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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.

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]


The American Civil War Sesquicentennial 1861-2011

120.32 Chickamauga Battlefield Sketched by J. C. Elroy of the Ohio Commission Late Captain 18th Ohio Infantry, 1895, by Henderson Lithograph Co., Ohio

A detailed battlefield map of Chickamauga with topographic data including buildings and landmarks. Union forces of the Army of the Cumberland and the Confederate Army of Tennessee during the battle September 18 - 20, 1863. The location using color (red for the Confederates and blue for the Union) of the forces and their lines with Lee's headquarters at Gordon's Mill shown in detail with some names given of homes owners in the area of the battle. Sheridan, Stewart's Division is also noted. On the verso is a Map of Chickamauga and the National Military Park, which was established in 1890. The map is rated Very Good with several minor separations at the folds. The map measures approximately (29.1" x 19.0 '½ - 73.7 x 48.3 cm). $290. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl)

120.33 Johnson’s New Military Map of the United States Showing the Forts, Military Posts &c. all the Military Divisions with Enlarged Plans of Southern Harbors..., 1861, by Johnson & Browning, Philadelphia

The Civil War map presents a full view of the United States seven Military Departments. It depicts numerous military posts, largely west of the Mississippi and, in particular; in Texas and the Southwest. Nine insets of border and southern harbor cities are arranged to the right and bottom to include: Baltimore, Washington, Norfolk, Charleston, Savannah, Key West, Pensacola, Mobile and New Orleans. The map was published only once in Johnson’s atlas as the war began. It was removed and replaced by a map of the same title that showed the territorial boundaries with no reference to any miliary details. It would be assumed that there were military concerns depicting this type of information. The map is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with only faint toning noted and some damp stains in the blank margins. In original color, the map measures approximately (23.5" x 17.0" - 59.7 x 43.2 cm). $289 ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins - foreign postage addnl)

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

120.36 Colton’s United States Shewing the Military Stations, forts & c., 1862, by J. H. Colton, New York

This Civil War era map shows the nation from the mid-continent east to include the Dakota Territory, Nebraska, eastern Colorado, and most of Texas. The map depicts such information as the Pony Express Route, railroads, U. S. Mail routes, and other geographic detail. Of particular note is the location of Union forts. The Union blockade of the southern states is illustrated by small sailing ships along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. The is rated Very Good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page] with a small tear noted at the left margin, repaired on the verso, not visible on the printed side. The map measures approximately (16.3" x 14.5" - 41.4 x 36.9 cm). $295. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins - foreign postage addnl)

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). ***SOLD***

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.)

121.04 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"). ***SOLD***

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.)

121.09 The Campaign in Maryland, October 25, 1862, by Harper’s Weekly, New York

A striking set of three sketches: Crampton’s Campaign; Lt. Col. Van Vegesark leading the 20^th Regiment, NY Volunteers; and Flag of Truce from the Rebels. Sketched by A. R. Waud the wood block print has been hand colored and measures approximately ( 9.4" x 14.5" - 23.4 x 36.5 cm). $80 ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins - foreign postage addnl)

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.)

121.11 The Bouquet Battery, Commanding the Viaduct Over the Patapsco River on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Near the Reply House - Soldiers Burning Horses After a Battle, 1862, by The Soldiers in Our Civil War, Harper’s Weekly, New York

A double image print. The wood block print has been hand colored and sketched by H. Lovie. The print measures approximately (15.0" x 9.5" - 38 x 24.1 cm). $80 ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins - foreign postage addnl)

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. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

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. ***SOLD***

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. ***SOLD***

123.7 Interior of the Mortar Battery Stanton, Tybee Island, GA, Showing the Operation of 13-inch Mortars During the Bombardment of Fort Pulaski, April 10, 1862, by Harper’s Weekly, New York

A detailed wood block print depicting the interior of Fort Pulaski, Georgia. Prints measures approximately (11.5 “ x 17.2") excluding the matte. $60. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

123.9 Camp of Federal Prisoners on Belle Isle, Richmond, VA, 1862, by The Illustrated London News, London

Sketched in the field this is a wood block print from the Illustrated London News showing the Confederate prison outside Richmond. The print measures approximately (11.2" x 14.1") excluding the matte. $ 60. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins)

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). ***SOLD***

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. ***SOLD***

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. ***SOLD***

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 Camp Winfield, Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina, 1863, by The Illustrated London News

Taken from the publication “The Civil War in America” produced by the Illustrated London News. The wood block print, sketched in the field depicts in two views of General Burnsides camp and Union soldiers on Hatteras Inlet. The print measures approximately (11.2" x 14.1") excluding the matte. $60. ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)

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)