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DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 11, 1863  

* Battle of Gettysburg
* Rebel account

The front page includes: "Charleston" "Yankee Agents In England" "The Courts" "City Intelligence" "Prisoners" "Sale of Negroes in Georgia" with a list of names, ages and prices--fascinating; "Another Attack On Charleston" "Our Army in the North" and other items.
But the prime content on the front page would be two reports, one headed: "From General Lee's Army" which has reports on his army's…

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 17, 1863  

* Battle of Gettysburg
* Eyewitness account

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 items, but certainly the prime front page content is the report headed: "The Invasion of Pennsylvania--The Battle Of Gettysburg--The Retreat To…

THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 5, 1865 

* Cornerstone laid for the Gettysburg monument 

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", and "The Ceremonies of Laying the Corner Stone of the Gettysburg Monument", which includes the text of General Howard's oration and the lines of a lengthy poem by Colonel Charles G. Halpine. See images for details.
Pages 4 and 8 have…

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Nov. 28, 1863  

* President Abraham Lincoln's famous speech
* Gettysburg Address at battlefield cemetery

Page 3 contains a report headed: "The Gettysburg Ceremonies" "Description of the Battle-Field and Consecration Exercises" as well as one of the most memorable speeches ever given by a President.
The article takes nearly two columns and contains much reporting on the ceremonies in Gettysburg, less than 5 months after the pivotal battle fought there. Included…

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 8, 1863 

* Battle of Gettysburg Coverage and more 
* Rare Confederate title from rebel capital

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: "The Defense of Richmond"…

THE EVENING BULLETIN, Providence, Rhode Island, Nov. 20, 1863  

* Abraham Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address"
* Historic American Civil War speech  
* Edward Everett's "keynote" on battlefield 

At the dedication of the cemetery at Gettysburg Edward Everett was the featured speaker, and all of pages 4, 5 & a portion of page 6 are taken up with his very lengthy speech.
Lincoln's talk was not the focus of the ceremony, but history would prove his speech would be perhaps the most famous by any…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 25, 1863 

* Battle of Gettysburg conflict scenes
* General Ulysses S. Grant vs. Robert E. Lee

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 Rebel Fort Hill", "The City of Vicksburg Before the…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 6, 1865  

* Soldiers' National Monument
* Gettysburg battlefield cemetery 
* Laying the cornerstone celebration

Much coverage on the celebration of the 4th of July, the first since the end of the Civil War. The front page includes: "The Gettysburg Celebration" "Laying the Corner-Stone of the Monument--An Oration and a Poem--A Letter from the President".
Page 4 includes: "Home, Sweet Home!" which begins: "Mrs. Jefferson Davis...writes in March last from Montgomery, that she…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 6, 1863  

* Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
* Most historic battle of the Civil War
* Great reporting - Among the best to be had

A terrific issue reporting the result of the very historic Battle of Gettysburg, with nearly two-thirds of the front page's first column taken up with related heads, atop of which is a nice patriotic emblem.
They include: "THE GREAT VICTORY" "The Rebel Army Totally Defeated" "Its Remains Driven Into the Mountains" "It is There…

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Dec. 5, 1863  The front page shows: "The War In Tennessee--Lookout Mountain & its Vicinity..." plus other war-related illustrations within, including scenes of Brownsville & Matamoras, Texas and more.
The great, tipped-in (preferred) doublepage centerfold is captioned: "The Consecration of the Great National Cemetery Near Gettysburg, Nov. 19 by Abraham Lincoln...". As an appropriate complement to this centerfold is text on the events at: "The…

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 7, 1863  

* Fantastic Battle of Gettysburg Coverage
* Rare Confederate title from rebel capital

The front page has various war items including: "The Army of the Pamunkey--The Attack on the South Anna Bridge". There is also a great front page letter datelined "Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, June 25, 1863" which is prefaced with: "..manifesting the spirit that inspires the bold, intelligent youths who make up the bulk of the Confederate army." and the…

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, July 6, 1863 

* Historic Battle of Gettysburg
* From the Confederate perspective

Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
Although the front page has much reporting on the Civil War, certainly the most significant content in this issue is the rather lengthy & detailed reporting on the first two days of the Battle of Gettysburg found on the back page.
The reports are headed: "Latest…

NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1863  

* Invasion of Maryland & Pennsylvania
* Rebels marching towards Gettysburg
* History about to be made (historic)

Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBEL INVASION" "Retreat of Jenkins' Cavalry from Chambersburgh" "Our Fortifications South of Harrisburgh Considered Sufficient" "Movements of Lee's Army" "The Main Body of His Forces in the Shenandoah Valley" & much more.
More reporting inside, including an editorial concerning the Rebels…

NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1863 

* Invasion of Maryland & Pennsylvania
* Rebels advance towards Gettysburg
* History about to be made (historic)

Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are several relating to the Confederate advance towards Gettysburg: "Movements Of The Rebels" "A Force of 40,000 Reported at Hagerstown & Williamsport, Md." "Cavalry at Mercersburgh, Penn., Stealing Horses" "A Force Said To be Near Gettysburgh" "The Rebels Still at Greencastle on Friday--Scouts…

NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1863 

* Invasion of Maryland & Pennsylvania
* Rebels advance towards Gettysburg
* History about to be made (historic)

Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBEL MOVEMENTS" "Rebels in Heavy Force at Hagerstown and Williamsport, Md." "Considerable Bodies Moving Toward McConnellsburg & Bedford" "Movement of Gen. Milroy to Intercept Them" "A Detachment of Jenkins' Command at McConnellsburg..." Very Latest From Harrisburgh" "Movements in…

NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1863  

* Invasion of Maryland & Pennsylvania
* Confederates advance towards Gettysburg
* General Robert E. Lee's rebel forces 
* History about to be made (historic)
* About a week away 

The front page has some nice & detailed reporting on the advance of the Confederates into the North, with first column heads including: "THE REBEL INVASION" "Carlisle Evacuated by Our Forces" "Probable Occupation of the Place by the Rebels" "The Main Rebel Force Supposed to be Behind…

Harper's WEEKLY, July 7, 1888 Perhaps the best feature of this issue is the Gettysburg 25th Anniversary Supplement which includes "An Address Before The Veterans Of The Army Of The Potomac And The Army Of Northern Virginia, Delivered At Gettysburg July 3, 1888, On The Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Of The Battle", "From Behind Seminary Ridge", and "The Field Of Gettysburg As It Is - Looking Over The Valley Of Death From Little Round Top".
The most dramatic print is the double-page centerfold,…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 18, 1863  This was the day before the Gettysburg Address, and how terrific it is to find two reports concerning the event. In the category of "who would have guessed then", the inconspicuous reports at the bottom of page 5 gave notice to what would become perhaps the most significant dedicatory event in military history.
A report headed: "The Dedication Ceremonies at Gettysburg..." mentions that: "...A large crowd is congregating at Harrisburg to participate in the…

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 fold of this issue is titled "Gettysburg--The Field of the Greatest Battle on the American Continent". There is an…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 8, 1993

* Best "Gettysburg" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere & review
* Epic American Civil War film
* Demolition Man

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Gettysburg" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings,…

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 condition.

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 good.

NEW YORK TIMES, June 25, 1863  

* Invasion of Maryland & Pennsylvania
* Confederates advance towards Gettysburg
* General Robert E. Lee's rebel forces 
* History about to be made (historic)
* Less than a week away 

The front page has some nice & detailed reporting on the advance of the Confederates into the North, with first column heads including: "THE REBELS IN PENNYSLVANIA" "Gen. Ewell Invading the State in Force" "Jenkins' Cavalry In Advance" "His Force Near Carlisle" "The Rebels…

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 8, 1872

* General George Gordon Meade
* American Civil War General
* Battle of Gettysburg hero

The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "THE DEAD HERO OF GETTYSBURG" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with all 12 pages, good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 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 states in part, "The solemn ceremony at Gettysburg is one of the most striking events of the war..." (see below for the…

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 Under a Flag of Truce".
One-third page shows: "Destruction of the Bridge Over the Susquehanna at Columbia, Pa."; a smaller print of: "the Late…

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 "The Army of the Potomac--The Advance of the Twelfth Corps Crossing the Rappahannock".
A nice full page by Thomas Nast: "Army of the…

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: "Port Hudson From the Opposite Bank of the River" and "The Union Forces Entering the Breast-Works to Take Possession of Port Hudson".
The…

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 Rebel Fort Hill", "The City of Vicksburg Before the War", "Entrance of the Mine Under Fort Hill" and "Under Fort Hill". There is a nice…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 17, 1869  The front page features a full page illustration entitled "Uninvited Guests", by J C Beard. Another fullpage illustration is "Summer". Nearly halfpage : 'Capture of the Cuban Expedition in Long Island Sound'. The "Welcome Stranger" article is about the largest gold nugget found and features an illustration of the nugget. A nice full page illustration is of 'The Gettysburg Monument, Dedicated July 1, 1869' plus 4 more scenes from Gettysburg. Thomas Nast…

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 double page centerfold: "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 advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Jan. 2, 1864 The front page shows: "The Guerrilla War on the Mississippi-- Explosion of a Shell in the Ladies' Saloon on the Steamer Welcome, at Waterproof, Miss.".
Inside the issue is full page "H. R. Majesty's Steamer Majestic Watching the Rebel Rams in Mersey" and "The Siege of Charleston - Singing of the Monitor Weehawken, Dec. 7"; halfpage "The War in Mississippi - M'Pherson's Troops Foraging at the Rebel General Whitfield's Headquarters" and "An…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 10, 1863 

* President Abraham Lincoln
* State of the Union Address
* Year of Battle of Gettysburg

From the midst of the Civil War with front page column heads including: "The President's Message" "Proclamation of Freedom Maintained" "Number of Slaves in Government Service" "Important Proclamation to the Rebels" "Plan for Reconstructing Southern States" which carries over to the back page.
Over half of page 3 is: "The President's Message" being the annual…

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, July 16, 1887 Inside the issue is a very nice full page which has 6 prints captioned: "KANSAS--VIEWS IN AND AROUND THE HISTORIC CITY OF LAWRENCE" showing various scenes in the area. Another page has a related article on Lawrence as well. Also in this issue are illustrations of a reunion at Gettysburg with both the Blue and Gray, including a nice front page print which would be great for display. 

This is complete in 16 pages with some…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 10, 1900  Full page Remington: "The War In South Africa - A Close Call For Rimington's Scouts". Doublepage centerfold illustration "Lincoln's Address At Gettysburg, November 19, 1863". This also contains numerous news articles of the day. See photos for full details.

PUBLIC LEDGER, Philadelphia, Dec. 10, 1863  

* President Abraham Lincoln & his State of the Union Address
* Proclamation of Amnesty & Recovery

A nice issue from the midst of the Civil War with front page column heads including: "The President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address signed in type: Abraham Lincoln.
This is followed by: "The following Proclamation is appended to the Message:" which has the complete text of the: 'Proclamation" signed: Abraham Lincoln, in…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 24, 1869 Fullpg. includes 5 scenes of Gettysburg, most re. the battlefield. Great doublepage centerfold: '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.
Complete in sixteen pages.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 7, 1888  Nice fullpg: "The Fourth of July in a Southern Town" shows Blacks. Nice & dramatic doublepage centerfold: "Pickett's Charge", from Philippoteaux's "Battle of Gettysburg" is very displayable. Fullpg: "The Workers & Their Dwellings; at Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Coke Ovens" is also displayable.  Complete in sixteen pages.
Note:  The Gettysburg Anniversary Supplement, which is rarely present, may be available, upon request, for an additional $40.  Images for…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 22, 1865  The full front page is a print captioned: "A British Midshipman Restoring the American Eagle in Front of the United States Legation at Honolulu, Sandwich Islands".
But the prime content in this issue is the somber full page print captioned: "Execution of the Conspirators at Washington" which shows four of them hanging from the gallows. The facing page has seven related prints including those captioned: "Execution of the Conspirators--Clergymen…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 10, 1885  Full front pg. portrait of "Mary Anderson." Inside is a full pg. containing three illus. pertaining to "Hell Gate and Its Surroundings." Full pg. illus. containing four illus. pertaining to "Preparing to Open Hell Gate- Manufacturing Explosives on Mill Rock." Doublepage centerfold of "preparing to Open Hell Gate-Placing the Cartridges." 1/4 pg. illus. of "The Late William Page." 1/4 pg. illus. of "The Monument of the Thirteenth Massachusetts at…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 16, 1885  The entire ftpg. shows: 'Vesuvius In Eruption'. The prime print would be the full page captioned: "Champion Baseball Players" showing portraits of twelve players from various baseball teams, including James O'Rourke, John Ward, Joseph Hornung, William Ewing, and others.
Among other prints in the issue are a fullpg. of: "The Riel Rebellion..." "The Twelfth Regiment Armory" "The President At Gettysburg" "A Stock Farm of Thorough-Breds in Kentucky" and…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 13, 1864 The full front page is a print: "Our Flag Is There!" with a related article inside. Other prints within include: "The Confederates Evacuating Brownsville, Texas" with a related article; "The Lindell Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri" "Guard Boat on Picket Duty Off Mobile" "The United States Steamer 'Kennebec' Chasing the Rebel Steamer 'Grey Jacket' " "Headquarters Of The United States Sanitary Commission at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania" "Convalescent Camp,…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 2, 1864  The full front page has: "The Soldiers' Cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania" and prints of: "General William F. Smith" & "Brigadier-General Henry E. Davies". Inside has a full page print by Thomas Nast captioned: "General Sherman's Rear-Guard" shows many slaves. Other prints include: "Major-General James McAlister Schofield" "Brigadier-General Augustus L. Chetlain" "Supplying Rations to the Destitute About Chattanooga", a page with 5 prints of:…

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 during what would have been more of a rugby game.
Other prints include: "Major-General P. J. Osterhaus" "Admiral Louis  M. Goldsborough" "The…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, 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, Nebraska to Chicago'
Complete issue.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 19, 1896  Nice fullpg. shows: 'Wm. McKinley in his Library, Canton, Ohio'. Very dramatic & displayable doublepage centerfold: 'High Tide at Gettysburg' shows a dramatic charge of the Confederates. Nearly halfpg. illus., plus text, on 'Crater Lake & Cone, Cascade Mountains'
Complete issue.

THE FIRST MINNESOTA, Berryville, Virginia, March 11, 1862

* First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment 
* Extremely rare Berryville, Virginia camp publication

 A fascinating & very rare newspaper published under circumstances very similar to what would happen with the Daily Citizen of Vicksburg in early July, 1863.
The following is credited to Tim Russo, who did much research on this newspaper:
As I research my screenplay for a film about the charge at Gettysburg of the First…

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, July 17, 1863

* From the capital of the Confederacy
* Robert E. Lee's retreat from Gettysburg

 From the capital of the Confederacy, with reports headed: "Gen. Lee in Virginia" "No Cause for Despondency" "Gen. Lee's Army--The Potomac Re-Crossed" which relates to the return south from the failed battles at Gettysburg. One bit notes in part: "...The news that our army has again returned to Virginia will doubtless create a damper upon the feelings of the…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 16, 1885  The entire front page shows: 'Vesuvius In Eruption'. The prime print would be the full page captioned: "Champion Baseball Players" showing portraits of twelve players from various baseball teams, including James O'Rourke, John Ward, Joseph Hornung, William Ewing, and others.
Among other prints in the issue are: "The Twelfth Regiment Armory" "The President At Gettysburg" "A Stock Farm of Thorough-Breds in Kentucky" and "The New Board of Trade in…