Featured in this lot is a 19th-century J. Howard Brown Co. etching titled "The First Battle of Bull Run". The etching features a battlefield scene with cavalry mobilizing a retreat and the battle raging on in the distance. The etching is marked on the bottom as follows: One of th Six Premium Plates Given to Subscribers with every copy of the book, "The Soldier in our Civil War," Published by the J. Howard Brown Company, 45 Centre Street, New York - The First Battle of Bull Run, VA., Sunday Afternoon, July 21, 1861. - Retreat of the Federal Army Under Gen. McDowell upon Centreville, - The Reserve Division of Col. Miles Covering The Retreat and Repelling The Confederate Cavalry. - Panic Among the Teamsters and Civilians, and General Stampede Towards Arlington Heights. The First Battle of Bull Run, 21 July 1861. Wood engraving, American, 1861". This print takes us back to the heart-wrenching events of the Civil War in America. It depicts the intense and chaotic scene of the First Battle of Bull Run that took place on July 21, 1861. The wood engraving beautifully captures the raw emotions and fierce determination displayed by both Union and Confederate soldiers. The battlefield in Virginia's Manassas region becomes a stage for this historic clash between two opposing forces. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported to a time when our nation was divided and brother fought against brother. In this middle ground between North and South Eastern America, brave men from both sides engaged in warfare with unwavering loyalty to their cause. The Union Army or "Yankees" clashed head-on with the Confederate Army as they fought for control over strategic territories. The significance of this battle cannot be overstated; it marked a turning point in the war as it shattered any illusions about its quick resolution. This wood engraving serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by countless individuals during one of America's bloodiest conflicts. This picture depicts the routing of the Union forces by Rebel cavalry. Many civilians had come from Washington, D.C. to watch the battle, which they thought the Union would win, and were caught up in the panic of retreat.* The condition of this etching is preserved with some stains to the top portion of the etching and shows slight browning to the paper consistent with age but otherwise shows a preserved condition. The measurements of this etching 25 7/8" x 32 1/2". The collective weight of this etching is U4oz.