RARE CONFEDERATE ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER

The Scarce Confederate Counterpart to Harper’s Weekly

The Southern Illustrated News, Richmond, Virginia
March 7, 1863

Superb front page portrait of General William J. Hardee, graduate of West Point in 1838, and who was Commandant of the Military Academy when Fort Sumter was attacked! An accompanying article includes a biography of the noted general who quit his post to fight for the Confederacy. As of the date of this paper, Hardee had fought in the battles of Shiloh, Corinth, and Perryville among others. Also, page three has a superb sketch entitled: “A Confederate Picket”.

Eight pages, fine condition, and nicer than the scan. The Southern Illustrated News has become very tough to locate, and especially in nice condition. Far fewer were published than the Union illustrated paper, Harper’s Weekly.

$950

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THE IRONCLAD “MONITOR” SINKS OFF CAPE HATTERAS

THE MAJOR BATTLE OF MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE

New York Tribune
January 5, 1863

Tragic headlines report: “LOSS OF THE MONITOR. She Springs a Leak and Sinks off Cape Hatteras. Four Officers and Nine Men Missing.” Shortly after midnight on December 30, the famous Union ironclad Monitor foundered off Cape Hatteras in heavy seas with the loss of 16 officers and men; 47 were rescued. The hero of the legendary ironclad battle with the Merrimac the previous March, and never very seaworthy, was being towed to the Carolina coast. Full headlines, details, and a description and history of the ship.

In other major news, there is a front page account of the great Battle of Murfreesboro with headlines and details. From the “Southwest” and Gen. Grant’s army comes a report of a battle with the great Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest. And, on page one, General Sherman debarked his forces for an attack upon the city of Vicksburg on the Mississippi. The war new in this issue is simply stupendous!

8 pages, complete and in superb condition. For the finest Naval History Collection as well as the Civil War buff and historian.

$750

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THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN

SLAVES FREED IN TERRITORY UNDER UNION CONTROL

The Press, Philadelphia
January 2, 1863

Page two contains the original and complete printing of President Abraham Lincoln’s immortal Emancipation Proclamation which freed all slaves held in the states and territories still occupied by the Confederacy with the exception of West Virginia, thirteen Louisiana parishes, and seven eastern Virginia counties. A total of 800,000 blacks were thus excluded.

The Proclamation states, in part: “That on the 1st day of January, A.D. 1863, all persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State the people whereof shall be in rebellion against the United States shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free;…” Another portion of the document declared that blacks finally could serve in the U.S. militray to garrison forts and other places, and to man ships. A month later, the 54th Massachusetts (Colored) Regiment was formed–the first Northern black regiment of the war–it was featured in the major motion picture, “GLORY.”

This is the earliest newspaper printing of the Proclamation we have seen or owned. Alost all other newspapers published Lincoln’s statement a day later on January 3rd. One of the key events of the Civil War and Black history, and a truly incredible opportunity. In addition to the hisoric importance of this newspaper, it’s also one of my top investment recommendations as well.

$3,750

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ROBERT E. LEE’S CONGRATULATORY ORDER TO HIS ARMY

VERY RARE CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPER

The Southern Field and Fireside, Augusta, Georgia
October 18, 1862

Page four contains General Lee’s complete address to his troops on their courage at the Second Battle of Manassas (Bull Run), the Seven Days’ Battle for Richmond, the bitter fight at Antietam, and the storming of Harper’s Ferry. Very rare four-page Confederate newspaper filled with literature, poetry and humor.

Very good condition with just minor spotting and foxing. The only issue of this Southern paper we’ve ever owned.

$750

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THE SECOND BATTLE OF BULL RUN (MANASSAS)

ROBERT E. LEE AND STONEWALL JACKSON CRUSH UNION GENERAL POPE’S ARMY

The Baltimore Republican
September 2, 1862

A five-day Confederate attack ends at Manassas, Virginia. Front page stacked headlines and an account of General John Pope’s defeat at 5 o’clock on August 30th, the fifth day of the battle. The two combatant forces converged on the Old Stone Bridge, where Stonewall Jackson’s 30,000 men pounced upon the Union soldiers. The headlines read: “THE WAR IN VIRGINIA. FURTHER OF THE BATTLE ON SATURDAY. INCIDENTS OF THE RETREAT TO CENTREVILLE.” The reports are vivid and very detailed–this is some really exciting first-hand history not to be found in normal textbooks! A short excerpt reads, “Porter’s advance was at once met and checked by immense masses of the enemy’s infantry, and almost at the same moment became exposed to an enfilading fire of grape and canister….An officer who watched them with his glass says he could see the ground stream with fallen ranks of dying and dead….The enemy advancef his batteries rapidly, and poured in a storm of shot and shell upon these confused and flying masses.” And, it just gets more exciting with every paragraph. To be completely candid, I found it hard to put down.

Page two contains an article titled: “STONEWALL JACKSON A MEMBER OF THE C.S.A. BIBLE SOCIETY.” Another article reports that Gov. Sam Houston of Texas was not dead contrary to earlier news!

4 pp., complete and in very fine condition. This is a MAJOR issue for the serious Civil War collector or historian.

$750

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HIGHLY DETAILED MAP OF THE RICHMOND AREA OF OPERATIONS

THE BATTLE FOR MALVERN HILL, VIRGINIA

The New York Herald
August 8, 1862

“MCCLELLAN’S RECENT OPERATIONS. The Successful Reconnaissance Towards Richmond on Tuesday, August 5, 1862″. Fantastic battle map of the area southeast of Richmond between the James and Chickahominy Rivers (see scan)! Single column stacked headlines read, “IMPORTANT FROM M’CLELLAN’S ARMY. Our Army Advancing on Richmond. Occupancy of Malvern Hill by Gen. Hooker’s Division. Two Hundred Rebel Soldiers Captured.”

This complete issue of the famed New York Herald (the most successful New York Civil War newspaper) is loaded with pages of news and action accounts of the Civil War from many fronts. You’ll read it from cover to cover and begin all over again! And, it’s in excellent condition throughout printed on high quality rag paper. Perfect for display as well.

$235

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UNION TAKES NORFOLK - THE IRONCLAD “MERRIMAC” IS DESTROYED!

HUGE FRONT PAGE MAP: “THE CAPTURE OF NORFOLK
AND THE ADVANCE UPON RICHMOND.”

The New York Times
May 12, 1862

Confederate forces evacuate Norfolk, Virginia, in the face of a potential Union invasion. The loss of this key port dealt a severe blow to Confederate control of southern Virginia and northern North Carolina. More importantly, the legendary C.S.S. Virginia (Merrimac) was left without an operating port, and therefore scuttled by the retreating rebels. Front page headlines, a complete account of the capture, description of Norfolk, and a half page map(!) makes this a spectacular newspaper.

The Herald’s famous stacked headlines read, in part (see scan): “GLORIOUS NEWS Norfolk and Portsmouth Captured Without a Battle. THE MERRIMAC BLOWN UP. THE CITY FORMALLY SURRENDERED. The Monitor and the Naugatuck Gone Up to the City.”

8 full pages of Civil War reporting, editorials, and interesting ads and notices (don’t neglect to read these)! Very fine condition, disbound years ago from a well-preserved volume. One of my personal favorite Civil War Times issues! And, it’s suitable for framing (after you read it cover to cover, of course)!

$525

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THE CAPTURE OF NEW ORLEANS

The New York Times
April 30, 1862

See the scan of the Times front page stacked headlines reporting the capture of the Crescent City by Union forces early in the war. Captain David Farragut (soon to be promoted to Admiral) sailed his Union fleet of seventeen vessels through the Confederate blockade and forced the city to surrender. Page one dispatches and reports, plus an additional story on page six. “The Federals took possession of the city without a struggle, on Friday, the rebel force having evacuated, after having destroyed all the steamers which they had no use for.”

Paper is simply chock full of Civil War headlines, news and battle reports from many fronts (see scans).

8 pages, complete and in near mint original condition! A major historical issue of the Times. You’ll be up nights reading this one!

$750

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EARLY PRINTING OF “MARYLAND, MY MARYLAND”

SCARCE EASTERN SHORE CIVIL WAR ISSUE

Easton Gazette, Easton, Maryland
March 1, 1862

Here is a contemporary printing of Maryland’s most patriotic words, later becoming the state anthem. This eight stanza poem is prominently displayed on the front cover. Also mentioned is the Confederate evacuation of Nashville, Tennessee in the face of advancing Union forces under General Grant. There is also a report from the South that the Richmond Whig has called upon President Jefferson Davis to resign! General Halleck’s latest proclamation to his soldiers touches on slavery.

Fine condition with small tears in margin repaired with archival tape. Possibly unique as I note only one other 1862 issue of any date in Gregory’s “American Newspapers, 1821-1936.” The only truly rare Maryland CW newspaper in stock. I couldn’t find another one of these at ten times the price….truly!

$1,250

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THE FALL OF FORT DONELSON, TENNESSEE

“UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER OF THE REBELS”/ SUPERB MAP OF THE FORT

New York Tribune
February 18, 1862

Page five first action reports and headlines on the important Union victory still early in the Civil War. “SURRENDER OF FORT DONELSON. A Desperate Three Days’ Fight. HEAVY LOSSES ON BOTH SIDES. THE OFFICIAL REPORTS OF THE BATTLE.” Superb back page map of this key fort on the Cumberland River. (This was the battle in which Gen. Buckner asked for terms from Gen. U.S. Grant who replyed, “No terms except unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted.”)The loss of Forts Donelson and Henry was a huge disaster for the South as it opened up all of Tennessee for invasion. This 8 page newspaper is in excellent condition and is packed to the brim with battle news, action accounts, and reaction to the Union victories. A great issue for the Civil War buff!$220