NEW YORK TIMES, June 3, 1862  

* Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks)
* General George B McClellan 
* Peninsula Campaign w/ Map 

The front page has a nice Civil War map headed: "SCENE OF THE GREAT BATTLE BEFORE RICHMOND" which makes it very displayable.
Also many first column heads including: "The Great Battle" "The Attack on Gen. Casey's Position" "The Temporary Disaster There..." "Gallant Bayonet Charge" "The Rebels Driven Back Like Sheep" "Desperate Nature of the Fighting" and more. More war reporting on the inside & back pages.
Eight pages, nice condition.

Background: This June 3, 1862 issue of The New York Times is a highly significant and collectible artifact of the American Civil War, capturing the immediate, chaotic aftermath of the Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks) fought just days prior on May 31–June 1. The striking front-page map and dramatic headlines—chronicling the initial routing of General Silas Casey's division and the subsequent Union counteroffensive—provide a raw, contemporary look at Major General George B. McClellan’s Peninsula Campaign at its absolute climax. Beyond the vivid frontline reporting, this specific issue documents a monumental turning point in American history: during this battle, Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston was severely wounded, leading directly to Robert E. Lee assuming command of the Army of Northern Virginia. From a collector's perspective, while original 1860s iterations of The New York Times are scarce but obtainable, finding a complete, eight-page Civil War edition in "nice condition" featuring a prominent, displayable front-page battle map vastly elevates its rarity and market desirability, making it a premier centerpiece for historical preservation.