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This fascinating print is half view, half map. The scene looks down upon the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries from a 'bird's eye view.' It shows the progress of the Union blockade against the Confederates, and it was designed for a Northern audience. Along the right side one can see Wilmington, Baltimore, and Harper's Ferry, including the water and road network that connected these points to the south. Norfolk, Petersburg, Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Washington are seen in the center of the image, with fine detail. Also shown are the forts and ships along and in the Chesapeake and to the north. A dramatic and informative image of the center of action during the Civil War. $2,700
"Richmond, Va." Second title reads, "In Commemoration of the Glorious Victories of the 3rd. and 9th. of April 1865." New York: Magnus, 1865. Chromolithograph. 14 1/2 x 18 1/4. Full borders. Excellent condition.
A striking picture with Union troops in the foreground and the city of Richmond in the background across the James River. Jefferson's Capitol Building is prominent. Medallions surround the central picture showing commanders (Grant, Sheridan, Sherman, Thomas, and Kilpatrick) and thirty detailed maps showing sites of battles that led to the ultimate victory. The battles mapped are from 12 o'clock and clockwise: Dallas, Ga.; Kannasaw, Ga.; Mobile, Al.; Atlanta, Ga.; Yellow Tavern, Va.; New Market, Va.; Drury's Bluff, Va.; Spotsylvania, Va.; Cold Harbor, Va.; Petersburg, Va.; Mt. Crawford, Va.; Burnsville Junction, Va.; Five Forks, Va.; Battle of Fort Stedman; Staunton, Va.; Cedar Creek, Va.; Monacacy, Md.; Lynchburg, Va.; White House, Va.; Goldsboro, N.C.; Wilmington, N.C.; Charleston, S.C.; Columbia, S.C.; Fort Fisher, N.C.; Savannah, Ga.; Ft. McAlister, Ga., Ft. DuRussey, La.; Cane River, La.; Dalton, Ga.; and Rasaca, Ga. The print celebrates both the capture of Richmond and the surrender of General Lee. In the top dedication oval it hails the end of the war and the "sure beginning of Peace." $650
During the American Civil War, many prints were made to depict camps that were part of training or garrison duty, as well as hospitals and refreshment saloons. The intended market was for the men stationed in the camp and their families at home. We find no record of an American artist named "Combe" for this period, so the credited artist might have been a talented member of the regiment whose other works were never made into prints. In early 1862 Union Gen. Ambrose Burnsides was appointed commander of the Department of North Carolina, and he took the town of New Bern on the Neuse River. Due to its inland location, it was always in danger of Confederate attacks, so a number of regiments were stationed in the area, as seen to left and right of this camp. From this stronghold Burnsides wanted to control shipping in Pamlico Sound. Details of the camp and soldiering are well done in a fine panorama. $425
Prints by J. Nep Roesler. From Album of the Campaign of 1861 in Western Virginia. Cincinnati: Ehrgott, Forbriger & Co., 1862. Small folio. Lithographs by J.N. Roesler. Considerable wear and stains at edges. Images are very good.
These wonderful, lithographed scenes of the 47th Ohio during their campaign in West Virginia are based on drawings by J. Nep Roesler, a Corporal of the color guard in the 47th. They were issued in a now extremely set of twenty images entitled, Album of the Campaign of 1861 in Western Virginia published by the Ehrgott, Forbriger & Co. firm from Cincinnati. This firm also published a series of portraits of Civil War generals and political figures at about the same time. The images concern General William S. Rosecrans' Kanawha Valley campaign of late 1861. Unusual for the time, only one image in the series shows a battle scene, the rest showing troops on picket duty, marching, crossing rivers, and so forth. These rare prints are unusual and fascinating documents of Civil War history.
The first stage of the Peninsular Campaign, in which McClellan was to capture Richmond, involved Gen. Samuel P. Heintzelman’s Third Corps landing at Fortress Monroe and immediately taking Yorktown. The Union troops delayed and the Confederates resisted, so the entire operation took place from 5 April to 4 May of 1862. The soldiers are resting, playing cards and filling canteens. This unusual and scarce print was published in Boston at that time because Heintzelman and his soldiers were from that city. The army was on the move toward the Confederate capital, so expectations were high. The commander was popular among his soldiers because he took care of them before taking Yorktown. Many ravines and hillsides were occupied in the course of that war, but this small piece of Tidewater landscape was preserved here by one of the more prolific print makers of the war years. $750
Samuel J.F. Thayer. "Fort Pierson, Camp of the Fifth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Militia. New Berne, N.C. Dedicated to Col. George H. Peirson." Boston: W.l.G. Thayer, 1863. 15 x 20 3/4. Lithograph by A. Trochsler. Original hand color. Minor marginal tears and light stains. Overall, very good condition.
A rare and lovely view of a the 5th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment at their encampment in New Berne, N.C. The image shows the tented camp with the regiment on parade. The swampiness and flatness of region is well illustrated. Such prints were sold to members of the regiment in question, or to their families, and with their limited market and fragile nature, few of these prints survive. $550
Baker "Camp of the 37th. Mass. Vol's Near Brandy Station Va." Boston: J.H. Bufford. Lithograph by J.H. Bufford. Very good condition.
A fine image of a Civil War encampment, drawn by "Our special artist" Baker (signed in image) and lithographed by Boston lithographer J.H. Bufford. It shows a interesting scene of men playing what is clearly some form of a game of cricket, though the bats are an curious shape. The image focuses on the recreational activities of men in a Union camp. Besides the game of cricket and some soldiers marching in formation, others are shown exercising with gymnastics, and a group of four soldiers in the foreground are playing cards. This is a rare print and as an picture of soldier's recreating, this is a most unusual Civil War image. $625
"Carver Barracks, Washington, D.C." New York: C. Magnus, 1864. 11 x 17 1/4. Chromolithograph. Bright colors and clear image. Excellent condition.
This view shows the Carver Barracks within the District of Columbia. The barracks consisted of both wooden buildings and many tents to handle the extra soldiers who were brought in to protect the nation’s capital. A dirt road is shown passing through the camp, filled with civilian riders and carriages, and small vignettes of camp life, including hanging out laundry, are shown. $650
James Queen. "View of the Philadelphia Volunteer Refreshment Saloons." Philadelphia: T. Sinclair, 1861. 23 1/4 x 28 1/2. Chromolithograph by T. Sinclair. Several expertly repaired tears. Part of text on one inset affected, but otherwise very good appearance and condition. Wainwright: 434.
A lively Philadelphia view drawn by one of the city's most prominent lithographic artists. James Queen was a native Philadelphian who was apprenticed as a lithographer to the firm of Lehman & Duval in 1835, when he was just 15. He stayed with the firm for as long as it remained open, mastering his craft so well that he became Duval's principal draftsman. During the Civil War, when artists were in short supply, Duval wrote to a friend: "James Queen is still with us and is now one of the best artists in the country." This print is a wonderful example of his work.
This print is comprised of six scenes, drawn by Queen, showing the workings of these two saloons. Exterior and interior scenes give an excellent idea of the efforts of the volunteers to add some comfort to the troops on their way to the front. Beneath the images is listed a roster of people connected with the organizations. These volunteers had much to be proud of, for by the time the saloons closed in 1865, nearly 900,000 men had passed through and received a warm Philadelphia welcome. $2,600
A very unusual and rare print of this Civil War hospital in West Philadelphia. Most likely this print was issued in a hospital publication, hence the scarcity. The 4,500 bed Satterlee Hospital, initially called the West Philadelphia General Hospital, was located in an area bounded by present-day Baltimore Avenue and Pine, Forty-third and Forty-sixth Streets. This hospital was opened June 9, 1862, under the supervision of Dr. Isaac J. Hays. The hospital is shown in a bucolic setting of West Philadelphia long before the development of this area of the city. $800
Hospital views by Charles Magnus. New York: Charles Magnus, 1864. Lithographs with original hand color. Ca. 10 1/2 x 17. Very good condition.
During the American Civil War, Charles Magnus printed many images for use by military personnel and the general public in the form of letterhead writing paper and envelopes and souvenirs such as this separately issued print. These were sold during the war years and often sent home to show the family where the boys and men were stationed. No doubt, such pictures were sold after the war at regimental reunions, so they had an active market.
Situated close to much of the fighting, but itself a safe haven, Philadelphia became the main site of U.S. military hospitals during the Civil War. The 4,500 bed Satterlee Hospital was located in an area bounded by present-day Baltimore Avenue, 43rd, Pine and 46th Streets. $675
James Queen, a native Philadelphian, was an accomplished lithographic artist, P.S. Duval's principal draftsman. He drew views, disasters, portraits, music covers, advertisements, certificates, illustrations and any other subject Duval needed. During the Civil War, when artists were in short supply, Duval wrote to a friend: "James Queen is still with us and is now one of the best artists in the country." In June 1864, Philadelphia mounted the Great Central Fair to benefit the U.S. Sanitary Commission, which worked towards the relief of wounded and sick Union troops. Contributions for the fair were raised and temporary buildings were erected on Logan Square. This print depicts the fair buildings from the northwest, with the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul shown prominently on the far side. Two large rotundas are portrayed flanking the main exhibit hall, a vaulted gallery designed by Strickland Kneass that extended from Eighteenth to Logan (Nineteenth) Street. The fair lasted only three weeks, but it drew great crowds, especially during President Lincoln's visit on June 16th. The fair was a great success, raising over a million dollars for the cause.
Accompanying this print is the following manuscript note: "Presented to Wm. Stavely, Esq. in testimony of my appreciation of his valuable services as Chairman of the Bucks Co. Pa. Committee on Agriculture, Great Central Fair. Alfred L. Kennedy, Chairman General Committee on Agriculture, Philadelphia July 1, 1864." William Stavely was a respected Bucks County farmer who had a successful career in the printing business prior to his retiring to Bucks County. Alfred L Kennedy (1818-1896) was a physician, born and educated in Philadelphia. He studied civil and mining engineering and also medicine from the University of Pennsylvania. Kennedy was also a well know expert in medical chemistry and botany. During the Civil War he acted as a volunteer surgeon of the 2d army corps in the Gettysburg hospital, and in 1863 was commissioned colonel of volunteer engineers. He was vice president of the American Agricultural Congress and the Pennsylvania Agricultural Society in 1876. $2,100
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