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Lincoln's assassination: a first report...
Item #653749
April 15, 1865
THE ROCHESTER EVENING EXPRESS, New York, April 15, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth
Always among the issue in most demand is the first report of Abraham Lincoln's assassination. Here is a good one.
All columns on all 4 pages are black-bordered, with most of the Lincoln coverage found on page 3. Some rather dramatic column heads ... See More
Perhaps the best to be had on Lincoln's assassination... A Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #658487
April 15, 1865
DAILY MORNING CHRONICLE, Washington, D.C., April 15, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (historic 1st report)
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where it occurred
As might be imagined newspapers from Washington reporting the assassination of Abraham Lincoln are exceedingly scarce and exceedingly desirable. Although newspapers from New York & Philadelphia remain among the... See More
A first report of Lincoln's assassination in a weekly newspaper...
Item #661781
April 19, 1865
THE MONITOR, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, April 19, 1865 Being a weekly newspaper page2 has a first report of the death of Abraham Lincoln with column heads: "Death Of The PRESIDENT" "The National Horror" "Mr. Lincoln Is Assassinated" "The Assassination in His Private Box at the Theatre" "Pistol Ball Penetrates The Brain" "The Murderer Leap... See More
Charleston newspaper after Yankee occupation...
Item #621851
April 21, 1865
CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, April 21, 1865
* Union - Yankee occupation
* From the original of the Civil War
An early issue of this newspaper under Yankee control, as Sherman occupied this significant Confederate city on February 18. This is "new series" volume 1, number 48.
The front page has: "Our Victories" "Important Speech of President Lincoln&quo... See More
Congregation Sherith Israel mourns... Lincoln's funeral...
Item #650671
April 21, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 21, 1865
* Congregation Shearith Israel
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Jews mourn the loss of the president
Although somewhat inconspicuous, perhaps the most notable item within this black bordered issue is the page 7 mention, under the heading "Portuguese Synagogue, Nineteenth Street," of the mourning services held at The Congregation Sherith Isr... See More
Union troops enter the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #172878
April 22, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 22, 1865 The front page shows: "General Sheridan at the Battle of Five Forks" and also: "Cavalry Charge at the Battle of Five Forks". Inside has some nice text on the ending of the Civil War with articles headed: "Palm Sunday" "Grant" "Robert E. Lee" "Abraham Lincoln" and "What Next?&q... See More
Great first report of Lincoln's assassination...
Item #649960
April 22, 1865
NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK, April 22, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth
Being a weekly newspaper this is the first report of Lincoln's assassination with nice first column heads: "A TERRIBLE CRIME ! " "ASSASSINATION of PRESIDENT LINCOLN" "Attempted Assassination of Secretary Seward" "Full Details o... See More
The surrender of Robert E. Lee & many reports regarding the assassination of Lincoln...
Item #654536
April 22, 1865
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, April 22, 1865 Subtitled: "Gazette Of The Regular And Volunteer Forces", this 16 page issue is simply filled with military reports, almost entirely on the Civil War at this time.
Certainly the most significant content in this issue is an inside page which is entirely taken up with reports concerning the assassination of President Abraham Li... See More
Nice coverage of the Lincoln funeral...
Item #654125
April 22, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 22, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Funeral train headed for Springfield
Half of the first column is taken up with a nice stack of headlines concerning Lincoln's funeral, including: "THE FUNERAL TRAIN" "Sad & Interesting Details of the Removal of the President's Remains from Washington to Baltimore" "The Obsequies in t... See More
More on the Lincoln funeral...
Item #655878
April 22, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Apr. 22, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Funeral train headed for Springfield
The front page has one column heads which include: "THE FUNERAL PAGEANT" "The Remains at Baltimore" "A Popular Ovation" "The City In Tears" "Lying In State" "A Farewell Look" "Progress of The Cortege"
... See More
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Funeral train headed for Springfield
The front page has one column heads which include: "THE FUNERAL PAGEANT" "The Remains at Baltimore" "A Popular Ovation" "The City In Tears" "Lying In State" "A Farewell Look" "Progress of The Cortege"
Much on the prisons in the South...
Item #620644
April 24, 1865
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, April 24, 1865 The front page has 3 columns taken up with: "The Prisons In The South" which has considerable detail, subheads including: "Sufferings of the Prisoners" "Deaths" "Dirt & Vermin" "Attempted Escape" and more.
Four pages, slightly irregular at the blank spine, very nice, clean condition.... See More
Lincoln's funeral... Closing events of the Civil War...
Item #655212
April 24, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, April 24, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Funeral train arrives in New York
* Closing events of the Civil War
All 8 pages have black mourning rules for the death of Abraham Lincoln. The first column of the ftpg. has heads on the closing events of the Civil War: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT" "Negotiations Pending Between Gens. Sherman and Johnston... See More
Lincoln's funeral in Philadelphia and New York City...
Item #656484
April 24, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 24, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Funeral - Obsequies in Philadelphia
* Hunt for John Wilkes Booth
All columns on all eight pages are black-bordered for the death of President Abraham Lincoln. Over half of the front page first column is taken up with heads including: "THE FUNERAL" "The Lying in State in Independence Hall, Philadelp... See More
Lincoln's funeral & closing moments of the Civil War...
Item #657623
April 24, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 24, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln funeral journey
* Civil War cleanup in the South
* Sherman's victory march
All columns on all pages are black-bordered for the death & funeral of Abraham Lincoln. Among the front page column heads are: "SHERMAN" "Negotiations With Johnston" "A Suspension of Hostilities..." "Immediate Resumpt... See More
A rare title from the Civil War, shortly after Lincoln's assassination...
Item #609914
April 26, 1865
BROWNLOW’S KNOXVILLE WHIG, AND REBEL VENTILATOR, Tennessee, April 26, 1865 W. G. Brownlow, or Parson Brownlow, was a fascinating personality to say the least. He regarded anyone who disagreed with him about religion or politics as an enemy. The circuit-riding Methodist parson turned to the press to spread his harsh anti-Presbyterian, anti-Calvinist rhetoric, and to spread his fer... See More
Rare Texas Confederate newspaper... Jeff Davis on evacuating Richmond, & much more...
Item #646072
April 26, 1865
HOUSTON TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, Texas, April 26, 1865
* Very rare issue from the Southwest Confederacy
Page 3 contains a synopsis of President Davis' message in which he talks about the evacuation of Richmond and reaffirms his commitment to the Confederacy, reading in part: "...it is my purpose to maintain your cause with my whole heart & soul; that I will never consent to a... See More
Very nice on Lincoln's funeral...
Item #656472
April 26, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 26, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's funeral procession
* New York City - Black mourning borders
Close to half of the first column on the front page is taken up with headlines--using type larger than typically found--reporting on the funeral of President Abraham Lincoln. Some of the heads include: "OBSEQUIES OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN" "Universal Sorrow"... See More
Reporting the end of the Civil War and events relating to Lincoln's assassination...
Item #661356
April 27, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, April 27, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's funeral
* Closing events of the Civil War
Although much of the issue is taken up with the closing events of the Civil War, some inside pages have nice content concerning the Lincoln assassination, including reports: "The Funeral Train" "Reception of the President's Remains in the State Capital" "A... See More
Lincoln's funeral & the end of the Civil War...
Item #661734
April 27, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 27, 1865 A wealth of fine column heads on both the end of the Civil War and Lincoln's funeral, etc., including the front page: "SHERMAN" "The Conference With Johnston" "General Sherman Aware of the Assassination of Mr. Lincoln Before the Conclusion of the Conference" "Johnston Originally Proposed to Surrender on the Terms Allowed ... See More
Item #172880
April 29, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 29, 1865 The frontpage has a large and dramatic illustration of "J. Wilkes Booth" plus a lengthy article headed: 'The Murder Of The President' making this a nice display issue.
Inside text articles are entitled "Abraham Lincoln", "President Johnson", "Mr. Seward", "Great Pan Is Dead" and "The Folly... See More
The Surrender of General Joe Johnston to General Sherman...
Item #654509
April 29, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 29, 1865
* Joseph E. Johnston surrenders
* One of the last Confederate holdouts
* Civil War closing events
First column heads announce: "NORTH CAROLINA" "Surrender Of Gen. Johnston" "The Same Terms Accorded as Were Granted to Lee" "All the Rebel Forces from Raleigh to the Chattahoochie Included: "
This was the second la... See More
One million dollars and he'll do the assassinations...
Item #656458
April 29, 1865
THE VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, April 29, 1865
* re. Abraham Lincoln's assassination - death
* Bizarre Southern desire for his death prior
Certainly the most notable content is on page 4 with column heads: "The President's Remains" "A Proclamation" signed in type by President Andrew Johnson calling for a day of respect for Abraham Lincoln; "Southern vi... See More
End of the Civil War... Funeral & more on Abraham Lincoln...
Item #654719
April 30, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 30, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's assassination
* Closing events of the Civil War
Two-thirds of the first column on the front page is taken up with great end-of-war heads including: "SHERMAN" "Joe Johnston's Surrender" "Terms of the Capitulation" "The Ceremony of Surrendering to Take Place at Greensboro, North Carolina"... See More
General Joseph Johnston surrender...
Item #617462
May 2, 1865
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, May 2, 1865
* Joseph E. Johnston's surrender
* Abraham Lincoln obsequies
* Civil War ending events
Pages 4 has various reports on the closing events of the Civil War with one column headings. See images here.
Complete in 8 pages, this issue is not fragile as newsprint back then was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very... See More
Details on the capture of John Wilkes Booth...
Item #661658
May 3, 1865
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, May 3, 1865 The top of the first column has: "THE ASSASSINATION" "THE CAPTURE OF BOOTH" "Statement Of Lieut. Doherty" who was involved in the capture of John Wilkes Booth a few days prior. This is a nice, detailed, and very lengthy account, taking over 1 1/2 columns (see for portions).
Also on the ftpg. are: "Another Rebel Plot"... See More
Yankee occupation newspaper after Richmond fell...
Item #653849
May 4, 1865
THE RICHMOND TIMES, May 4, 1865
* Very rare Yankee occupation issue
* Post capital of the Confederacy
A quite rare title as this was a newspaper created by the Yankee forces upon the capture of the capital of the Confederacy. This is just the volume 1, number 12 issue.
The content is fascinating. The front page has items relating to the war with: "The War News" "Detail... See More
The day Lincoln was buried, in a newspaper from the city where he was buried...
Item #654277
May 4, 1865
ILLINOIS STATE JOURNAL, Springfield, May 4, 1865 Obviously a damaged newspaper however this is a newspaper from Lincoln's hometown, with coverage of his funeral & interment, and from the city where Lincoln was buried.
Although the front page has some content concerning the closing events of the Civil War and the trial of Lincoln's conspirators, the prime Lincoln content is on pa... See More
Lincoln is laid to rest in Springfield, Illinois...
Item #655891
May 5, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, May 5, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's burial
* Springfield, Illinois funeral
Nice first column heads concerning Abraham Lincoln's funeral: "THE LAST RITES" "President Lincoln's Remains Committed to their Final Resting Place" "The Funeral At Springfield" "Last Scene of all in the Eventful History" "From the Capitol... See More
Item #172882
May 6, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 6, 1865 This issue remains one of the most desired of the Civil War era, if not the 19th century, as much of it deals with the assassination and funeral of President Abraham Lincoln.
The entire front page is a print captioned: "President Lincoln At Home" showing him reading a book to his son. This very image was made into a postage stamp by the U... See More
Jeff Davis on the run... Another rebel general surrenders...
Item #659731
May 9, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 9, 1865
* Dick Taylor surrenders
* Jefferson Davis on the run
* Union soldiers coming home
Among the front page column heads on the events immediately following the Civil War are: "HOMEWARD BOUND" "The Army of the Potomac in Richmond" "40,000 Heroes March Through that City" "FLIGHT OF JEFF. DAVIS" "He Was at Washi... See More
Black-bordered on the death of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #661363
May 10, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 10, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Trial of the conspirators
All columns on all 8 pages are black-bordered for the death of President Lincoln.
Among the front page one column heads are: "THE ASSASSINATION" "Commencement of The Trial" "The Conspirators Unable to Chain Counsel" "A Frightened Witness" "Ramificati... See More
In memory of Abraham Lincoln... Closing moments of the Civil War...
Item #655137
May 12, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 12, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's assassination mourning borders
* Confederate General Richard Taylor surrenders
All columns on all 8 pages are black-bordered in memory of the death of President Abraham Lincoln. The front page has: "Surrender of Dick Taylor" "It Occurs on the 4th Inst." "The Terms the Same as Those Accorded Lee"... See More
Item #172884
May 13, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 13, 1865 The front page features a large print of: "Andrew Johnson" who succeeded Abraham Lincoln as President. The balance of the front page is a lengthy biography of him.
There are several prints within which relate to the Abraham Lincoln funeral and the hunting & killing of John Wilkes Booth. Included are prints captioned: "Sergeant B... See More
The conspirators' trial... Lincoln assassination... End of the Civil War...
Item #654510
May 13, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 13, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's assassination
* Conspirators - assassins on trial
* Civil War closing events
All columns on all pages are black-bordered in memory of the recently assassinated President Abraham Lincoln.
The ftpg. includes: "THE ASSASSINATION" "The Reporters Not Allowed at the Trial" "The Counsel Engaged" &quo... See More
Jefferson Davis is captured...
Item #653997
May 14, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 14, 1865
* Jefferson Davis captured (1st report)
* Irwinville, Irwin County, Georgia
A very historic issue with larger heads than typical: "GLORIOUS ! " "JEFF. DAVIS CAPTURED" "Official Announcement by Secretary Stanton" "Davis and His Family Surprised at Irwinsville" "The Fourth Michigan Cavalry are the Fortunate boys&... See More
Terrific & rare broadside "Extra" on the capture of Jefferson Davis...
Item #658237
May 14, 1865
STATE JOURNAL - EXTRA, Sunday, May 14, 1865 A terrific little broadside "Extra" with no mention of city or state of origin as was typical, given such releases were for local consumption only. The only hint that it may be from Michigan is in one of the headlines.
The three headlines announce: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT ! " "Capture of Jeff. Davis and His Staff" "Col... See More
Jefferson Davis is captured...
Item #646011
May 15, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 15, 1865 The first column of the front page has some very nice heads in larger type than normal announcing the capture of the President of the Confederacy, Jeff Davis, including: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT" "THE CAPTURE OF JEFF. DAVIS" "He is Surprised at Irwinsville, Ga., on the 10th" "Jeff. Tries to Escape in Women's Clothes" "A... See More
Item #172886
May 20, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 20, 1865 The front page has an article: "The Assassination" and another "President Lincoln's Funeral" and also includes illustrations of: "Ruins of Garrett's Barn...Where Booth Was Shot: and "Garrett's House, Where Booth Died" and: "Harold's House, Near the Washington Navy-Yard".
Inside has a ful... See More
Capture of Jefferson Davis...
Item #654988
May 20, 1865
THE VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, May 20, 1865
* Jefferson Davis captured in Woman's clothes
Page 4 has a column head: "Capture Of Jeff Davis" which begins: "The following details of the capture of Jefferson Davis, while attempting to escape in his wife's clothes, have just been received from Major General Wilson..." and what follows are the details in 3 repor... See More
Item #538734
May 20, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 20, 1865 (print only) This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads including one for "President Lincoln - His Portrait, with Comments on His life and Death - in Phrenological Journal...". See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
The Capture of Jefferson Davis..
Item #627726
May 20, 1865
ARMY NAVY JOURNAL, New York, May 20, 1865 Subtitled: "Gazette of the Regular & Volunteer Forces", this newspaper contained only military-related news, the perfect source for any battle report or military information. Even the advertisements are military related.
The front page has an article headed "The Military Situation" and beginning: "The pursuit & captu... See More
Jefferson Davis Captured...
Item #567077
May 22, 1865
THE CIRCULAR, Mount Tom, Connecticut, dated May 22, 1865 On the backpage of the issue is a report on the capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. " Jefferson Davis, with his wife and personal suite, were surprised and captured... Davis was endeavoring to escape disguised in female apparel." This publication is a small size newspaper from the famous Oneida Community in Ne
... See More
Returning soldiers from the Civil War... Jefferson Davis' plight...
Item #584466
May 24, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1865
* When Johnny Comes Marching Home
* Jefferson Davis in custody
All of the front page is taken up with text relating to the first column heads: "REVIEW OF THE ARMIES", "Nearly a Hundred Thousand Veterans in the Lines", "Grateful Recognition of Gallant Officers", "Wreaths of Laurel & Beautiful Bo
... See More
* When Johnny Comes Marching Home
* Jefferson Davis in custody
All of the front page is taken up with text relating to the first column heads: "REVIEW OF THE ARMIES", "Nearly a Hundred Thousand Veterans in the Lines", "Grateful Recognition of Gallant Officers", "Wreaths of Laurel & Beautiful Bo
Details on the capture of Jeff. Davis...
Item #633010
May 24, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, May 24, 1865
* Jefferson Davis captured in Woman's clothes
Half of the first column on the front page is taken up with great heads on the parade of returning Civil War soldiers, including: "THE REVIEW", "The Grand Army of the Potomac Marching Through Pennsylvania Ave.", "The Great Military Pageant of the Age", "The Honors To The B... See More
Jeff Davis as a prisoner...
Item #620642
May 25, 1865
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, May 25, 1865 The back page has over a full column taken up with: "Jeff Davis As a Prisoner" which has much detail. Pg. 3 has; "Sherman Serenaded" & "Gen. Sherman's Letter" & more.
Four pages, nice condition.
Soldiers return home as heroes... Fate of Jeff Davis...
Item #633642
May 25, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 25, 1865
* When Johnny Comes Marching Home
* Civil War soldiers coming home
* Jefferson Davis in jail
Among the front page column heads are: "REVIEW OF THE ARMIES" "The Second & Last Day of the Great Pageant" "Reception of the Armies of Tennessee and Georgia" "How the Heroes of the Greatest March on Record were Received"... See More
Nice end-of-war reports...
Item #643706
May 26, 1865
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, May 26, 1865
* Closing events on the Civil War
* re. Abraham Lincoln's assassination
Pages 2 & 3 have some nice items relating to the end of the Civil War with: "The Distinguished Traitors" 'Kirby Smith in a Tight Place" "More Testimony Against Dr. Mudd" "Preparations for Blowing Up Libby Prison" &q... See More
Lincoln's funeral and more...
Item #172888
May 27, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 27, 1865 The front page features "Lewis Payne the Assassin" under guard, with text headed: "Capture of Davis", "Payne the Assassin" and "President Lincoln's Burial".
Inside includes a dramatic full page: "Charge of the Ninth Army Corps on Fort Mahone, April 3, 1865". A full page features a half page ill... See More
Jefferson Davis indicted for treason...
Item #653828
May 27, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 27, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln Murder - Trial of the conspirators
* Jefferson Davis indictment for treason
Among the ftpg. column heads are: "INDICTMENT OF DAVIS" "The Arch-Traitor to be Tried for Treason" "His Offence the Levying of War on Fort Stevens" "Davis to be Tried in the City of Washington" and: "TRIAL OF THE ASSASS... See More
Closing events of the Civil War...
Item #621405
May 30, 1865
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, May 30, 1865 The top of page 2 column has heads: "Important Proclamations" "The Terms of Amnesty" "Provisional Government for North Carolina" "The Conspiracy Trial" and more related reports on the closing events of the Civil War.
Four pages, good condition.
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