Battle of Gettysburg
Browse our selection of original historic newspapers that feature coverage of the Battle of Gettysburg, a defining moment in the American Civil War.Battle of Gettysburg
Browse our selection of original historic newspapers that feature coverage of the Battle of Gettysburg, a defining moment in the American Civil War.
Battle Of Midway Won In 1942...
Item #636004
June 8, 1942
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, June 8, 1942
* Battle Of Midway ends w/ win
* Japanese vs. American Navy
* The Gettysburg of World War II ?
The front page has a five column headline: "TOLL OF JAP WARSHIPS IN MIDWAY AIR, NAVAL BATTLE TOTAL 17 SUNK OR DAMAGED, ADMIRAL NIMITZ SAYS" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complete ... See More
Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #631949
August 1, 1863
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, August, 1863 Certainly the prime content is near the back under: "Monthly Record of Current Events" which reports the events of the Civil War, with considerable detail on the events leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg, plus much detail on the Battle of Gettysburg itself (see). Very fine & timely coverage.
The complete issue never... See More
Recalling the Battle of Gettysburg & Gettysburg Address...
Item #631606
December 31, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 31, 1863
* Events of the year in review (1863)
* Battle of Gettysburg revisited
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Battle Record For 1863" "Chronological Table of the Events of the Year" "Our Victories & Defeats by Land and Sea" takes one-third of the ftpg. & carries over to take almost all of pg.2. Inclu... See More
Battle Of Gettysburg...
Item #631190
July 9, 1863
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida New York, July 9, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg victory
* 1st report coverage
Page 3 has reports on the Civil War under the heading: "Late News", and includes some reports concerning the Battle of Gettysburg, the text beginning: "The past week has been full of interesting and important events. On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the 1st, 2nd, a
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* Battle of Gettysburg victory
* 1st report coverage
Page 3 has reports on the Civil War under the heading: "Late News", and includes some reports concerning the Battle of Gettysburg, the text beginning: "The past week has been full of interesting and important events. On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the 1st, 2nd, a
Abraham Lincoln celebrated...
Item #630337
February 6, 1935
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR - Weekly Magazine Section, Boston, Massachusetts, February 6, 1935 The front cover has an illustration "Lincoln Listens to Edward Everett's Oration" "At the Dedication of Gettysburg Battlefield, November 19th, 1863". Inside the issue is a full page article "The World Did Not Forget" "Ever Humble, Abraham Lincoln Never could... See More
75th anniversary of Battle of Gettysburg... Eternal flame...
Item #628722
July 4, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1938
* Battle of Gettysburg 75th anniversary
* Eternal flame lite (1st report)
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
The front page has a three column headline: "ROOSEVELT 'WINNING' BATTLE 'FUNDAMENTAL AS LINCOLN'S'; 150,000 ON GETTYSBURG FIELD" with subheads that include: "Peace Flame Is Lighted" and more with text of Presi... See More
Gettysburg... cornerstone laid at monument...
Item #628027
July 5, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, July 5, 1865
* Battle of Gettysburg memorial
* National Cemetery cornerstone laid
Page 5 has: "Gettysburg" "The Celebration Yesterday on the Great Battle Field" "General Howard's Tribute to the Veterans" "Miles O'Reilly's Poem of the Day and Place" "The Ceremonies of Laying the Corner Stone of the Gettysburg Mon... See More
Military-connected newspaper with Civil War articles...
Item #624556
December 13, 1906
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL NEWS, Scotland, Pennsylvania An in-house newspaper of this school which is a "Member of the Pennsylvania Commission of Soldiers' Orphan Schools", which by definition seemed to focus on those orphaned by military action. The school still exists today, however is being dissolved after 114 years of existence. Given its close proximity to Gettysburg and its connec... See More
Eye-witness account of the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #621792
July 13, 1863
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, July 13, 1863
* Rare anti-slavery title
* Battle of Gettysburg
* Eyewitness account
This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated (see). Page 3 has most of a column taken up with a: "Letter From Rev... See More
Large front page Civil War map...
Item #621659
July 13, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 13, 1863
* Post battle of Gettysburg
* Maryland & West Virginia map
* Robert E. Lee retreating southward
The front page is dominated by a quite large & detailed Civil War map headed: "THE POSITION ON THE POTOMAC." Nice first column heads on the Civil War including: "Advance of Our Right Wing to Hagerstown" "Gen. Meade Concentrat... See More
Military-connected newspaper with Civil War articles...
Item #621377
December 13, 1906
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL NEWS, Scotland, Pennsylvania, Nov. 22, 1906 An in-house newspaper of this school which is a "Member of the Pennsylvania Commission of Soldiers' Orphan Schools", which by definition seemed to focus on those orphaned by military action. The school still exists today, however is being dissolved after 114 years of existence. Given its close proximity to Gettysburg... See More
The Gettysburg Address on front page...
Item #615174
November 20, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 20, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Gettysburg Address at battlefield cemetery
It would be difficult to argue for a more notable or desirable newspaper from the Civil War. Combine the complete text of the historic Gettysburg Address by President Abraham Lincoln, with this famous newspaper published by Horace Greeley, a Lincoln supporter, with the content bein... See More
Nice issue on the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #613921
July 3, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 3, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
* Robert E. Lee's Northern invasion
A fine issue reporting the first days of the Battle of Gettysburg. The front page first column heads include; "The Rebel Invasion" "Severe Battle Near Gettysburg" "Fighting Continued Yesterday" "Heavy Attack on our First Army Corps" "... See More
Terrific issue on the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #613319
July 4, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 4, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
* Most historic battle of the Civil War
* Great reporting - one of the best to be had
The top portion of the first column on the front page is taken up with some great & very historic heads on the Battle of Gettysburg, including: "REBEL INVASION" "The Fighting At Gettysburg" "The Severest... See More
The Confederates on the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #611373
July 11, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 11, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg
Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
The front page includes: "Charleston" "Yankee Agents In England" "The Courts" "City Intelligence" "Prisoners" "Sale of Negroes in Georgia" with a list of names... See More
Incredible Battle of Gettysburg reporting...
Item #610338
July 25, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, July 25, 1863
* Historic Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
* From a very rare Confederate publication
A very rare publication from the Confederacy, only a few issues of which having come into our inventory over the past 39 years. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page is... See More
Lincoln delivers his Gettysburg Address...
Item #608288
November 21, 1863
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 21, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Gettysburg Address at battlefield cemetery
It would be difficult to argue for a more notable or desirable Civil War newspaper. Combine the complete text of the historic Gettysburg Address by President Abraham Lincoln, with this famous title by Horace Greeley, a Lincoln supporter, and this issue makes for one of the be... See More
Rare & very historic Confederate broadside "Extra" on the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #602296
July 5, 1863
DAILY DISPATCH---EXTRA, Richmond, Virginia, July 5, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg
* Very rare Confederate title
* Capital of the Confederacy
A great rarity: a Confederate broadside "Extra" reporting on the first two days of the historic Battle of Gettysburg. As the word "broadside" is defined, this is a single sheet printed on the front side only.
The heads at the ... See More
Much more on the Battle of Gettysburg: from a soldier involved...
Item #601668
July 17, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 17, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg
* Eyewitness account
Not only is this a nice Civil War newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
The front page has various war-related content, including items headed: "The News" and a lengthier report: "Spies In The South" and other related items, but certainly... See More
Much more on the Battle of Gettysburg: from a soldier involved...
Item #600993
July 17, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 17, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg
* Great reporting from rebel eyewitness (soldier)
Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
The front page has various war-related content, including items headed: "The News" and a lengthier report: "Spies In The South" and other related it... See More
Follow-up to Gettysburg, and so much more...
Item #600977
July 8, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 8, 1863 Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
A great issue on the events surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg, with reaction of nearby cities, the retreat & pursuit of the Confederates, reports on the events immediately following Gettysburg, and more.
The front page includes: "... See More
On their way to Gettysburg... Harrisburg is captured...
Item #600902
July 3, 1863
RICHMOND ENQUIRER, Richmond, Virginia, July 3, 1863
* When the Battle of Gettysburg was in progress
* Robert E. Lee and Confederates
Not only a nice Confederate newspaper but one from the capital of the Confederacy. And one of the less common titles as well.
Most of the front page first column is taken up with: "Confederates In Pennsylvania" and "Harrisburg News".... See More
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania....
Item #600406
May 31, 1878
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, May 31, 1878
* Battle of Gettysburg
* Tribute to the dead
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 5 has one column headings: "The Day At Gettysburg" "The Presidential Party and Other Distinguished Citizens Present..."
Complete, some spine wear, otherwise in good ... See More
Who won the battle of Gettysburg ? And the fall of Vicksburg...
Item #599209
July 10, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 10, 1863
* The Battle of Gettysburg
* Fall of Vicksburg, Mississippi
* In a Confederate title
Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
The top of the front page, with heading: "From General Lee's Army", has much editorialized comment on the recent events of the war--Bat... See More
The Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #596281
July 7, 1863
THE LOWELL DAILY COURIER, Massachusetts, July 7, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
* General George Meade victory
The top of page 2 has a report headed: "The War News - The Great Victory" which is an account of the Union victory at the historic Battle of Gettysburg, taking two-thirds of the column (see photos). Plus the editorial is concerning the victory, beginning: "... See More
The Confederates on the aftermath of Gettysburg...
Item #596162
July 27, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, July 27, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg aftermath
* Robert E. Lee letter
The top of the first column has: "Proclamation By the President of the Confederate States" signed in type: Jefferson Davis. The theme is on learning from the lessons of the recent Battle of Gettysburg, with religious overtones: "...Let us rather receive in humble... See More
Robert E. Lee on Gettysburg...Sacking of the print shop...
Item #589050
October 7, 1863
WEEKLY STANDARD, Raleigh, North Carolina, October 7, 1863
* General Lee's Official Report
* Sacking of the print shop
Certainly one of the less common titles from the Confederate States. The front page has a terrific letter by the editor, William Holden, expressing his frustration with the destruction caused to his business by troops from Georgia on September 9 (see photos). This ... See More
A Memphis Confederate newspaper printed in Atlanta... The battle of Gettysburg...
Item #588483
October 7, 1864
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Montgomery, Alabama, Oct. 7, 1864 If the title and city of publication seem to be in conflict, they are not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. See the information at the bottom of this listing.
This was the second appearance of the Appeal in Montgomery after being chased around the South (see below). The front page includes: "The A... See More
75th anniversary of Battle of Gettysburg... Eternal flame...
Item #588368
July 4, 1938
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 4, 1938
* Battle of Gettysburg 75th anniversary
* Eternal flame lite
* Franklin D. Roosevelt
This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "President Urges Throng at Gettysburg to Combat Democracy's New Crisis" with subheads (see photos).
Other news and various advertisements of the day throughou... See More
The "Old" Thirteen Infantry of Virginia...
Item #585744
February 26, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 26, 1864
* 13th Confederate Infantry (Virginia)
A very nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. Among the front page reports are: "The War News--A Cavalry Battle in Mississippi--The Situation in Tennessee--The Recent Fight In Florida--From General Lee's Lines" "The Courts" "Camp Near Kinston" "To ... See More
Gettysburg battlefield reunion in 1885....
Item #585080
May 5, 1885
THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN, Scranton, Pennsylvania, May 5, 1885
* Battle of Gettysburg
* Reunion of veterans
This 4 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "GETTYSBURG'S BATTLEFIELD", "Historical Visit Of Veterans" and more. Lengthy text takes up over 1 1/2 columns.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Some spine wear, otherwise g... See More
Battle of Verdun, France begins...
Item #584024
February 26, 1916
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, February 26, 1916
* Battle of Verdun, France begins
* World War I
* German vs. French armies
This 18 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "BATTLE RAGES AT VERDUN", "GERMANS MAKE DESPERATE ATTACK", "French Are Driven From Several Villages" and more. Co... See More
A presumed victory at Gettysburg...
Item #583586
July 9, 1863
THE RECORD, Richmond, Virginia, July 9, 1863 Certainly one of the more rare Richmond titles and one with a very ornate masthead featuring a large seal noting "The Confederate States Of America" surrounded by Confederate flags. This is the volume 1 number 4 issue of a newspaper which existed for less than six months.
The front page has: "Minors--Who Can Be Substitutes, and the... See More
Meade being criticized for letting Lee escape...
Item #581150
July 23, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, July 23, 1863
* Post Battle of Gettysburg
* Robert E. Lee's retreat (escape)
* General George Meade criticized
A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederate States. The front page has much on the Civil War including items headed: "The News Yesterday" "The Situation In The West" "Advance Of the
A "colored" regiment... Pre-Gettysburg...
Item #568607
July 3, 1863
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, July 3, 1863 This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated (see).
Page 3 has an item headed: "Fifty-Fifth Reg't. Massachusetts (Colored) Volunteers" which lists the various commissions which have been... See More
Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #556892
July 3, 1913
LESLIE'S WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED, New York City, New York, July 3, 1913
* Battle of Gettysburg photos, map and illustration
* Kemble illustration
The front page of this has a nice color illustration called "No More Shall The War Cry Sever" by Gerrit A. Beneker.
There is a full page illustration titled "The Cause!" by Kemble, a well known artist.
The double page center f... See More
Moving on to Gettysburg...
Item #172694
July 18, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 18, 1863 The full front page is a print: "The Bombardment of Port Hudson--The 100-Pound Parrott Gun of the 'Richmond' at Work". Inside has another fullpg. with 2 scenes: "The Bombardment of Port Hudson--A Mortar Schooner at Work" & "Scene of General Paine's Assault on Port Hudson--carrying Off Our dead & wounded... See More
Text and prints on the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #172696
July 25, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 25, 1863 The full front page is a nice portrait of: "Major-General Ulysses S. Grant ("Unconditional Surrender" Grant)". Inside has a full page: "The Siege of Vicksburg--View Upon the Extreme Right, Showing the Mississippi River Above and Below Vicksburg"; a full page with 4 prints: "The Siege of Vicksburg--Blowing Up the ... See More
The Battle of Gettysburg, in prints and in text...
Item #172700
August 8, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 8, 1863 Certainly one of the more desired issues of the Civil War with the nice content on the Battle of Gettysburg. The front page has 2 prints: "Saluting the Old Flag at Port Hudson" and "The Formal Surrender of Port Hudson". Inside a 1/4 pg: "Siege of Vicksburg--Huts on the Hill-side"; a full page has two prints: "Po... See More
The Battle of Gettysburg and much more...
Item #172704
August 22, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 22, 1863 The front page has prints of: "Residence of John Burns, At Gettysburg, Pennsylvania" and "John Burns, the Only Man in Gettysburg, Pa., Who Fought at the Battle".
A full page with 8 prints show: "Views of the Gettysburg Battle Field"; another full page has: "General View of Gettysburg, From the West" and &... See More
Destruction of Lawrence, Kansas...
Item #172708
September 5, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 5, 1863 The full front page shows: "Moseby's Guerrillas Destroying Sutlers' Train". Inside prints include a dramatic fullpg: "The Destruction of the City of Lawrence, Kansas and the Massacre of its Inhabitants by the Rebel Guerrillas"; a full page with 4 prints: "Morris Island Sketches"; a three-quarter page map s... See More
Report on the Gettysburg Address...
Thomas Nast's Thanksgiving Day...
Item #172734
December 5, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 5, 1863
The entire front page shows: "The President's Hymn--Give Thanks, All Ye People". However, the most notable content is likely the detailed report of Abraham Lincoln's address at Gettysburg. While the actual address is not provided, considerable details and the rarity of reports make this worthy of interest (see image). The article... See More
Averill's Raid... Great doublepage centerfold...
Item #172746
January 16, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 16, 1864 The full front page is a print captioned: "Averill's Raid". Inside has prints of: "Major-General Andrew A. Humphreys" "General William W. Averill" "The 'Suck' In The Tennessee River" "The Wreck of the 'Aquila' at San Francisco" "The Iron-Clad Screw Frigate 'Re D'... See More
Much on General George A. Custer...
Item #172766
March 26, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 26, 1864 The front page has a print of: "The Late Colonel Ulric Dahlgren" with an article on him. The ftpg. also has articles titled: "General Grant as Lieutenant-General" and "General Custer's Raid".
Inside has a full page: "Ambuscade & Death of Colonel Dahlgren" and also: "General Grant Receiving His... See More
Two Civil War maps, and rebel atrocities...
Item #172782
May 21, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, News York, May 21, 1864 The full front pager is a print: "General Sherman's Advance--Buzzard's Roost Pass, Georgia". Inside has a full page: "Grand Musical Festival in Philadelphia In Aid of the Sanitary Commission"; a full page: "Map of Virginia showing the Military Operations of Generals Grant and Butler"as well as: "Map of Ri... See More
Winslow Homer does a "football" print...
Item #172902
July 15, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 15, 1865 The full front page is a print: "Rustic courtship" by W. Lucas. Prints within include a full page: "Lieutenant-General Grant and Staff" with each noted. But the best print, and also a full page, is one by noted artist Winslow Homer titled: 'Holiday In Camp--Soldiers Playing 'Foot-Ball' " which shows much action... See More
Baseball...
Item #173324
July 24, 1869
Harper's WEEKLY, July 24, 1869 Fullpg. includes 5 scenes of Gettysburg, most re. the battlefield. Great dblpgctrfld: 'The Lobby Of the House Of Commons', nearly halfpg. illus: 'Presentation of a Champion Bat to the 'Red Stocking' Base-Ball Club, Cincinnati' with the bat being about 20 ft. long. Nice.
The Battle of Gettysburg Reunion...
Item #175204
July 16, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 16, 1887
Nice full ftpg: "Art & Nature at the West End of Coney Island". Nice fullpg: "Boston Harbor and Its Islands". Very nice dblpgctrfld: "The Scene of the Reunion of Union & Confederate Veterans on the Field of Gettysburg". Halfpg: "Sketches From the Jubilee Yacht Race" plus much more.
Other news and adverti... See More
Picket's Charge... 25 years later...
Item #175306
July 7, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 7, 1888
Nice fullpg: "The Fourth of July in a Southern Town" shows Blacks. Nice & dramatic dblpgctrfld: "Pickett's Charge", from Philippoteaux's "Battle of Gettysburg" is very displayable. Fullpg: "The Workers & Their Dwellings; at Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Coke Ovens" is also dispalable. The issue is complete in ... See More
Item #175826
July 1, 1893
Harper's WEEKLY, July 1, 1893 Full ftpg: 'Columbian Exposition--Dedication of the German Building'. Nearly fullpg. with 5 illus; 'The Floods on the Mississippi Near Vicksburg'. Fullpg. of 4 photos; 'The Desecration of Gettysburg Battlefield'. Fullpg. with 4 photos: 'Our Brave N.Y. Firemen'. One-quarter pg. photo: 'The Cowboys' 900 Mile Race from Chadron,... See More
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