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The Ohio Holy Stone...
Item #172394
September 01, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 1, 1860 Ftpg. has three small prints re: "The Ohio Holy Stone--Great Circular Mound Near Newark, Ohio". Two-thirds pg: "City of Damascus, Syria". Fullpg. shows fireworks upon completion of the Victoria Bridge in Montreal, Canada. Fullpg: "Durham & Devon Cows". Another print is: "Proposed New Parliament Buildings ... See More
Sam Houston withdraws as a candidate for President...
Item #223024
September 03, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 3, 1860
* Letter signed by Sam Houston withdrawing from the Presidential race
* Letter signed by Sam Houston withdrawing from the Presidential race
Page 2 contains an article headed:
* "Letter from Sam Houston Withdrawing from the Canvass" datelined Austin, Aug. 18. The letter begins: "To my friends in the United States. I withdraw my name from the list of candidates for the Presidency..." with the full text shown
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* "Letter from Sam Houston Withdrawing from the Canvass" datelined Austin, Aug. 18. The letter begins: "To my friends in the United States. I withdraw my name from the list of candidates for the Presidency..." with the full text shown
City of Toronto, Canada... Public Square at Cleveland...
Item #172396
September 08, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 8, 1860 The ftpg has: "A Group of Druses in Lebanon". Fullpg. with 3 "Panoramic Views of the City of Toronto, Canada". Nice dblpgctrfld. has various vignettes on "Public Sq. at Cleveland, Ohio with the Perry Statue" & more on O.H. Perry. Small illus: "The Virgin, an Instrument of Torture", halfpg print: The ... See More
William Hazard Perry monument...
Item #617715
September 11, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, September 11, 1860
* William Hazard Perry
* Battle of Lake Erie victory
* Monument dedication
Page 11 has an article headed: "OUR NAVAL VICTORIES" "Inauguration of the Perry Monument at Cleveland, Ohio" "Thirty Thousand People on the Ground" and more. (see) Lengthy text takes up over three full columns.
Other news of the day. Comple... See More
Item #539029
September 15, 1860
The Illustrated London News, London, dated September 15, 1860 (print only)
This is a print only entitled "Canada, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia."
The map size is approximately 22 x 15.5 inches.
Great account of early travel in Colorado...
Item #693479
September 20, 1860
THE WORLD, New York, Sept. 20, 1860 Page 3 has most go a column taken up with: "From The Rocky Mountains" which is a great letter from Tarrygall, Colorado, reading much like an early travelogue on a journey from near Pike's Peak. Very descriptive.
Also on page 3 is: "Gen. Walker's Filibuster Expeditions" which relates to the Filibuster War involving American merc... See More
Francesco II., The King of Naples...
Item #172400
September 22, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 22, 1860 Front 1/4 pg. illus. of "Francesco II., The King of Naples." Inside: 1/4 pg. illus. of "Columbia Making Her Toilet to Receive the Prince" and 1/2 pg. of "Columbia's Welcome". 1/2 pg. illus. of "Rev. William Wood Stamp, President of the Wesleyan Methodist Society, England, for 1860-1861." 1/2 pg. ill... See More
Much baseball reporting... Planet, the famous race horse...
Item #675290
September 22, 1860
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Sept. 22, 1860 Basically a sports-themed newspaper. The front page has a nice print of the horse: "Planet...", the very famous race horse.
An inside page has a heading: "Base Ball" which contains 14 box scores.
Complete in 16 pages, decorative masthead, minor margin wear, good condition.... See More
1860 Wilmington, North Carolina... Period Ads...
Item #567352
September 24, 1860
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, September 24, 1860
* Pre Civil War Wilmington, North Carolina
* 1860 dental, housing, medicinal, etc. illustrated ads
This 4 page issue is in nice condition (except for little spine wear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper. Included within is news of the day and several interesting illustrated advertisements, including one for "... See More
General William Walker...
Item #569437
September 24, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 24, 1860 Page one has an interesting article dated August 29, 1860, "Nicaragua-The American Minister-An Ultimatum-Walker And His Chances", which has about 10 linera inches of text regarding Walker, his arrival at Truxillo, and an encouragement to resist him. Two additional articles within the issue also provide comments on the last days... See More
Washington Aqueduct Bridge... Death of General William Walker...
Item #172402
September 29, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 29, 1860 Ftpg. has a one-third pg. illus. of: "The Washington Aqueduct Bridge" in Washington, D.C. Two fullpg. illus. showing: "The Treason of Arnold on the Night of Sept. 21, 1780" & "The Capture of Andre, Sept. 23, 1780". A 1/3 illus. of "Landing of a Party of Garibaldians in Calabria on the Night of August 9-1... See More
Preparation for a separation of the country... Nat Turner...
Item #704448
September 29, 1860
SUPPLEMENT TO THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 29, 1860 Page 2 has: "The Presidency" 'Bubbles from the Great Political Cauldron" "...Threats of Disunion--Negro Insurrectionists Thirty Years Ago...".
The latter articles\ reflects upon Nat Turner's Rebellion and some comments on John Brown.
Four pages, a bit irregular at the blank spine, nice condition.
Prince of Wales, Albert Edward... General William Walker, death confirmed...
Item #172404
October 06, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 6, 1860 Full ftpg. shows: 'His Royal Highness Albert Edward, Prince of Wales'. Fullpg. shows: "Sheep Owned by Mr. Messenger". 3/4 print shows: "Robert Fleury's Great Picture of the Burning of Heretics by the Roman Catholics at an Auto Da Fe". Nice dblpgctrfld. view of: 'Broadway--Respectfully Dedicated to the Prince o... See More
Latest news from Mormondom...
Item #705278
October 10, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 10, 1860 Page 2 has almost the entire first column taken up with: "Affairs In Utah--Federal Officers in the Territory--The Weather, Crops, etc.--Criminal Incidents--General Intelligence, etc." This article begins: "Much as it may be regretted by the majority of the American people, still it does seem, after all the fuss & smoke, that the Mormon peo... See More
Edward VII visits New York City...
Item #618290
October 13, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, October 13, 1860.
* Edward VII - Prince of Wales
* North American tour - NYC visit
Page 3 has one column headings that include: "The Prince In The Metropolis" "Outrage of the Prince by an Insane Englishman" "THE DIAMOND BALL" "The Glitter and Glory of the Night" and much more. (see) Lengthy text, too much to photograph all
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* Edward VII - Prince of Wales
* North American tour - NYC visit
Page 3 has one column headings that include: "The Prince In The Metropolis" "Outrage of the Prince by an Insane Englishman" "THE DIAMOND BALL" "The Glitter and Glory of the Night" and much more. (see) Lengthy text, too much to photograph all
Winslow Homer print...
Item #172408
October 20, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 20, 1860 Full ftpg. cartoonish illus: 'Welcome to the Prince of Wales' is by Winslow Homer. Dramatic doublepage centerfold: 'Grand Ball Given by the Citizens of N.Y. to the Prince of Wales' & more on this.
Complete in 16 pages.... See More
The Prince of Wales at West Point...
Item #172410
October 27, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, October 27, 1860 Fullpg: "Britain Americanized" includes a pool table. Two nice fullpg. prints: "The Prince of Wales at West Point". "Grand Ball to the Prince at the Academy of Music, Boston" plus much more.
Complete in 16 pages.
City Hall Park baseball... Syrian massacres...
Item #671329
October 27, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 27, 1860
* Baseball games in New York's City Hall Park causing strife
* The Billiard Tournament at Lynch's Billiard Rooms
* Syrian Massacres
The front page has news from Europe telling of Syrian massacres. A backpage report gives details regarding a Billiards Tournament at Lynch's Billiard Rooms at Union Square (with mention of the famous match betwe... See More
Comments on Abraham Lincoln...
Item #603682
October 30, 1860
LONG ISLAND DEMOCRAT, Jamaica, Queens County, New York, Oct. 30, 1860
* Peter Cartwright (revivalist)
* Abraham Lincoln for president
The front page has over half a column headed: "Peter Cartwright On Lincoln". Cartwright was himself a rather notable personage and he makes some observations on his political involvement with Lincoln.
Page 2 has a notice supporting: "For... See More
News from the Mormon capital...
Item #705274
October 30, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 20, 1860 Page 5 contains nearly a full column on: "Affairs In Utah" "Departure of the Delegate--Agricultural Fair in Utah--Serious Indian Hostilities--Miscellaneous News" with an interesting variety of tidbits from this Mormon stronghold (see for portions).
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Climbing Pike's Peak... Ad supporting Lincoln for President...
Item #696955
November 02, 1860
THE SPRINGFIELD REPUBLIC, Ohio, Nov. 2, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln about to become President elect
* Presidential campaign that would divide the nation
The front page has nearly 2 columns taken up with a great & detailed letter headed: "Climbing Pike's Peak".
Page two has a political notice supporting: "For President, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, of Illinois - For Vice Presid... See More
The Prince of Wales... Charles Dickens story...
Item #172412
November 03, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 3, 1860 Frontpg. has 1/2 pg. print: "The Last of the Prince--The Royal Squadron Steaming Out of Portland Harbor". Fullpg. shows: "Our Recent Vistitors, The Prince of Wales and Suite--At Brady's Gallery, New York". Nice dblpgctrfld. shows an elegant naval parade: "Embarkation of the Prince of Wales at Portland, Maine". ... See More
Pre-Civil War tensions...
Item #613227
November 19, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, November 19, 1860
* Pre-civil war tensions
* Secession talks throughout the South
* Pre-civil war tensions
* Secession talks throughout the South
This issue is loaded with advertisements and some pre-civil war reports which includes the following headlines: "THE SECESSION MOVEMENT", "Governor Aiken of South Carolina opposed to Secession", "The Georgia Defense Bill Passed"
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Item #579810
November 24, 1860
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, November 24, 1860 The front cover is entitled "Departure of the Prince of Wales from Portland, United States, for England". Within the issue is a fullpage "Sale at Calcutta of Valuable Government Presents and Lucknow Jewels"; doublepage "Grand Ball Given at the Academy of Music, New York, in Honour of His Royal Highness t... See More
Early inventions...
Item #634367
November 24, 1860
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 24, 1860 The front cover has "Christman's Improved Brick Elevator" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Lyman's Improved Protracting Trigonometer"; "Cook's Improved Veneer Cutter"; "Sutton's Improved Sleigh Coupling"; "Improved Skate and Ankle Brace"; and more article... See More
States expected to secede from the Union....
Item #684485
November 28, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 28, 1860
* Southern crisis
* Secession talks
Among the front page column heads report tension from just before the Civil War are: "THE SECESSION MOVEMENT" "Views & Intentions of the Republican Leaders in Congress" "Message of Gov. Gist to the South Carolina Legislature" The State Bound to Secede" "He Thinks Sou
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* Southern crisis
* Secession talks
Among the front page column heads report tension from just before the Civil War are: "THE SECESSION MOVEMENT" "Views & Intentions of the Republican Leaders in Congress" "Message of Gov. Gist to the South Carolina Legislature" The State Bound to Secede" "He Thinks Sou
Religious thoughts as the Civil War approaches... Thoughts of secession...
Item #598900
November 30, 1860
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 30, 1860
* Pre Civil War tensions
* Religious sermons
The focus of this issue is on the secession of states from the Union, and religious unity under the heading of "Thanksgiving Day". The latter topic has a variety of sermons in New York City including: "Christ's Mission" by the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher; "Christian Patriotism--Sermon... See More
Religious thoughts as the Civil War approaches... Thoughts of secession...
Item #603661
November 30, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 30, 1860 A focus on the back page is the secession of states from the Union and religious unity under the heading of: "Thanksgiving Day". The article has a number of reports in New York City (see for portions).
A nice issue reflecting the importance of Christian values in dealing with compelling issues of the day. Eight pages, some margin tears & minor ch... See More
Religious thoughts as the Civil War approaches... Thoughts of secession...
Item #685017
November 30, 1860
THE WORLD, New York, Nov. 30, 1860
* Pre Civil War tensions & religion
The front page has: "THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY" "Its Observance in the Metropolis" "The Clergy On The Crisis" "The Perils of the Nation from a Christian Point of View" Sermons of..." with a list of preachers.
A nice issue reflecting the importance of Christian values in ... See More
The nation prepares for war... Fugitive slave case...
Item #683283
December 01, 1860
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 1, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln as president-elect era
* Southern secession from the Union
* Pre Civil War tensions over slavery
From weeks before the outbreak of war at Fort Sumter, this issue has much content on the events leading to war.
Included are: "Slave Extradition Case in Canada" "The Mississippi Delegation" "A Plan of Seces... See More
Disunion & the national crisis... Mormons on Lincoln's election...
Item #691532
December 11, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 11, 1860
* Pre-Civil War Southern tensions - secession ?
* Mormons on Abraham Lincoln's election
A great issue from several months before the outbreak of the Civil War, with ominous first column heads including; "THE NATIONAL CRISIS" "The Secession Question Before Congress" "Latest Reports From the South" and more.
Also o... See More
Crisis in the South...
Item #561801
December 12, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, from New York, dated December 12, 1860.
* Southern crisis
* Secession options
* Abraham Lincoln as president elect
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of pre Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's president elect era before his inauguration.
Among the one column headlines on the tensions building in the South prior to the Civil War are:
* THE SOUTH... See More
Primarily a horse racing newspaper...
Item #587238
December 15, 1860
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Sept. 15, 1860 This was a sporting-themed newspaper, however at this point in its career this newspaper was primarily about horse racing to the exclusion of most other sports. One article is headed: "Lexington Races & Fair".
Twelve pages, nice condition.
The crisis in the South...
Item #692523
December 19, 1860
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 19, 1860
* Tensions increasing in the South
* Abraham Lincoln to divide a nation
* History about to be made
Page 4 has an interesting article: "The Popular Vote" which begins: "A great deal is attempted to be made of the fact that though Mr. Lincoln has been chosen President of the United States, he had only a minority of the popular vote in his ... See More
Preparing for Civil War... Surrender of Fort Moultrie...
Item #703974
December 21, 1860
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Dec. 21, 1860
* Tensions increasing in the South
* Abraham Lincoln to divide a nation
* History about to be made
Reports on page 2 include: "EXTRA!" "Important From Washington" "Cabinet Meeting on Secession" "Consultations of Southern Congressmen" "The Surrender of Fort Moultrie!" "The Republicans Firm... See More
Largest hotel, the Lindell House...
Item #634327
December 22, 1860
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 22, 1860 The front cover has "Huntington's Improved Snow Power" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Largest Hotel in the World" which was the Lindell House in St. Louis, Missouri. This was destroyed by fire in 1867 as reported in the Harper's Weekly issue dated April 20, 1867; "Crandall's Hydraul... See More
The nation prepares for war...
Item #683282
December 22, 1860
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 22, 1860
* Pre Civil War tensions - Southern crisis
* Abraham Lincoln as president elect
From weeks before the outbreak of war at Fort Sumter, this issue has much content on the events leading to war.
Included are: "Proceedings of the 'Crisis Committee" "The Question of the Crisis--No Compromise--No Secession - The Union Shall Be Pres... See More
Great reporting on the lead-up to South Carolina leaving the Union...
Item #690973
December 24, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Dec. 24, 1860 A wonderful issue as most of page 2 is taken up with the very detailed, verbatim discussion headed: "South Carolina - Proceedings of the Convention" held on December 17, 18, and 19. Th following day South Carolina would formally adopt their Ordinance of Secession (not reported here). The discussion is wonderful, too lengthy to... See More
The nation prepares for more secessions and war...
Item #692520
December 24, 1860
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 24, 1860
* Southern crisis
* Secession talks
* Christmas eve
Considerable reporting on not just South Carolina leaving the Union, but other events that would soon lead to war.
Heads include: "The Carnival of Treason" "Secessionists In A Fog" "The Border States" "Mr. Cushing's Visit to Charleston" "The Secession... See More
South Carolina Secession Convention...
Item #565228
December 26, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, December 26,1860
* Proceedings of the South Carolina Secession Convention
The front page has: "The Disunion Crisis", "Important Dispatches from Washington", "Mr. Seward's Propositions in the Senate Special Committee", "No Probability of an Agreement", "The South Carolina Commissioners not to be Recognized" ,"... See More
Confederate Newspaper from Columbus, Ohio...
Item #140775
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, 1861-1864* Pro-Confederate Paper
This 8-page newspaper contains news of the day and interesting advertisements throughout. Interesting in that this is a rather rare pro-Confederate newspaper from the North with pro-rebel news. Good condition. Great reading. The image shown is an example of what you will receive. The actual issue will be in equal or better conditi... See More
Scotish American interest from pre/early Civil War...
Item #140909
SCOTTISH AMERICAN JOURNAL, New York, NY, 1861 Obviously a newspaper published for those American with Scottish ancestry, many of whom were likely first generation at this time. Very handsome masthead. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures approximately 21x14 inches and contains 8 pages.
A newspaper predicting the future...
Item #153043
BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER AND ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, 1861. A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future--great to ead in hindsight! Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Eight pages measuring 9"x6".
Quite uncommon from Wisconsin...
Item #153130
THE WISCONSIN CHIEF, Milwaukee and Fort Atkinson, 1861 A quite uncommon newspaper from Wisconsin with various news of the day (pre and early Civil War era news) & a wealth of ads. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown.
Measures 14 by 21 inches, never bound nor trimmed, 8 pages. Occasiona... See More
From a Confederate stronghold just months before the Civil War breaks out...
Item #215025
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, 1861 Here is an issue from the early months of 1861 not long before the "official" outbreak of the Civil War in April, 1861. Wilmington was a strategic port city which was not captured by the Yankees until early in 1865. As such it held much significance during the War. This is a very nice four page issue filled with various news of the day & a hu... See More
Large & ornate masthead from the Civil War...
Item #215899
NEW HAMPSHIRE JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE, Manchester, 1861 The title reflects the theme of this issue, being primarily a farming-related newspaper with agricultural concerns taking much of the front page and some inside space as well. However Civil War reporting is found on page two with a review of the week's battle events and military concerns. Of added significance is the large and very d... See More
1861 unique Civil War era set...
Item #582460
This is a unique three-issue set of authentic Civil War newspapers from the 1st year of the war. Included are one each of the following:* The New York Herald
* Harper's Weekly Illustrated
* The Circular
The New York Herald was known for excellent war reporting, the Harper's Weekly contains outstanding Civil War related prints (many suitable for framing), and The Circular (On... See More
Growing tensions just prior to the Civil War...
Item #587532
(5) NEW YORK TIMES, January - March, 1861 * Five newspaper lot prior to the outbreak of the Civil War
Few periods of American history were more unsettled than the months preceding the outbreak of the Civil War, which began with the bombardment of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor on April 12, 1861. Since the election of Lincoln the preceding November the Southern states began seri... See More
Large & ornate masthead from the Civil War...
Item #649226
NEW HAMPSHIRE JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE, Manchester, 1861 The title reflects the theme of this issue, being primarily a farming-related newspaper with agricultural concerns taking much of the front page and some inside space as well. However Civil War reporting is found on page two with a review of the week's battle events and military concerns. Of added significance is the large and very d... See More
1861 unique Civil War era set...
Item #698150
This is a unique three-issue set of authentic Civil War newspapers from the 1st year of the war. Included are one each of the following:* The New York Herald
* Harper's Weekly Illustrated
* The Circular
The New York Herald was known for excellent war reporting, the Harper's Weekly contains outstanding Civil War related prints (many suitable for framing), and The Circular (On... See More
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