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Buffalo hunting in the Dakotas... Much on baseball...
Item #696351
November 19, 1859
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Nov. 19, 1859 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
The entire front page and most of page 2 are taken up with: "A Buffalo Hunt In Dakotah", which is a very lengthy & detailed account of one of the iconic "sports" of the Wild West, which would lead... See More
Lincoln the politician comes to the forefront...
Item #713881
May 29, 1860
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, May 29, 1860 With Lincoln's very recent nomination as the Republican candidate for President, it is not surprising that this issue would have much concerning this little-known politician.
Inside pages contain: "Lincoln And Hamlin In Ohio "Forgeries On Lincoln" Trilling Episode in the Life of Abe Lincoln" "Mr. Lincoln's Opinions&... See More
Differences between the United States and Confederate Constitutions... New flag of the Confederacy...
Item #700040
April 13, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, April 13, 1861 Page 2 has reports headed: "America" with the latest on the Civil War. Of note is text noting: "...the main points of difference between the United States Constitution and the new Southern Constitution...1. That African slavery in the Territories shall be recognized and protected by Congress...2. That the right to slaveholde... See More
Fine content & commentary on the beginning of the Civil War...
Item #688726
May 01, 1861
WESTERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, Cincinnati, Ohio, May 1, 1861 Although the title would suggest mostly religious content, there is also much reporting on the on-going Civil War.
From the early weeks of the Civil War, there are many reports including several which are editorial commentary: "The power of the President" "Gov. Pickens on the Humbling of the Stars & Stripes" &... See More
Jewish newspaper from Poland...
Item #718658
July 12, 1861
JUTRZENKA, Warsaw, Poland, July 12, 1861 A rare & early Jewish newspaper from Poland, the title translates to "Morning Star". This rare newspaper lasted only three years, and reflects the trends among the Jewish intelligentsia at that time. Measures 8-1/4 by 10-1/2 inches, has 6 pages, in nice condition.
Newspaper from the Confederate capital...
Item #705594
September 05, 1861
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Sept. 5, 1861 Over a full column on the front page is taken up with: "The Election For President and Vice President - List of Commissioners" being a very lengthy list of the men assigned to administer the election in the various locations. Also on the front page: "What Texas Has Done the Past Year" "The Atlantic Sea-Coast".
P... See More
Good content on the Lincoln-Fremont emancipation controversy...
Item #702203
September 19, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 19, 1861 This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
Articles include: "News of the Week" "The Rebellion in Missouri--Rebels in Possession of St. Joseph..." "President Lincoln & Gen. Fremont" "Gen. Fremont's Proclamation--An E
... See More
The Southern rebellion...
Item #692716
December 05, 1861
THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 5, 1861 Nice front page column heads on the Civil War include: "The Southern Rebellion" "The Rebels Falling Back to Manassas" "Forces Withdrawn From Leesburg" "Debate on Recusing Colored Persons Confined in Washington" "Rebel Depredations in Missouri" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed (desired), once fo... See More
Front page Civil War map...
Item #705595
February 02, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 2, 1862 The front page features a nice map headed: "The Rebel Position On The Tennessee and Cumberland." with further details.
There are also nice one column war-related heads including: "Important From Gen. Grant's Column" "Additional Particulars of the Reconnoitering Expedition" "The Fort Not Yet Evacuated" "News From ... See More
A issue, printed under two titles by two publishers...
Item #701581
March 11, 1862
THE FIRST MINNESOTA, Berryville, Virginia, March 11, 1862 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 Minn... See More
Lincoln's letter to General Fremont...
Item #705638
March 19, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 19, 1862 Among the articles are: "Official War Orders" by the President, signed in type: Abraham Lincoln, plus his: "General War Order No. 2" and "...No. 3", each also signed in type: Abraham Lincoln.
Also of interest is Lincoln's letter to General Fremont concerning the latter's controversial Proclamation, and note the... See More
John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...
Item #705616
March 20, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 20, 1862 Page 2 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 for the complete ad which notes the: "...Engagement of the young Tragedian, J. WILKES BOOTH, wh... See More
Death of Commodore Uriah P. Levy... Large Civil War map...
Item #718160
March 24, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, March 24, 1862 The most notable content within this issue is the very brief, but historic page 5 report of the death of Commodore (Admiral) Uriah P. Levy, the first U.S. Jewish Commodore, war of 1812 war hero, and credited as to having abolished the disciplinary procedure of flogging.
The front page features a large & detailed map: "THE BOMBARDMENT OF ISLAND NO. 10... See More
The Civil War in America: the historic Monitor vs. the Merrimack...
Item #700138
April 05, 1862
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, April 5, 1862 The front page has a print: "The Civil War Inn America - Naval Engagement in Hampton Roads: The Confederate...Steamer Merrimack (or Virginia) Running Into the Federal Sloop Cumberland". This battle was part of the famous Monitor vs. Merrimack naval battle, a turning point in naval warfare because of the use of ironclad ships. The ... See More
Intercepted letter from Beauregard indicates some hopelessness...
Item #705607
April 21, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, April 21, 1862 The front page features a nice map headed: "The Siege of Yorktown - Diagram of the Scene of the Engagement on Wednesday, April 16."
Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Union Forces at Falmouth, Commanding the City of Fredericksburg" "Gallant Achievement of General Augur".
A very interesting report: "Intercep... See More
Terrific Civil War era map of New Orleans...
Item #705610
April 26, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, April 26, 1862 Most of the front page is taken up with a huge & terrific Civil War map headed: "IMPORTANT FROM NEW ORLEANS. Terrific Bombardment of Fort Jackson on the Mississippi---The Rebel Defenses at New Orleans". Related reports are on page 3.
Page 4 has another map: "The Engagement At Needham's Cut Off" with related text.
Complete in 12 pa... See More
Battle of Seven Pines, in a Confederate newspaper...
Item #705598
June 13, 1862
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, June 13, 1862 From this stronghold of the Confederacy. War-related reports include: "The Naval Battle Off Memphis" "The News of the War--Full Yankee Accounts of the Battle of the Seven Pines" which takes over 2 columns; "From Chattanooga" "All Quite Along the Lines".
Complete as a single sheet issue with full ba... See More
War reports from the Confederate capital...
Item #705600
August 09, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 9, 1862 Among the Civil War reports on the front page are: "The Affair at Malvern Hill" "Destruction of the Arkansas" "A Bold Protest from Maryland" "Conference of the Rebel Generals at Richmond--Their Plans for the Future" "The Confederate Endorsement of Guerrillas..." "The Enemy's Raid Upon... See More
With the original wrappers & all plates, plus a postage receipt for this title...
Item #701589
November 01, 1862
PETERSON'S MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, November, 1862 Although not an uncommon title, this item is doubly interesting. This issue was never bound nor trimmed, as more typically found, still having the original outer wrappers and still having the eleven full page plates of fashions of the day and other items. One of the prints is hand-colored.
The other interesting item is the receipt for po... See More
War battles in Virginia... Mormons during the Civil War...
Item #702745
November 08, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 8, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Army Operations In Virginia" 'The Army of the Potomac in Motion in a Snow Storm" "Our Forces in Possession of Warrenton" "Chester Gap Held by Stonewall Jackson's Command" "The Fight with Stuart's Cavalry on Wednesday" "36 Dead Left on the Field ... See More
Battle of Fredericksburg about to start....
Item #690837
December 12, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 12, 1862 Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT" "Capture of Fredericksburgh by Gen. Burnside" "Terrific Bombardment of the City from 176 Guns" "The Sharpshooters Driven Out and a Number Captured" "THE VICTORY AT FAYETTEVILLE" "Additional Details of the Battle" and more.
E... See More
The Emancipation Proclamation...
Item #701595
January 03, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 3, 1863 Although the front page has some great coverage on the battle of Murfreesboro & other war events, the prime content is on page 5 where the first column contains the complete text of the Emancipation Proclamation.
It is headed: "EMANCIPATION" "President Lincoln's Proclamation" "The Slaves in Arkansas, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, ... See More
Galveston is retaken... Farragut at Port Hudson...
Item #691857
January 12, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 12, 1863 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Galveston Recaptured by the Rebels under Magruder" "The Attack Made by land & Water" "Nearly All the Officers & men Killed" "Admiral Farragut Preparing to Attack Port Hudson" "Important From Vicksburgh" "The Repulse of Gen. Sherman Comp... See More
Confederate title from Richmond...
Item #705593
February 10, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 10, 1863 The front page includes: "From Fredericksburg" which begins: "The path to Heaven is not more straight & narrow than that of a correspondent from the seat of war...The indications of activity in the Yankee army still continue..." and much more.
Also on the front page: "City Intelligence" "Additional From ... See More
Post-Civil War letter...
Item #705208
February 28, 1863
A letter datelined: "Blacksley, May 7th, 1866" written to the writer's: "Dear Cousin" who lives on Westminster Ave., West Philadelphia, Pa. One bit notes: "...I am in the land of the living as you seem to have forgotten it. I have been waiting patiently for an answer to my letter but as yet have not received any..." with various other innocuous items.
Four pages,... See More
The issue reporting this newspaper's infamous destruction...
Item #705637
March 11, 1863
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 11, 1863 Within are wealth of articles concerning the copperhead's position on the war, with obvious bias. Perhaps the best content is the wealth of fine page 4 & 5 reporting on the destruction of this newspaper's offices, the event for which this newspaper is known.
Articles include: "A Dastardly Outrage" and: "A Press Destroyed ... See More
Events at Port Hudson...
Item #705592
March 17, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, March 17, 1863 The front page includes: "Attack On Port Hudson--The Enemy Repulsed" "Missouri From An Eye-Witness--The Military Thraldom Over the State--Outrages & Tyranny of the Enemy--Horrible Treatment of Our Prisoners--A Dark Picture of Wrongs & Long Suffering". Also: "Attack On Port Hudson--The Enemy Open on Port Hudson... See More
Follow-up to Gettysburg and Vicksburg...
Item #700487
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 #716428
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
Civil War... funeral of a "colored captain"...
Item #681779
August 08, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 8, 1863 Front page heads on the Civil War include: "Interesting From New Orleans" "Entire Pacification of the Crescent City" "Returning Signs Of Union Feeling" "Funeral Of A Negro Soldier" "Enthusiasm of the Colored Inhabitants" "Grandeur of the Sacred Catholic Rights".
Also on the front page under: "News... See More
The battle at Lookout Mountain...
Item #674899
October 31, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 31, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "A Brilliant Success at Lookout Mountain" "Gallant Behavior of Hooker's Troops" "The Rappahannock still Held by the Rebels" "News From Charleston--Reported Bombardment of the City!" and more.
Eight pages, a bit irregular at the spine, light damp stain to a l... See More
The Gettysburg Address...
Item #705621
November 28, 1863
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Nov. 28, 1863 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 batt... See More
Civil War map of Western Virginia...
Item #705611
January 10, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 10, 1864 The front page features a very detailed Civil War map headed: "General Early's Failure. Scene of the Recent Rebel Failure in Western Virginia".
Among the front page column heads: "Capture of a Rebel Official Document Detailing the Recent Plans of General Early" "The Affair At Jonesville" "The Recent Raid Upon Petersburg&q... See More
Two front page graphics...
Item #705612
April 26, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, April 26, 1864 The front page has two graphics, a two column diagram of: "The Rebel Ram Albemarle...which Compelled the Surrender of Plymouth." being a cross section of it; plus a one column map of the vicinity of Plymouth, North Carolina.
Among the first column heads are: "North Carolina" "The Surrender of Plymouth to the Rebels" "General... See More
Grant vs. Lee at Spotsylvania... Two maps...
Item #681616
May 09, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, May 9, 1864 Most of the first column of the front page is taken up with Civil War heads including: "VICTORY!" "Splendid Success of General Grant" "The Rebels Retiring Before Our Forces" "Our Losses Heavy" "Six to Eight Thousand Wounded" "The Reported Evacuation of Petersburg" and much more. This is reporting on the ... See More
Sherman in Georgia, Grant in Virginia...
Item #681625
May 20, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, May 20, 1864 The front page features very nice column heads on the Civil War including: "GRANT ! " "Reported Turning of General Lee's Left Flank & Capture of Guns & Prisoners" "Grant Does Not Believe in the Word 'Can't' " "Lee's Rebel Army in Strong Intrenchments" "SHERMAN!" "Important S... See More
General Sherman in Georgia... Lincoln is nominated for a second term as President...
Item #682148
June 10, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 10, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "FROM GEN. SHERMAN" "Heavy Marching in Rough Country" "How Georgia Looks--Deserted Villages" "Stubborn Resistance of the Rebels" "the Rebels Utterly Fail" "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Skirmishing Near Bottom's Bridge" and more.
Page 5 has ... See More
The invasion in and around Frederick and Hagerstown, Maryland...
Item #718463
July 09, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 9, 1864
* The invasion in and around Frederick and Hagerstown, Maryland...
Among the first column headings on the Civil War are: "The Great Rebel Invasion", "Everything as Clear as Mud", "Nobody Hurt--Everybody Scared", "A Few Small Skirmishes", "Two States Quaking Before a Band of Horse-Thieves", " and ... See More
William T. Sherman... Winchester, Virginia...
Item #682010
July 27, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, July 27, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBEL RAIDERS" "Defeat of General Averill Near Winchester, Va." "General Crook Repulsed and Retreats to Williamsport" "Occupation of Martinsburg by the Rebels" "Sherman" "The Advance Beyond the Chattahoochee to Atlanta" and more.
Eight pages... See More
The Civil War... Japan... New Zealand...
Item #701849
August 06, 1864
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Aug. 6, 1864 There was much interest in England concerning the American Civil War, England favoring more for the South because of their need for cotton.
The front page features a print: "The War In America - A Corps of the Confederate Army Marching by Night Through Burning Woods" plus an article: "Emigration To America".
Inside also... See More
The famous anti-slavery newspaper...
Item #678090
August 26, 1864
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, Aug. 26, 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.
Articles include: "No Peace With Lincoln" "Colored Soldiers" "Peace & Union" "Our 'Partisanship' Of Mr... See More
News from the Confederacy...
Item #705606
August 31, 1864
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Aug. 31, 1864 This was one of just a few newspapers which printed "Confederate States of America" in their dateline.
Among the articles: "From Atlanta--Movement of the Enemy" "From Petersburg" "From Richmond--Affairs in West Virginia--Official From General Hood" is a dispatch signed in type: J. B. Hood, Genera... See More
Fall of Atlanta to the Yankees...
Item #701622
September 05, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES Sept. 5, 1864 An historic issue as the front page announces the fall of Atlanta, with first column heads including: "OFFICIAL" "The Fall of Atlanta" "The Official Report of Maj.-Gen. Sherman" "His Strategy And Battles" "Gen. Hood Decamps from Atlanta in the Night". The report is signed in type: W. T. Sherman.
The back pag... See More
War reports from this racist newspaper...
Item #680169
January 28, 1865
NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, Jan. 28, 1865 A decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after. As such their reporting on war events provide a contrasting perspective beyond most other Northern newspapers.
Some articles include: "Sherman's Move In South Carolina" "Sinking of Monitors at Charleston" "The Debat... See More
Sherman unopposed... The Captain Beall/Lincoln/Booth connection...
Item #705609
February 25, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 25, 1865 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "WILMINGTON" "Our Troops in Possession of the City" "Battle & Rout of the Rebels" "General Terry in Pursuit of Hoke's Troops" "SHERMAN" "His March Unopposed" "The Capture of Columbia Very Unexpected at Richmond" "Groans ... See More
Did Sherman capture Charlotte?
Item #683058
March 10, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, March 10, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SAVANNAH" "Rumored Capture of Charlotte, N.C." "Rebel Confidence of Defeating Sherman" "SHERIDAN'S ARMY" "The Battle At Fishersville" "Gen. Early Ordered to Fall Back on Gordonsville" "Reported Capture of Lynchburg" and much mo... See More
Wonderful broadside on the surrender of Robert E. Lee...
Item #717945
April 07, 1865
JAMESTOWN JOURNAL, EXTRA, Jamestown, New York, April 7, (1865) Within the world of newspaper collecting, both major reports and graphic headlines are primary in determining collectability. Other factors are important as well, but the more notable the event and the "flashier" the graphic appeal, the more desirable the item.
Broadsides tend to dominate such items. They were pri... See More
Lengthy letter from John Wilkes Booth...
Item #703859
April 24, 1865
UTICA MORNING HERALD, New York, April 24, 1865 The front page has a column headed: "Highly Important Letter From J. Wilkes Booth - He Acknowledges an Intention to Commit a Desperate Act". This letter is contained in its entirely on the front page and is signed in type: J. Wilkes Booth.
There are many other reports concerning both Lincoln and the closing events of the Civil War as ... See More
Closing events of the Civil War...
Item #691115
May 07, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, May 7, 1865 The front page has some nice column heads on the closing events of the Civil War including: "Danville" "Interesting Details of the March of the Sixth Corps to Danville, Va." "THE PLOT" "Flight of Sanders & Tucker from Montreal" "Canadian Views of the President's Proclamation" "SHERMAN" "John... See More
Jeff Davis dressed as a woman to escape?
Item #701628
May 16, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 16, 1865 An interesting graphic on the front page with a full-figure print of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, as captured dressed in woman's clothes. It is headed: "JEFF. DAVIS As 'The Stern Statesman'--Last Act".
In reality, upon his capture he was wearing a long overcoat which some mistook as a woman's dress, and of course th... See More
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