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  

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  

1861 Springfield MA Newspaper....

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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  

Athens, Missouri...

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Beaufort, South Carolina 1861...

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1861 Bolivar, West Virginia...

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1861 Upper Mississippi River...

  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  

Fort Pickens FL 1861 Civil War....

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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Pilot Knob Missouri...

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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Jeffeson City Missouri...

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.

Bucknell University...

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  

"Great Expectations" Collection V...

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  

"Great Expectations" Collection III - 6 issues...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, February 16, 1861 through March 23, 1861. This is a six-issue set (part 3) 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.



The individual issues are described as:



HARPER'S WEEKLY, Feb. 16, 1861 Full ftpg. is an extremely d... See More  

A Civil War Winslow Homer print...

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  

Sewing Machine Ad...

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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Great Falls Maryland... Missouri...

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  

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

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

NEW YORK TIMES, February 22, 1861. Page two has: "Important Decision" "The Slave-trader--Evidence--Presumptions" which is about a district court case, "The United States, vs. The Bark Kate and Her Cargo".

Two Winslow Homer prints, including a centerfold...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 5, 1861  The full front page is by Winslow Homer & has: 'The Georgia Delegation in Congress' showing 10 men. Also by Winslow Homer is the doublepage centerfold: "Seeing the Old Year Out".

Other prints within include: "New Year's Eve in the Country", plus there is a serialized portion of "Great Expectations" by ... See More  

Prints regarding Charleston, South Carolina...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 19, 1861  The front page has 4 prints: "Hon. Francis W. Pickens, Governor of South Carolina" "Hon. Judge Magrath, Sec. of State of South Carolina" "Rev. Dr. Bachman Who Asked a Blessing on the Secession Ordinance" and "The Charleston Zouaves". Prints inside include: "Mr. Rarey and Cruiser (horse)"; a: &qu... See More  

Homer print on the front page... Jefferson Davis...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 2, 1861 The full front page shows "The Seceding Mississippi Delegation in Congress" done by famed artist Winslow Homer, showing among others Senator Jefferson Davis. Other prints inside include: "Sea Battery, Fort Monroe, Old Point Comfort, Va". The dramatic doublepage centerfold is: "Dream of a Secessionist--Washington and Valley Forge&... See More  

Great Valentine's Day front page...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 16, 1861  A very nice display issue for Valentine's Day as the entire front page is a handsome print titled: "Saint Valentine's Day" showing 6 vignettes (see).

Inside pages include a fullpg: "A ten-inch Mounted as a Mortar at Ft. Sumter"; a smaller print: "The Sally Port at Sumter--Interior"; a doublepage centerfold of... See More  

President-Elect Abraham Lincoln's address from the Astor House balcony...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 2, 1861  The full front page is a very nice illustration captioned: "Abraham Lincoln, The President Elect, Addressing The People From the Astor House Balcony". Inside has a full page with 3 scenes: "Fort Moultrie, As Seen From Fort Sumter" "Morris Island, As Seen From Fort Sumter" and "Fort Johnson, As Seen From Fort Sumt... See More  

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

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