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Historic Civil War Newspapers

Records of a nation in turmoil — authentic newspapers from the 1860s, Yankee and Confederate alike.

In the 1860s, Americans’ interest in the Civil War — and its collateral effects — drove a spike in demand for news. Civil War newspapers were one of the few resources people could rely on for battle dispatches, citizens’ reactions, and the fierce national argument over slavery.

Holding an authentic original between your fingers transports you to the frontlines. Our inventory runs end to end — from the first shots at Charleston Harbor to the turning point at Gettysburg and the Lincoln assassination — including illustrated coverage from Harper’s Weekly. Every issue is a guaranteed original, never a reprint.

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Much action near Charleston...
Item # 731336 ·

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 6, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Removal of Gen. Butler" "The Affair Off Charleston Harbor" "The Affair at Fort Donelson" "The Rebels

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$43
Latest war reports... Sufferings of the "colored people"...
Item # 730916 ·

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 7, 1863  Front page column heads on the Civil War include: "Johnston's Army at Enterprise" "Retreat * Scattering of Rebel Forces" "The Situation at Vicksburg" "Preparations

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$32
The death of Colonel Dahlgren...
Item # 729763 ·

NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1864  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "Important From Richmond" "Highly Interesting Accounts of the Great Raid" "The Manner of Col. Dahlgren's Death

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$32
Collierville,Tennessee... Bristoe Station... General Meade...
Item # 729749 ·

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 24, 1863

  • Return of General Meade
  • Affairs at Vicksburg
  • Battle at Bristoe Station

The front page has: "Particulars of the Fight at Colliersville" "Affairs In And About

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$28
Item # 729471 ·

NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 28, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "Department Of The Gulf" "Encouraging Prospects in Texas" "Gen. Washburn Moving Upon Indianola & Lavacca" "The

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$27
John Wilkes Booth's first appearance on the New York stage...
Item # 729374 ·

NEW YORK TIMES, March 15, 1862  The front page features a very large Civil War map headed: "THE FIELD OF OPERATIONS FROM TENNESSEE TO THE GULF OF MEXICO" with the other heading noting: "Map

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$89
Senator Charles Sumner's "State Suicide Theory"...
Item # 729175 ·

NEW YORK WORLD, Feb. 12, 1862  The front page has: "Important Resolutions Of Senator Sumner", which is followed by the full text of his historic series of resolutions outlining what quickly became

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$98
Civil War Map of from New Orleans to Memphis, to Pensacola...
Item # 729174 ·

NEW YORK TIMES, May 31, 1862

  • Siege of Corinth, Mississippi
  • Confederate states Civil War map

The front page features a very nice map headed: "RETREAT OF THE REBEL ARMY FROM CORINTH" with the map

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$55
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