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Lincoln formalizes Thanksgiving Day as a national holiday...
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THE NEW YORK HERALD, October 4, 1863 Although almost every President since George Washington has issued a proclamation for a "day of thanksgiving", typically celebrated in November but at other times of the year as well, it was Abraham Lincoln who formalized Thanksgiving Day to be celebrated the fourth Thursday of every year and making it a national holiday. On page 4 is the comp... See More $140.00
Terrific map on the capture of Fort Fisher...
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THE NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 18, 1865 Almost the entire ftpg. is taken up with a huge & terrific map headed: "THE CAPTURE OF FORT FISHER. Scene of Admiral Porter's & General Terry's Brilliant Operations on Saturday & Sunday Last." (see). Over half of the first column is taken up with war heads including: "WILMINGTON" "Fort Fisher Ours" "Its Capture... See More
$86.00
Capture of Petersburg, Virginia...
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THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 18, 1864 The ftpg. features a nice street map headed: "The Town of Petersburg" which is unusual, as typically Civil War maps are much less defined & of a greater region. Ftpg. heads also include: "GRANT" "Petersburg In Our Hands" "The Rebel Intrenchments Attacked & Captured" "Six guns, Out of the Sixteen Taken, Ca... See More
$42.00
Our mineral wealth in the West... Great map...
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THE NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 23, 1865 Much of the ftpg. is taken up with a terrific and very large map titled: "THE SPECIE BASIS OF THE REPUBLIC. Map Showing the Parks of Colorado, Fringed with Auriferous Mountains--Central Position of the Isothermal Belt Around the Earth". The map shows much of the West including Southern Wyoming, Denver, Pike's Peak down to the northern most p... See More
$74.00
The Mormons during the Civil War...
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THE NEW YORK HERALD, March 5, 1864 Near the top of the ftpg. are various reports from Utah with heads:"Interesting From the Mormons" "Discovery of a Band of Robbers & Murderers at the Mines" "The Sheriff of Bannock & Virginia the Leaders of the Gang" "He is Hung by the Vigilance Committee with 13 other Desperadoes" "Lynch Law Triumphant&qu... See More
$38.00
Death of President Abraham Lincoln...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 22, 1865 Even this scientific periodical made note of the tragedy of Lincoln's assassination (rarely found in technical journals) with a black-bordered report headed:"Our Calamity" which begins: "An appalling and overwhelming calamity has befallen the nation. The Chief Magistrate has been stricken down by the hand of an assassin; and, as on... See More
$137.00
Act of Congress signed by President Washington...
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GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, March 4, 1796 Pg. 2 contains an Act of Congress titled: "Further Extending the time for receiving on loan the domestic debt of the United States." which is signed in type by both the President: Go. Washington and Vice President: John Adams (see). Pg. 3 has a report on the birthday of the President (see). Close-trimmed at the bottom causes loss to... See More
$68.00
RARE MENTION OF KIT CARSON...
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NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, September 4, 1863 Page 5 has a brief but notable report about the defeat of a group of ...Navajoe Indians beyond fort Canby... by part of the 1st New-Mexican Regiment led by Kit Carson. Quite rare to see a report mentioning this famous Old West scout and an explorer, especially from the Civil War period. Areas of extremely lite foxing in the upper and lower left corners of each... See More
$95.00
Civil War map of Kinston, North Carolina...
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THE NEW YORK HERALD, March 13, 1865 The ftpg. features a nice & very detailed map headed: "The Reported Battle at Kinston, N.C. Scene of Operations on the New Bern & Goldsboro Railroad." Among the ftpg. one column heads are: "THE SOUTH" "The Removal of Gold From Richmond" "The Richmond Banks Sending Their Specie to the Country" "GRANT" &quo... See More
$42.00
1865 Civil War Map....
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THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Pennsylvania, February 24, 1865.* Fort Anderson - Wilmington NC North Carolina - General Schofield and more...
This 8 page issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports which includes the following FRONT PAGE map:
Headlines in this issue includes: WILMINGTON!!, UNION ADVANCE ON THE CITY, CAPTURE OF FORT ANDERSON, Capture Of Guns And Ammunition,THE ... See More $50.00
"Lincoln For President" advertisement...
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EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, 1864 A nice issue from near the closing months of the Civil War with war reports on pgs. 2, 3, and 4.But the prime content in this issue is the advertisement on page 2 reading:
"For President In 1864 ABRAHAM LINCOLN -- For Vice President ANDREW JOHNSON, of Tennessee"
as seen in the photos below. Following this political ad is the: "Union... See More $29.00
Capture of Two Spies...
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THE DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, dated August 2, 1862.
* Capture of Two Spies
* Guerrilla Warfare
This is an authentic Civil War era issue containing many advertisements and Civil War reports from the day it was first reported. Some of the headings/reports include: "The Guerrillas in Louisiana", "Capture of Two Spies at Harrison's&quo
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$24.00
* Capture of Two Spies
* Guerrilla Warfare
This is an authentic Civil War era issue containing many advertisements and Civil War reports from the day it was first reported. Some of the headings/reports include: "The Guerrillas in Louisiana", "Capture of Two Spies at Harrison's&quo
Morgan's Calvary...
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THE DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, dated July 26, 1862.
* Morgan's Calvary
* Washington, DC
This is an authentic Civil War era issue containing many advertisements and Civil War reports from the day it was first reported. Some of the headings/reports include: "A Day with Shakespeare", "Morgan's Raid in Kentucky", "Reported Reb
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$36.00
* Morgan's Calvary
* Washington, DC
This is an authentic Civil War era issue containing many advertisements and Civil War reports from the day it was first reported. Some of the headings/reports include: "A Day with Shakespeare", "Morgan's Raid in Kentucky", "Reported Reb
Wilmington is captured... Nice graphic issue..
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THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Feb. 25, 1865 The ftpg. features a terrific & huge map headed: "ATLANTA TO RICHMOND. Map of the Direct Route As Travelled by General Sherman's Victorious Army. Showing Railways, Rivers & Locations of Atlanta, Milledgville, Savannah, Augusta, Columbia Winnsboro, Camden, Charlotte, Wilmington, Raleigh, Danville, Weldon and Richmond." (see). Plus the... See More
$63.00
Poland...
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THE NEW YORK HERALD: dated April 3, 1864.* Poland's Present Boundaries
The front page of this issue contains a large map measuring approximately 9 by 9 1/2 and titled "Map of Poland - Scene of the Present Insurrection". Additional content from the civil war includes: "Before the Battle on the Tallahatchie", and under "Obituary": "Major General Edwin ... See More $21.00
The War in Denmark...
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THE NEW YORK HERALD: dated April 3, 1864.* The War in Denmark
* Dutch vs. Germans
The front page of this issue contains a large map measuring approximately 9 by 9 1/2 and titled "The War in Denmark". Additional content from the civil war includes: "Important Order of General Grant".
This issue is damaged, as such it has been marked down to $18. A large pi... See More $18.00
Civil War map of Pensacola & Fort Pickens...
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NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 27, 1861 Pg. 5 has a very nice map headed: "Fort Pickens and Pensacola" showing nice detail of the area (see photos). There is also much war reporting on this page, including: "Another Blow Struck" "Pensacola Bombarded" "Our Ships Engage Fort M'Rae" "Texas Rangers Ravaging & Robbing" and more. More war reporti... See More
$38.00
The French in Mexico...
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THE NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 29, 1863* Front Page Map of Mexico
* Port Hudson
* Vicksburg, Mississippi
The front page. has a large map at the top headed: "THE FRENCH IN MEXICO. Operations of the French Army--The Route of the Troops from Vera Cruz to the Mexican Capital" with related front page heads as well.
There are also front page. Civil War reports including: "Rebel Arm... See More $19.00
1862 Civil War original....
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THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER from Pennsylvania and dated February 4, 1862.
* Roanokae Island North Carolina
* Beaufort North Carolina
* Missouri
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first
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$28.00
* Roanokae Island North Carolina
* Beaufort North Carolina
* Missouri
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first
Map of the Mississippi River...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1862 * Civil War map of Island No. Ten in the Mississippi River
The front page includes a nice Civil War map headed: "Position of the Rebels at Island No. 10--Scene of the Victory Just Gained by Flag Officer Foote, With His Flotilla".
There is much related reporting as well as additional Civil War coverage on the front page with one... See More $42.00
Map of the Mississippi River...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1862 The ftpg. includes a nice Civil War map headed: "Position of the Rebels at Island No. 10--Scene of the Victory Just Gained by Flag Officer Foote, With His Flotilla". There is much related reporting as well as additional Civil War coverage on the front page with one column heads including: "The Rebels Shelled Out of Their Upper Battery" &... See More
$37.00
Map of the Mississippi River...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1862 The ftpg. includes a nice Civil War map headed: "Position of the Rebels at Island No. 10--Scene of the Victory Just Gained by Flag Officer Foote, With His Flotilla". There is much related reporting as well as additional Civil War coverage on the front page with one column heads including: "The Rebels Shelled Out of Their Upper Battery" &... See More
$37.00
1864 Civil War
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THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated May 31, 1864.
* Dallas Georgia
* Ulysses S. Grant
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for some creases) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which inclu
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$30.00
* Dallas Georgia
* Ulysses S. Grant
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for some creases) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which inclu
1862 New York City Newspaper....
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THE EVENING POST from New York City and dated September August 6, 1862.
* Newark Missouri
* Gordonsville Virginia
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches
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$22.00
* Newark Missouri
* Gordonsville Virginia
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches
1862 New York City Newspaper....
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THE EVENING POST from New York City and dated September August 9, 1862.
* Wolftown Virginia
* Malvern Hill Virginia
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and
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$22.00
* Wolftown Virginia
* Malvern Hill Virginia
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and
1862 New York City Newspaper....
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THE EVENING POST from New York City and dated September August 26, 1862.
* Warrenton Virginia
* General John Pope
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and lo
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$22.00
* Warrenton Virginia
* General John Pope
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and lo
1862 Orange, Virginia...
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THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, August 5, 1862.
* Orange, Virginia
* General John Pope
This 8 page issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following FRONT PAGE Map: "GENERAL POPE'S OPERATIONS, The Splendid Reconnoissance of General Crawford".
Headlines in this issue includes: "Importa
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Grand Junction, Tennessee.....
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THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, May 3, 1862.
* Grand Junction, Tennessee
* Grenada, Mississippi
This 8 page issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following FRONT PAGE Map: "Probable Retreat Of Beauregard To Grand Junction", "Map Showing the Position of Grand Junction and the Different Routes
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1862 Civil War Map of Kentucky.....
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THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, October 13, 1862.
* Perryville Kentucky
* Lexington Kentucky
This 8 page newspaper is in good condition (except for as little margin wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the followin
1862 Civil War Map - Orange Virginia.....
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THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, August 5, 1862.
* Orange Virginia
* Gordsonsville
This 8 page newspaper is in good condition (except for some margin wear and tiny bidning holes along the spine) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported whic
1861 Springfield Massachusetts Newspaper....
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SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN from Massachusetts and dated September October 4, 1861.
* Chapmanville West
* Jefferson City Missouri
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported wh
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$20.00
* Chapmanville West
* Jefferson City Missouri
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported wh
1863 Port Hudson, Lousisiana...
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NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, New York, March 20, 1863.
* Port Hudson, Louisiana
* Vicksburg, Mississippi
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history.
This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following FRONT PAGE Map: "
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1864 Springfield Massachusetts Newspaper....
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SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN from Massachusetts and dated September September 7, 1864.
* Guerrilla John Morgan death
* Greenville Tennessee
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reporte
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$20.00
* Guerrilla John Morgan death
* Greenville Tennessee
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reporte
1863 Springfield Massachusetts Newspaper....
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SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN from Massachusetts and dated September September 12, 1863.
* Cumberland Gap Tennessee
* Chattanooga Tennessee
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported
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$20.00
* Cumberland Gap Tennessee
* Chattanooga Tennessee
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported
1865 Springfield Massachusetts Newspaper....
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SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN from Massachusetts and dated September January 14, 1865.
* Wilmington North Carolina
* Savannah Georgia
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which
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$20.00
* Wilmington North Carolina
* Savannah Georgia
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which
Jefferson Davis in 1865....
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NEW-YORK TIMES, Jan. 28, 1865.
* Jefferson Davis on possible peace
* Civil War era original
The front page of this issue has: The Peace Bubble; Result of Mr. Blairs Mission; He Admits It To Be A Failure; The Terms of Jeff. Davis; Independence First and An Armistice Next. This issue also has: "The Appointment Of General-In-Chief--Jeff. Davis Views On The Matter". re. a reply
1862 Yorktown, Virginia...
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SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN from Massachusetts and dated September May 5, 1862.
* Farmington, Mississippi
* Yorktown, Virginia
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which inclu
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$18.00
* Farmington, Mississippi
* Yorktown, Virginia
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which inclu
1862 Springfield Massachusetts Newspaper....
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SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN from Massachusetts and dated September March 15, 1862.
* New Madrid Missouri
* Island No. 10
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includ
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$20.00
* New Madrid Missouri
* Island No. 10
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includ
1862 Springfield Massachusetts Newspaper....
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SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN from Massachusetts and dated September March 18, 1862.
* Island No. Ten
* New Madrid Missouri
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which incl
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$20.00
* Island No. Ten
* New Madrid Missouri
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which incl
1863 Springfield Massachusetts Newspaper....
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SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN from Massachusetts and dated September October 29, 1863.
* Fort Smith Arkansas
* Brownsville Missouri
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first report
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$20.00
* Fort Smith Arkansas
* Brownsville Missouri
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first report
1864 Springfield Massachusetts Newspaper....
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SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN from Massachusetts and dated August 6, 1864.
* Hagerstown Maryland
* Charleston West Virginia
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes r
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$20.00
* Hagerstown Maryland
* Charleston West Virginia
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes r
1864 Springfield Massachusetts Newspaper....
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SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN from Massachusetts and dated August 13, 1864.
* City Point Virginia
* Nerw Orleans Louisiana
* Ulysses S. Grant
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was
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$20.00
* City Point Virginia
* Nerw Orleans Louisiana
* Ulysses S. Grant
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was
1862 Springfield Massachusetts Newspaper....
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SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN from Massachusetts and dated February 5, 1862.
* Mill Springs Kentucky Somerset
* General Zollicoffer
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported w
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$20.00
* Mill Springs Kentucky Somerset
* General Zollicoffer
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported w
1862 Springfield Massachusetts Newspaper....
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SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN from Massachusetts and dated February 13, 1862.
* Fort Henry Tennessee
* Roanoke Island North Carolina
* Elizabeth City North Carolina
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout fr
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$20.00
* Fort Henry Tennessee
* Roanoke Island North Carolina
* Elizabeth City North Carolina
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout fr
1864 Springfield Massachusetts Newspaper....
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SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN from Massachusetts and dated August 4, 1864.
* Hagerstown Maryland
* New Orleans Louisiana
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includ
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$20.00
* Hagerstown Maryland
* New Orleans Louisiana
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includ
1864 Springfield Massachusetts Newspaper....
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SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN from Massachusetts and dated July 11, 1864.
* Rockville Maryland
* Frederick Maryland
* Hagerstown
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported whi
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$20.00
* Rockville Maryland
* Frederick Maryland
* Hagerstown
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported whi
1862 Springfield Massachusetts Newspaper....
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SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN from Massachusetts and dated February 18, 1862.
* Fort Donelson Surrenders in Tennessee
* Bowling Green Kentucky
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was
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$30.00
* Fort Donelson Surrenders in Tennessee
* Bowling Green Kentucky
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was