Item #628049
April 25, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, Virginia, April 25, 1863
* Very rare Confederate title
* General Cadmus M. Wilcox
A very rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page is entirely taken up with a nice illustration of: "Brigad... See More
John Anderson the fugitive slave... "headsman of the Tower" will not be replaced...
Item #621196
March 9, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 9, 1861
* Extradition case of John Anderson
* Fugitive slave who escaped to Canada
“The Fugitive Anderson” on page 3 is about John Anderson, the famous fugitive slave (see hyperlink) who escaped to Canada evading the pursuit of bounty hunters. While on the run he killed a farmer who intended to legally recapture Anderson an... See More
Recollections of Abraham Lincoln... Prison life in Charleston...
Item #620309
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July, 1865 Articles within this issue are "Prison-Life" which is from Charleston, South Carolina and contains several illustrations; "Washoe Revisited"; "Heroic Deeds of Heroic Men - VIII - A Railroad Adventure"; "Personal Recollections of Abraham Lincoln" which features an illustration of "Abraham Linc... See More
General Lawrence O'Bryan Branch... The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #616351
June 7, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, June 7, 1863
* General Lawrence O'Bryan Branch
* Very rare Confederate title
A very rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page is entirely taken up with a nice illustration of: "Genera... See More
Confederate Memphis issue on "necessity paper"...
Item #612998
March 27, 1862
APPEAL--EVENING EDITION Memphis, Tennessee, March 21, 1862
* Very rare Confederate title
A quite rare single sheet newspaper printed on a pink "necessity" paper, as typical newsprint was quite scarce in Memphis at this time. When regular newsprint was not available resourceful publisher would print on wrapping paper or any other typical of paper that was available.
Much war-relate... See More
A newspaper with a focus on phrenology... Lincoln, McClellan, Fremont...
Item #612192
December 1, 1864
BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER & ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, Oct. Nov. & Dec., 1864
* Uncommon title - Abraham Lincoln
* Astrology - Horoscope
A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size, themed on predicting what would happen in the future as well as astrology and phrenology. The "science" of phrenology believed that a person's intellig... See More
Displayable Thomas Nast Santa Claus...
Item #607386
December 30, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 30, 1865 This issue features a great doublepage centerfold done by famed artist Thomas Nast, titled: "Merry Christmas To All", showing 8 vignettes of a Christmas theme with the central focus being a great portrait of Santa Claus with a pipe in hand. One of the better Nast Santa Claus prints and very displayable. Best of all it is "tipped-in&... See More
General Halleck leads the army in Missouri...
Item #599679
November 30, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 30, 1861 The entire front page is taken up with a print captioned: "Major-General Halleck, U.S.A., Commanding Our Army In Missouri". Inside has a small map of: "Fernandina, Florida"; a full page with two prints of: "Headquarters of General Wright at Fort Walker, Hilton Head, South Carolina, formerly Those of General Drayton of ... See More
President Lincoln Hoisting the American Flag Upon Independence Hall...
Item #598234
March 9, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 9, 1861 The issue being offered is an incomplete issue containing the following illustrations: the front page full-page illustration "President Lincoln Hoisting the American Flag with Thirty-Four Stars Upon Independence Hall, Philadelphia, February 22, 1861"; full-page "United States Arsenal at Little Rock, Arkansas, Surrendered to the Stat... See More
Fort Henry map and a print of Captain Foote...
Item #596579
February 10, 1862
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Feb. 10, 1862
* Battle of Fort Henry - Tennessee
* Andrew Hull Foote
The front page is dominated by two graphics, a large map headed: "The Position of Fort Henry & The Other Rebel Fortifications" along the Te3nnessee River, and also a nice print of: "Captain Andrew H. Foote, U.S. Navy, Commander of the gunboat Fleet which Captured Fort Henry&q... See More
The Civil War... Marriage of the Prince of Wales...
Item #596234
April 11, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 11, 1863 The full front page has 3 prints captioned: "Bayou Navigation in Dixie." Inside includes a full page of: "The Prince & Princess of Wales"; a three-quarter page: "Queen Victoria & the Princess Beatrice"; a doublepage centerfold: "Marriage of the Prince of Wales at St. George's Chapel, Windsor."; ... See More
General George McClellan... Civil War...
Item #595614
September 21, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 21, 1861 The full front page shows: "The Army Forge" (see). Inside has several half page prints including: "Hqts. of Major-General Fremont's Bodyguard at St. Louis, Missouri" and "Camp Blood Near Pilot Knob, Missouri" and "Gallant Exploit of Aid-de-camp Fiske at the Bombardment of Fort Hatteras" and "Vi... See More
Celebrating the working class of England...
Item #595232
August 1, 1861
BRITISH WORKMAN, London, Aug., 1861 This is a fascinating paper which existed to "...promote the health, wealth, & happiness of the working classes." It carries a very graphic front page with a print of a working woman selling berries, with a very decorative border around the page (see). The page 2 article relates to the print: "The Strawberry Girl".
Four pages, tabl... See More
1863 Harper's Weekly Civil War Illustrations...
Item #592368
January 1, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January, 1863 - December, 1863 (a single issue)
* the most recognized illustrated newspaper of the Civil War
* several illustrated prints (suitable for framing)
* discounted by 50% (or more)
You will receive an original issue from this famous illustrated newspaper, dated somewhere from January, 1863 through December, 1863, offered at a substantial discount (a... See More
Great CW-themed illustrations...
A single issue Harper's Weekly from 1862 - during the Civil War...
Item #588626
January 1, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January, 1862 - December, 1862
* the most recognized illustrated newspaper of the Civil War
* several illustrated prints (suitable for framing)
* discounted by 50% (or more)
You will receive an original issue from this famous illustrated newspaper, dated somewhere from January, 1862 through December, 1862, offered at a substantial discount (a minimum of 50% o... See More
1865 Flags in the masthead...
Item #588189
July 8, 1865
FLAG OF OUR UNION, Boston, July 8, 1865
* Uncommon title
This was a popular weekly which in the early 1850's claimed to have the largest circulation of any newspaper in the United States. It was begun by the famed publishers Gleason & Ballou, who lent there names to titles which were much like the later Harper's Weekly. Mostly literary content with a very ornate masthead.
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Massive print of the 1862 International Exhibition...
Item #584596
October 4, 1862
SUPPLEMENT TO THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Oct. 4, 1862 This is an extremely large foldout print showing the; "Sectional View Of The Nave" of the Exhibition of 1862, as well as the "Sectional View Of The Eastern Transept". This print folds out to measure 31 1/2 by 43 1/2 inches and is in excellent condition. Typically such large foldouts are damaged due to consta... See More
Stonewall Jackson...
Item #583274
July 28, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 28, 1862 One column headlines include: "News From North Carolina", "Visit of General Halleck to McClellan's Headquarters", "From Gen. Pope's Army", "Successful Reconnaissance Towards Gordonsville", "Skirmish With The Enemy", "Location of the Rebel Generals Jackson, Robertson and Ewell" and more.
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Three views of a military ship...
Item #569175
August 13, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 13, 1861
* United States Navy ironclad print
The front page has a very unusual illustration, being three views of: "The Stephens Battery" beneath which is considerable descriptive text beneath it (see for portions). Plus the top of the first column has many Civil War heads including; "The Great Rebellion" "Impor... See More
Maj-Gen Hooker illustration...
Item #567986
February 28, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, February 28, 1863 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "Major-General Hooker, Commanding the Army of the Potomac". This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches and is in good condition.
Civil War illustration...
Item #567951
November 15, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, November 15, 1862 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "The Army of the Potomac - 'Little Mac' Making His Rounds". This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches and is in good condition.
Ohio Army print...
Item #567939
November 22, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, November 22, 1862 (print only) This is a single leaf double-page print taken from this issue entitled "The Army of the Ohio on the March" and is comprised of several scenes. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 21.5 x 15.25 inches and is in very good condition.
Unusual graphic issue...
Item #564801
February 23, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 23, 1862 An uncommonly graphic from page as the first column headlines are capped with an image of an eagle on the U.S. shield with flags (see), and the bottom of the heads features a print of the U.S. flag. The first column heads concern the patriotic fervor in the city during the anniversary of Washington's birthday (see).
Eight pages, minor water stain at ... See More
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