Civil War map... Lincoln plans for his Emancipation Proclamation...
Item #702657
August 22, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 22, 1862
* First Battle of Rappahannock Station close
* Abraham Lincoln prepares emancipation proclamation
The front page is dominated by a large Civil War map headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN VIRGINIA." Among the column heads on the front page are: "General Pope Falling Back" "Stonewall Jackson Advancing" "Richmond Abandoned... See More
"Stonewall" Jackson captures Harper's Ferry...
Item #701184
September 20, 1862
DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, Sept. 20, 1862
* Very rare Confederate publication
* General Stonewall Jackson
Certainly one of the less common Confederate titles from the Civil War. Columbus is in Southwest Georgia on the Alabama border very near Montgomery.
Page 2 begins with a nice editorial headed: "Gen. Jackson's Movements" which begins: "The brilliant explo... See More
From the Confederacy...
Item #700685
August 11, 1862
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Aug. 11, 1862 Within the dateline is printed: "Confederate States of America" which appeared in only a few Southern newspapers during the Civil War.
Among front page items are those headed: "From Richmond--Good News from Stonewall Jackson--Battle of Southwestern Mountain--Complete Victory Over Pope's Army--Capture of 300 Prisoners... See More
From Houston during the Civil War...
Item #698268
November 09, 1864
THE HOUSTON TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, Nov. 9, 1864
* Very rare issue from the Southwest Confederacy
Newspapers from Texas are very uncommon, particularly from before or during the Civil War period. Here is an issue from the midst of the war, one of the earliest war-dated issues we have offered in recent years.
The front page has over 2 columns taken up with a terrific speech given by Jeff... See More
Civil War map of Virginia... First Battle of Rappahannock Station...
Item #696936
August 28, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 28, 1862
* First Battle of Rappahannock Station
* General Stonewall Jackson
The front page features a large Civil War map headed: "The Field Of Operations In Virginia". Nice column heads on the war include: "The War In Virginia" 'The Intentions of Gen. Lee" "The Junction of the Armies" & more.
Eight pages, bit of foxi... See More
Two front page Civil War maps...
Item #695248
June 12, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 12, 1862
* Battle of Port Republic - Stonewall Jackson victory
* Memphis TN Tennessee - Fort Pillow maps
The front page has not one but two front page maps, headed: "The Action Before Memphis" and: "The Situation At Fort Pillow".
There are also first column heads on the Civil War including: "Another Battle In The Shenandoah Valley"... See More
On the funeral of 'Stonewall' Jackson...
Item #694154
May 13, 1863
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, SOUTH CAROLINA, May 13, 1863
* Stonewall Jackson death - funeral
* From the origin of the Civil War
This is one of very few newspapers which printed: "Confederate States of America" in the dateline.
The front page begins with: "From Richmond - Funeral of General Jackson" noting in part: "...The streets were thronged with ladies &... See More
Death of Stonewall Jackson, and so much more...
Item #693798
May 13, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 13, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From Gen. Hooker's Army" "Congratulatory Order of the General to His Army" "Death of Stonewall Jackson" with the latter report noting in part: "The Richmond papers of yesterday announce the death of Stonewall Jackson... from the effects of his recent amputation &... See More
The Battle of Antietam... Confederate newspaper printed in Grenada, Mississippi...
Item #688401
September 22, 1862
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Grenada, Mississippi, Sept. 22, 1862 If the title and city of publication seem to be in conflict, they are not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. See the details at the bottom of this listing.
The back page contains an early report on the Battle of Antietam, containing some sketchy, early reports, with: "Later--Another Battle In Ma... See More
Henderson, Kentucky, from the Civil War...
Item #682760
December 11, 1862
HENDERSON WEEKLY REPORTER, Kentucky, Dec. 11, 1862
* Very rare publication
* Neutral stance to Civil War
From a state that chose to be neutral during the Civil War but remained a part of the Union, there were, as a result, supporters of both sides. This newspaper, judging by its reporting and other content, seems to have remained neutral.
The front page begins with over 2 columns tak... See More
Stonewall Jackson resigned his command?
Item #680676
February 08, 1862
DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, Feb. 8, 1862
* Very rare Confederate title
* General Stonewall Jackson
Certainly one of the less common Confederate titles from the Civil War. Columbus is in Southwest Georgia on the Alabama border very near Montgomery.
Among the various reports inside is an interesting one: "The Richmond Whig is pained to hear that Gen. Jackson ('Stone Wall... See More
Promoting a book on the life of Stonewall Jackson...
Item #672012
October 07, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 7, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Richmond Life" "A Thrilling Biography of the Great General of the South - An Authentic Life of STONEWALL JACKSON - Life, Services & Campaigns of Stonewall Jackson..." with more on this new book.
Also: "From East Tennessee" "Advance of Gen. Burnside's Forces t... See More
Considerable detail on the death of Stonewall Jackson...
Item #666558
September 13, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 13, 1865
* re. Confederate General Stonewall Jackson's death
The notable content takes most of the back page, headed: "STONEWALL JACKSON'S DEATH" "The Last Hours of the First Executive Officer--How He Was Wounded", has incredible detail on the situation at the battle of Chancellorsville.
Other end of war content as well in... See More
Wolf & Buffalo Robes... visiting Yellowstone...
Item #614902
December 10, 1881
PORTLAND TRANSCRIPT, Maine, Dec. 10, 1881 There is an interesting ad on an inside page promoting "Wolf & Buffalo Robes - Horse Blankets" with a bit more detail. Also in this is "A Trip To The Yellowstone" and "What Frightened Stonewall Jackson In Mexico" as well more articles, stories, poems and advertisements.
This is complete in eight pages and is in good... See More
Confederate soldiers anniversary...
Item #599530
January 20, 1906
STAUNTON DISPATCH, Virginia, January 20, 1906
* Stonewall Jackson
* Robert E. Lee
* Confederate generals
The front page has one column headlines that include: "LEE-JACKSON", "Anniversary Celebrated Here Yesterday By Veterans" and more.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handle... See More
General Stonewall Jackson statue enveiling...
Item #599114
October 27, 1875
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, October 27, 1875
* Stonewall Jackson statue
* Richmond, Virginia
An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings that include: "JACKSON" "Unveiling of the Statue of Stonewall Jackson--Immense Crow... See More
Civil War map of Virginia & Maryland...
Item #590548
May 27, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 27, 1862
* First Battle of Winchester
* Nathaniel Banks vs. Stonewall Jackson
* Virginia, Map
The front page has a very nice and very detailed Civil War map headed: "The Line Of Gen. Banks' Retreat Into Maryland" which includes Washington, D.C., Alexandria, Harrisonburg, Strasburg, Hagerstown, Fredericksburg & much in betwee... See More
Stonewall Jackson...
Item #583274
July 28, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 28, 1862 One column headlines include: "News From North Carolina", "Visit of General Halleck to McClellan's Headquarters", "From Gen. Pope's Army", "Successful Reconnaissance Towards Gordonsville", "Skirmish With The Enemy", "Location of the Rebel Generals Jackson, Robertson and Ewell" and more.
... See More
Cardinal Farley comes to America....
Item #177642
January 27, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 27, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "America's New Prince of the Church."
This issue has an illustration of "Weighing Them In" by Kemble. There are photo spreads of "America's Greeting to Cardinal Farley" and "How They Welcomed His Eminence." There is a photo of "Here the Democrats wil... See More
The Wall Street Fire....
Item #177641
January 20, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 20, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "Princeton's New Head."
This issue has an illustration of "'Hoopla! Here We Are Again!'" by Kemble. There is an article of "Zapata--The Mexican Attila" by Richard Barry and there is a half page photo of "Birds of a Feather Flock to Paris." The double ... See More
Front Royal, Virginia...
Item #220583
May 26, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, May 26, 1862.
* Front Royal, Virginia
* Front Royal, Virginia
* Winchester, Virginia
* Stonewall Jackson
* Stonewall Jackson
* Raleigh, North Carolina
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except form little margin wear) 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
... See More
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except form little margin wear) 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
One of the best Civil War centerfolds...
Item #172680
May 30, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 30, 1863 The front page has a print of: "The Tug 'Rumsey' Accoutred For Running the Rebel Batteries at Vicksburg" with a related article. Prints inside include a small: "Map of the Vicinity of Vicksburg & Jackson, Mississippi, Showing the Theatre of General Grant's Operations"; two prints of: "Banks's Campa... See More
The opening of Congress...
Item #175666
December 19, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 19, 1891 Among the prints in this issue are the full front page by famed artist A. B. Frost: "Making the Best Of It"; a half page print of: "The Hon. Thomas B. Reed"' a full page: "The Opening of Congress--The Ladies' Gallery of the House of Representatives"; a half page: "Sweets For The Holidays"; a smal... See More
Much on the Civil War...
Item #172600
August 23, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 23, 1862 The full front page shows the: "Great War Meeting at Washington, District of Columbia", being a huge crowd in front of the Capitol. Prints inside include: "General View of the Encampment of the Army of the Potomac at Harrison's Landing" "Kimmidge's Creek, Left Defense of the Camp at Harrison's Landing" "M... See More
Two baseball Hall of Famers...
Item #175336
October 20, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 20, 1888 An inside page has full-length portraits of Timothy J. Keefe, Pitcher & Williams Ewing captioned: "The Winning Battery Of The New York Base-Ball Team." Each portrait measures about 6 3/4 4 1/4 inches. Both players are members of the Baseball Hall of Fame. There is also a companion article: "The Base-Ball Season".
Other ... See More
"Negro Regiment in Action"...
Item #172658
March 14, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 14, 1863 The full front page is a print of: "Teaching the Negro Recruits the Use of the Minie Rifle", a print showing Black soldiers.
Other nice prints within include a full page with three prints and a map: "Beulah Battery, at the Junction of Burnside and Vernon Rivers", "The Rebel Turtle Ram Just Launched at Savannah", "The... See More
Battle of Cedar Mountain, Stonewall Jackson, and more...
Item #172602
August 30, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 30, 1862 The full front page is a print of: "Brigadier-General Michael Corcoran, Late Colonel 69th Regiment New York State Militia". Prints inside include: "John Morgan's Highwaymen Sacking a Peaceful Village in the West" "Negroes Building Stockades Under the Recent Act of Congress" "The Late General R. L. M'Coo... See More
Battle of Murfreesboro, Stonewall Jackson, Jim Crow, and more...
Item #172650
February 14, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 14, 1863 The full front page is captioned: "The Picket Guard in the Army of the Potomac". Inside has "General Stonewall Jackson In Camp", and the backpage has 2 cartoons, one captioned: "Jim Crow Jumping About So". The doublepage centerfold is: "Fruitless Attempt of the Army of the Potomac To Move Towards the Rappahannock..... See More
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