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615642

Civil War map...

Item #615642

June 01, 1861

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 1, 1861  The front page has a one column map headed: "Seat of War In Northern Virginia" which also shows portions of Pennsylvania, Maryland and Ohio (see). The front page also features a lengthy article headed: "A Sketch of Major-General Butler". Many Civil War reports and one column heads on the inside pages.

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695307

Much on the Civil War... Civil War map of Acquia Creek...

Item #695307

June 01, 1861

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 1, 1861  



* Battle of Aquia Creek Civil War map

* Union Navy gunboats vs. Confederate batteries

* One of the first battles of the war




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 includes a Civil War map headed: "Acquia Creek and Its Environs" wit... See More  

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719252

From this small town in Pennsylvania...

Item #719252

June 05, 1861

JUNIATA SENTINEL, Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, June 5, 1861



* American Civil War era 



Inside has: "Death of Senator Douglas" "Washington Laying the Cornerstone of the Capitol" "Army Correspondence" and much more.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, several folds, foxing with some wear at the margins & folds.... See More  

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172474

A Civil War Winslow Homer print...

Item #172474

June 08, 1861

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 8, 1861  The front page shows: "Uniforms of the Fifth Regiment New York Volunteers, Colonel Duryee, Now at Fortress Monroe". Also in this issue is a Winslow Homer print titled: "The Advance Guard of the Grand Army of U.S. Crossing the Long Bridge over the Potomac at 2 a.m. on May 24, 1861", prints of: "The Late Colonel Ellsworth&quo... See More  

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621897

Large front page map of the War in Virginia...

Item #621897

June 10, 1861

NEW YORK HERALD, June 10, 1861 



* Early in the Civil War map

* Harper's Ferry, West Virginia




The front page is dominated by a large Civil War map headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN VIRGINIA". Among the first column heads are: "The Insurrection" "The Latest News from the Seat of War" "Important Movement of Federal Troops Toward Harper's Ferry " &... See More  

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594661

1861 Civil War... Stephen A. Douglas death...

Item #594661

June 11, 1861

THE VERMONT CHRONICLE (weekly), Windsor, June 11, 1861



* Original Civil War era



This genuine newspaper has Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the reports on page 3 are: (see photos).



Other news of the day throughout. This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very pliable and ea... See More  

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172476

Murder of Ellsworth... Events in Virginia & Florida...

Item #172476

June 15, 1861

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 15, 1861  Most of the front page is a three-part print captioned: "Secessionist Prisoner Captured at Alexandria--The Marshall House at Alexandria" with some front page text headed: "The Murder of Ellsworth".

Three-quarters of a page shows: "Company of Secession Cavalry Surrendering to Colonel Wilcox of the First Michigan Regiment, ... See More  

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692095

One of the less common illustrated newspapers from the Civil War...

Item #692095

June 15, 1861

NEW YORK ILLUSTRATED NEWS, June 15, 1861  Formatted very much like the more popular 'Harper's Weekly' but considerably more uncommon.

The front page shows: "Shackles & Handcuffs Used by Slave Drivers in Virginia" and: "Brilliant Exploit...in the Rescue of Two of Their Comrades who were to be Hung by the Rebels at the Village of Fairfax, Va."; a full-page p... See More  

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695310

Map of Harper's Ferry, West Virginia...

Item #695310

June 15, 1861

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 15, 1861 



* Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

* Confederates evacuation 

* Prelude to Battle of Bull's Run




The format of this title at this time was advertisements on the front page with the wealth of Civil War reporting on inside pages. 

A feature of this issue is the nice & detailed back page map headed: "Harper's Ferry And The Region Ro... See More  

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213937

1861 Civil War - Williamsport, Maryland....

Item #213937

June 17, 1861

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 17, 1861.  



* Rebels abandon Harper's Ferry
* Secessionists at Boonville
* Crossing the Potomac at Williamsport, MD


"THE GREAT INSURRECTION" "More Federal Troops thrown into Virginia" "Crossing the Potomac at Williamsport" "The Retreat of the Rebels from Harper's Ferry" "IMPORTANT FROM MISSOURI" "Reported Co
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691762

Advancing into Virginia...

Item #691762

June 18, 1861

THE WORLD, New York, June 18, 1861  Page 4 begins with column heads including: "The Southern Rebellion" "Skirmishing Near Washington" "Troops Advancing Into Virginia" "A New Rebel Battery on the Potomac" "Reported Landing of Federal Troops In South Carolina" "War Movements in Missouri" Capture of a Rebel General" "The ... See More  

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206678

"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  

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607313

Piedmont, West Virginia...

Item #607313

June 21, 1861

THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 21, 1861



* Piedmont, West Virginia

* Savannah, Missouri 

* Early in the Civil War




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" "Advance of the Outposts of the Hostile Armies" "Active Preparations for a... See More  

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172478

Wealth of Civil War prints...

Item #172478

June 22, 1861

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 22, 1861  The front page shows: "Wm. Russell, Correspondent of the London Times ". Inside has a satirical print of both sides of the: "Designs for A New Coin For the C.S.A.".

Other full page prints within the issue include: "The Eleventh Indiana Volunteers Swearing to Remember Buena Vista, at Indianapolis" & "Tenth Re... See More  

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701671

Very rare "camp" newspaper from near the beginning of the Civil War...

Item #701671

June 26, 1861

THE NATIONAL GUARD, Camp Pennsylvania, Baltimore, June 26, 1861  



* Very rare Union Civil War camp publication

* 19th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment




A very rare "camp" newspaper from the early months of the Civil War. Although it began in July, 1856 printed at Camp McLellan, Lancaster, Pa., it was resurrected in early 1861 at its new location, hence the "vol. 2 no. 1&quo... See More  

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588017

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  

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176505

Winslow Homer print takes up the front page...

Item #176505

June 29, 1861

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 29, 1861  The entire front page is taken up with a Winslow Homer print titled: "The War--Marking Havelocks For the Volunteers". Among the full page prints inside are: "Camp Slifer" which has 3 images including: "March of Troops" and "From Chambersburgh". Also: "The Battle of Great Bethel" "Charge of Dur... See More  

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538529
Item #538529

June 29, 1861

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWS dated June 29, 1861 (print only)



This is a single-page print. The print contains two engravings entitled "The Village of Falls Church, VA - Arrival of the Second U. S. Cavalry, Company B, Lieutenant Tompkins, on Wednesday Morning, June 19th - from a Sketch by our Special Artist accompanying Major-General D'Dowell's Command" and "Arr... See More  

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701669

Very rare "camp" newspaper from the near beginning of the Civil War...

Item #701669

July 04, 1861

THE NATIONAL GUARD, Camp Pennsylvania, Baltimore, July 4, 1861  



* Very rare Union Civil War camp publication

* 19th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment




A very rare "camp" newspaper from the early months of the Civil War. Although it began in July, 1856 printed at Camp McLellan, Lancaster, Pa., it was resurrected in early 1861 at its new location, hence the "vol. 2 no. 3"... See More  

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172482

Harper's Ferry...

Item #172482

July 06, 1861

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 6, 1861  The full front page is a print: "Constituent Convention of Virginia Assembled in the Custom House at Wheeling, Ohio Co." Among the full page prints within are: "Birds-Eye View of the Mississippi River & the Adjacent Country From St. Louis to the Gulf of Mexico"; "Scenes of Camp &  Army Life in General Williams&... See More  

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718658

Jewish newspaper from Poland...

Item #718658

July 12, 1861

JUTRZENKA, Warsaw, Poland, July 12, 1861  A rare & early Jewish newspaper from Poland, the title translates to "Morning Star". This rare newspaper lasted only three years, and reflects the trends among the Jewish intelligentsia at that time. Measures 8-1/4 by 10-1/2 inches, has 6 pages, in nice condition.

Item from last month's catalog - #359 released for October, 2025

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172484

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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591434

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  

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692734

Latest news on the Civil War...

Item #692734

July 16, 1861

THE WORLD, New York, July 16, 1861  Nice front page column heads on the Civil War include: "The Southern Rebellion" "Triumphant Advance of Gen. McClellan" "The Rebellion Killed in Western Virginia" "Ten Regiments Cross the Potomac" "A Skirmish at Great Falls" "Another Victory in Western Virginia" "The Rebels Totally Dispersed&qu... See More  

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592014

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  

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692733

Latest news on the Civil War...

Item #692733

July 17, 1861

THE WORLD, New York, July 17, 1861  Nice front page column heads on the Civil War include: "The Southern Rebellion" "Rapid Increase of Gen. McDowell's Command" "53,500 Troops in His Department" "A Grant Review by Gen. Scott - The Old Hero In Virginia" "Gen. McClellan Thanked by Congress" and more.

Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed (des... See More  

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206718

Bucknell University...

Item #206718

July 19, 1861

UNION COUNTY STAR AND LEWISBURG CHRONICLE, Lewisburg, Pa., July 19, 1861 On the ftpg. under "University at Lewisburg" is the schedule of events for "Commencement Week--1861", now Bucknell University. Also a war-related poem: "The Keystone State" and several minor war reports. A singlesheet of this uncommon title, has archival mends on the reverse to a few minor tears ... See More  

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709653

Jewish newspaper from Poland...

Item #709653

July 19, 1861

JUTRZENKA, Warsaw, Poland, July 19, 1861 A rare & early Jewish newspaper from Poland, the title translates to "Morning Star". This rare newspaper lasted only three years, and reflects the trends among the Jewish intelligentsia at that time. Measures 8-1/4 by 10-1/2 inches, has 6 pages, in nice condition.



AI notes: "Jutrzenka" was a Polish-language weekly newspaper publis... See More  

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172486

Homer print on the front page...

Item #172486

July 20, 1861

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 20, 1861  The full front page is a print of: "Filling Cartridge at the U.S. Arsenal at Watertown, Mass." done by famed artist Winslow Homer.

Other prints within include 5 scenes of: "The Eleventh Indiana Regiment of Zouaves, Colonel L. Wallace", and another full page with 8 prints of: "Scenes About Camp". A half page shows: &q... See More  

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220927
Item #220927

July 20, 1861

FRANK LESLIE'S dated July 20, 1861 (print only)



This is a single-page framed print. The print contains the engraving "The Folding and Mailing-Room of The New York Tribune ".



The print size is approximately 9.75 x 14.75 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 14.75 x 19.75 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of green/grey color. ... See More  

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696643

Unique "Yankee" & "Confederate" pair of the same date...

Item #696643

July 22, 1861

Here is a unique opportunity for a pair of issues--one Yankee and the other Confederate--of the identical date of July 22, 1861 both reporting on the First Battle of Bull Run, one from the New York Tribune and the other from the Confederate capital of Richmond, titled the Daily Dispatch, providing a perspective of how the news was reported with all the "spin" & biases that ... See More  

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599232

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  

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688728

On the battle of Bull Run...

Item #688728

July 24, 1861

WESTERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, Cincinnati, Ohio, July 24, 1861  



* 1st Battle of Bull Run - Manassas, Virginia

* 1st major land battle of the American Civil War




The front page begins with a lengthy editorial report on the Battle of Bull Run, the first notable battle of the Civil War. Also on the front page: "Civil War vs. Rebellion".

Reports inside include: "The ... See More  

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718659

Jewish newspaper from Poland...

Item #718659

July 26, 1861

JUTRZENKA, Warsaw, Poland, July 26, 1861  A rare & early Jewish newspaper from Poland, the title translates to "Morning Star". This rare newspaper lasted only three years, and reflects the trends among the Jewish intelligentsia at that time. Measures 8-1/4 by 10-1/2 inches, has 6 pages, in nice condition.

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172488

Louisiana Zouave Prisoners… Fortress Monroe…

Item #172488

July 27, 1861

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 27, 1861  The front page is taken up with prints of "General Prentis" "Brigadier-General Williams" and a scene of: "Departure of General Lyon & His Command from Boonville, Missouri, for the Arkansas Border."

Other prints inside include: "The Battle of Rich Mountain" & another full page of "Wilson's Z... See More  

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591120

1861 Civil War... Philadelphia...

Item #591120

July 31, 1861

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, July 31, 1861  Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Gen. McClellan Commanding Strict Discipline" "From Harper's Ferry" "General Banks Being Rapidly Reinforced" "From Richmond Va." "From Missouri" "Resignation of a Rebel General" "Conflagration at Pi... See More  

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567078

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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595232

Celebrating the working class of England...

Item #595232

August 01, 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".

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588465

1861 Philadelphia... Civil War....

Item #588465

August 02, 1861

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Aug. 2, 1861  Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "General McClellan's Position" "The Death of Filibuster General Wheat" "From General Rosecranz's Division" "A 'Wise' Retreat of a Rebel Leader" "The Kanawha Valley Free From Rebels" & more.

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172490

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  

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581429

Troops reviewed by President Lincoln...

Item #581429

August 03, 1861

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, August 3, 1861  The front page of the issue features a half-page illustration "The Archaeological Institute of Great Britain at Peterborough: Entrance to the Nave of the Cathedral". Within the issue is "Prize Dogs at the Leeds Show"; "Review of Federal Troops by President Lincoln and General Scott" which includes a full page ... See More  

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599562

Thanks to the soldiers...

Item #599562

August 03, 1861

NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 3, 1861  The first column of the front page has some nice Civil War heads: "THE GREAT REBELLION" "Thanks of the Nation to the Nation's Soldiers" "A Military Execution at Alexandria" "The Rebels Threatening Bird's Point and Cairo" and more.

Eight pages, minor loss to the blank lower spine, very nice condition.

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685729

Early months of the Civil War...

Item #685729

August 03, 1861

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 3, 1861 Page 4 & 5 column heads on the Civil War include: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "The President to Urge an Advance" "More of General McClellan's Discipline" "Capture of More Prizes" "A Flag of Truce From the Enemy" "The Rebel Account of  the Battle" "Rebellion Against Rebellion" & more.

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577907

Civil War... Rebellion...

Item #577907

August 05, 1861

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, August 5, 1861 



* Original Civil War reporting



The front page has one column Civil War heads including: "THE REBELLION" "Inefficient Officers Resigning" "Army Appointments Confirmed" "The Flags Of Truce" "From Fortress Monroe" "The Pocomoke River Expedition" "Armed Rebels Dispersed" "De... See More  

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595824

Battle of Bull Run, reported in a California newspaper...

Item #595824

August 05, 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  

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202270

Marching Up The Kanawha Valley In 1861...

Item #202270

August 07, 1861

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE from New York, NY and dated August 7, 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" "FROM SOUT... See More  

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584970

1861 Civil War...

Item #584970

August 07, 1861

NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 7, 1861  Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Additional List of Names of Army Officers Confirmed by the Senate" 'The Naval Appointments Confirmed" 'The Strength of the Rebels at Vienna & Fairfax" "Reported Contemplated Attack on Alexandria by the Rebels" & more.

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688729

Jeff Davis on the Battle of Bull Run...

Item #688729

August 07, 1861

WESTERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, Cincinnati, Ohio, Aug. 7, 1861  



* Rebel president Jefferson Davis

* Battle of Bull Run - Manassas 




Although the title would suggest mostly religious content, there is also much reporting on the on-going Civil War.

From the beginning months of the Civil War, items include: "Davis's Report of the Battle" being the Battle of Bull Run. ... See More  

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584969

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  

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172492

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  

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586706

With a diagram of the battle of Blackburn's Ford...

Item #586706

August 11, 1861

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 11, 1861 



* Battle of Blackburn's Ford



The front page includes a detailed one column illustration headed: "Plan of The Battle of Blackburn's Ford" with related text. Also nice ftpg. one column war heads: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Gen. Wool Goes to Fortress Monroe" "Assassination of Pickets" "The Rebels Fortifying... See More  

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569175

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  

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593757

Early in the Civil War....

Item #593757

August 13, 1861

NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 13, 1861  Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "The Blockade Question" "Departure of Fire Zouaves for Home" "Skirmish Between a Portion of Gen. Banks' Army & the Rebels" "Suppression of Parson Brownlow's Paper in Tennessee" and more.

Eight pages, minor margin tears, nice... See More  

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616784

Diagram of the Stevens Battery...

Item #616784

August 13, 1861

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 13, 1861  The front page features an interesting--and uncommon--diagram of three views of: "The Stevens Battery" with descriptive text as well (see).

Among the first column heads are: "The Great Rebellion" "Important Rumor from the Kanawha Valley" "Reported Capture of Wise & His Entire Command" "Position of the Rebel F... See More  

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692724

Treason is dying out in Texas...

Item #692724

August 16, 1861

THE WORLD, New York, Aug. 16, 1861  Nice front page column heads on the Civil War include: "The Southern Rebellion" "Good News From Texas" "Treason Dying Out" "The Rebels Approaching the Potomac" "The Ringleaders Sent to Tortugas" and more.

Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed (desired), minimal fold wear, small tears at margins, some fold fo... See More  

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172494

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  

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538685
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'".



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690638

Lincoln's Proclamation...

Item #690638

August 17, 1861

THE WORLD, New York, Aug. 17, 1861  



* Abraham Lincoln presidential proclamation (86)

* "Prohibiting Commercial Trade with States in Rebellion"




Among the first column heads on the Civil War are: "LATEST NEWS" "The Southern Rebellion" "A PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT" "No More Commerce With the Rebels" "Reported Battle Near Leesburg... See More  

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652068

From the capital of the Confederacy...

Item #652068

August 21, 1861

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 21, 1861 



* From the Confederate capital



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", "Hessian Deviltry at Harper's Ferry, Va." and "A Call Upon the Ladi... See More  

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172496

A dramatic naval battle...

Item #172496

August 24, 1861

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 24, 1861  Half of front page shows: "Presentation of Prince Napoleon by Secretary Seward to the President", which shows Abraham Lincoln. Other prints within include a full page: "General McClellan & His Staff" & fullpg: "Splendid Charge of U.S. Cavalry at the Battle of Dug Spring, Missouri" & "Scenes in the Bro... See More  

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581435

Tightrope walking...

Item #581435

August 24, 1861

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, August 24, 1861  The front page features a half-page illustrations "The British Archaeological Association at Exeter: West Screen of Exeter Cathedral". Within the issue is "The Pneumatic Despatch"; "Cape Race, Newfoundland, The Termination of the American System of Telegraphs"; "The Female Blondin Crossing the Thames fro... See More  

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602724

Rebel leaders are quarreling...

Item #602724

August 24, 1861

NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 24, 1861  The front page has first column heads including: "The Great Rebellion" "The Rebel Leaders Quarreling Among Themselves" "Bitter Denunciations Of Davis" "A Stampede of 14 Regiments"  and more.

Eight pages, very nice condition.

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676325

From the early months of the Civil War...

Item #676325

August 25, 1861

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, August 25, 1861  A wealth of war reporting on the front page with column heads including: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Trouble Among the Rebels" "Changes In Commanders" "Peace-Secession Troubles" "A Fight at Fairfield" "From Fortress Monroe" "A Shell In the Enemy's Camp" "The Battle of Charleston"... See More  

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220510

Athens, Missouri...

Item #220510

August 27, 1861

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 27, 1861



* Athens, Missouri

* Jefferson City, 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 following headlines: "
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584967

1861 Civil War....

Item #584967

August 27, 1861

NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 27, 1861  "THE REBELLION" "Skirmish of the Pickets of the New York 27th Regiment with the Enemy" "Preparations for a Naval Expedition from Fortress Monroe" "Departure of the Lincoln Cavalry for Washington" "The Rebel Flag Torn to Pieces at Antigua, West Indies" & more.

Eight pages, nice condition.

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690091

The war for the Union...

Item #690091

August 27, 1861

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 27, 1861  Much war reporting on inside pages including: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Affairs In East Tennessee" 'Operations of the Navy Dept." "A Plank of Gen. McClellan Divulged" "Name of Those Sent to Dry Tortugas" and more.

Eight pages, some foxing, good condition.

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584966

Battle of Kessler's Cross Lanes...

Item #584966

August 28, 1861

THE NEW YORK HERALD, August 28, 1861 



* Battle of Kessler's Cross Lanes 



Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION", "Important From the Upper Potomac", "Rumored Engagement Near Edwards' Ferry", "Reported Defeat of Gen. Tyler's Forces by the Rebels in Western Virginia", "Departure of a Formida... See More  

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588476

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  

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593754

Southern rebellion... Civil War....

Item #593754

August 30, 1861

NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 30, 1861  Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Reconnaissance of the Rebel Advanced Posts in Virginia" "Important Positions Occupied by the Enemy" "Programme of the Rebel Leaders" "300,000 Armed Rebels in Virginia" "Large Number of Rebels Mustering in Missouri" and more.

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172498

Lt. General Scott and the major generals...

Item #172498

August 31, 1861

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 31, 1861 Nice full front page print of: "General Lyons At the Battle of Springfield" showing him on horseback. Full pg: "Lt. General Scott & the Major Generals of the United States Army" showing McClellan, Dix, Scott, Fremont, and Banks. Halfpg: "The 14th Massachusetts Regiment Marching up Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, in a Storm&qu... See More  

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538526
Item #538526

August 31, 1861

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWS dated August 31, 1861 (print only)



This is a single-page print. The print contains two engravings entitled "Practising with the Celebrated Sawyer Gun, on the Rebel Batteries at Sewall's Point, near Norfolk, Va., from Fort Calhoun (unfinished), on the Rip-Raps, in Front of Frotress Monrose - from a Sketch by our special Artist" and "... See More  

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670731

Bull Run... "The Surrey Eleven" cricket team...

Item #670731

August 31, 1861

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, August 31, 1861 



* The Surrey eleven cricket team portrait

* Battle of Bull Run - Manassas (in America)




Inside has: "The Surrey Eleven" with a full page portrait of the cricket team.

Another full-page print has: "The Civil War In America: Engagement Between The 71st New York And An Alabama Regiment At The Battle Of Bull Run".

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631874

A report of the death of Jefferson Davis...

Item #631874

September 04, 1861

DAVENPORT DAILY GAZETTE, Iowa, Sept. 4, 1861  



* Uncommon Civil War publication

* False report on Jefferson Davis' death




The front page has: "The War News" "Reported Death of Jeff. Davis" with the report noting: "A dispatch has been received to-day from Richmond via Louisville, announcing THE DEATH OF JEFF. DAVIS. This accounts for the display of flags at h... See More  

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675350

Did Jefferson Davis die?

Item #675350

September 04, 1861

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 4, 1861  Among the Civil War reports on inside pages are: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Jefferson Davis" which is on the rumored that he had died; "Promotions by Gen. McClellan" "The Advance of the Rebels" "Kentucky All Right" "Neutrality to Be Abandoned" "The Victory at Hatteras" "Change of Confeder... See More  

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651569

Death of Jefferson Davis?

Item #651569

September 05, 1861

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 5, 1861  Among the various front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Confirmatory Reports of the Death of Jefferson Davis" "Unfounded Rumors of Conflicts in Virginia" "Eagerness of the Hostile Armies for Battle" "Particulars of the Attack & Repulse of the Rebels at Lexington" "Death of J... See More  

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705594

Newspaper from the Confederate capital...

Item #705594

September 05, 1861

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Sept. 5, 1861   Over a full column on the front page is taken up with: "The Election For President and Vice President - List of Commissioners" being a very lengthy list of the men assigned to administer the election in the various locations. Also on the front page: "What Texas Has Done the Past Year" "The Atlantic Sea-Coast".

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691055

President of the Confederacy has died?

Item #691055

September 06, 1861

NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 6, 1861  The front page first column has some nice heads: "THE REBELLION" "Confirmation of the Reported Death of Jefferson Davis" (obviously wrong); "The Flags of the Rebels Flying at Half-Staff" "Intense Excitement at Washington" "A General Engagement of the Hostile Armies Expected" "A Great Battle Probable To-Day&... See More  

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172500

A map of the Civil War...

Item #172500

September 07, 1861

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 7, 1861  Full front page: "A Female Rebel In Baltimore" shows a woman in a fancy dress with soldiers around her. Prints inside include: "Preparing Merchant Vessels for the Blockade" which has 4 prints; "Bar of the Spottswood House, Richmond, Virginia" "Brig. General Franz Siegel" "The Rebel General Ben. McCulloc... See More  

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220506

Paducah, Kentucky...

Item #220506

September 07, 1861

THE NEW YORK TIMES New York, September 7, 1861



* Paducah, Kentucky

* Fort Pickens, Florida

* Jefferson Davis false death report
 
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 report
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675379

War movements of Robert E. Lee...

Item #675379

September 07, 1861

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 7, 1861  Inside pages have war-related column heads including: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "The Occupation of Pickets" "Movements of General Lee" "The Intentions of the Rebels" "The Next Collision" "From Hatteras Inlet" "Abandonment of Ocracoke Forts" and more.

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675393

Front page reports on the Civil War...

Item #675393

September 08, 1861

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 8, 1861  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "General McClellan's Sunder Order" "Thirty Sentences of Death" "Pickets Captured--Rebels in Rage" "Sharp Work Among Pickets" "Boldness of the Rebel Officers" "The Rebels' Departmental Correspondence" and ... See More  

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692580

The Yankees in Kentucky...

Item #692580

September 09, 1861

THE WORLD, New York, Sept. 9, 1861  Over half of the first column is taken up with a nice stack of heads on the Civil including: "The Southern Rebellion" "Important From Kentucky" "The Stars & Stripes Floating Over the Capitol" "Probable Abandonment of more Forts on the North Carolina Coast" "Arrest of Baltimore Secessionists" and more.

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675378

Latest news from the Civil War...

Item #675378

September 10, 1861

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 10, 1861  Inside pages have war-related column heads including: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Names of Soldiers Recently Captured" "The Payment of Troops" "The Cost of Transporting Soldiers" "An Imprisoned Traitor Complaining" and more.

Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, a few minor margin tears, good condition.

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675377

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.

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702202

Letters from Lincoln and Jeff Davis...

Item #702202

September 12, 1861

THE CRISIS Columbus, Sept. 12, 1861  This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
Articles include: "General Fremont & his Confiscation Proclamation" "What They Say in Canada" "What the Federal Prisoners are Doing at Richmond" "Gen. Butler's Official Report to G
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691452

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.

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172502

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  

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633021

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  

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675330

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.

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220569

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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588011

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  

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647556

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.

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685467

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.

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692588

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  

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702203

Good content on the Lincoln-Fremont emancipation controversy...

Item #702203

September 19, 1861

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 19, 1861  This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
Articles include: "News of the Week" "The Rebellion in Missouri--Rebels in Possession of St. Joseph..." "President Lincoln & Gen. Fremont" "Gen. Fremont's Proclamation--An E
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713309

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  

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172504

General George McClellan...

Item #172504

September 21, 1861

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 21, 1861  The full front page shows: "The Army Forge".  Inside has several half page prints including: "Hqts. of Major-General Fremont's Bodyguard at St. Louis, Missouri" "Camp Blood Near Pilot Knob, Missouri" "Gallant Exploit of Aid-de-camp Fiske at the Bombardment of Fort Hatteras" "View of Fort H... See More  

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202517

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

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698565

Confederate newspaper from Louisiana...

Item #698565

September 22, 1861

SUNDAY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 22, 1861  



* Rare rebel publication

* From the deep South




Among the front page items are: "First Engagement In Kentucky" which includes: "An engagement took place on the 19th in Easter Kentucky between 800 Confederates and 1800 Federals, in which the Federals were completely routed." with a bit more.

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551625

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  

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