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Billiards...
Item #544663
February 15, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY, February 15, 1862.
* Billiards
* Chess
This newspaper, which was primarily a sporting newspaper, has a quite lengthy article headed: "Billiards" includes accompanying subheads entitled: "The Foley and Kavanagh Match", "The Match of 1859", and much more.
Another article found within this issue and entitled: "... See More
From New Orleans from the earliest days of Butler's occupation... Fort Donelson...
Item #647349
February 15, 1862
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Louisiana, Feb. 15, 1862
* Rare Confederate title from the deep South
Among the front page item are: "The Federal Raid Up the Tennessee River--Gen. Johnston's Order Disregarded" "What the Morning Journals Say" "Fort Donelson" "The 'Sinews of The War' -- Troubles of the Federal Treasury". There are also 14... See More
Two front page Civil War maps...
Item #670325
February 15, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 15, 1862 The front page is dominated by two nice Civil War maps, headed: "THE BRILLIANT VICTORY AT ROANOKE" and: "EDENTON AND ELIZABETH CITY".
First column heads report much on the war including events relating to the two maps. Some include: "The Integrity of the Union" "Brilliant Events in Pamlico Sound, on Pasquotank River, and in A... See More
From New Orleans from the earliest days of Butler's occupation... Fort Donelson...
Item #685588
February 15, 1862
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Louisiana, Feb. 15, 1862
* Rare Confederate title from the deep South
* Fort Donelson
Among the front page item are: "The Federal Raid Up the Tennessee River--Gen. Johnston's Order Disregarded" "What the Morning Journals Say" "Fort Donelson" "The 'Sinews of The War' -- Troubles of the Federal Treasury&qu... See More
An English opinion of Yankee courage...
Item #688134
February 15, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 15, 1862
* Rare rebel publication
Half of the front page is taken up with ads, plus there is: "Interesting from Europe" which includes a subhead: "The Mason-Slidell Affair--An English Opinion Of Yankee Courage--The American Difficulty at the Court of France..." and more. Also on the front page: "Notes Of The War&quo... See More
Fighting in Kentucky: map of Bowling Green...
Item #695255
February 16, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb . 16, 1862
* Bowling Green, Kentucky map
The front page is dominated by a very large Civil War map headed: "THE EVACUATION OF BOWLING GREEN".
Front paged column heads include: "Important From Kentucky" "The Evacuation of Bowling Green Confirmed" "Movements of the Rebel Troops" "Trouble Among the Rebel Generals" &qu... See More
Death of General Zollicoffer... Fort Donelson...
Item #688133
February 17, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 17, 1862
* From the capital of the Confederacy
A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy, with war reports from the Confederate perspective. The front page includes: "A Lay Sermon "Traitors In Western Virginia" "Notes Of The War" which includes: "General McClellan Must Advance--Death of General Zollicoffer... See More
Capture of Fort Donelson, with a front page diagram...
Item #563510
February 18, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, February 18, 1862
* Fort Donelson, Tennessee
* Civil War original w/ map
The front page has a small one column map headed: "Plan Of Fort Donelson" and first column heads which include: "GLORIOUS VICTORY" "The Fall of Fort Donelson" "Johnston and Buckner, the Rebel Generals, Captured" "15,000 Othe... See More
From Confederate New Orleans...
Item #688131
February 18, 1862
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Feb. 18, 1862
* Rare Confederate publication from the deep South
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 f... See More
Fall of Fort Donelson: breaking news... End of the Provisional Southern Confederacy... States join the Confederacy...
Item #688132
February 18, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 18, 1862
* Fall of Fort Donelson: breaking news...
* End of the Provisional Southern Confederacy
* State join the Confederacy
Half of the front page is taken up with ads and notices, and half with news items including: "The Northern Congress--Amusing Picture of The War--A Yankee Congressman at Bull Run" and other items. But the most s... See More
Battle of Fort Donelson....
Item #670831
February 19, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, February 19, 1862
* Battle of Fort Donelson victory
* Cumberland River - Tennessee
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "The Great Victory", "Additional Particulars of the Capture of Fort Donelson", "Graphic Description of the Sanguinary Fight", and more.
Complete in eight pages. foxing more so near the margins, bit of s... See More
Capture of Fort Donelson... Warnings by the editor...
Item #688130
February 19, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 19, 1862
* Battle of Fort Donelson - Captured
* From the capital of the Confederacy
The front page has both ads and news, including: "The Stone Blockade In Europe" "What Is Thought Of It" "Notes of the War" which has subheads: "The Ruin of Our Army" "The North & the Blockade" 'Yankee Sp... See More
Battle of Fort Donelson...
Item #691792
February 19, 1862
THE WORLD, New York, Feb. 19, 1862
* Battle of Fort Donelson victory
* Cumberland River - Tennessee
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT BATTLE" "The Capture of Fort Donelson" "Details of The Fight" "Gallant Conduct of the Illinois Regiments" "Desperate Fighting on Both Sides" "How the Fort Was Taken&... See More
Confederate New Orleans...
Item #688129
February 20, 1862
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Feb. 20, 1862 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 from New Orleans ... See More
Latest war news from the Confederacy...
Item #668271
February 21, 1862
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Feb. 21, 1862
* From the origin of the Civil War
* Battle of Fort Donelson - Tennessee
This was one of just a few newspapers which printed: "Confederate States Of America" in the dateline.
Pages 1, 2 & 4 have various war reports with heads including: "Proclamation of President Davis" which is signed in type: Jefferson ... See More
Map shows portion of Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, & more...
Item #670330
February 21, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 21, 1862 The front page is dominated by a nice Civil War map headed: "THE DESTROYED BRIDGES IN ALABAMA - Map of the Locality--The Principal Communication of the Southwest with Their Rebel Capital Cut Off--Nashville Completely Isolated--The Loyal Alabamians Rising in Defence of the Union"
Good column heads include: "Confirmation of the Reported Evacuation... See More
New Orleans during the Confederacy...
Item #688128
February 21, 1862
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Feb. 21, 1862
* Rare Confederate publication from the deep South
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 ... See More
Fort Henry, Tennessee...
Item #172548
February 22, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 22, 1862 The front page has: "Gun-deck of One of the Mississippi Gunboats engaged in the Attack on Fort Henry" and a print of: "Commodore Foote, U.S.N." as well as a related article.
Inside page prints including a fullpg. with portraits of: "Lord Lyons, the British Minister to Washington" "M. Mercier, The French Mini... See More
Billiards...
Item #544706
February 22, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY, February 22, 1862.
* Billiards
* Chess
This newspaper, which was primarily a sporting newspaper, has a quite lengthy article headed: "Billiards". Accompanying subheads include: "Kavanagh and Deery", "Billiard Entertainment", and much more.
Another article found within this issue and entitled: "O... See More
Nearly full page Civil War map...
Item #669628
February 22, 1862
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 22, 1862 Almost the entirety of page 3 is taken up with a great & very detailed Civil War map captioned: "Map of Kentucky And Part of Tennessee" with the balance of the page being text concerning it.
Also, over half of page2 is taken up with various military reports from the Civil War.
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.... See More
Inaugural Address of President Jefferson Davis... The fall of Fort Donelson...
Item #688100
February 24, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, February 24, 1862
* From the capital of the Confederacy
* President Jefferson Davis inauguration
* Best publication to be had ? (very rare)
Not only is this a great Confederate newspaper, but it is from the capital of the Confederacy and as such contains a great wealth of the latest news and battle reports.
Certainly the most significant content i... See More
Jeff Davis' inaugural address: in a Confederate newspaper...
Item #666370
February 25, 1862
THE DAILY SOUTHERN GUARDIAN, Columbia, South Carolina, Feb. 25, 1862
* Jefferson Davis inaugural address
* Rare Confederate publication
A rather rare title and great that it has the word “Southern”.
Certainly the most notable content begins page 2 being: "President Jefferson Davis's Inaugural address, delivered in Richmond, February 22, 1862" which takes ove... See More
Jefferson Davis is inaugurated as President...
Item #682679
February 25, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 25, 1862
* Jefferson Davis inauguration
* President of the Confederacy
* Nashville, Tennessee map
The front page features a nice map of: "THE CITY OF NASHVILLE" which includes the city streets.
But of most significance is the front page report headed: "Inauguration of Jeff. Davis as President of the Bogus Confederacy" "Scenes and Ceremo... See More
1862 New York City Newspaper....
Item #540643
February 26, 1862
THE EVENING POST, New York City, February 26, 1862
* Fort Donelson Tennessee
* Nashville Tennessee
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear & tear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and loaded with advertisements and Civil War repor... See More
Beautiful masthead...
Item #605944
February 26, 1862
NEW HAMPSHIRE JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE, Manchester, Feb. 26, 1862 See the beautiful masthead. Page 2 ha: "Progress Of The War". Various other news items, much on farming, and even some reports from Congress.
Four pages, great condition.
Inaugural address of Jefferson Davis...
Item #691176
February 26, 1862
THE PRESS, Philadelphia, Feb. 26, 1862
* Confederate president Jefferson Davis
* Inauguration - inaugural address
An historic issue as the top of the front page has: "The Rebellion" "Important Southern News" "INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF JEFF DAVIS" "Rebel Accounts of the Fort Donelson Battle" "The Burning of Winton, N..C." "News From the... See More
Confederate New Orleans...
Item #691528
February 26, 1862
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Feb. 26, 1862
* Rare Confederate publication from the deep South
* Pre General Benjamin Butler takeover
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... See More
Fall of Fort Donelson... Proclamation by Jefferson Davis...
Item #666384
February 27, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 27, 1862
* Fall of Fort Donelson, Tennessee
* Jefferson Davis proclamation
* From the capital of the Confederacy
A very nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederate States of America.
The front page is entirely taken up with advertisements and notices. The inside pages are rich in war-related reports including: "The Fall of Fort Don... See More
Nashville surrenders... So much more.
Item #688113
February 27, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 27, 1862
* Fall of Nashville, Tennessee
* Edenton, North Carolina
Among the Civil War reports on the inside pages are: "From Pamlico Sound" "All Quiet at Elizabeth City" "The War in the South-West" "Occupation of Nashville Confirmed" "Martial Law in West Tennessee" "The Rebel Prisoners at Chicago" &quo... See More
Union forces occupy Fayetteville & Bowling Green...
Item #647083
February 28, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 28, 1862 Among the ftpg. column heads include: "The North Carolina Expedition" "The Seaboard Railroad in the Possession of the Union Forces" "Is Columbus Evacuated?" "Mysterious Visit of a Rebel Flag of Truce" "The Pursuit of Price & His Retreating Army" "Union Troops in Possession of Fayetteville" "Th... See More
Civil War events in Kentucky, North Carolina, and elsewhere...
Item #172550
March 01, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 1, 1862 The full front page is a dramatic print captioned: "The Surrender of Fort Donelson, February 16, 1862" which is very nice for display.
Inside has a full page with 3 scenes of: "Our Navy in the Savannah River--Loss of Steamer Winfield Scott--The Expedition in Warsaw Sound--Gun-Boats Entering Savannah River Above Fort Pulaski"; ... See More
1862 New York City Newspaper....
Item #540642
March 01, 1862
THE EVENING POST, New York City, March 1, 1862
* Columbus Kentucky
* Eastport Mississippi
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear & tear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throug... See More
Early Chess w/ diagram...
Item #635479
March 01, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY, March 1, 1862.
* Chess
This issue contains an article entitled: "Our Chess Department", which includes a "problem of the week" and the answer to the previous weeks' problem.
Some Civil War reports can also be found as well as other sports items, including boxing, horse racing, and cricket. Complete in 16 pages, a l... See More
Map of war events in Arkansas...
Item #670334
March 01, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, March 1, 1862 The front page features a Civil War map headed: "OPERATIONS IN ARKANSAS - The Position of Benton & Fayetteville, Recently Capture by Gen. Curtis".
Among ftpg. column heads: "News From the South" "Jeff Davis' Message to the Rebel Congress" "The Despairing Cry of the Rebels" "The Rebel Leaders Have Attempted M... See More
Astrology newspaper predicts the future of the Civil War...
Item #689800
March 01, 1862
BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER & ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, March, 1862 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: "Geomancy", an old "science". Page 2 has: "The Fate of the Nation for March, 1862", according to astrological s... See More
Map of rebel locations on the Mississippi River...
Item #680628
March 02, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1862
* New Madrid, Missouri
* Hickman, Kentucky
The front page features a Civil War map headed: "The New Rebel Location on the Mississippi" at the border of Kentucky & Tennessee, showing Obionville, New Madrid, Hickman, Columbus, and more.
There are many ftpg. column heads including: "The Enemy reported to be Concentrating a... See More
1862 Civil War Newspaper....
Item #214227
March 03, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 3, 1862
* Columbus Evacuated
* Death of Brigade-General Lander
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for a few small margin tears) 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 th
Martinsburg West Virginia 1862 Civil War...
Item #541242
March 03, 1862
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Massachusetts, March 3, 1862
* Martinsburg West Virginia
* Murfreesboro Tennessee
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 SEE PHOTOS. Much more.... See More
1862 New York City Newspaper....
Item #540640
March 04, 1862
THE EVENING POST, New York City, New York, March 4, 1862
* Columbus, Kentucky...
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear & tear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from ... See More
Generals Buckner and Tilghman...
Item #541241
March 04, 1862
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Massachusetts, March 4, 1862
* Columbus Missouri - Charles Town, West Virginia
Headlines include: "Skirmish with Jefferson Thompson's Command", "Restoration of Commerce between the North and South", "Loss of a Boston Ship by Fire", "Generals Buckner and Tilghman at Fort Warren", and much more (see im... See More
Columbus, Kentucky & .... Pittsburg Landing...
Item #594991
March 04, 1862
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 4, 1862
* Columbus, Kentucky
* Pittsburg Landing - Tennessee
* M. Jeff Thompson - Missouri
This genuine newspaper has a wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column, front page headlines on the Civil War are: "The Burning Of Columbus" "Major-Generals Conf... See More
Rare print of a Confederate Treasury note...
Item #697136
March 04, 1862
THE WORLD, New York, March 4, 1862 The highlight of the issue is the back page print of: "A CONFEDERATE STATE TREASURY NOTE" for $5, with much detail.
Much Civil War reporting on the front page including: "The War In Tennessee" "Occupation of Nashville" "Accounts For Rebel Sources" "News From the South" "Jeff Davis's War Policy Cond... See More
Columbus, Kentucky...
Item #215995
March 05, 1862
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Mar. 5, 1862.
* Columbus, Kentucky
* Winchester, Virginia
The ftpg. has some Civil War one column headlines including: "The War For The Union!", "Evacuation & Burning of Columbus", "The Rebel Fortifications", "Beauregard Not There", "The Railroad Tracks & Bridges Destroyed!", "Demoralization &am
... See More
* Columbus, Kentucky
* Winchester, Virginia
The ftpg. has some Civil War one column headlines including: "The War For The Union!", "Evacuation & Burning of Columbus", "The Rebel Fortifications", "Beauregard Not There", "The Railroad Tracks & Bridges Destroyed!", "Demoralization &am
Columbus, Kentucky...
Item #219230
March 05, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 5, 1862
* Columbus, Kentucky
... See More
* Columbus, Kentucky
* Nashville, Tennessee
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: "FROM THE
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: "FROM THE
Jefferson Davis proclaims martial law in Richmond...
Item #668274
March 06, 1862
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, March 6, 1862
* From the origin of the Civil War
* Jefferson Davis & martial law
This was one of just a few newspapers which printed: "Confederate States Of America" in the dateline.
Among the various reports are: "From Richmond--Confederate Congress..." "Our Coast Correspondence" "The Women To the Rescu... See More
The war for the Union...
Item #681706
March 06, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 6, 1862 Page 3 has column heads on the Civil War including; "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "The New-Granada Commission" "Military Appointments" "Promotions for Gallant Service" "The War in the South-West" "Affairs in Nashville" "Union Men Declaring Themselves" and more.
Eight pages, irregular at the spine... See More
Ulysses. S. Grant & the battle at Fort Donelson...
Item #172552
March 08, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 8, 1862 The entire front page is a nice print captioned: "Major-General Ulysses S. Grant, U.S.A. The Hero of Fort Donelson" with a related article inside.
Other prints in this issue include a full page: "The Hand-to-Hand Fight Over Schwartz's Battery at Fort Donelson"; a full pg: "Seeking For The wounded by Torch-Light, After... See More
1862 Columbus, Kentucky...
Item #219229
March 08, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated March 8, 1862.
* Columbus, Kentucky
* Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee
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 head
... See More
* Columbus, Kentucky
* Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee
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 head
Nice front page Civil War print...
Item #669643
March 08, 1862
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 8, 1862 The front page is dominated by a great war-related print captioned: "Hopkins's Improved Mode Of Mounting Cannon" with a related article as well. Six soldiers are shown operating it.
Most of page 2 is taken up with: "Notes of Military & Naval Affairs" reporting on the Civil War. There is even a paragraph headed: &... See More
Full front page Civil War map of the Mississippi Valley...
Item #689178
March 08, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, March 8, 1862
* Rare full front page Civil War map - Mississippi Valley
* Missouri, Tennessee, Illinois, Arkansas, Kentucky and more
The front page is entirely taken up with a map headed: "THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY; The Points of Interest Between Nashville, Tennessee and Arkansas, and the Gibraltars of the Rebels". Also a small page 3 map titled: "Sce... See More
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