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Union and rebel officers meet...
Item #675377
September 11, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 11, 1861 Inside pages have war-related column heads including: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Meeting of Union and Rebel Officers" "A Consultation on Picket Firing" "The Colors of the 79th Restored" "The Latest War News" "The Civil War in America" and more.
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, a few minor margin te... See More
Latest news from the Civil War...
Item #691452
September 13, 1861
CINCINNATI DAILY COMMERCIAL, Ohio, Sept. 13, 1861 The front page has various column heads on the Civil War: "Skirmish on the Potomac" "Rosecrans Hard After Floyd" "Skirmishing In Missouri" "From Gen. Rosecrans' Expedition" and more.
Four pages, large folio size, the folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
1861 Davenport, Iowa... Cheat Mountain....
Item #633021
September 16, 1861
DAVENPORT DAILY GAZETTE, Iowa, September 16, 1861
* Rare title from the Civil War
* Battle of Cheat Mountain - West Virginia
This rare title from the Midwestern United States has some Civil War reporting and several interesting advertisements of the day.
This issue measures 25 x 18 inches, not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain ver... See More
Nice editorial on the Fremont-Lincoln controversy...
Item #675330
September 16, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 16, 1861 Page 4 has a lengthy editorial on the controversy of Gen-real Fremont issue his own Emancipation Proclamation in the state of Missouri, far exceeding his authority & prompting Lincoln to respond.
The report is headed: "General Fremont and President Lincoln" and offers interesting commentary on the troubling situation.
Inside pages offer ... See More
Latest on Lincoln & Fremont's emancipation proclamation...
Item #675375
September 16, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 16, 1861
* John C. Fremont's controversial "Emancipation Proclamation"
Inside pages have war-related column heads including: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "The President and Gen. Fremont" which relates to Fremont's emancipation proclamation issued beyond his authority to do so; "The Advances of the Rebels" "the Repo... See More
Darnestown, Maryland...
Item #220569
September 17, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 17, 1861
* Darnestown, Maryland
* Cheat Mountain, West Virginia
This 8 page newspaper is in good condition (except for little water staining and wear at the spine) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it
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* Darnestown, Maryland
* Cheat Mountain, West Virginia
This 8 page newspaper is in good condition (except for little water staining and wear at the spine) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it
Boonville, Missouri... Civil War...
Item #588011
September 19, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 19, 1861 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Skirmish at Seneca Creek" "The Revels Driven Back" 'Our Army in Excellent Condition" "Rumored Advance of Gen. Johnston" "Efficiency of the Blockade of the Mississippi" "Gen. Fremont's Command" "From Gen. ... See More
News from "the rebellion"...
Item #647556
September 19, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 19, 1861
* First Battle of Lexington
* Missouri State Guard victory
Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil war are: "THE REBELLION" "Important News From Maryland" "Rebel Demand for the Surrender of Lexington" "Important News From Kentucky" & much more.
Eight pages, nice condition.... See More
News from "the rebellion"...
Item #685467
September 19, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 19, 1861 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil war are: "THE REBELLION" "Important News From Maryland" "Rebel Demand for the Surrender of Lexington" "Important News From Kentucky" & much more.
Eight pages, a little wear along the spine, generally nice.
General Johnston leads 40,000 Confederates...
Item #692588
September 19, 1861
THE WORLD, New York, Sept. 19, 1861 Over half of the first column is taken up with heads including: "The Southern Rebellion" "Further Arrests of Maryland Secessionists" "40,000 Rebels Under General Johnston moving Along the Potomac" "Probable Removal of Gen. Fremont" "Serious Charges Against his Official Administration" "Lexington Invest... See More
1861 Davenport, Iowa... Civil War era...
Item #713309
September 19, 1861
DAVENPORT DAILY GAZETTE, Iowa, Dec. 17, 1861
* Rare Civil War era publication
* Negro insurrection in the South
This rare title from the Midwestern United States has some Civil War reporting and several interesting advertisements of the day.
This issue measures 25 x 18 inches, not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very pliable and... See More
Sewing Machine Ad...
Item #202517
September 21, 1861
SATURDAY EVENING COURIER, New York, September 21, 1861
* Grover and Baker's Noiseless Sewing Machine
* Civil War Literary Stories
* Various Advertisements
The front page of this 4 page issue contains various one column headlines and literary pieces concerning the Civil War and Civil War Era themes,including "The Corporal's Story", "Lady Mabel" by Alfred Austin, "&q
Barbourville, Kentucky... Liberty, Missouri...
Item #551625
September 23, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, September 23, 1861
* Barbourville KY Kentucky
* Liberty MO Missouri (Blue Mills)
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" "NEWS FROM MISSOURI" "REPORTED SURRENDER OF COL. ... See More
1861 Mariatown, Missouri...
Item #218668
September 24, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated September 24, 1861.
* Mariatown, Missouri
* Kentucky
* Mariatown, Missouri
* Kentucky
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: &
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With two Civil War-related prints...
Item #698464
September 28, 1861
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 28, 1861 The front page has a print of the: "Perilous Position of the Harriet Lane, Ashore on the Breakers at Hatteras Inlet...".
Page 5 has a nice print of an: "...Impromptu Oven Built by the 19th Regiment, New York Volunteers, in Gen. Banks' Division, Western Maryland".
Eight pages, various wear at the margin and cent... See More
Great Falls Maryland... Missouri...
Item #200840
October 01, 1861
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE from New York, NY and dated October 1, 1861. This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "FIGHTING AT GREAT FALLS" "Ca... See More
Manchester Kentucky...
Item #209419
October 01, 1861
DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN from Springfield, MA and dated October 1, 1861. This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes a report on Osceola Missouri and much more.
Thanksgiving Proclamation... Much on the Civil War...
Item #681590
October 03, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 3, 1861 The front page includes a Thanksgiving Proclamation by Edwin Morgan, Governor of New York.
Additionally, half of the first column is taken up with nice war-related heads including: "THE REBELLION" "Court Martial Ordered Upon Gen. Fremont" "Gen. Wool Ordered to Missouri & Gen. Mansfield to Fortress Monroe" "Interesting... See More
Jeffeson City Missouri...
Item #209418
October 04, 1861
DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN from Springfield, MA and dated October 4, 1861. This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes reports on Chapmansville WV and much more.
Eight New York newspapers from the Civil War...
Item #699258
October 04, 1861
A lot of eight issues, a mix of the N.Y. Times (3) and The New York World (5) from the years 1861 and 1863. Each contains Civil War reports, each is folded into quarters and has wear at folds and/or foxing causing them to be a bit "2nd rate" in condition.
Map shows the seat of war in Kentucky...
Item #690274
October 06, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 6, 1861 The front page is dominated by a nice map headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN KENTUCKY". Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Operations in Kentucky" "Topographical Description o the Field of Operations in Kentucky" "THE REBELLION" "Important From Hatteras Inlet" "Capture of the Steamer Fanny, Laden w... See More
Wealth of Civil War reporting...
Item #681593
October 09, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 9, 1861 Full half of the first column of the front page is taken up with Civil War heads including: "THE REBELLION" "Imposing Military Display of the Union Forces" "Alarm of the Rebels at the Naval Preparations in the North" "Important News from Kentucky" "40,000 Rebel Troops Concentrated at Columbus" "Servile Insur... See More
Civil War era newspaper from Boston...
Item #682326
October 09, 1861
THE BOSTON TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Massachusetts, October 9, 1861 This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of pre Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: SEE PHOTOS. Lots of interesting reading.
Complete in four pages. This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to r... See More
Civil War in Virginia and North Carolina...
Item #582691
October 10, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, October 10, 1861
* Lewinsville, Virginia
* Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION", "Important From Hatteras Inlet", "Brilliant Engagement Between the Union Land and Naval Forces & the Rebels", "Total Rout & Heavy Loss of the Enemy", "Advance of Gen. Smi... See More
Civil War in Virginia and North Carolina...
Item #681596
October 10, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, October 10, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Important From Hatteras Inlet" "Brilliant Engagement Between the Union Land and Naval Forces & the Rebels" "Total Rout & Heavy Loss of the Enemy" "Advance of Gen. Smith's Division Towards Lewinsville" "Important From Hat... See More
Civil War in Virginia and North Carolina...
Item #681598
October 10, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, October 10, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Important From Hatteras Inlet" "Brilliant Engagement Between the Union Land and Naval Forces & the Rebels" "Total Rout & Heavy Loss of the Enemy" "Advance of Gen. Smith's Division Towards Lewinsville" "Important From Hat... See More
Latest news from the Civil War...
Item #636172
October 11, 1861
DAVENPORT DAILY GAZETTE, Iowa, Oct. 11, 1861
* Falls Church, Virginia
The front page has: "The War News" "Continued Advance of the Grand Army" "A Skirmish Beyond Falls Church" "New Orleans to be Sealed Up" "Lively Times With the Rebels in Western Virginia". More war news inside as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice co... See More
Two front page Civil War maps...
Item #687248
October 13, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 13, 1861 The front page has two maps titled: "THE AFFAIR AT CHICAMACOMICO" and "THE FIGHT AT SANTA ROSA ISLAND" which is in Florida near Pensacola Bay.
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Advance of the Rebels on the Potomac" "Battle Between the Rebels and Col. Wilson's Regiment Near For... See More
Fort Pickens FL 1861 Civil War....
Item #212453
October 14, 1861
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER from Philadelphia PA and dated October 14, 1861. This 8 page newspaper has little spine and center crease wear, otherwise in good condition. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "THE GREAT REBELLION" "The Contending Armies Closing" "LATE FROM FORT PICKENS" "Battle B
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The great rebellion...
Item #646126
October 14, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 14, 1861 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT REBELLION" "Threatening Movements of the Rebels Near Great Falls" "Prospect Hill Temporarily Occupied" "Another Brilliant Skirmish" "300 Rebels Routed by 40 Indianians" "The Naval Expedition" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Naval exploits at Pensacola, Florida...
Item #681599
October 15, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 15, 1861 The front page is filled with ads, with Civil War column heads on pages 2, 3 and 7, including: "THE REBELLION" "Official Report of the Recent Gallant Naval Exploit at Pensacola" "Important From Missouri" "Gen. Fremont About to Advance" "Reported Demoralization of the Rebel Army Under Gen. Price" and more.
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New Orleans, Louisiana...
Item #218694
October 16, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 16, 1861
* New Orleans, Louisiana
* Camp Dick Robinson Kentucky
* Shanghai, Missouri
* New Orleans, Louisiana
* Camp Dick Robinson Kentucky
* Shanghai, Missouri
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which
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The Civil War in Virginia & the Mississippi River...
Item #681602
October 16, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 16, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Naval Engagement Between the Rebel Flotilla & the Blockading Squadron" "Reported Success of the Enemy" "Affairs Along the Union Lines in Virginia" "Brisk Skirmishing at the Outposts" "Reported Defeat of the Rebels in Benton County&... See More
Map showing the approach to New Orleans...
Item #695266
October 16, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 16, 1861
* Lower Mississippi River map
The format of this title at this time was advertisements on the front page with the wealth of Civil War reporting on inside pages.
The back page features a very detailed Civil War map headed: "The Approaches To New Orleans---Scene Of The Alleged Naval Fight", with some war-related reports as well.
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"Confederate" newspaper from the North...
Item #702207
October 17, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 17, 1861 This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
Among the articles within are: "The Condition of Kentucky" "A Western Woman's Views of the Crisis" "The Prisoners of War..." "The News of the Week" "Bad News from Wilso
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The enemy at Fairfax Court House...
Item #681603
October 18, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 18, 1861 Among the many front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Enemy's Outposts Established at Fairfax Court House" "Brilliant Victory of the Union Troops on the Upper Potomac" "Skirmish Between Gen. Siegel's Troops & Price's Forces" "Effects of the War in Texas" "Destitution ... See More
1861 Bolivar, West Virginia...
Item #218689
October 19, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated October 19, 1861.
* Bolivar, West Virginia
* Pilot Knob, Missouri
* Bolivar, West Virginia
* Pilot Knob, Missouri
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the foll
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Eight New York newspapers from the Civil War...
Item #699259
October 19, 1861
A lot of eight issues, all The New York World from the first year of the Civil War, 1861. Each contains Civil War reports, each is folded into quarters and has wear at folds and/or foxing causing them to be a bit "2nd rate" in condition.
Pilot Knob Missouri...
Item #209428
October 23, 1861
DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN from Springfield, MA and dated October 23, 1861. This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes a report on Edward's Ferry Maryland and much more.
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A pro-South newspaper from the North...
Item #702208
October 24, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 24, 1861 This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
Among the articles: "War News of the Week" "Fremont's Accounts & Fortifications Suspended" "How Secessionists are Made in Ohio" "Lexington After the Surrender" & muc
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Lewisburg PA Civil War era...
Item #562354
October 25, 1861
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Massachusetts, October 25, 1861
* Battle of Ball's Bluff, Virginia
* Santa Rose Island, Florida
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: "FROM THE UPPER POTOMAC" "Further Particulars of the Battle at Ball's Bluff"... See More
Battle of Ball's Bluff...
Item #652419
October 25, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 25, 1861
* Battle of Ball's Bluff, Virginia
* Santa Rosa Island, Florida
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" The Recent Battle on the Upper Potomac" "Interesting Details of the Engagement" "The Account of the Reported Fight in the Mississippi" "Union Report of the Fight at Santa Rosa Isl... See More
Battle of Ball's Bluff, Virginia...
Item #607583
October 26, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, October 26, 1861
* Battle of Ball's Bluff, Virginia
* Battle of Santa Rosa Island
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Additional Particulars of the Battle at Ball's Bluff" "Names of the Killed & Wounded..." "The Great Naval Expedition" "The Rebel Army Under Pierce Sti... See More
Item #686947
October 26, 1861
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Oct. 26, 1861 (single print only)
This is a single-page print. The print contains a single woodcut engraving captioned: "Capture of the Propeller Fanny in Pamlico Sound, on the 1st of October, by Three Rebel Steamers, while Conveying Men and Stores to the 20th Indiana Regiment, Encamped at Chicamacomico, 40 Miles from Hatteras Inlet&... See More
First Battle of Springfield, Missouri...
Item #651638
October 28, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, October 28, 1861.
* Battle of Ball's Bluff - Virginia
* First Battle of Springfield, Missouri
* Romney, West Virginia
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 West Virginia" "Defeat of the... See More
The Civil War in Western Virginia...
Item #651570
October 30, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 30, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Important News From Western Virginia" "Gen. Rosecrans Driving the Rebels Before Him" "Fight Between a Rebel Battery & a Gunboat on the Lower Potomac" "Important From Kentucky" "Important From Missouri" & much more.
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Atlantic Coast Civil War.....
Item #598161
October 31, 1861
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, October 31, 1861 This issue is filled with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes a large back page map: "THE ATLANTIC COAST, From Beaufort, N.C., To St. Augustine, Fla."
Additional headlines in this issue includes: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION", "The Rebel Losses at Edward's Ferr... See More
Item #538521
November 02, 1861
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWS dated November 2, 1861 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The print contains a single engraving entitled "The Loyal Inhabitants of Hatteras Island, Expelled from their Homes by the Rebel Troops, Overtaken by the 20th Indiana Regiment, while Retreating to Fort Hatteras for Protection, October 4 - from a Sketch by Dr. Everts, o... See More
Item #538522
November 02, 1861
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, November 2, 1861 (print only) This is a single-page print. The print contains a single engraving entitled "Jefferson City, Capital of Missouri - the Arrival of Major-General Fremont's Division, September 26 - from a Sketch by our Artist with General Fremont's Division".
The print size is approximately 11.5 x 16 inche... See More
Dramatic & displayable cavalry charge... Jefferson City...
Item #684143
November 02, 1861
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 2, 1861 The best print is the very dramatic, tipped-in doublepage centerfold which shows a cavalry charge captioned: "...Steamer Monticello Shelling the Rebel Troops at Chicamacomico...Attempt to cut off the Retreat of the 20th Indiana Regiment Towards Hatteras Lighthouse". This is one of the more action-packed prints of the war.
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