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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 Davenport, Iowa... 1st Battle of Lexington....
Item #671270
September 23, 1861
DAVENPORT DAILY GAZETTE, Iowa, September 23, 1861
* Rare title from the Civil War
* First Battle of Lexington - Missouri
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 pl... 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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The Second Wisconsin Volunteers... The Second Buffalo Regiment...
Item #172506
September 28, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 28, 1861 One of the prime features of this issue is Walt Whitman's first Harper's Weekly appearance: "Beat! Beat! Drums!"
Additional content includes: the full front page is a scene of the: "Gallant Exploit of Captain Strong of the Second Wisconsin Volunteers". The many prints inside include a very small: "Plan of the... See More
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.
Sharpshooters in the Civil War...
Item #172508
October 05, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 5, 1861 The full front page is taken up with: "The New Hampshire Sharp-Shooters - The Telescopic Rifle" which has 6 prints of the "Berdan Sharpshooters at Weehawen" led by Capt. A. B. Jones.
Other prints inside include: "The Men-of-War in Our Harbor" "Munson's Hill, the Advanced Post of the Rebel Army on the Potomac&... See More
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
Large Civil War map on the front page...
Item #672023
October 07, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 7, 1861 The front page is dominated by a very large & very detailed Civil War map headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN WESTERN VIRGINIA". Plus many ftpg. column heads on the war: "THE REBELLION" "Interview Between Generals McClellan & Banks" "Important News from the Cherokee Nation" "The Scene of War in Western Virginia" ... 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
Union Generals... Battle of Lexington Missouri...
Item #172510
October 12, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 12, 1861 The full front page is taken up with 3 prints: "Burning of the Privateer 'Judith' at Pensacola", "Brigadier-General Sturgis" and "The Rebel General Price".
Other prints inside include: "Major-General Fremont and Staff Inaugurating Camp Benton, at St. Louis, Before Starting for Lexington" "Ch... 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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Great wealth of Civil War reporting...
Item #646476
October 16, 1861
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Oct. 16, 1861 A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. Among the front page reports are those headed: "From the Northwest--The Enemy Inactive--Extracts from a Letter from Phillippi" "Gen. Fremont's Prospects in the West" which takes over half a column; "Secession Tricks in Europe" "Captain Todd &... See More
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
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
The Civil War in Kentucky...
Item #172512
October 19, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 19, 1861 Front page has "The Rebel Ex-Governor Jackson, of Missouri, Addressing Colonel Mulligan's Troops After the Surrender at Lexington" as well as prints of: "Colonel Mulligan" and "Lieutenant Russell, U.S.N., Who Burned the 'Judith' at Pensacola".
Prints inside include: "Cannonading on the Outposts of... 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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From New Orleans during the Confederacy...
Item #678020
October 19, 1861
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 19, 1861 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 surrendering without a fight. So "Confederate" issues fro... See More
1861 Davenport, Iowa... Battle of Bolivar Heights....
Item #690301
October 19, 1861
DAVENPORT DAILY GAZETTE, Iowa, October 19, 1861
* Rare publication from the Civil War
* Battle of Bolivar Heights - 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 remai... See More
Yankees call them rebels...
Item #690779
October 21, 1861
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Oct. 21, 1861 Among the front page reports are those headed: "Late Northern War News" "Attack on a Baltimore Ship by a Confederate Battery--Premature Reports of a Movement of General Banks' Division--The War in Missouri--A Skirmish in Western Virginia" plus a great wealth of subheads, this report taking half of the front page. Also on the... See More
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 #685731
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
War in the nation's harbors...
Item #172514
October 26, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 26, 1861 The front page has: "A Night Reconnaissance on the Potomac" and a print of: "Lieutenant Braine, U.S.N., Commanding the 'Monticello' ". Other prints inside include: "Grand Cavalry & Artillery Review at Washington" "The 'Monticello' Shelling the Rebels Near Hatteras" "Camp of the Si... 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
Baseball continues during th Civil War...
Item #675301
October 26, 1861
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 26, 1861 Basically a sports-themed newspaper. Page 4 has over two-thirds of a page taken up with reports on: "Base Ball" games and developments. Included are box scores for 7 games.
Sixteen pages, decorative masthead, nice condition.
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
Item #673325
October 27, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 27, 1861 Much of the front page is taken up with a large & extremely detailed Civil War map headed: "Map Of Orleans And Surrounding Country...".
Among the ftpg. column heads on the war are: "THE REBELLION" "Additional Particulars of the Ball's Bluff Conflict" "Rebel Official Reports of the Affair" "The Battle of Ball... 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
Battle of Ball's Bluff...
Item #692602
October 29, 1861
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 29, 1861
* Battle of Ball's Bluff - Leesburg, Virginia
Among the front pagfe column heads on the Civil War are: "The Southern Rebellion" "The Fight at Ball's Bluff" "Official Eulogy of the National Troops" "Secretary Cameron's Third Letter on Fugitive Slaves" "Price's Army Still in Retreat" &qu... 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.
Eight ... See More
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
1861 Jefferson Davis... Confederate...
Item #690440
November 01, 1861
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 1, 1861
* From the Confederate capital
One of the most well known titles from the South, and from the capital of the Confederacy. Among the front page reports are those headed: "From Norfolk" 'Major General Van Dorn" and a few smaller items and various advertisement.
Inside has: "Boulevards for Richmond" "Army ... See More
The resurrected 'Merrimac' ready for it historic battle...
Item #172516
November 02, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 2, 1861 The front page is taken up with: "The Rebel Steamer' Merrimac' Razed, and Ironclad" which would figure in the historic battle with the Monitor less than 5 months later. Also on the front page: "Henrico County Jail, Richmond, Virginia".
Other prints inside include: "The Rebel Batteries on Sewall's Point and ... 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.
Othe... See More
From the Confederacy... Battle of Ball's Bluff
Item #685696
November 05, 1861
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 5, 1861
* Battle of Ball's Bluff
* Capital of Confederacy
Among front page items are: "Northern War News--The Great Naval Expedition--General Butler on the Recruiting Service..." "Secretary Cameron's Order Concerning Slave Deserters" and other subheads. Inside has: "Army Of The Potomac" 'From Norfolk&qu... See More
Battle at Wilson's Creek...
Item #599559
November 07, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 7, 1861 Among the first column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT REBELLION" "Junction of the Armies of McCulloch and Price" "The Rebel Force Estimated at 60,000" "Another Great Battle Expected at Wilson's Creek" "Removal of Gen. Fremont" "More Rebel Batteries on the Lower Potomac" and more.
Eight pages... See More
The Yankee paper in a partially Confederate city...
Item #684867
November 08, 1861
THE LOUISVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Kentucky, Nov. 8, 1861
* Rare pro Union title
* First 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 &a... See More
The great naval expedition...
Item #172518
November 09, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 9, 1861 (See Note Below - excludes multi-panel map) The front page has a print of an: "Attack Upon the Camp of the Sixth Regiment New York Volunteers (Wilson's Zouaves), On Santa Rosa Island" as well as a print of: "Captain S. F. Dupont, Commanding the Great Naval Expedition".
Other prints inside include: "Our Army at Ed... See More
Item #538747
November 09, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated November 9, 1861 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads including revolver and/or pistol ads. See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
Beaufort South Carolina...
Item #209215
November 11, 1861
DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN from Springfield, MA and dated November 11, 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 which includes a report on Belmont Missouri and much more.
Beaufort, South Carolina 1861...
Item #218697
November 11, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 11, 1861
* Beaufort, South Carolina
* Fort Monroe Virginia
* Beaufort, South Carolina
* Fort Monroe Virginia
Headlines include: "THE GREAT REBELLION", "The National Flag Flying from Beaufort Court-house", "Important News from the Mouth of the Mississippi", "Operations In Missouri And Kentucky" and much more.
This 8 page newspaper is in
Map of Port Royal, South Carolina... Slaver is convicted...
Item #695306
November 15, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 15, 1861 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 nice Civil War map headed: "PORT ROYAL" and captioned at the bottom of it: "Scene And Plan of The Battle" followed by descriptive text.
Much war reporting inside with column heads incl... See More
General Fremont... his bridge... his march... Hampton Roads...
Item #172520
November 16, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 16, 1861 Full front page is a print captioned: "Last Meeting Between General Scott and the Cabinet" which shows Lincoln among them.
Other prints inside include: "The Great Expedition--General Sherman Giving His Final Orders to His Brigadier-Generals on Board the 'Wabash' " "Consultation Between General Viele & the ... See More
Item #538674
November 16, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated November 16, 1861 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains a single engraving entitled "Beef for the Army Crossing the Long Bridge at Washington".
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
Item #538764
November 16, 1861
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWS dated November 16, 1861 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains two engravings entitled "'Albertina Flaum, who Commited Suicide in the Cell of the fourtheenth Ward Station-House, on the Morning of Saturday, Nov. 2"; Radzki, the Presumed Murderer of Sigismund Fellner, and for Whose Apprehension a Reward of 2,000 Dollars is Offered&qu... See More
Mason and Slidell arrested...
Item #598679
November 17, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, November 17, 1861.
* Mason and Slidell arrested
* Bristol, Tennessee
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: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT NEWS", "Arrest of Messrs. Slidell and Mason, the Rebel Commissioners to Europe&quo... See More
Stephen A. Douglas' Children...
Item #202519
November 18, 1861
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Philadelphia dated November 18, 1861.
* Stephen A. Douglas' Children...
* Stephen A. Douglas' Children...
The front page of this 8 page issue contains various one column headlines concerning the Civil War, including "The Great Rebellion", "Retreat of
Rebels to Arkansas", and more. The most interesting item is a report on "Senator Douglas' Children", which describe
From the Confederacy...
Item #679343
November 18, 1861
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Nov. 18, 1861
* From the capital of the Confederacy
Half of the ftpg. is taken up with advertisements while the other half includes: "The Rebels & Their Capital" "Richmond and Its Environs" "Notes of a Recent Tour in the South" which is a report from the New York Herald.
Page 2 includes an editorial which discusses, ... See More
Front page print of industrialist Thomas A. Scott... Civil War reports...
Item #695318
November 19, 1861
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Nov. 19, 1861 The front page features a print of "Thomas A. Scott", with a biographical sketch of him as well.
Scott was an American businessman, railroad executive, and industrialist. In 1861, President Lincoln appointed him to serve as U.S. Assistant Secretary of War, and during the American Civil War railroads under his leadership played a major role ... See More
Winslow Homer on the songs of war...
Item #172522
November 23, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 23, 1861 The most notable print would be the very nice doublepage centerfold done by famed artist Winslow Homer, titled" "The Songs of War", and features six prints.
The full front page has two prints captioned: "The War In Missouri--General Jim Lane's Camp Near Humansville, Missouri". Other prints inside include: "Ca... See More
Item #538518
November 23, 1861
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWS dated November 23, 1861 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The print contains a single engraving entitled "North Battery of the Rebels at Shipping Point, Virginia Side of the Potomac Looking up the River, Showing the Mouth of Quantico Creek, with the Refuge of the Armed Rebel Steamer Page, and the Captured Schooner Fairfax - from ... See More
Map of the Kanawha Valley...
Item #681550
November 23, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 23, 1861 The front page has a nice war map captioned: "Operations In The Kanawha Valley--The Great Kanawha,Gauley and New Rivers--The Scene of Floyd's Repulse".
There are also some nice column war heads including: "THE GREAT REBELLION" "The Trouble Among the Rebel Leaders & the Cause of It" "Beauregard Resigns, but Withdraws hi... See More
1861 Rebel Capital Moves to Nashville Tennessee...
Item #200082
November 26, 1861
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE from New York, NY and dated November 26, 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" "FLOYD FALLING BACK AG... See More
Confederate newspaper from Memphis... Jeff Davis' speech...
Item #682776
November 27, 1861
MEMPHIS WEEKLY APPEAL, Tennessee, November 27, 1861
* Rare Confederate stronghold publication
This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. Memphis was a Confederate stronghold up through the Battle of Memphis on June 6, 1862, at which time the Yankees moved in and it became a Yankee city.
Being a strong voice for the Confederacy, the "Memphis Appeal" newspa... See More
Maps of Pensacola, Florida and Nashville, Tennessee...
Item #690275
November 27, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 27, 1861
* Pensacola Florida - Fort Pickens
* Nashville, Tennessee - new rebel capital
The front page has two maps titled: "THE REPORTED FIGHT AT PENSACOLA" and "THE NEW REBEL CAPITAL", being a detailed view of Nashville & vicinity.
Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "IMPORTANT FROM THE GULF" "PROBABLE UNI... See More
Map of the Savannah vicinity...
Item #577806
November 29, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 29, 1861 The top of the front page has a small yet very detailed map headed: "The Approaches To Savannah." with a sub heading: "Our Map Showing Tybee Island, now Occupied by the National Troops, Fort Pulaski, the River to Savannah, and the Depth of Soundings." The first column has several heads concerning the military action there.
Eigh... See More
General Halleck leads the army in Missouri...
Item #172524
November 30, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 30, 1861 The entire front page is taken up with a print captioned: "Major-General Halleck, U.S.A., Commanding Our Army In Missouri". Inside has a small map of: "Fernandina, Florida"; a full page with two prints of: "Headquarters of General Wright at Fort Walker, Hilton Head, South Carolina, formerly Those of General Drayton of ... See More
The Civil War in Florida...
Item #632833
November 30, 1861
DAVENPORT DAILY GAZETTE, Iowa, Nov. 30, 1861 The top of the front page has Civil War column heads including: "THE WAR NEWS" "The Nashville runs the Blockade" "The Pensacola Navy Yard Destroyed" "St. Helena Inlet Taken" 'the Stars & Stripes Waving in Georgia" "Southern Accounts of the Pensacola Fight".
Four pages, never bound nor... See More
Huge front page map shows much of Texas...
Item #698117
November 30, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 30, 1861 An extremely decorative issue, as the entire front page is taken up with a huge map headed: "THE GREAT EUROPEAN ALLIANCE AGAINST THE MEXICAN REPUBLIC" with a subhead: "The Gulf Slope of Mexico--The Harbor of Vera Cruz and the National Road to the Capital--Scene of Operations of the English, French and Spanish Expedition." with the map showin... See More
Astrology newspaper proves correct in predicting McClellan's future...
Item #689740
December 01, 1861
BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER & ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, December, 1861
* Uncommon publication
* Astrology - Horoscope
* General George B. McClellan
A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future as well as astrology and phrenology.
The ftpg. has: "The Nativity of Gen. George B. McClellan" ... See More
Tybee Island...
Item #578520
December 02, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, December 2, 1861
* 1st year of the American Civil War
* Tybee Island, Georgia landing
Among the ftpg. one column heads are: "News From Washington" "The President's Message & the Reports of the Departments" "Proposed Ship Canal Between Lake Erie & Lake Michigan" "Important From Missouri" "The Rebel Steamer Na... See More
Belmont, Missouri....
Item #594686
December 03, 1861
THE VERMONT CHRONICLE (weekly), Windsor, Vermont, December 3, 1861
* Original Civil War era
This genuine newspaper has Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the reports on pages 2 and/or 3 are: (see photos)
Other news of the day. This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very plia... See More
Lincoln's State of the Union address, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #687239
December 04, 1861
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 4, 1861
* President Abraham Lincoln
* 1st State of the Union Address
* Best publication to be had ?
Most of page 2 is taken up with: "The President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address of the President to Congress, signed in type at its conclusion: Abraham Lincoln.
Logically, much of his focus is on... See More
Lincoln's first state-of-the-union address...
Item #690639
December 04, 1861
THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 4, 1861
* President Abraham Lincoln
* 1st State of the Union Address
* American Civil War original
Page 9 has: "The President's Message" taking almost 5 1/2 columns with Lincoln stating in part: "...The Union must be preserved, and hence all dispensable means must be employed...", signed in type: Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln offers a gr... See More
Huge map, plus Lincoln's state of the union address...
Item #695317
December 04, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 4, 1861 A terrific display issue as over half of the front page is taken up with a huge Civil War map with a heading in perhaps the largest size type I have seen from this era: "THE NATIONAL LINES BEFORE WASHINGTON." with subhead: "A Map Exhibiting the Defences of the National Capital, and Positions of the Several Divisions of the Grand Union Army."
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Slavery question... Civil War....
Item #588024
December 05, 1861
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Dec. 5, 1861 Among the various first column heads on the Civil War are: "The War Against Rebellion!" "The Expurgated Report of the Secretary of War" "Interesting Debate on the Slavery Question" "What Shall Be Done With the Contrabands?" "The Governor's [Maryland] Message Takes Strong Union Grounds" "Latest ... See More
1861 Springfield MA Newspaper....
Item #223238
December 06, 1861
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN from Massachusetts and dated December 6, 1861.
* Morristown Tennessee TN & much more
* Morristown Tennessee TN & much more
* Original Civil War era complete issue on cotton & rag paper
* The War Against Slavery, Abraham Lincoln's War, the 2nd War For Independence
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the u
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* The War Against Slavery, Abraham Lincoln's War, the 2nd War For Independence
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the u
The Civil War in Florida...
Item #172526
December 07, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 7, 1861 The full front page has 2 prints of a: "View of Fort Warren Boston Harbor". Other prints inside include: "The Battle of Belmont--Charge of Colonel Dougherty, 22nd Illinois Regiment, Upon the Rebel Batteries" "The Battle at the Southwest Pass--The ram 'Manassas' Attacking the 'Richmond' " "...Re... See More
Two front page war maps...
Item #569790
December 07, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 7, 1861
* South Carolina coast
* Morristown, Tennessee
The front page features two Civil War maps, headed: "Operations In South Carolina" and "Map of Eastern Tennessee--Morristown, the Scene of Parson Brownlow's Exploit..." The balance of the ftpg. is taken up with various Civil War reports including: "Impo... See More
Criticizing Lincoln's state-of-the-union address...
Item #626251
December 12, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 12, 1861 This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted that slavery should not be abolished, so much of its content has an anti-North bias.
Among the articles are a lengthy ftpg. report: "The President's Message" which is commentary on Lincoln's recent state-of-the-union address. Most of pg. 2 has: "Report of the Secretary of War".... See More
Slave-catching by soldiers...
Item #596252
December 13, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 13, 1861 Page 5 has: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Slave-Catching by Soldiers" "The New Fugitive Slave Law" "The Confiscation Bill Safe" "The Case of Commander Poor" "Traitors in the Land Office Yet". Page 4 has: "Arming Negroes" and other war news.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
A slave map of Georgia...
Item #172528
December 14, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 14, 1861 The entire front page is taken up with: "A Chart Map Of Georgia, Showing The Percentage of Slaves In Each County." Inside has a full page with seven: "Scenes in & Around Beaufort, South Carolina"; another page has 3 prints of: "The Stone Fleet on its Way to the Southern Coast"; a full page with 3 prints: "... See More
1861 Davenport, Iowa... Battle of Camp Allegheny....
Item #632680
December 16, 1861
DAVENPORT DAILY GAZETTE, Iowa, December 16, 1861
* Rare title from the Civil War
* Battle of Camp Allegheny
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 eas... See More
Civil War map of Western Kentucky...
Item #621908
December 19, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 19, 1861 Present are the outer leaves only but still a displayable issue as nearly half of of the front page is taken up with a large & very detailed Civil War map headed: "THE MILITARY POSITIONS IN WESTERN KENTUCKY." First column war headlines as well (see).
Present are pages 1, 2, 11 & 12, small piece from the top of the back leaf, some foxing at ma... See More
Battle at Point of Rocks...Trent Affair
Item #659741
December 20, 1861
DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, December 20, 1861
* "Point of Rocks" (Pennsylvania-Maryland border)
* The "Trent Affair"
This Civil war era issue has multiple war-related reports including one re: 'Point of Rocks." Another article is regards to 'The Trent Affair." Other news of the day and period advertising are found throughout. See images... See More
Winslow Homer centerfold...
Item #172530
December 21, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY Dec. 21, 1861 The entire front page is taken up with seven: "Scenes Among The Beaufort Contrabands" showing slaves, one labeled "Uncle Tom".
The prime print in this issue would be the very nice doublepage centerfold by famed artist Winslow Homer, titled: "A Bivouac Fire on the Potomac".
Other prints in this issue include: "Skirmish Near Hunt... See More
The Civil War in Missouri, with a map...
Item #671828
December 23, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 23, 1861 The front page features a map headed: "THE WAR IN MISSOURI - Map Showing Platte County & the Surrounding Vicinity".
Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are The Troubles in Platte County, Mo." "How They Affect Gen. Hunter's Dept." "General Hunter's Ultimatum" "The Rebels Attempt to Drive the Union Troops f... See More
Charleston harbor blockaded...
Item #602000
December 26, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 26, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Sunken Fleet" "The Main Channel to Charleston Harbor Destroyed" "Sixteen of the Stone Fleet Sunk Across It" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Fort Pickens and Charleston...
Item #172532
December 28, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 28, 1861 The full front page is taken up with: "Union Refugees From Western Missouri Coming Into St. Louis". Other prints inside include: "Entrance to Fort Pickens, Facing Fort Barancas, After Two Days' Bombardment" "Northern Row of Guns at Fort Pickens..." "Bird's-Eye View of Fort Pickens During the Bombardme... See More
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