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Wealth of Civil War reporting...
Item #681593
October 09, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 9, 1861 Full half of the first column of the front page is taken up with Civil War heads including: "THE REBELLION" "Imposing Military Display of the Union Forces" "Alarm of the Rebels at the Naval Preparations in the North" "Important News from Kentucky" "40,000 Rebel Troops Concentrated at Columbus" "Servile Insur... See More
Much on the historic Battle of Ball's Bluff...
Item #702209
November 07, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 7, 1861 This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
Among the various reports are: "Rebel Account of the Battle of Ball's Bluff..." "The Exchange of Prisoners" "The Battle of Ball's Bluff" "The Negro Clergyman with Seward's
... See More
The Civil War in the Southwest...
Item #690832
January 17, 1862
THE WORLD, New York, Jan. 17, 1862 (printing error in the dateline) Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Fighting In The Southwest" "4,000 Loyal Indians Routed by the Rebels" "Arrival of Arms From Europe" "The Rebel Commissioners" "Important From Kansas - 2,000 Loyal Indians Routed by the Rebels" "Guerrilla Warfare in... See More
Rebels abandon Murfreesboro... Columbus is evacuated...
Item #701035
March 03, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, March 3, 1862 Among the front page columns heads on the Civil War are: "Abandonment of Murfreesboro by the Rebels" "Rebels Retreating Towards the Gulf States" "Columbus Positively Evacuated" "Destruction of the Town & Their Military Stores by the Rebels" "Death of Brig. Gen. Lander" "The Main Body of Gen. Banks' A... See More
With a great color centerfold on Canada...
Item #700135
March 15, 1862
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 15, 1862 Among the prints within are a half page pint; "View of Point Levi, From the Battlements of Quebec"; a full page: "The Falls of Montmorency Near Quebec".
Included is a doublepage color print: "British Troops On The March - Canada" which is in very nice condition (archival mend on the blank reverse.
&nbs... See More
John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...
Item #704904
March 17, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 17, 1862 The front page contains one of the fascinating tidbits of history which delight collectors, in this case an inconspicuous advertisement for a theatrical production of Richard III at the Mary Provost Theater in New York--starring John Wilkes Booth. See the photo below for the complete ad which notes: "...First appearance in New York of the young Ame... See More
From the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #714285
April 01, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, April 1, 1862 The entire front page is taken up with ads, and page 2 has an editorial beginning: "On Friday the 28th of March Mr. Davis made the first practical suggestion of a general measure for the support of the war which Congress has received from him..." which concerns a request for a draft of soldiers (see). Also on page 2 are: "Moveme... See More
No fear of General McClellan...
Item #684470
April 15, 1862
DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, April 15, 1862 Not only a nice Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy.
Page 2 has a lengthy editorial which has near the beginning: "It is feared that those worthy persons who have packed up their spoons & prepared their souls for the storm, sack and conflagration of Richmond, as foretold by McClellan...will have to pr... See More
Surrender of New Orleans... Battle of Shiloh...
Item #704963
April 30, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, April 30, 1862 Among the articles within are: "A Serious Talk with Serious Men" "Emancipation of Slaves" "...on the Bill to abolish Slavery in the District of Columbia; "War News of the Week" "Free Negroes in Ohio" "The Massacre at Lee's Mills" "Traffic In Human Flesh--A White Child Sold in the city o... See More
Graphic on the battle of Seven Pines, or Fair Oaks...
Item #695257
June 03, 1862
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, June 3, 1862 The front page is dominated by a detailed Civil War map headed: "THE GREAT VICTORY IN FRONT OF RICHMOND Showing the Lines of the Rebel Forces & the disposition of the Grand Union Armies under Gen. McClellan".
Among the first column heads are: ON TO RICHMOND" "The Great Victory Before Richmond" "Advance Made Towards Ri... See More
Map of Washington, D.C. & the suburbs...
Item #695258
September 07, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 7, 1862 The front page has a nice & quite detailed map headed: "OPERATIONS ON THE UPPER POTOMAC. The Fords Where the Rebels Attempt to Cross--Their Plans in Maryland." which shows Washington, D.C., and the towns north of it including Hagerstown, Leesburg, Martinsburg, Harper's Ferry, Havre De Grace, Annapolis & much more.
There are also related f... See More
Ironclads at Fort McAllister...
Item #690948
February 09, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 9 1863 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT" "A True Statement of the Charleston Affair" "The Iron-Clad Montauk" "Her First Attack on Fort McAllister" "Interesting from Vicksburg" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, a bit irregular at the spine, good condition.
Nice print of a Confederate steamship...
Item #701659
February 09, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 9, 1863 The front page features a great print of: "The Pirate Steamship Oreto, Or Florida" with some text on it in the caption. Uncommon to find such graphic prints in the daily newspapers.
The balance of the front page is taken up with various Civil War reports including: "The Affair In Charleston Harbor" "News From Vicksburg" "A Ga... See More
Much on Black soldiers...
Item #704962
February 11, 1863
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 11, 1863 Among the various articles are: "Negroes Better Soldiers than White Men" "Lady Prisoners!" "War News of the Week" "Look Out for Abolition Lies" "The Horrors of Missouri" "The Negro Army Bill as Passed by the House of Representatives" "General Saxton's Success in Raising Colored Troo... See More
"Confederate State of America" printed in the masthead...
Item #700495
March 31, 1863
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, March 31, 1863 This is one of the very few Confederate titles which printed "Confederate States Of America" in the dateline.
Among the war-related reports: "From McMinnville, Texas - Another Daring Exploit of Morgan's Men" "Affairs in the Southwest' "Stirring News From the Coast" and various military:... See More
Uncommon four-page "Extra'" edition on the battle for Charleston...
Item #701661
April 13, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE--EXTRA, April 13, 1863 This is an uncommon, four page "Extra" edition as noted at the top of the first column, printed at: "Six O'Clock A.M." with the latest news.
Among the first column heads are: "THE GREAT FIRE AT CHARLESTON" "Full & Graphic Description" "Account By An Eye-Witness" 'The First Great Trial of Ir... See More
Confederate newspaper from Lynchburg...
Item #700496
April 29, 1863
DAILY REPUBLICAN, Lynchburg, Virginia, April 29, 1863 A Confederate title we rarely have the opportunity to offer.
The front page begins with an editorial that dismisses the claim that the war will end any time soon. Also reports headed: "From the Northwest" "The Raid On McMinnville"; various reports: "From The North" "From Charleston" "From Chat... See More
Large Civil War map dominates the front page...
Item #693829
May 23, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, May 23, 1863 The front page is dominated by a very large Civil War map headed: "IMPORTANT MOVEMENTS IN MISSISSIPPI" with subhead: "The Field of Operations of General Grant on the Bayou Pierre, Big Black River, Jackson, Baker's Creek, etc., etc." The balance of the front page has various ads & news from Europe.
There is much Civil War reporting on ... See More
Follow-up to Gettysburg and Vicksburg...
Item #700473
July 11, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 11, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War, from just a week after the Battle of Gettysburg, are: "Brilliant Cavalry Fight at Antietam" "The Rebels Driven from the Field" "Reports by a Rebel Deserter" "Lee Drawing Supplies From Virginia" "He is Fortified & Ready for an Attack" and more specifically ... See More
More on the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #700493
July 11, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, July 11, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Battle At Gettysburg - The Second Fire Zouaves at the Battle of Gettysburg" "Incidents of the Battle" "Rebel Accounts of the Fight" "They Claim a Great Victory & the Capture of 40,000 Yankee Prisoners" "THE IMPENDING BATTLE" "The Position of t... See More
Yankees in a gloomy despondency ?
Item #694214
February 09, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 9, 1864 A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. Among the front page items are: "Latest From General Lee's Lines--the Fight at the Fords of The Rapid Ann" "The War News--The Enemy at Talleysville" "West Tennessee" "The Invalid Corps" "The Enemy In Florida", a letter from "In Camp,... See More
Civil War reports in a newspaper from the Confederate capital...
Item #694213
February 27, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 27, 1864 A nice newspaper not only from the Confederacy, but from the capital of the Confederate states. Among the front page items are: "The War News" "The Enemy In Florida" "Mobile" "The Courts" "City Intelligence" "Departure of a Flag of Truce" "From the Army of the Tennessee" &qu... See More
The Red River expedition...
Item #690789
March 25, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, March 25, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "REBEL ADVANCE IN TENNESSEE" "Gen. Forrest, with 7,000 Men, Moving North from Bolivar" "Federal Pickets at Union City Driven in" "THE RED RIVER EXPEDITION" "Successful Operations on the Atchafalaya" "Gen. Dick Taylor Outmanoeuvered by Gen. Smith&quo
... See More
Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse...
Item #682135
May 11, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, May 11, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "GRANT'S ADVANCE" "The Rebels Make A Stand at Spotsylvania" "Death Of General Sedgwick" "Very Important from General Butler" "The Petersburgh Railroad in Our Possession" "Important From Sherman" "A Great Battle Going on N
... See More
Great battle reporting...
Item #682140
May 23, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 23, 1864 Two-thirds of the first column of the front page are taken up with Civil War heads including: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Grant Making a Flank Movement" "He is Trying to Force Lee Out of His Entrenchments" "Longstreet Hurries Off South" "Ewell's Corps Follows at Once" "Lee Probably South of the North Anna"... See More
Spotsylvania & more...
Item #682141
May 24, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 24, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are reports on Spotsylvania & more: "From General Butler" "A Battle on Friday Last" "Assault of the Rebels" "The Rebels Carry & Hold a Portion of Them" "The Great Contest" "Good News from Red River" "Later From Sherman" "Re-enfor... See More
A soldier's letter to is mother, on the eve of his execution...
Item #694412
July 13, 1864
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, July 13, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The War News" "The Enemy's Minds" "Promotions in the Army" which takes nearly half a column; "Later From the North" and more.
Also of interest is: "The Execution of Capt. Leopold--His Last Letter to His Mother" which is very heartfe... See More
Rebels attempt a raid into Chambersburg, Pennsylvania...
Item #682015
July 31, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, July 31, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "GRANT ! " "Additional Details of the Fighting Near Richmond" "The Cavalry Engaged with the Rebels" "An Artillery Duel in Front of Petersburg" "The Rebel Raid" "Occupation of Chambersburg, Pa., by the Enemy" "The Best Part of the Town Laid in... See More
The work of Generals U.S. Grant and Sherman...
Item #682122
August 28, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 28, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "GRANT" "Assaults of rthe Rebels on Hancock's Lines..." "The Rebels Repulsed with Heavy Loss" "One of the Most Desperate Battles of the War" "10,000 Rebels Killed & Wounded..." "Sherman" "General Kilpatrick's Raid" "The ... See More
The famous anti-slavery newspaper...
Item #678107
October 07, 1864
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, Oct. 7, 1864 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.
Among the articles: "The Southern Military Prisons--Inquiry by the U.W. Sanitary Commission--Confirmatory Account of the martyrdom of Our Soldier... See More
Details of peace negotiations...
Item #682966
February 11, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Feb. 11, 1865 Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald.
Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War: "The Conference" "President Lincoln's Report of the Meeting in Hampton Roads" "How Jeff. Davis Came to Send Commissioners North" "A Queer Way of Negotiating" "Terms of S... See More
The fall of Richmond... Very graphic...
Item #701664
April 04, 1865
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, April 4, 1865 See the photos for this terrific and extremely graphic issue reporting the capture of Richmond, which essentially meant the end of the Confederacy. Lee would surrender to Grant at Appomattox just 5 days later.
The first column heads read: "VIRGINIA ! " "Richmond and Petersburg Taken ! " "Colored Troops the First to Enter the Slave
... See More
The first column heads read: "VIRGINIA ! " "Richmond and Petersburg Taken ! " "Colored Troops the First to Enter the Slave
Abraham Lincoln's last public speech & last proclamation...
Item #703906
April 12, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 12, 1865 (price reduced due to condition) The front page has one column heads including: "RECONSTRUCTION" "Important Speech by the President" "His Views On Peace & Reconstruction".
The text of Lincoln's speech begins: "We meet this evening not in sorrow, but in gladness of heart. The evacuation of Petersburgh & Ric... See More
Lincoln's funeral... Pursuing Jefferson Davis...
Item #703865
May 04, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 4, 1865 All columns on all 8 pages are black-bordered in memory of the recently assassinated President Abraham Lincoln.
The top of the front page includes column heads; "OUR DEAD PRESIDENT" "The Funeral Progress" "From Chicago To Springfield" "Scenes and Incidents" "End of the Long Journey" "THE ASSASSINATION"... See More
Celebrating returning Civil War soldiers...
Item #701663
May 25, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 25, 1865 The top of the first column on the front page has a nice graphic of an eagle on the U.S. shield, plus: "REVIEW ! " "150,000 Veterans" "The Pageant On Wednesday" "The Armies of Tennessee and Georgia" "The Tattered Ensigns of the Republic" "The Boys who 'Marched Down to the Sea' ".
A nice front ... See More
End of fighting in the Civil War...
Item #701660
May 29, 1865
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE: May 29, 1865 The top of the first column has an embellishment beneath which is: "PEACE ! " "Kirby Smith Surrenders" "The Old Flag Waves From Maine to the Rio Grande!". Also on the front page is: "JEFF DAVIS" "An Official Copy of His Indictment" "He is Described as a 'Yeoman' " "His Crime--The
... See More
Johnson's historic Amnesty Proclamation... Trial of the Lincoln conspirators...
Item #690706
May 30, 1865
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 30, 1865 The front page features two notable Proclamations by President Johnson. The first grants amnesty to all persons who have directly or indirectly taken part in the rebellion, with the restoration of all rights of property except as to slaves, and except in cases where legal proceedings have been instituted for the confiscation of pro... See More
Great issue on end-of-war events... Trial of Lincoln's conspirators...
Item #691054
May 31, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, May 31, 1865 The front page has some nice column heads on events concerning the end of the Civil War including: "SHERMAN" "His Report of His Military Operations & Negotiations" "Difficulty of Reconstructing the Rebel States" "The Final Surrender of Johnston & Its Fruits" "Sherman's Love for His Soldiers & the Love ... See More
A racist newspaper on the post-war events...
Item #704902
September 16, 1865
NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, Sept. 16, 1865 A decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after. As such their reporting on events of the day provide a contrasting perspective beyond most other Northern newspapers.
Among the articles: "Programme Of The Exterminators" "The Case of Jefferson Davis" "Starvation &... See More
Much on the Battle of Monterrey, Mexico...
Item #700991
December 29, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 29, 1865 The front page has first column heads: "MEXICO" "Vera Cruz Being Strongly Fortified by the French" "Accounts of the Battle of Monterrey" "Splendid Fighting of tghe Liberals Under Escobedo" with more on this.
Included on the 2nd columns is a small map showing the town of Monterrey and vicinity.
Eight pages, very nice con... See More
Printed for the fair to create a new hospital...
Item #702172
October 16, 1866
THE FAIR-Y MESSENGER, Mechanics Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, Oct. 16, 1866 This is the volume 1, number 2 issue of a paper "Devoted to the Fair" as noted in the masthead.
This fair was by the Sisters of Mercy and was a drive to found a hospital. This would have been a very short-lived newspaper given its singular focus.
Four pages, 9 by 11 3/4 inches, nice condition.
... See More
From Vicksburg, just a few years after the Civil War...
Item #701239
September 13, 1867
VICKSBURG REPUBLICAN, Mississippi, Sept. 13, 1867 A volume one issue from this key city along the Mississippi from during the Civil War.
Four pages, irregular at the spine from disbinding but not affecting any text. Otherwise in good condition.
Scenes from the Dakota Territory...
Item #689135
November 30, 1867
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 30, 1867 Most of the front page is a print captioned: "Preparing For a Quiet Sunday Under the Operation of the Excise Law".
The tipped-in (no binding holes) doublepage centerfold is a great montage of 8 prints: "The Operation of the Registration Laws & Negro Suffrage in the South".
Among other prints within: "The D... See More
Focused on engineering and mining...
Item #702043
July 06, 1869
THE ENGINEERING AND MINING JOURNAL, New York, July, 6, 1869 As the title would suggest it is focused on mining and engineering, with a few illustrations within.
Sixteen pages, untrimmed margins, good condition.
Baseball and chess in the 1870's...
Item #696369
May 21, 1870
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 21, 1870 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage".
Page 4 has a full column headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes text and charts for 4 games. Also other baseball-related articles beyond the games.
Another page has: "Our Chess Department" which includes an illustrati... See More
A newspaper focused on the mining industry...
Item #700921
January 13, 1871
COMMERCIAL HERALD & MARKET REVIEW, San Francisco, Jan. 13, 1871 The focus of this newspaper seems to be on the mining industry, as some of the articles on just the front page include: "Improved Condition of the Miners as a Class" "The Labor Question" "The Blatchley Rock Drill" "Spread of Mining Industry and Bullion Product of the Coast" "Dynam... See More
First federal prosecution for polygamy in Utah Territory... Brigham Young would be next...
Item #699255
November 04, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Nov. 4, 1871 Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead.
The back page has a very significant report on Mormon history. The article is headed: "The Mormon Prosecution--Sentence of Hawkins".
This was Thomas Hawkins, the polygamist, his being the very fi... See More
From this famous mining town in Nevada...
Item #684500
December 19, 1871
THE DAILY STATE REGISTER, Carson City, Nevada, Dec. 19, 1871 Situated just east of Lake Tahoe at the western "elbow" of the state, this issue from its heyday during the mining era has various news, ads and notices on the front page, with much news on page 2.
Carson City is named for the famed mountain man Kit Carson & is about 30 miles south of Reno. It originated as a stopove... See More
Mormonism - "The Religion of Polygamy"... Boss Tweed on the run...
Item #708514
December 28, 1871
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 28, 1871 Page 2 has an entire column dedicated to: "THE MORMONS - THE RELIGION OF POLYGAMY. Affairs in Utah - Brigham Young - The Decline of Mormondom", which extends to the top of page three. The front page has multiple articles related to Boss Tweed, his order of arrest, and of him being on the run. Two additional articles on page two are: "THE KU-KLUX... See More
The outlaw Vasquez... The temperance crusade...
Item #691803
March 04, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1874 The front page includes: "California" "The Vasquez Band of Robbers Heard From--The Apaches" which begins: "The notorious Vasquez & his gang of outlaws have again been heard from..." concerning the robbery of a stagecoach.
Page 5 has: "The Temperance Crusade--Enthusiastic Meeting in Brooklyn Last Evening" "Address... See More
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