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172450

Lincoln's inauguration... Winslow Homer print...

Item #172450

March 16, 1861

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 16, 1861  The entire front page shows: "The Inaugural Procession at Washington Passing the Gate of the Capitol Grounds" which shows Abraham Lincoln & James Buchanan in the carriage.

Inside has a nearly half page print showing: "Presidents Buchanan and Lincoln Entering the Senate Chamber Before The Inauguration" with related text he... See More  

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621065

Preparing for the Civil War... The Pony Express...

Item #621065

March 16, 1861

NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1861 



* Pre Civil War tensions

* Pony Express




The front page includes: "Mr. Douglas Mounts a High Horse & Descends Again" "The Proposed Inquiry Relative to the Southern Forts" "The Office-Seekers and the Appointments" and more. Page 5 has: "Later From the Pacific" "Arrival of the Overland Express..." with a... See More  

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684148

On the inaugurations of Jefferson Davis, and Abraham Lincoln...

Item #684148

March 16, 1861

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 16, 1861 



* President Abraham Lincoln

* Rebel leader Jefferson Davis

* Inaugurations w/ prints




The full front page is a nice print of: "The Hon. Jefferson Davis, President-Elect of the New Southern Confederacy, Addressing the Citizens of Montgomery, Ala...Preview to His Inauguration." Inside includes a dramatic print of: "... See More  

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$276.00
684487

From Confederate New Orleans...

Item #684487

March 16, 1861

NEW ORLEANS DAILY CRESCENT, Louisiana, March 16, 1861 



* Rare Confederate title

* From the deep South

* Tensions brewing




Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city ... See More  

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$112.00
684488

The Civil War is about to begin...

Item #684488

March 20, 1861

NEW YORK HERALD, March 20, 1861



* History about to be made

* Secession from the Union




 Among the front page column heads on events which would lead to the Civil War in a few weeks' time: "IMPORTANT FROM THE SOUTH" "THE EVACUATION OF FORT SUMTER" "Major Anderson and His Forces Leave on Saturday in the Steamship Columbia" "Probable Recognition of th... See More  

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$33.00
172452

The Civil War in Texas... The Alamo...

Item #172452

March 23, 1861

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 23, 1861  The front page is taken up with: "Major Anderson's Command at Fort Sumter" which includes 9 officers, one of whom is "Capt. A. Doubleday".

Other prints inside include: "Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina" "Surrender of Ex-General Twiggs, Late of the United States Army, to the Texan Troops in the... See More  

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697930

Eight New York newspapers from the Civil War...

Item #697930

March 23, 1861

A lot of eight issues, all The World from New York City, all dated from 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.

Item from Catalog 340 (released for March, 2024)

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$35.00
697709

Eight New York newspapers from the Civil War...

Item #697709

March 27, 1861

A lot of eight issues, a mix of the N.Y. Times (4) and The World (4) from the years 1861, 1862 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.

Item from Catalog 339 (released for February, 2024)

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$45.00
172454

Vassar Female College...

Item #172454

March 30, 1861

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 30, 1861  The full front page is a print titled: "April Fool's Day In New York, Opposite the Astor House". Inside has a page with prints of New Orleans: "View In French Quarter" & "The Crescent City" from the docks; and "The Levee" and 2 scenes of: "Lafayette Square". Also inside are a two-thirds pr... See More  

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206671

"Great Expectations" Collection IV

Item #206671

March 30, 1861

Harper's Weekly, March 30, 1861 through May 4, 1861. This is a six-issue set (part 4) 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.rar... See More  

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$332.00
683173

Preparing for the outbreak of the Civil War...

Item #683173

March 30, 1861

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, March 30, 1861 



* Start of the Civil War close (Fort Sumter)

* Tensions at a boiling point in the South

* Southern slavery and the Confederacy

* History about to be made




From just days before the outbreak of the Civil War, this issue has a wealth of reports on the coming conflict.

Articles include: "The Census of 1860" which includes a chart for th... See More  

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$37.00
141132

Rebecca Harding Davis: Life in The Iron Mills...

Item #141132
ATLANTIC MONTHLY magazine, New York, April, 1861  Inside has: "Life In The Iron Mills". Fine piece written by Rebecca Harding Davis.

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172456

Military scenes in Florida: preparing for the Civil War...

Item #172456

April 06, 1861

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 6, 1861  The full front page is a print of: "Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary Of State" taken from a Brady photograph. Inside includes a two-thirds page vertical print of: "The United States Gun-boat 'Wyandotte' Firing a Salute on Washington's Birthday in Pensacola Harbor", plus a nearly half page of: "The Flag-Staff B... See More  

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690330

Two slave prints from 1861...

Item #690330

April 06, 1861

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Apr. 6, 1861 



* Great slave auction illustration

* Pre Civil War South - rare




Most of a page is taken up with a print: "The Dandy Slave: A Scene in Baltimore, Md." and "Slaves For Sale: A Scene in New Orleans", both showing slaves dressed in formal attire. A related article: "The Dandy Slave" begins: "Whenever a n... See More  

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694098

Confederate New Orleans... Non-recognition of the Confederate states...

Item #694098

April 09, 1861

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, April 9, 1861  



* Rare Confederate title

* From the deep South

* Civil War about to begin




Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, i... See More  

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693804

The Civil War is about to begin...

Item #693804

April 10, 1861

NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1861  Among the front page column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE IMPENDING WAR" "The Steamship Baltic Sent to Provision Fort Sumpter" "Extensive Preparations for Resistance" "Eighteen Thousand Additional Volunteers Called for by Jeff. Davis" "Important From Charleston" and more.

Eight pages, nice condition... See More  

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646034

Rare title from the Confederacy...

Item #646034

April 11, 1861

THE WILMINGTON DAILY HERALD, North Carolina, April 11, 1861 



* Civil War beginning

* Jefferson Davis proclamation

* Rare Confederate publication




Wilmington was a major Atlantic Ocean port city for the Confederacy during the Civil War, and was one of the last ports to fall to Union forces in 1865. It ranked equal in size to Atlanta according to the 1860 census, and was a major point of... See More  

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172458

Preparations for Civil War...

Item #172458

April 13, 1861

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 13, 1861  The front page has a print of: "Mrs. General Gaines" as well as a view of "Point Isabella, Texas, with the 'Daniel Webster' sailing with U.S. Troops on Board". The doublepage centerfold shows six "American Home Scenes", which includes prints of "The Applecut" "The Dance" "Quilting&quo... See More  

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172460

Great, Navy-themed centerfold...

Item #172460

April 20, 1861

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 20, 1861  The front page shows: "Hon. Charles F. Adams, U.S. Minister to England" as well as a view of: "The Confederate Batteries Opposite Fort Pickens, Florida". Inside has a full page 5 panel print of: "Commander Dahlgren, U.S.N. and the Dahlgren Gun", and a full page of: "The Washington Navy-Yard With Shad Fisheries I... See More  

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591726

Fort Henry...

Item #591726

April 22, 1861

NEW YORK TIMES, April 22, 1861 The front page features a map titled: "Fort Monroe And Norfolk Harbor". Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT NEWS", "Rapid Concentration of Troops at the National Capital", "Exciting Reports From Baltimore", "Fort McHenry Said to be Shelling the City", "Troops Coming Forward for ... See More  

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599021

General Scott offered command of the Rebel Army...

Item #599021

April 25, 1861

NEW YORK TIMES, April 25, 1861  Among the front page one column headlines are: "NEWS OF THE WAR" "Condition of Affairs at the National Capital" "The New York and Massachusetts Troops there" "Gen. Beauregard Reconnoitering" "Jeff. Davis Said to be at Richmond" "General Scott Offered Command of the Rebel Army" "The Virginians Thre... See More  

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666464

President Jackson's farewell address...

Item #666464

April 25, 1861

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, April 25, 1861  Among the interesting articles are: "Negro Insurrection" "Order & Drill in Camp Jackson" "President Jackson's Farewell Address to the People of the United States" is signed in type: Andrew Jackson and takes 1 1/2 pages; "War News!" "Organization & Parts of the Army" and much more.

Eight ... See More  

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694099

Confederate New Orleans... This is war, but not a "civil" war...

Item #694099

April 25, 1861

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, April 25, 1861  



* Rare Confederate title

* From the deep South

* Civil War beginning




Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it su... See More  

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694590

War feelings in Louisiana...

Item #694590

April 26, 1861

BOSTON MORNING JOURNAL, April 26, 1861  Among articles inside are: "The War" "War Feeling in Louisiana" "Western Virginia for the Union" 'From the South--Interesting Statements" "Movements in Maryland" "Assembling of Troops in Virginia" "The Attack on the Massachusetts Troops" "The President's Reply to a Baltimore C... See More  

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172462

Bombardment of Fort Sumter...

Item #172462

April 27, 1861

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 27, 1861  The front page shows: "General Thomas Swearing In the Volunteers Called Into the Service of the United States at Washington, D.C." plus there is also text on: "The Bombardment of Fort Sumter".

Inside includes a dramatic full pg: "The Interior of Fort Sumter During the Bombardment" and also a full page: "Map of ... See More  

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687240

Confederate Civil War title from Kentucky...

Item #687240

April 27, 1861

LOUISVILLE DAILY COURIER, Kentucky, April 27, 1861



* Rare pro-Confederate title

* 1st year of the Civil War




Louisville is difficult to categorize as Union or Confederate during the Civil War as, depending on the time, there were factions within the city supporting both. To placate both sides the two leading newspapers took their stands: the "Courier" was very much pro-Confederate ... See More  

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688494

From the Confederacy... Did Tennessee secede from the Union...

Item #688494

May 03, 1861

THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, May 3, 1861 



* Rare Confederate title from North Carolina



The front page is entirely taken up with ads. War related items are on the inside pages including a notable item headed: "Secession of Tennessee" which includes: "...that the Legislature of Tennessee...had passed the ordinance of secession by an almost unanimous vote..... See More  

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172464

View of Charleston during the bombardment of Ft. Sumter...

Item #172464

May 04, 1861

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 4, 1861  The full front page is taken up with a famous print: "The House-Tops in Charleston During the Bombardment of Sumter" showing men & women viewing the battle in the harbor.

Inside has a full page: "Map of Part of Maryland and Virginia Showing the Probable Theatre of the War", and "The Great Meeting In Union Square, New Yo... See More  

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611115

First month of the Civil War...

Item #611115

May 07, 1861

NEW YORK HERALD, May 7, 1861  Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR" "Virginia to be Put on a War Footing" "The Difficulties of the Government with the Volunteers" "Alexandria to be Occupied To-Day by the Rhode Island Troops" "A Visit to Alexandria & Description of that City" with more.

Eight pages, very n... See More  

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172466

Many Civil War related prints...

Item #172466

May 11, 1861

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 11, 1861  The front page has prints of: "Colonel Ellsworth of the Fire Zouaves" and "Colonel Wilson of Wilson's Brigade" with related text.

Inside has many war-related prints including: "View of Fort McHenry, Baltimore" "The Burning of the Bridge at Canton, Maryland, by the Mob" "The Rendezvous of the Virgini... See More  

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206675

"Great Expectations" Collection V...

Item #206675

May 11, 1861

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 11, 1861 through June 15, 1861. This is a six-issue set (part 5) 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 ... See More  

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$342.00
552534

The Civil War at Pensacola and Key West...

Item #552534

May 11, 1861

THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 11, 1861  Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "The War" "Important From Washington" "Highly Important From Missouri" "Attack of the St. Louis Mob on the United States Soldiers" "Condition of Affairs at Pensacola and Key West" "Capture of the Famous Winans Steam Gun by General Butler's Troops&q... See More  

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218032

1861 Upper Mississippi River...

Item #218032

May 16, 1861

  THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, May 16, 1861.



* Humboldt Tennessee

* Memphis Tennessee



This 8 page newspaper has some margin tears with a few small pieces missing on the last two leafs, 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 FRONT PAGE Map: "Seat Of War ... See More  

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603987

The secession rebellion...

Item #603987

May 17, 1861

NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1861  Among the front page one column Civil War heads are: "The Secession Rebellion" "Gen. Butler to Command at Fortress Monroe" "His Promotion to a Major-Generalship" "Another Secession Camp Broken up in Missouri" "Gen. Harney's Proclamation" & much more.

  Eight pages, nice condition.

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172468

Several naval prints on the Civil War...

Item #172468

May 18, 1861

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 18, 1861  The front page shows: "The 'Lady Davis', Two Guns, Captain Enger, Ship of War of the Southern Confederacy" and "Rhode Island Artillery Landing from the Steamer 'Bienville' at Washington Arsenal...".

Inside has several full page prints including: "Colonel Ellsworth's New York Fire Zouaves", "Co... See More  

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692089

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

Item #692089

May 18, 1861

NEW YORK ILLUSTRATED NEWS, May 18, 1861  Formatted very much like the more popular 'Harper's Weekly' but considerably more uncommon.

The full front page shows; "Shooting a Rebel Who Was Caught Tampering With the Rails...". Prints within include: "General View of Annapolis" "Passage of Troops en Route from Annapolis to Washington..." "Recruiting ... See More  

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602737

Latest from Harper's Ferry & elsewhere...

Item #602737

May 21, 1861

NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1861  Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "The Secession Rebellion" "Sanitary Condition of the Troops" "The Rebel Battery at Sewell's Point Shelled" "Important From Harper's Ferry" "Important From Maryland" "Important From Fort Pickens" and more.

Eight pages, nice condition.... See More  

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688320

North Carolina secession report in a North Carolina newspaper...

Item #688320

May 22, 1861

THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, May 22, 1861 



* North Carolina secession

* American Civil War




Certainly the most notable report is the pg. 2 news headed: "Secession Of North Carolina!" "One of The Confederates States" "North Carolina Free--Lincoln's Military Despotism Repudiated" which also includes the two "Ordinance" reports ... See More  

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172470

The New York Fire Zouaves...

Item #172470

May 25, 1861

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 25, 1861  The full front page is a dramatic print: 'Willard's Hotel, Washington, Saved by the N.Y. Fire Zouaves' showing fireman battling the blaze.

Other prints within including a full page with 2 view of: "Camp Cameron, Georgetown, D.C.", a three-quarter page print: "Evening Parade at Fort Pickens--Col. Brown Announcing to His M... See More  

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602734

Early reports from the Civil War...

Item #602734

May 29, 1861

NEW YORK TIMES, May 29, 1861  Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War are: "The Secession Rebellion" "Alexandria Still further Strengthened by Federal Troops" "Their Entrenchments at Manassas Gap Junction" "Movement of Ohio Troops on Harper's Ferry" "A Rebel Demonstration in New Mexico" "Important Appointments in the ... See More  

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591725

Civil War map - Washington DC...

Item #591725

May 31, 1861

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 31, 1861



* Washington D.C & Memphis Tennessee



The issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports which includes the following small front page map: "The Defenses Of Washington".  Additional headlines within this issue include:  "THE SECESSION REBELLION", "Highly Important From Washington",  "Tr... See More  

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172472

Troops encamped in the nation's capital... Jefferson Davis...

Item #172472

June 01, 1861

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 1, 1861 The front page is entirely taken up with a print of: "Major-General Benjamin F. Butler, U.S.A." along with a biography of him. Inside has a full page print of: "The Cabinet of the Confederate States at Montgomery" including Jefferson Davis & Alexander Stephens. Smaller prints show: "Luther C. Ladd, A Mass. Vol. Killed at Balt... See More  

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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.

Eight pages, great condition.... See More  

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684145

Very dramatic issue on the first casualty of the Civil War...

Item #684145

June 01, 1861

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 1, 1861 



* Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth assassination

* First casualty of the American Civil War




The front page is mostly taken up with a dramatic print showing the murder of Col. Elmer Ellsworth at the Marshall House Hotel in Alexandria. Ellsworth, a personal friend of Lincoln (worked in his law office in Springfield), is considered the fir... See More  

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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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697169

Latest reports on the Civil War...

Item #697169

June 05, 1861

THE WORLD, New York, June 5, 1861  



* Battle of Fairfax Court House - Virginia



Among the page 4 column heads on the Civil War are: "The Southern Rebellion" "The Rebels Retreating From Fairfax Court House" "43,000 Loyal; Troops in the Vicinity of Washington" "A Federal Camp on the Lower Potomac" "Confederate Troops Leaving Pensacola" and ... 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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$23.00
697174

Latest reports on the Civil War...

Item #697174

June 13, 1861

THE WORLD, New York, June 13, 1861  



* Battle of Big Bethel - Virginia

* One of the earliest battles of CW




Among the page 4 column heads on the Civil War are: "The Southern Rebellion" "The Advance on Harper's Ferry" "Evacuation of Fairfax Court House" "The Fight at Great Bethel" and more.

Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, folded twice, m... See More  

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