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Please enjoy the following list of newspapers which were printed for Christmas Day over time.Christmas-Morning
Please enjoy the following list of newspapers which were printed for Christmas Day over time.
Battle of Tippecanoe...
Item #210373
December 25, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 25, 1811 Page 2 contains an article which discusses the conflicting reports received on the battle of Tippecanoe, plus further information on a report on this famous Indian battle involving The Prophet (see the photo for the complete text). The front page contains two documents signed in type by "Wellington". There is a great wealth of advertisements throughou... See More
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Four issues from the War of 1812, with war content...
Item #592445
March 31, 1813
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston A lot of four issues dated March 31; Aug. 4; Nov. 6; & Dec. 25, 1813 from the midst of the War of 1812. Each of these issues does have war-related content but it is minor and somewhat brief; nothing notable nor significant. Still a nice group of issues from the war. Each is complete in 4 pages, light dirtiness to the front pages, 2 issues a bit close-trim... See More
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Victory over the Creek Indians... Battle of Lake Erie...
Item #647673
December 25, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 25, 1813 The issue begins with: "The Embargo Law" which takes 3 pages. Also inside: "Female Heroism". Seven pages are taken up with: "Events of the War" which has a great wealth of content on the War of 1812. Among the reports & subheads here are: "Military--Wilkinson's Army" "The Southern Indians&... See More
Victory over the Creek Indians... Battle of Lake Erie...
Item #618765
December 25, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 25, 1813
* Battle of Lake Erie - Ohio
* War of 1812 naval fight
* Creeks Nation - Indians
The issue begins with: "The Embargo Law" which takes 3 pages. Also inside: "Female Heroism". Seven pages are taken up with: "Events of the War" which has a great wealth of content on the War of 1812. Among the reports & subhe... See More
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Farming in 1821...
Item #553469
December 25, 1819
THE PLOUGH BOY, Albany, New York NY, December 25, 1819
* Albany, New York
* Uncommon title... Nice masthead
A volume one issue of this uncommon title containing mostly agricultural related content. The masthead has a woodcut of a farmer plowing a field.
This issue contains a lengthy: "Address Delivered at the Annual Meeting of the Farmers' Club of Dutchess... See More
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Prove All Things: Hold Fast That Which Is Good...
Item #201559
December 25, 1819
THE SUNDAY VISITANT, OR, WEEKLY REPOSITORY OF CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE, Charleston, S. C., Dec. 25, 1819 Masthead has a quote from St. Paul: "Prove All Things: Hold Fast That Which Is Good." Religious-related news and content. A volume II issue. Quarto-size, 4 pgs., occasional foxing.
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Jefferson's report on building the new University of Virginia....
Item #643685
December 25, 1821
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 25, 1821 The ftpg. has: "University of Virginia" which begins: "By a report of Mr. Jefferson, Rector of the Univ. of Virginia, laid before the Legislature...it appears that the extensive buildings for the institution will be completed next summer..." with more on this. Also on the ftpg. is a document headed with a heraldic ea... See More
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Jefferson write to Congress on behalf of the Univ. of Virginia...
Item #643676
December 25, 1821
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Dec. 25, 1821 The ftpg. has over a column taken up with the: "Memorial of the University of Virginia To Congress which is signed in type: Th. Jefferson, Rector of the University of Virginia (see). This is from one of the founding years of the Univ. of Va.
Four pages, good condition.
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Christmas Day...
Item #555912
December 25, 1822
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, December 25, 1822
* Early 19th century Christmas Day
On page 2 under "Christmas" is a message from the editors of this newspaper that says: "This day is observed as a festival and high holy day throughout the Christian world. Public business is generally suspended and the churches are opened for divine worship. It is als... See More
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James Monroe has land & property for sale...
Item #615540
December 21, 1824
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Dec. 25, 1824
* Abermarle County, Virginia land sale
* President James Monroe
On the back page under "Land For Sale" is a detailed notice that begins: "For sale, my tract of land in Albemarle County, heretofore my residence..." and more about the location of the property as well as the various amenities and improvements. Also som... See More
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Gen. Lafayette... Pirates captured...
Item #611135
December 25, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 25, 1824 Articles include: "Pirates" concerning the capture of pirates off Cuba; "The Nation's Guest" being Gen. Lafayette; "Lafayette at Home"; Lengthy: "Documents from the War Department" signed in type: J. C. Calhoun; and much more.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches, very nice, clean condition.
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Gen. Lafayette... Pirates captured...
Item #153120
December 25, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 25, 1824 This 16 page newspaper measures just 10 x 6 inches and is in nice condition. This issue contains news of the day (mostly political) which includes the following 1st news report on page 3: Reports of Gen. Lafayette visiting Anapolis and the capture of pirates off Cuba.
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Gen. Lafayette... Pirates captured...
Item #647187
December 25, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, December 25, 1824 Articles include: "Pirates" concerning the capture of pirates off Cuba; "The Nation's Guest" being Gen. Lafayette; "Lafayette at Home"; Lengthy: "Documents from the War Department" signed in type: J. C. Calhoun; and much more.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches, very nice, clean ... See More
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Item #547004
December 25, 1824
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, December 25, 1824
An article entitled "Presidential Ballot" on page 2 states in part: "It is now fully ascertained that Messrs. Jackson, Adams, and Crawford will be the Candidates for the President choice before the House of Representatives of Congress on February 9....the general calculation that no one, at that ballot, would obtain the... See More
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Gen. Lafayette... Pirates captured...
Item #623441
December 25, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, December 25, 1824 Articles include: "Pirates" concerning the capture of pirates off Cuba; "The Nation's Guest" being Gen. Lafayette; "Lafayette at Home"; Lengthy: "Documents from the War Department" signed in type: J. C. Calhoun; and much more.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches, very nice, clean ... See More
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1833 Norristown PA...
Item #211681
December 25, 1833
NORRISTOWN REGISTER, Norristown, Pa., December 25, 1833. On the front apge under Mr. Clays Land Bill is a message to the Senate with President Jacksons objections to a bill concerning the proceeds from the sale of public lands, signed in type: Andrew Jackson. Also an ad for the Philadelphia & Germantown Railroad has a nice woodcut of a locomotive and passenger car. Other news of the day i... See More
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Van Buren's state-of-the-union address in a D.C. newspaper...
Item #612877
December 25, 1839
THE MADISONIAN, Washington City, Dec. 25, 1839
* President Martin Van Buren
* State of the Union Address
Most of pages 2 & 3 are taken up with the: "Message" to Congress, signed in type by: M. Van Buren. This was Van Buren's annual state-of-the-union address, a tradition which began with Washington & remains to this day. Great to have this document in a Washington, D.C... See More
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1839 Martin Van Buren Stateb of the Union Address....
Item #207178
December 25, 1839
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Dec. 25, 1839 The "Message Of The President Of The United States Transmitted To Both Houses Of Congress" takes all of pg. 2 and concludes on page signed in type: M. Van Buren. Nice to have in a paper from Washington! 4 pages in nice condition.
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Martin Van Buren...
Item #151175
December 25, 1839
THE MADISONIAN, Washington, Dec. 25, 1839 Taking three columns on pg. 2 and five columns on pg. 3 is the President's "Message". It is signed in type: M. Van Buren. Acid-free tape mend to an irregular tear near the masthead, plus a small, barely noticeable tape mend in the text of the address, otherwise very good. Nice to have in a Washington paper.
Rare military paper... Sir William Johnson...
Item #644849
December 25, 1840
CITIZEN SOLDIER, Norwich, Vermont, December 25, 1840 "Devoted To the Interests of the Militia, Military Science & National Defense" as noted in the masthead, where also is found their motto: "In Times Of Peace, Prepare For War". Lasted but 52 issues.
The bkpg. has 1 2/3 columns on the: "Biography - Sir William Johnson". Also within: "Military Maxims of... See More
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The "New Israelites" and the Mormons...
Item #629953
December 25, 1841
THE WEEKLY HERALD, New York, Dec. 25, 1841 Page 2 contains: "The New Israelites--Margaret Bishop, the Female Preacher" with the body concerning an interview between her and James Gordon Bennett, the publisher of the Herald. One bit notes: "Mr. B. Your religion seems a little like that of the Mormons. What do you think of the Mormons? Marg. Oh well, I think 'em a well meani... See More
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Christmas in 1843...
Item #219630
December 25, 1843
PENNSYLVANIA INQUIRER AND NATIONAL GAZETTE, Dec. 25, 1843.
* Christmas
* Daniel Webster
On page 2 under Christmas is an editorial with a Christmas greeting. Also the lyrics of a Christmas Hymn and: A Speech By Mr. Webster New England Festival Society. Other news of the day includes: "From Barbadoes" "Terrible Suicide" "From Havana" and more. Lite margin staining, small areas of l
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* Christmas
* Daniel Webster
On page 2 under Christmas is an editorial with a Christmas greeting. Also the lyrics of a Christmas Hymn and: A Speech By Mr. Webster New England Festival Society. Other news of the day includes: "From Barbadoes" "Terrible Suicide" "From Havana" and more. Lite margin staining, small areas of l
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Abraham Lincoln in Congress in 1847...
Item #564040
December 25, 1847
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 25, 1847 Page 2 has a very early item on Abraham Lincoln, long before he would gain attention in the national political arena. For a short period he was a Representative from Illinois in Congress, and this newspaper reports the text of a Resolution by him to determine the cause of the Mexican War. The item is headed: "The War with Mexico" and begi... See More
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Describing California, before the Gold Rush...
Item #564041
December 25, 1847
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., December 25, 1847
* Pre gold rush California description
* Christmas Day from nation's capital
Page 3 has a curious letter about California from shortly before the Gold Rush. Bits include: "...have seen but little of the country myself but have conversed much with various persons, some of whom have visited every part of it, and can confid... See More
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California... Captured slave ship... Mexican War...
Item #616851
December 25, 1848
NEW ORLEANS WEEKLY DELTA, Louisiana, Dec. 25, 1848 Inside has: "California and New Mexico" which concerning work in Congress: "...bill for admission of California and New Mexico as one state, into the Union..." with much detail (see). Inside has: "Mexico" "Later From Vera Cruz and the Capital" taking half a column. Also: "Important From Tampico&qu... See More
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Lengthy letter on the mania for gold in California...
Item #599634
February 17, 1849
THE HOME JOURNAL, New York City, February 17, 1849 Although this newspaper has much literary content, page 2 has an article headed: "Latest News From California" which is a letter datelined San Francisco, Dec. 25, 1848. The letter includes in part: "...gold is still found in the greatest abundance in the original spots discovered & new diggings are being found every day...... See More
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Taylor's state-of-the-union address...
Item #573394
December 25, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 25, 1849 Most of the ftpg. is taken up with reports from "Congress" including several mention of "...Mr. Davis, of Mississippi..." which was Jefferson Davis, who would become the President of the Confederacy. Much of pages 4 and 5 are taken up with: "The President's Message", being the annual state of the unio... See More
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1849 President Taylor Message CA Statehood
President Taylor's Message
Item #152436
December 25, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Dec. 25, 1849 Pg. 4 has: "The President's Message" which concludes on pg. 5 where it is signed in type: Z. Taylor re. the annual message. Significant because Taylor recommended admitting California as a state in this message. Lite rubbing on the ftpg.
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Taylor's state-of-the-union address...
Item #634186
December 25, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 25, 1849 Most of the ftpg. is taken up with reports from "Congress" including several mention of "...Mr. Davis, of Mississippi..." which was Jefferson Davis, who would become the President of the Confederacy.
Much of pages 4 and 5 are taken up with: "The President's Message", being the annual state of the... See More
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Bound volume of the Illustrated London News for 1852 with hundreds of prints...
Item #616623
July 03, 1852
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, bound volume containing all 26 weekly issues for July 3 thru December 25, 1852. Within these 588 pages are a great number of woodblock engravings with a wide variety of tops. The list below and the photos shown are just a sampling as a complete listing which be much too lengthy.
Prints include: "Eastbourne, Sussex" "Whitby, Yorkshire&... See More
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Item #611001
December 25, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, December 25, 1852 The front page has a half-page "An Allegorical Picture of Christmas". Inside the issue is a half-age "Commencement of the Works of the First Railroad in Brazil"; quarter-page "View of Grace Church, Broadway, New York"; nearly half-page "View of the New Almshouse, Deer Island, Boston Harbor&qu... See More
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Item #152055
December 25, 1852
SUNDAY SCHOOL ADVOCATE from New York, dated Dec. 25, 1852. A quarto-size newspaper with 8 pages containing mostly religious-related articles and content, a few illustrations, but also some non-religious content as well, like the ftpg. article: "California" which includes a section about: "The Mines, The Miners, And The Mining Operations". Small related illustration (see second photo below) on the ... See More
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Bound volume of the "Flag Of Our Union"...
Item #616002
January 02, 1858
THE FLAG OF OUR UNION, Boston, complete bound volume containing 52 weekly issues from January 2 through December 25, 1858.
In addition to news it featured works of fiction and poetry including contributions from notable writers such as Louisa May Alcott and Edgar Allan Poe. Publisher Frederick Gleason began The Flag in 1846, a "miscellaneous family journal, containing news, wit, humor, and r... See More
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Bound volume for 1858... Many prints of Canada...
Item #633920
July 03, 1858
Here is a bound volume of the first illustrated newspaper in the world, THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, containing 27 consecutive weekly issues for July 3 thru December 25, 1858.
An absolute treasure-trove of terrific prints. Prints mentioned below are only some of the highlights, and the photos are just a sampling of those within this volume, there being simply too many to photograph all.... See More
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Bound volume for 1858... Much on Canada... Twelve color prints...
Item #565385
July 03, 1858
Here is a complete bound volume of the first illustrated newspaper in the world, THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, containing all 26 weekly issues for July 3 to Dec. 25, 1858.
* Many prints of Canada
* Many foldout plates
* Twelve color prints, several double page centerfolds
An absolute treasure-trove of terrific prints, and this volume is in much better condition than most. Having be... See More
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Christmas Supplement...
Item #580532
December 25, 1858
SUPPLEMENT TO THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, December 25, 1858 This is the Christmas Supplement with the front page of the issue containing "The Shepherd's Christmas: A Sketch on Brighton Downs". Within the issue are several Christmas related illustrations including a doublepage "A Christmas Play Before Queen Elizabeth"; "The Magic Lantern" (slide... See More
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Winslow Homer Christmas prints...
Item #633410
December 25, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 25, 1858 The front page features a print: "Santa Claus Paying His Usual Christmas Visit to His Young Friends" shows him in a sleigh pulled by a turkey, with many toys. This is an early image of Santa Claus before the more common imagine created by Thomas Nast changed his appearance forever.
Inside pages have four prints by famed artist Winsl... See More
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Winslow Homer Christmas prints...
Item #585276
December 25, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 25, 1858 The front page features a print: "Santa Claus Paying His Usual Christmas Visit to His Young Friends" shows him in a sleigh pulled by a turkey, with many toys. This is an early image of Santa Claus before the more common imagine created by Thomas Nast changed his appearance forever.
Inside pages have "The Christmas Tree" plus 3... See More
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Winslow Homer Christmas prints...
Item #585275
December 25, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 25, 1858 The front page features a print: "Santa Claus Paying His Usual Christmas Visit to His Young Friends" shows him in a sleigh pulled by a turkey, with many toys. This is an early image of Santa Claus before the more common imagine created by Thomas Nast changed his appearance forever.
Inside pages have "The Christmas Tree" plus 3... See More
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Early version of Santa Claus...
Item #574075
December 25, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 25, 1858 The front page features a print: "Santa Claus Paying His Usual Christmas Visit to His Young Friends" shows him in a sleigh pulled by a turkey, with many toys. This is an early image of Santa Claus before the more common imagine created by Thomas Nast changed his appearance forever.
Inside pages have "The Christmas Tree" plus ... See More
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Winslow Homer Christmas prints...
Item #172218
December 25, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 25, 1858 The front page features a print: "Santa Claus Paying His Usual Christmas Visit to His Young Friends" shows him in a sleigh pulled by a turkey, with many toys. This is an early image of Santa Claus before the more common imagine created by Thomas Nast changed his appearance forever.
Inside pages have four prints by famed artist Winsl... See More
Item #560296
December 25, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 25, 1860
* Pre civil war tensions
* Abraham Lincoln president elect era
This 8 page newspaper has various news of the day prior to the start of the Civil War and shortly after the election of Abraham Lincoln.
News items include one column, front page headlines that include :
* THE NATIONAL CRISIS
* The Latest Dispatches from the Federal Capital
* Confer... See More
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South Carolina secedes from the Union... The new South Carolina flag...
Item #550421
December 25, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Dec.25, 1860 The ftpg. has first column heads including: "the Crisis Of The Country" "Mr. Toombs' Programme Rejected" "The Manifesto of the South Carolina Convention" "The Sovereignty of South Carolina Proclaimed to the World" and more. The ftpg. has a report from the historic "Charleston Mercury" newspaper of Dec. 20 wit... See More
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The looming Civil War crisis...
Item #645937
December 25, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 25, 1860 The first column heads include: "THE NATIONAL CRISIS" "Latest Dispatches from the Federal Capital" "Withdrawal of the South Carolina Members of the House" "Bold Stand of Governor Sam. Houston" & more.
Eight pages, irregular at the spine margin, good condition.
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1861 Battle of Dranesville Virginia...
Item #200081
December 25, 1861
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE from New York, NY and dated December 25, 1861. This 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 the following headlines: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "THE FIGHT A... See More
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1861 Battle of Dranesville Virginia...
Item #561484
December 25, 1861
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, New York, NY and dated December 25, 1861. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout, from the day it was first reported, which includes the following headlines: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "THE FIGHT AT DRANESVILLE" "SEVERE LOSS OF THE REBELS" "NEWS FROM RICHMOND" and much more. Complete in 8 pages, s... See More
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Dranesville, Virginia...
Item #550596
December 25, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, December 25, 1861
* Dranesville, Virginia
* Lexington, Missouri
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "The Latest Developments Respecting the Mason-Slidell Affair" "Additional Particulars of the Battle... See More
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Civil War Era from the West in 1862.....
Item #222258
December 25, 1862
MARYSVILLE DAILY APPEAL, Marysville, CA, December 25, 1862.
* Scarce Civil War era issue from the Old West
* Abraham Lincoln treaty
Page 2 commentary:
* Slavery the Cause of the War.
A few minor war reports and various ads. The back page has a treaty between the U.S. and Great Britain concerning the Slave Trade, signed in type: Abraham Lincoln.
An uncommon tit
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* Scarce Civil War era issue from the Old West
* Abraham Lincoln treaty
* Christmas Day
Page 2 commentary:
* Slavery the Cause of the War.
A few minor war reports and various ads. The back page has a treaty between the U.S. and Great Britain concerning the Slave Trade, signed in type: Abraham Lincoln.
An uncommon tit
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Goldsboro NC 1862 Civil War Map...
Item #210136
December 25, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, December 25, 1862. This 8 page newspaper is in good 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 the following FRONT PAGE Map: "OUR SUCCESSES IN NORTH CAROLINA, Splendid Operations of General F... See More
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1862 Civil War Map - Goldsboro NC...
Item #219953
December 25, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, December 25, 1862.
* Goldsboro North Carolina NC - Kinston NC and more
* Original Civil War era complete issue w/ MAP on cotton & rag paper * The War Against Slavery, Abraham Lincoln's War, the 2nd War For Independence
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear)
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* Goldsboro North Carolina NC - Kinston NC and more
* Original Civil War era complete issue w/ MAP on cotton & rag paper * The War Against Slavery, Abraham Lincoln's War, the 2nd War For Independence
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear)
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