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123.00 The American Civil War in Maps and Prints:

The American Civil War is the most profound military experience to date in American history. It was waged throughout some 10,000 geographic places from New Mexico in the west through the entire southern half of the nation and into several northern states including Maryland and Pennsylvania. More than 600,000 men died in some of the most furious battles and hand-to-hand combat ever recorded with one of the most destructive cataclysms of warfare in American history. The story of this event has been told many times in various books and publications. Part of the documentation used to describe the conflicts, weaponry, and the affect on the people of this tragedy came from the illustrations of the war correspondent artist known as “special artists”. They captured, in field sketches, the human aspect of the conflict, the enormous destruction, and the determination of both sides to endure. Those men included Alfred Waud and Thomas Nast, although he was not part of the special artists group. Harper’s Weekly from the spring of 1861 until the summer of 1865 flashed in front of its readers the aguish and brutality of the Civil War skillfully reproduced through wood-block engravings. Other publications that made similar attempts to capture the war in images included The Illustrated London News, The History of the Civil War in America 1863-1866 by John S.C. Abbott and Harper’s History of the Great Rebellion / Harper’s Weekly, and Frank Leslie’s Weekly. The prints that follow were taken from these publications. Each noted with its date of issue, publisher and each with a Certificate of Authenticity inscribed with the purchasers name. These last vestments of printed record are modestly priced and offer an opportunity to have an actual piece of American history. The prints are supplemented with a small number of battlefield maps, full copies of era newspapers and bounded volumes. Additional prints, books, and maps will be added to this section as they become available. Civil War prints are priced from $36. to $90. each plus shipping. All prints come with an appropriate non-ascitic matte ready for framing.

General of the Army Ulysses S. Grant

General Robert E. Lee, C.S.A.

20.00 Civil War and Reconstruction Era Newspapers

Captured in time are the daily lives of the people of the greater Boston region during and just after the Civil War. The newspapers are from the Boston Daily Advertiser 1874-1875 and the Boston Semi-Weekly Courier 1862. Fascinating personal stories of the War Between the States and the years following as the Nation recovered. The newspapers are duplicate issues from several major library collections. Our supply is very limited. Each comes with a certificate of authenticity, sealed in their own plastic selves.

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Boston Semi-Weekly Courier (1862).............. $ 20. each

Boston Daily Advertiser (1874-1875).............. $ 15. each

[our choice of day / month your choice of newspaper. Price includes shipping. Each paper comes with a Certificate of Authenticity inscribed with the purchasers name]

120.30 Battle of Gettysburg, July 2, 1863 [second day] 1892, Washington, D.C.

The map is from the publication Official Atlas of the Civil War published after the war from field records and actual accounts of the various battles. The map depicts the troop locations, units, and commanders of the Union forces under the command of Major General George C. Meade and the Confederate forces under the command of General Robert E. Lee. In color, the locations of the troops is indicated in red for the Confederates and blue for the Union. Artillery batteries are also shown for each army. The map is rated Excellent (see our rating criteria on the Home Page) with no apparent flaws. The map has fold marks as issued. It measures approximately (14.0" x 14.8" - 35.5 x 37.3 cm). $110. ($5.50 shipping / handling / Ins)

120.32 Chickamauga Battlefield Sketched by J. C. McElroy, 1895, by Henderson Lithograph Co., Ohio

A detailed battlefield map of Chickamauga with topographic detail including buildings and landmarks. Union and Confederate force battle lines are depicted as taken from a sketch by J. C. McElroy. On the verso is a Map of Chickamauga and the Chattanooga National Military Park, which was created in 1890. The battle of the two armies; Army of the Cumberland (Union) and the Army of Tennessee (Confederate) are shown in blue and red positions of the attack. The map is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with several minor fold separations and several tears outside the neatline. The map measures approximately (29.1" x 19.0" - 73.7 x 48.3 cm). $230. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

120.33 General Map of Virginia, Showing the Field of Operations of the Army of the Potomac, March 15, 1862, by Harper’s Weekly, New York

The map covers the region from Washington, D.C. to the North Carolina / Virginia border. Detail includes the railroads in Virginia such as the Norfolk & Petersburg RR; Richmond, Frederick, Potomac RR; and the Danville RR. Roads are named and key cities outlined such as Richmond and Petersburg. The map is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with no apparent flaws and it measures approximately (9.4" x 14.6"). $60. ($6.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

120.34 Colton’s United States shewing the Military Stations, Forts &c, 1862, by Joseph Hutchins Colton, Philadelphia

This unusual Civil War era map covers the United States east of the 103^rd meridian, to include the Dakota Territory, Nebraska, eastern Colorado, and most of Texas. Details include the Pony Express Route, railroads, U. S. Mail routes along with a large number of forts. Gunboats and masted ships are scene along Atlantic and Gulf coasts depicting the Union blockade of the Confederacy. The map is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page]. The maps paper edge has been re-enforced to extend the paper outside the printed margins. A small binding tear has been repaired on the verso with archival tape. The map measures approximately (16.3" x 14.3" - 41.4 x 36.9 cm). $310. ($1050 shipping / handling / ins.)

120.35 Map of the Siege of Vicksburg, Miss by the U. S. Forces under the Command of Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant ......, 1863, by the U. S. War Department, Washington, D.C.

This is a large scale battlefield map of the Siege of Vicksburg showing the Union and Confederate forces in blue and red along the entrenchment surrounding the city. The detail includes roads, streets, houses, railroads and unit locations. To the right of the map as well as above to the left are the various elevations of several batteries, both Union and Confederate. Included are four profiles of the cannon entrenchments. This map is regarded as the best contemporary depiction of this famous pivotal Civil War engagement. Drawn by Charles Spangenbery it was engraved on stone by J. Schedler. Printed on heavy lithographic paper, the map is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home page] with separation noted at the centerfold professionally closed on the verso, reenforced with archival tape around the edges on the verso and measures approximately (27.5" x 29.5" - 69.9 x 75.0 cm). $375. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.) Sale Price: $210

120.39 Battlefield of Cedar Mountain August 9th 1862, published 1863, by Bowen & Company, Philadelphia

An interesting view of the battle of Cedar Mountain with Union and Confederate forces depicted. Artillery positions are shown and field commanders of the Union forces are named. The map is rated Very Good with only normal age toning and light foxing noted in the lower left center section and measures approximately (6.1" x 8.9"). $90. ($6.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

120.59 Map of The Battlefield of Logan’s Crossroads, or Mill Springs, Major Gen G. H. Thomas, Union Army; General G. R. Crittenden, CSA; 1875 by Krebs Lithographing Company, Cincinnati

The map is from the publication Van Horne’s History of the Army of the Cumberland prepared by Edward Ruger illustrating the various Civil War battles in Tennessee. Ruger was employed by the U. S. Topographical Engineers and had access to the War Department maps and plans which aided in the finely engraved and very detailed battle plans. Union and Confederate forces are shown in color with troop movements and commanding officers of both sides noted. The map is rated Excellent, with no apparent flaws and measures approximately (5.0" x 8.1"). $40. ($6.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

120.60 Map of the Country between Monterey and Corinth, Miss., Maj Gen Halleck; 1875, by Krebs Lithographing Company, Cincinnati

The map is from the publication Van Horne’s History of the Army of the Cumberland prepared by Edward Ruger illustrating the various Civil War battles in Tennessee. Ruger was employed by the U. S. Topographical Engineers and had access to the War Department maps and plans which aided in the finely engraved and very detailed battle plans. Union and Confederate forces are shown in color with troop movements and commanding officers of both sides noted. The map is rated Excellent, with no apparent flaws and measures approximately (6.5" x 8.1"). $40. ($6.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

121.01 Uniforms of the Conflict - Union and Confederate Soldiers, 1891, by U. S. War Dept., Washington, D.C.

Produced some three decades after the end of the Civil War, the uniformed soldiers of the Union and Confederate armies are in vivid color and (plate CLXXII) from the Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies. Both officer and enlisted insignia are shown at the bottom. The print is rated Very Good, with only minor age toning along the edges of the print, outside the neatline and measures approximately (27.8" x 16.5" - 70.7 x 42.0 cm). $60. ($5.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

121.02 The Storming of Fort Donelson on February 15, 1862, by Frank Leslie’s Illustrated History of the Civil War, 1895, New York

Frank Leslie was born Henry Carter at Ipswich, England, 1821. After coming to America he changed his name to Frank Leslie and formed his publishing company. This engraving from the subject publication shows the bayonet charge of the Iowa Second Regiment on Fort Donelson. All prints come matted and ready for framing. The print, excluding the matte measures approximately (14.5" x 21.1"). $80. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

121.03 Battle Flags of the Civil War, 1891, by U. S. War Dept., Washington, D.C.

Produced some three decades after the end of the Civil War, the battle flags of the Union and Confederate armies are in vivid color and (plate CLXXIII) from the Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies. The print is rated Very Good, with only minor age toning along the edges of the print, outside the neatline and measures approximately (27.8" x 16.5" - 70.7 x 42.0 cm). $60. $5.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

121.04 Battle of Chancellorsville, Sunday, May 30, 1863, by Frank Leslie’s Illustrated History of the Civil War, 1895, New York

In the foreground of the print are the Union forces commanded by General Hooker. In the background are the Confederate forces commanded by J. E. B. Stuart whose troops took the high ground that ended the battle. All prints come matted and ready for framing. The print, excluding the matte measures approximately (14.5" x 21.1"). $110. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

121.05 Major General Burnside Assuming Command of the Army of the Potomac, by Frank Leslie’s Illustrated History of the Civil War, 1895, New York

On November 10, 1862 this engraving shows General Burnside assuming command of the Army of the Potomac in accordance with General Order #182, issued by Lincoln. All prints come matted and ready for framing. The print, excluding the matte measures approximately (14.5" x 21.1"). $80. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

121.08 The Capture of the Union Gunboat “Harriet Lane” by the Confederate Navy Under the Command of General Magruder, January 1, 1863, by Frank Leslie’s Illustrated History of the Civil War, 1895, New York

On January 1, 1863 Federal gunboats were attacked by five Confederate steamers. Some 5,000 Confederate troops captured one Union gunboat and sunk several others including the flagship “Westfield” in Galveston Harbor, Texas on the evening of January 1, 1863. All prints come matted and ready for framing. The print, excluding the matte measures approximately (14.5" x 21.1"). $90. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

121.10 The Siege of Charleston, S.C. on December 7, 1863, by Frank Leslie’s Illustrated History of the Civil War, 1895, New York

A collage of images of Union Officers and Events of the Siege. All prints come matted and ready for framing. The print, excluding the matte measures approximately (14.5" x 21.1"). $70. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

123.1 Civil War Field Equipment of the Union Army, 1891, by U. S. War Dept., Washington, D.C.

Produced some three decades after the end of the Civil War, drawings of the Union Army filed equipment (plate CLXXIV) from the Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies. The print is rated Very Good, with only minor age toning along the edges of the print, outside the neatline and measures approximately (27.8" x 16.5" - 70.7 x 42.0 cm). $40. ($5.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

123.2 Civil War Vehicles and Boats, 1891, by U.S. War Dept., Washington, D.C.

Produced some three decades after the end of the Civil War, drawings of the Union and Confederate armies field vehicles, wagons and steam boats (plate CLXXV) from the Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies. The print is rated Very Good, with only minor age toning along the edges of the print, outside the neatline and measures approximately (27.8" x 16.5" - 70.7 x 42.0 cm). $40. ($5.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

123.4 The Maryland Campaign, 1863, by Harper’s Weekly, New York, August 15, 1863

The collage of images depict various activities in Maryland that include Confederate prisoners being marched over the mountains near Frederick; Lee’s Army moving back over the Potomac River near Williamsport after their retreat from Gettysburg; and Confederate forces driving horses through Emmettsburg. The wood block print has been hand colored and sketched by A. R. Ward. The print measures Approximately (15.7" x 22.1" - 40.4 x 56.3 cm) excluding the non-ascitic matte. $90. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl).

123.5 Battle of Antietam, September 17, 1862, by The Soldiers in Our Civil War, Harper’s Weekly, New York

A dramatic view of the Battle of Antietam. Gen McClellan’s Army commanded by Generals Hooker, Sumner and Franklin shown in the top view and with Confederate Generals Lee, Jackson, and Longstreet with their gun batteries in the lower view. The wood block print has been hand colored and sketched by Edwin Forbes. The print measures Approximately (15.7" x 22.1" - 40.4 x 56.3 cm) excluding the non-ascitic matte. $90. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl).

123.6 Invasion of Maryland, 1864 - Driving off the Cattle by Gen Early’s Cavalry; by The Soldiers in Our Civil War, Harper’s Weekly, New York

A very detailed sketch of Confederate General Early’s troops moving through the Maryland countryside. The wood block print has been hand colored and sketched by Edwin Forbes. The print measures Approximately (15.7" x 22.1" - 40.4 x 56.3 cm) excluding the non-ascitic matte. $90. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.)

123.7 Battle of Antietam - September 17, 1862, by Harper’s Weakly, New York

A panoramic view of the battle with Union General Mansfield’s Corps facing General Lee’s Army. The wood block print has been hand colored and sketched by A. R. Ward. The print measures Approximately (15.7" x 22.1" - 40.4 x 56.3 cm) excluding the non-ascitic matte. $90. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl).

123.11 Union Civil War Generals, by John S.C. Abbott, The History of the Civil War in America & Naval and Military Engagements, Vol I, 1863

Union Generals Dix, Blair, Rousseau, Ore, Wadsworth, Wallace, Logan, and Butterfield. Engraved by J. B. Hall, Jr., New York; measures approximately (6.1" x 9.2" excluding matte) with non-ascitic matte. $36. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

123.12 The Confederates Crossing the Potomac, Sept 1862, by Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War, New York

A panoramic view of the nighttime crossing of the Confederate Calvary of Gen. Jeb Stuart, CSA. The wood block print has been hand colored. Its condition is Very Good, noted are several holes outside the print but within the border not affecting the image. The print measures approximately ( 15.7" x 10.5" - 40.3 x 26.6 cm). $80. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.)

123.13 Battle of Antietam - 113th Pennsylvania Regiment Burying Confederate Dead, Sept. 19, 1862, by Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War, New York

Union troops placing the dead soldiers of the Confederate Army in ditches. Hand colored sketch by F. H. Schell. The prints condition is Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page]. Print measures 16.7" x 11.5" - 42.5 x 29.8 cm). $80. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. -foreign postage addnl)

123.14 Lt. General U.S. Grant, by John S.C. Abbott, The History of the Civil War in America, Vol I, 1863

General of the Army Ulysses S. Grant, engraved by J.C. McRae. (6.0" x 9.5") with non-ascitic matte included, ready for framing. $36. ($10.50 shipping / handling /ins.)

123.15 Lt. General Wenfield Scott, by John S.C. Abbott, The History of the Civil War in America, Vol I, 1863

Lt. General Wenfield Scott, U.S. Army, engraved by J.C. Burtte, New York, (9.5" x 6.0") with non-ascitic matte included, ready for framing. $36. ($10.50 shipping / handling ins.)

123.16 Battle of Antietam - Burnsides Division, Hawkins Zouaves moves forward on the Confederate Battery near Antietam Creek at Sharpsburg, Sept 17, 1862, by Harper’s Weekly Pictorial History of the Civil War, New York.

General Burnside’s forces move on a Confederate battery. .Hand colored sketch. The prints condition is Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page]. Print measures 16.7" x 11.5" - 42.5 x 29.8 cm). $80. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. -foreign postage addnl)

123.17 Hagerstown, Maryland During the Confederate Occupation, Sept 27, 1862, by Harper’s Weekly, New York

A very detailed sketch of Hagerstown, Maryland with Confederate forces encamped outside the town. A rare copy of this Civil War event. Hand colored sketch. The prints condition is Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page]. Print measures 16.7" x 11.5" - 42.5 x 29.8 cm). $80. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. -foreign postage addnl)

123.18 Occupation of the City of Baltimore, Maryland, May 4, 1861, by Harper’s Weekly, New York

The only northern city that was occupied by Federal forces during the Civil War was Baltimore. Shown is the 6^th Massachusetts Regiment fighting off local residents on April 15, 1861. Hand colored sketch. The prints condition is Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page]. Print measures 16.7" x 11.5" - 42.5 x 29.8 cm). $80. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. -foreign postage addnl)

123.19 General Bank’s Division Recrossing the Potomac River from Williams port, Maryland, Sept, 1862, by Harper’s The Soldier in Our Civil War, New York

A very detailed hand colored sketch of Union General Bank’s crossing the Potomac River from Maryland to the Virginia side in preparation to attack General Jackson, CSA. In the foreground is the 46^th Pennsylvania band playing “National Airs”. Hand colored sketch. The prints condition is Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page]. Print measures 16.7" x 11.5" - 42.5 x 29.8 cm). $80. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. -foreign postage addnl)

123.20 Battle at Dam No. 4 - Potomac River - General Butterfield’s Brigade, Sept, 1862, by Harper’s The Soldier in Our Civil War, New York

General Robert E. Lee’s Army advances over the Potomac with General Butterfield’s artillery battery firing on the advancing Confederates. Hand colored sketch by J. H. Schell. The prints condition is Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page]. Print measures 16.7" x 11.5" - 42.5 x 29.8 cm). $80. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. -foreign postage addnl)