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"Lincoln For President" advertisement...
545288
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
Huge Mississippi Valley Map
545235
THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated March 8, 1862. This vintage 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 headlines and the following FRONT PAGE Map: "THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY&qu... See More
$57.00
Engravings of the Monitor & Merrimac with considerable reporting...
545207
THE NEW YORK HERALD, March 11, 1862 The ftpg. features a quite large map with a large head: "ANOTHER NEW REBEL GIBRALTAR. Chattanooga & Its Surroundings---The Natural Strength of the Place---Its Value in a Strategic Point of View--The Railroad & Water Communications, etc.". Plus there are related one column heads as well, with much text on the Civil War. Page 3 has a huge C... See More
$135.00
The day Lincoln was shot...
545206
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 14, 1865 The front page has some nice reports on the very end of the Civil War, with first column heads including: "IMPORTANT" "Arrival of Gen. Grant in Washington" "The Results Of His Victory" "Visit of Lee to Danville To Advise Johnston to Surrender" "Important Military Order" "All Drafting & Recruiting S... See More
$778.00
Displayable issue on the Lincoln funeral... Booth letter gives his reasons...
545205
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 20, 1865 This is one of the more displayable issues on the funeral of Abraham Lincoln printed just 5 days after his death, with uncommonly large type used in the one column headlines which take two-thirds of the first column on the front page (see photos), beginning with: "THE RITES" "OBSEQUIES to the LAMENTED DEAD" and also including: "Solemn Sc... See More
$155.00
The beginning of the Civil War... Lincoln (essentially) declares war...
545204
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 15, 1861 This would be a nice, displayable issue on the beginning of the Civil War as the front page features a nice map headed: "MAP OF CHARLESTON HARBOR: Showing the Relative Positions of the Entrance, Stone Inlet, Morris and Sullivan Islands, Forts Sumter & Moultrie, Cummings Point Battery and the City." Two-thirds of the first column are taken up ... See More
$165.00
Battle of Bull Run... First major battle of the Civil War...
545203
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 21, 1861 The ftpg. has a nice Civil War map headed: "Manassas Gap Junction and Surroundings. The Reported Positions of the Rebel Troops---Some of Their Entrenchments, Batteries & Encampments." (see photos). There are also nice first column heads including: "THE REBELLION" "Advance of the Union Forces Towards Manassas Gap Railroad" &... See More
$64.00
One of the best Antietam newspapers...
545201
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 21, 1862 The front page has half of the first column taken up with Civil War battle reports, most dealing with the historic Battle of Antietam, including: "THE WAR NEWS" "The Very Latest from the Field of Battle" "Retreat of the Rebels Across the Potomac" "2500 Dead Rebels Found on the Field" "The Battle Of Antietam
... See More
$124.00
Civil War map of Fredericksburg & vicinity...
545200
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 2, 1863 Over half of the ftpg. is taken up with a very large Civil War map headed: "IMPORTANT MOVEMENTS ON THE RAPPAHANNOCK. Map of the Rappahannock and Rapidan Rivers, Showing the Fords and Roads & the Surrounding Country." (see photos) There are also first column heads which include: "IMPORTANT" "News From Hooker's Army" &quo... See More
$73.00
Full front page Civil War map...
545198
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 5, 1865 A terrific issue for display, as the entire front page--from top to bottom--is taken up with a huge map headed: "IMPORTANT MILITARY OPERATIONS IN VIRGINIA. The Seat of War from the Rappahannock to the Nansemond and Blackwater." which has tremendous detail, showing from Harper's Ferry south to Hicksford and from Stanton east to the Chesapeake Bay (se... See More
$119.00
Advancing towards the battle at Gettysburg...
545190
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 2, 1863 A great issue on the advance to Gettysburg, this issue published on the day of the second day of battle. The ftpg. is mostly taken up with ads, literature items, and news reports from Europe, with pg. 3 having a wealth of reports on the Civil War including nice one column heads including: "THE INVASION" "The Army of the Potomac" "Vis... See More
$94.00
The Battle of Gettysburg...
545189
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 3, 1863 A terrific front page with great and graphic coverage of the first day's battle at the very significant Battle of Gettysburg. The ftpg. includes two war-related maps, headed: "The Battle Of Gettysburg. Scene of the Battle of Wednesday, July 1--The Cavalry Fight." and the other map headed: "Our Occupation of Carlisle, Pa. The Barracks and Gas W... See More
$855.00
Civil War map showing the Yankee and Confederate territories...
545188
THE NEW YORK HERALD, January 1, 1865 Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the huge map of the United States which takes close to half of the front page, headed: "THE CONTRACTING LINES OF THE REBELLION. Map Illustrating the Present Geographical Extend of the Rebellion, Together with Lines Indicating Its Area During the Years 1861, '62, '63 and '64." The balance o... See More
$120.00
Great graphic issue... The day the Confederate capital was captured...
545187
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 3, 1865 This was the day the Confederate capital of Richmond was taken by the Yankees. See the photos for the great front page, featuring a large Civil War map headed: "THE DECISIVE BATTLE OF THE REBELLION" with a subhead (see), the map showing the Petersburg vicinity. Plus almost the entire first column are taken up with nice war-related head including a... See More
$67.00
The day Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox...
545186
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 8, 1865 This issue is published during the closing moments of the Civil War--indeed, General Robert E. Lee would surrender to General Ulysses S. Grant on this very day. The ftpg. features a very large map headed: "STRIKING THE FLYING REBELS--Scene of the Important Operations of the 6th Instant--The Rear of Lee's Army Cut Off & Captured by the 2nd & 6th... See More
$67.00
Great issue for many reasons... See !
545185
THE NEW YORK HERALD, January 4, 1863 The front page features a rather large map headed: "THE NEW MAP OF THE UNITED STATES. Topographical View of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation--The Slave Territory and the New Free Territory of the Union" with below the map noting: "The Slave States are in Black; the Old Free States in White; the New Free States in White". P... See More
$110.00
Civil War military map of the United States... Monitor vs. the Merrimac...
545184
THE NEW YORK HERALD, March 13, 1862 The ftpg. features a large & very displayable map of the United States headed: "THE NEW MILITARY DEPARTMENTS--The Boundaries of the New Military Geographical Departments--The New Boundaries of the Rebellious States--The Black Region Contracting" with labels for each department (see). Page 5 contains much on the historic naval encounter at Ham... See More
$97.00
Battle of Shiloh, or Pittsburg Landing...
545182
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 13, 1862 The first column has some nice headlines concerning the battle of Shiloh, including: "The Victory at Pittsburg" "Additional Reports Of The Battle" "Rebel Account of the First Day's Fight" "Beauregard's Official Despatch" "Victory Claimed by the Rebels" "General A. Sidney Johnston's Death Confirmed"... See More
$60.00
Large front page portrait of General Halleck...
545099
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Philadelphia, Aug. 2, 1862 This is a very displayable issue as the front page features a large portrait of General Halleck. There are also a wealth of fine one column headlines on the Civil War, including: "LATEST WAR NEWS!" "A Midnight Artillery Skirmish" "From Gen. Pope's Army" "Affairs in Norfolk" "The New Merrimac Ou... See More
$42.00
Rare Confederate title...
544808
WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, October 29, 1863 This is a very rare title from the Confederacy. According to Brigham only four institutions in the United States have any holdings of this title from the Civil War, most just a few scattered issues. The American Antiquarian Society has no issues recorded from this era. The ftpg. contains a first column report witih heads: &... See More $295.00
Rare Confederate title with ftpg. address by Braxton Bragg...
544805
WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, January 30, 1863 This is a very rare title from the Confederacy. According to Brigham only four institutions in the United States have any holdings of this title from the Civil War, most just a few scattered issues. The American Antiquarian Society has no issues recorded from this era. The ftpg. contains a: "Special Message of Gov. Van... See More $320.00
Abraham Lincoln thanksgiving proclamation...
544681
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, April 1, 1863 The front page is almost entirely taken up with events and reports on the Civil War, and also includes the complete text of: "President's Proclamation for a Day of Humiliation and Prayer" which is signed in type: Abraham Lincoln. The text reads in part:"...devoutly recognizing the supreme authority and just government of Almighty God ... See More $64.00
Abraham Lincoln establishes the first national Thanksgiving...
544678
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Oct. 5, 1863 The ftpg. is mostsly taken up with events surround the Civil War. Included as well is: "A Proclamation by President Lincoln" for setting aside a day of thanksgiving. This was the very first "official" national Thanksgiving Day Proclamation, issued by Lincoln as a result of recent editorials by Sarah J. Hale for Godey's Lady Book and... See More
$255.00
$500 Confederate bond...
544640
CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR BOND Here is a very nice "Confederate States of America" $500 bond dated March 2, 1863 which still has 7 of the $20 coupons attached. This bond was authorized by an Act of the Confederate Congress of Feb. 20, 1863. This bond would yield 8 per cent with a final maturity of July 1, 1868 (see photos). Very ornate and still in great, clean condition. Measures abou... See More
$135.00
Two front page Civil War maps...
544629
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Pa., April 14, 1863 The ftpg. features not one but two Civil War maps, headed: "Gen. Foster's Situation in N.C." and "Scene of Action in Charleston Harbor" (see photos). There is much related text for both maps plus additional first column heads which include: "Graphic Description of the Naval Attack on Charleston" "General Foster... See More
$49.00
Large Civil War battle map on the front page... Print of General Reno...
544624
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Sept. 16, 1862 the front page features a rather large map headed: "SCENE OF OUR RECENT VICTORIES." which shows much detail of the battle grounds from Washington, D.C. north to Gettysburg, Pa., and from Winchester, Va., to Baltimore, Md. (see). Over half of the ftpg. is taken up with a large number of war-related heads including: "A Glorious Victory F... See More
$69.00
Famous letter from Lincoln to Greeley...
544620
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, August 25, 1862 This issue contains on the front page one of the more famous letters from Abraham Lincoln, being his reply to Horace Greeley's editorial of August 20, "A Prayer of Twenty Millions", which urged emancipation. Lincoln replies in his letter with his famous quote: "My paramount object...is to save the Union, and it is not either to sav... See More
$245.00
Civil War Map... Campaigning in Virginia...
543602
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Pennsylvania, September 22, 1863.included on the front page is a map headed: "SCENE OF THE GREAT BATTLE BETWEEN GEN. ROSECRANS' FORCES AND THE REBELS UNDER JOHNSTON AND BRAGG", measuring 4 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches, showing details of the entire vicinity. These include towns, such as: Harrison, Chattanooga, Cleveland, Spring Place, Fayette, Dalton, an... See More $50.00
Great map of the campaign in Virginia...
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THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Pennsylvania, May 17, 1864.Much of the front page is taken up with a large map headed: "THE CAMPAIGN IN VIRGINIA", showing the combined movements of the Armies of Generals Grant, Butler, and Sigel against Richmond. Included are details of the entire vicinity, such as the towns of Petersburg, Cloverhill, Nottoway, Lawrenceville, Gordonsville, Port Roya... See More $65.00
Capture of Two Spies...
542947
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
... See More
$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
Murder of General McCook...
542946
THE DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, dated August 9, 1862.
* Malvern Hill
* General McCook Murdered
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 Negro Question", "The Tuscarora Chasing a Rebel Craft", "A
... See More
$28.00
* Malvern Hill
* General McCook Murdered
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 Negro Question", "The Tuscarora Chasing a Rebel Craft", "A
Fight at Newmarket...
542803
THE DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, dated May 21, 1864.
* Fight at Newmarket
* The End of Slavery
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: "That Cruel Letter", "The End of Slavery", "The Spring Campaign&
... See More
$28.00
* Fight at Newmarket
* The End of Slavery
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: "That Cruel Letter", "The End of Slavery", "The Spring Campaign&
Morgan's Calvary...
542799
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
... See More
$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
Preparing for the Civil War...
542607
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 25, 1861 Ftpg. first column heads include: "Highly Important News" "The Evacuation of Fort Sumpter Ordered" "Major-Anderson Taking an Inventory Preparatory to Leaving" "Resignation of Gov. Houston" and more. Eight pgs., never bound nor trimmed, nice.
$29.00
Benjamin Butler's infamous "Order #28 on the women of New Orleans... In a New Orleans newspaper !
542593
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 28, 1862 This is an extremely significant issue, from shortly after the fall of New Orleans to the Yankee forces under the command of Major General Benjamin Butler. Most of the front page of this single sheet newspaper is taken up with many of Butler's General Orders concerning the occupation of the City, sixteen in all, along with other military ... See More
$975.00
Rare camp newspaper from the Civil War ...
542392
THE SIXTH CORPS, Danville, Virginia, May 11, 1865 A quite rare, single sheet newspaper printed for Union troops at the end of the war. Such newspapers were considered "camp newspapers" as they were published by the various military units typically for distribution among their own, so quantities were very limited and few survived. This is the volume 1, number 18 issue of this title. The f... See More
$265.00
Rare Confederate newspaper...
542391
THE DAILY SOUTH CAROLINIAN, Columbia, South Carolina, Feb. 23, 1864 Most of the ftpg. is taken up with ads. Must of pgs. 2 & 3 are taken up with: "Important Action of Congress in Secret Session--Passage of the Currency, Tax, and Military Bills". Pg. 3 also has: "War News" & other item, plus a few ads. The bkpg. is filled with ads. This issue has much wear and vari... See More
$255.00
The Lincoln funeral...
542353
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, April 22, 1865 A dramatic issue with the ftpg. entirely taken up with reports on teh funeral proceedings of Abraham Lincoln. Above the masthead is a dramatic banner headline: "THE NATION MOURNS ITS LOSS" in black mourning rules. The first column heads include: "IN MEMORIAM!" "Honors to Our Great Dead!" "The National Funeral Pagean... See More
$87.00
The Lincoln funeral...
542352
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, April 22, 1865 A dramatic issue with the ftpg. entirely taken up with reports on the funeral proceedings of Abraham Lincoln. Above the masthead is a dramatic banner headline: "THE NATION MOURNS ITS LOSS" in black mourning rules. The first column heads include: "IN MEMORIAM!" "Honors to Our Great Dead!" "The National Funeral Pagean... See More
$78.00
A rare title from the Confederacy... Much nice war coverage...
542346
NEW ORLEANS DAILY CRESCENT, Louisiana, March 8, 1861 Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it surrendering without a fight. So "Confederate" issues from New... See More
$240.00
A rare title from the Confederacy... Much nice war coverage...
542338
THE DAILY DELTA, Louisiana, Jan. 22, 1862 Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it surrendering without a fight. So "Confederate" issues from New Orleans ar... See More
$290.00
First report on the Battle of Antietam...
542293
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Sept. 18, 1862 Most of a front page column is taken up with nice & early reports of the tragic Battle of Antietam, heads including: "The "Great Battle Near Sharpsburg" "Fearful Carnage on Both Sides" "The Enemy Driven Toward Hagerstown" "General Hooker Wounded". These reports are of the battle of Sept. 17, the ... See More
$91.00
The Battle of Antietam, and much more...
542288
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Sept. 20, 1862 Page 2 under the heading of: "EXTRA !" are heads on the Battle of Antietam, including: "The Retreat Of The Rebel Army" "Closes Pursuit by Gen. McClellan" "The Confederates Abandon their Trains & Artillery" "The Recent Battle" "The Rebel Army in Virginia" "Terrible Loss of The Enemy&... See More
$67.00
"Confederate States of America"...
542283
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, May 24, 1861 A nice feature of this issue is the printing of: "Confederate States of America" which appears in the dateline. The entire ftpg. is taken up with ads including one illustrated ad headed: "Negroes For Sale". Pg. 2 has: "Things at Raleigh" which takes 1 1/2 columns; "The News" which has some war... See More
$93.00
Jeff Davis is captured...
542267
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 15, 1865 Half of the first column on pg. 1 is taken up with some significant heads including: "CAPTURE OF JEFF DAVIS !" "As Good As A Comedy!" "His Flight Suddenly Ended!" "Col. Prichard Overhauls The Fugitive!" "He Attempts to Escape in His Wife's Clothes!" "He Bolts For The Woods!" "His Boots Be... See More
$98.00
Rare engraving where the conspirators' trial happened...
542233
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 13, 1865 This is a quite rare issue as the front page has a very nice graphic headed: "THE ASSASSINS AND CONSPIRATORS. The Arsenal Building, Washington, where the Culprits are on Trial." showing the exterior with several guards (see). Related ftpg. heads include: "WASHINGTON" "The Treason Trials! "Conclusion of the Harris Trial&quo... See More
$93.00
Nice account of the Battle of Antietam...
542173
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Sept. 19, 1862 This issue has some of the best coverage of the battle of Antietam (or Sharpsburg) to be had with a nice variety of one column heads. Those on the front page include: "The Great Battle of Sharpsburg" "The Fighting on Tuesday & Wednesday" "Our Arms Victorious" "Many Officers Killed & Wounded" with the te... See More
$138.00
The Emancipation Proclamation...
542172
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Sept. 23, 1862 This issue has one of the nicer presentations of his famous Emancipation Proclamation we have seen in a newspaper, albeit on the back pg., but the graphic appeal is nice (see photos) with the heading: "A FREE REPUBLIC ! Proclamation of President Lincoln for the Emancipation of Slaves in all Rebellious States -- By the President of the Unit... See More
$315.00
A more rare title from the Confederacy...
542101
NEW ORLEANS DAILY CRESCENT, Louisiana, March 30, 1861 Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly there after Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it surrendering without a fight. So "Confederate" issues from N... See More
$235.00
Wilmington is captured... Nice graphic issue..
542062
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