1862 CIVIL WAR BATTLE OF FORT PULASKI THE NEW YORK TIMES NEWSPAPER WITH TWO MAPS

Description: BATTLE OF FORT PULASKI GEORGIA CIVIL WAR ORIGINAL 1862 NEW YORK TIMES NEWSPAPER WITH TWO MAPS The New York Times, Saturday, April 19, 1862. Volume XI, Number 3. Original Civil War newspaper, four pages with eight page supplement. Page size ca. 16 x 21 ½”, supplement is one uncut sheet which unfolds to an amazing ca. 31” x 44”. Original U.S. Civil War newspaper, complete as issued. The four page main section features a large map showing the area from Nashville south to New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico, including the Mississippi River at the map’s western edge and cities from Macon to Tallahassee on its eastern edge, ca. 10 ½” x 9.” It is titled, The Field of Operations in the Cotton States, Indicating Island No. 10 Fort Pillow, Memphis and the River Line of Action of Foote and Pope, Pittsburgh, Corinth, Grand Junction and the Railroad Lines of Southward Movement of Gen Balleck; Decator, Huntsville, Stevenson, Chattanooga and the Bearings of the Places Captured by Gen. Mitchel; also, New-Orleans, Fort Pickens and Lines of Action on the Gulf. The Supplement runs eight pages and begins with a map, ca. 4 ¼” x 6 ¾” of The Feue D’Enfer at Fort Pulaski, The Grand Concentric Fire from the Eleven Batteries which Reduced the Rebel Fort. In addition to much coverage of the Civil War and other news articles, the paper and supplement contain many fascinating period advertisements, a couple of which are even illustrated. This is a rare and important original historical document as the supplement’s lead heading, Feue D’Enfe, the French equivalent of “hellfire” suggests. The Siege of Fort Pulaski concluded with the Battle of Fort Pulaski, April 10-11, 1862, here reported. Today the Fort Pulaski National Monument, located in Chatham Country, Georgia, commemorates those events and the National Part Service states of it, “The Union army used rifled cannon and compelled the Confederate garrison inside Fort Pulaski to surrender. The siege was a landmark experiment in the history of military science and invention.” That landmark is here documented by extensive reporting and a period map. Vintage condition, both sections folded, with discoloration and some tears and small losses, especially at the edges and folds, consistent with age and use. Nonetheless, overall still holding strong and very readable with two fine front-page maps suitable for framing. Estate sale find here offered for the first time; will be shipped folded as found. A rare and important piece of American history for your collection. Please reference photos for details, and ask questions before bidding. Item will be shipped by USPS Priority Mail, US buyers only, do not ship internationally. Returns not accepted.

Price: 79 USD

Location: Corning, New York

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