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Travails of journeying across the Plains...
Item #706990
June 21, 1859
THE NORWALK EXPERIMENT, Ohio, June 21, 1859 Page 2 has an interesting article: "Horrible Tales of Sufferings on the Plains - 300 Emigrant Starved to Death on the Smoky Hill Route - Experience of Two Young Men from Waume County, Ind." This report tells of the travails of those heading towards California on the land route.
Four pages, a bit close-trimmed at the bottom not affecting ... See More
Preparing for John Brown's execution...
Item #706997
December 02, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 2, 1859 Page 5 & 6 have considerable reporting on plans for the hanging of John Brown for his involvement in the Harper's Ferry insurrection. Column heads include: "John Brown's Invasion - A Visit To John Brown"; a letter from Charlestown signed in type: John Brown; "The Day of Execution" "Mrs. Brown & Her Family" "Fro... See More
Rare mention of Lincoln, but Seward is the presumed candidate...
Item #713890
May 18, 1860
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, May 18, 1860 A very notable issue from near the end of the Republican Convention at Chicago, during which Lincoln would be their nomination for President.
The front page begins with: "The Chicago Convention" "Admission of Fractional Delegates" "The Majority Rule Adopted" "The Platform" "Mr. Seward Still In The Ascend... See More
On Abe Lincoln's views prior to the war... Diagram of Fort Moultrie...
Item #706609
December 31, 1860
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 31, 1860 Pages 4 & 5 contain an article: "Why Don't Mr. Lincoln Speak Out, and Calm the South?" which includes in part: "...we are reminded that his character is conservative--that he will see the law providing for the return of fugitive slaves...that he does not propose to interfere with Slavery in the states where it exists..." with a bit ... 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
Latest on the Civil War, with prints...
Item #700043
May 04, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, May 4, 1861 All of the front page text is headed: "The State of Affairs In America" which reports on the beginning events of the Civil War, which carries over to page 2.
Also on page twill are reports headed: "America" with even further derail on the early events of the war, including the bombing of Fort Sumter, etc.
Another p... See More
"Confederate" newspaper from the North...
Item #702200
July 04, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, July 4, 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 articles within are: "Where Are We Drifting?" "Proclamation of General Beauregard" signed by him in type: G. T. Beauregard; "The Three Great Plagues of the Union" "The Unite
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Map showing Ship Island during the Civil War...
Item #695305
December 17, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 17, 1861 The format of this title at this time was advertisements on the front page with the wealth of Civil War reporting on inside pages.
The back page features a Civil War map headed: "SHIP ISLAND AND ITS SURROUNDINGS". Column heads include: "THE EXPEDITION TO SHIP ISLAND" "Unobstructed Landing" "Slavery in the
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A Charles Dickens publication...
Item #649245
ALL THE YEAR ROUND, London, 1862 (single issue from 1862) This was a weekly periodical "Conducted By Charles Dickens", as noted in the masthead. Filled with various literary content, this issue contains 24 pages is in very nice, clean condition, 6 by 9 1/4 inches. Nice to have the "Charles Dickens" name in the title.Disbound without wrappers. The image is an examp... See More
A great value... A discounted Civil War lot...
Item #649275
(7) The CIVIL WAR: a lot of 7 issues all non-New York titles from during the Civil War and all have war reports. A great set for a reseller or for someone looking to obtain authentic Civil War newspapers at a discounted price, and all are in average or better condition.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Our premier Civil War lot...
Item #649219
(10) THE CIVIL WAR--a lot of the very best of all titles. Here is a group of ten issues of the famous New York Times and/or N.Y. Tribune and/or N.Y. Herald, much like those listed throughout our website, in good shape and all with front page war news. These New York titles were well-known for their detailed Civil War reporting. An excellent way to obtain an intimate view of this critical a
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From California during the Civil War...
Item #706605
February 07, 1862
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, Feb. 7, 1862 As would be expected there is much news from the West, including a nearly full column report headed: "Letter From Salt Lake". The back page has Civil War reports including: "The Battle & Federal Victory at Milford, Missouri" "Surrender of 1,300 Rebels" "Atlantic News & More".
Four pages, close-t... See More
Rare mention of Kit Carson in the Civil War... Monitor vs. the Merrimac...
Item #706606
March 14, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, March 14, 1862 The front page has much reporting on the Civil War including one column heads: "The "Advance of the Army" "Latest Intelligence from the Vicinity of Manassas" "Rebels Expected to Make a Stand at Gordonsville" "Gen. McClellan & His Army" and more.
Page 2 begins with: "The Naval Engagements" which concern... See More
John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...
Item #707354
March 26, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 26, 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 The Apostate at the Mary Provost Theater in New York--starring John Wilkes Booth.
See the photo for the complete ad which notes the listing of the cast, including: "Last Night, but t... See More
Civil War map of Grand Junction, Tennessee...
Item #707352
May 03, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, May 3, 1862 The front page features a Civil War map headed: "Probable Retreat of Beauregard To Grand Junction" showing the Corinth vicinity at the Mississippi Tennessee, Alabama border.
Column heads on the Civil War include: "Capture of Fort Macon Officially Confirmed" "Reported Evacuation of Corinth & Memphis" "Rebels Inconsolable Ove... See More
Civil War map of Richmond, Petersburg & vicinity...
Item #707360
May 15, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, May 15, 1862 The front page features a nice & very detailed Civil War map headed: "The Military and Naval Advance Toward Richmond and Petersburgh." Plus there are nice one column Civil War heads including: "Suffolk Occupied by a Portion of Gen. Wool's Forces" "Skirmishing With the Enemy" "The Advance On Corinth" "The Last ... See More
First of this title we have discovered...
Item #701588
June 21, 1862
THE NEW YORK ERA, June 21, 1862 Despite from during the Civil War & published in New York City, this is a very scarce title, this being the first & only issue we've discovered in our 50+ years. Plus the American Antiquarian Society has just one issue. It began publication in 1860. It's motto as noted in the mothered: is "Indomitable and Independent".
Although... See More
Bloody battle in Secessionville, James Island...
Item #707050
June 24, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, June 24, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From Charleston" "Bloody Engagement at Secessionville, on James Island" "The Enemy Probably Cut Off from Retreat by the Gunboats" "News From The Peninsula" "Gen. Hooker's Outposts Shelled by the Rebels" "Advance Of The Union Lines" ... See More
No tax on slaves...
Item #707052
June 25, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, June 25, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Tax Bill" "Cotton To Be Taxed" "No Tax On Slaves" "Interesting From Memphis" "Important From Arkansas" "News From Fortress Monroe" and more.
Eight pages, good condition.
Eight pages, good condition.
Progress of the Civil War, in a Confederate title...
Item #707367
August 26, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Aug. 26, 1862 A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. Among the front page reports are: "From the Rappahannock" "From James City & Gloucester" "The Difficulty of Maintaining Free Governments" "Progress Of The War" " and some legal documents including: "An Act to Punish Drunkenness in the Ar... See More
News from the Confederate capital...
Item #707370
August 26, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 26, 1862 Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "From the Rappahannock" "McClellan's Departure" "Federal Enrolling Citizens of Norfolk" "Confederate States Congress" "From the South" "Letter from Capt. Brown of the Arkansas" and more.
Complete as a single sheet, some flaking ... See More
Burnside takes over for McClellan in commanding the Army of the Potomac...
Item #706596
November 11, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 11, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Gen. McClellan to Leave for the North To-Day" "Farewell to the Officers at Headquarters" "General Burnside's Address on Assuming Command" "Department Of The South" "Recent Attack on the Charleston & Savannah Railroad" "Withdrawal of the Rebe
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Gunboat USS Cairo sunk... Cargo of slaves...
Item #706598
December 25, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 25, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Blockade Run at Charleston by a Very Large Steamer" "Rebel Troops to be Clothed Like National Troops" & more.
Page 2 carries a lengthy report: "The War in the Southwest: The Destruction of the Gunboat Cairo by a Torpedo in the Yazoo River - How the Machine was Arranged - A... See More
From the Oneida Community... Civil War era...
Item #649300
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, Civil War era A lot of ten issues from this well-known socialistic "commune" from during the Civil War but with minimal war-related content. Four pages each, 10 by 13 inches, very nice condition.
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Huge eagle engraving in the masthead...
Item #649242
GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, 1863 Obviously a literary publication from the Civil War era, the prime feature being the huge eagle engraving in the masthead, with a wingspan of 7 inches. There are a few illustrations within, mostly being text. Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 inches, great condition.
Civil War illustrations - 2nd-rate at a reduced price...
Item #637512
(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY Civil War lot of five issues which we consider "2nd rate". Not what we sell as damaged, but not good enough to be listed as "good" with minor problems and small disfigurements (possible foxing, staining, close-trimming, separation at the spine, non-archival tape mends, etc.), yet more than half off the regular price. Over 25 Civil War era prints - great ... See More
The battle for Charleston...
Item #707365
April 09, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, April 9, 1863 The front page includes: "The Situation In The West" "The Parole of Federal Prisoners" "Latest From the North" "The Fight Opened at Charleston!" "The Attack Commenced!" "Terrific Firing on Both Sides!" "Official Dispatches from General Beauregard!" with two of them, each sig... See More
Closing in on Vicksburg... Battle of Port Gibson...
Item #707364
May 23, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 23, 1863 Among the front page reports: "From Jackson" "From Mississippi--A Fight on Saturday--Burning of Big Black Bridge--Vicksburg Closely Besieged!" "Latest From the North" which includes 2 dispatches each signed in type: U.S. Grant, Major General; plus the text of: "An Act To Establish A volunteer Navy".
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On the Confederates establishing a navy...
Item #707366
May 27, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 27, 1863 The front page includes: "The Yankees In York River" "From Vicksburg" "An Act to Establish A Volunteer Navy" "Hostage Retained" & other items including many more Acts from the Confederate Congress.
The back page has a lengthy editorial concerning the war, focused on the Act noted: "It is to be ... See More
A fair in support of the Civil War...
Item #701572
June 01, 1863
THE FAIR RECORD OF THE UNION VOLUNTEER REFRESHMENT SALOON, Philadelphia, June, 1863 This quite rare newspaper contains an account of the Floral and Strawberry Fair, held June 16-24, 1863, for the benefit of the fund for the Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon.
The Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon was organized in South Philadelphia in 1861 by grocer Barzilla S. Brown. He began informall
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Approaching the battle of Gettysburg...
Item #706603
July 01, 1863
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, July 1, 1863 The first column heads on the front page tell of the advance of the Confederates northward, advancing upon the fateful battle field at Gettysburg which would begin on the date of this issue.
The heads include: "THE REBELLION!" "Invasion of Pennsylvania!" "The Rebels Retiring Beyond Carlisle" "Gen. Lee Massing His Army in... See More
One of the best Civil War maps for display...
Item #706604
August 10, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, August 10, 1863 See the photo for the terrific & huge front page map, taking close to two-thirds of the front page, headed: "THE REBEL CONFEDERACY AS CLAIMED IN 1861 AND AS IT IS NOW" showing how the rebel states have shrunk in two years.
If there was ever a definitive map issue from the Civil War this might well be it, as it graphically portrays the progress... See More
Abraham Lincoln on the draft...
Item #706599
August 12, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 12, 1863 The top of the first column has: "President Lincoln On The Draft" "Retaliation for Abuse of Colored Troops" which has his letter signed in type: A. Lincoln. Also: "Lee Expected To Attack Meade" "End of the Naval Campaign in the Mississippi" and more.
Eight pages, printing crease near the top, very nice condition.... See More
Lincoln's post-Gettysburg annual message, and his Proclamation...
Item #706597
December 10, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 10, 1863 From the midst of the Civil War with front page column heads including: "The President's Message" "Proclamation of Freedom Maintained" "Number of Slaves in Government Service" "Important Proclamation to the Rebels" "Plan for Reconstructing Southern States" which carries over to the back page.
Over half of ... See More
News from the Confederacy...
Item #694170
March 28, 1864
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, March 28, 1864 Among the front page reports on the Civil War are; "Affairs In Richmond' "From Upper Georgia" "Letter From Richmond" "Execution of a Confederate" as a spy; "The Attack On Charleston" "Another Order For 200,000 Men" "Yankee Speculation of the War--What is the Prospect ... See More
Civil War era letter dated April 13, 1864...
Item #705206
April 13, 1864
Civil War letter dated at the top April 13, 1864, Cliffburne Barracks Depot, Washington D.C.
The letter is written to the soldier's wife, and much of it is concerning his anxiousness to get his paper, presumable for discharge from the military. Other incidental items. It is winged; William Bartlett.
Four pages on lined paper, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition and nice handwriting.
Enlisting emigrants into the Civil War...
Item #701852
September 17, 1864
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Sept. 17, 1864 There was much interest in England concerning the American Civil War, England favoring more for the South because of their need for cotton.
Inside has a full page print: "Enlisting Irish & German Emigrants On the Battery at New York" with a related article. Also a half page: "Review of the Pupils of the Canadian Militar... See More
Gaining victories in the Shenandoah Valley...
Item #700481
September 24, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 24, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "VICTORY AGAIN" "Complete Rout of the Rebels" "The Shenandoah Valley" "Battle & Victory at Fisher's Hill" "The Enemy Driven from an Almost Impregnable Position" "Gen. Crook's Command Makes a Grand Charge" "Gallant & Succ... See More
Confederate newspaper from Raleigh... Is Sherman advancing into South Carolina?
Item #707358
December 02, 1864
THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 1864 Raleigh was one of the last major cities of the South to fall into the hands of Sherman, surrendering on April 13, 1865, just one day before Lincoln was assassinated. This rare Confederate title is from the latter months of the Civil War.
The front page is mostly taken up with a fascinating report headed: "Report Of The Surgeon ... See More
Ornate masthead...
Item #649267
ADVOCATE FAMILY GUARDIAN, New York, 1865 A rather ornate & decorative masthead in this small newspaper, filled primarily with literary & womanly concerns. Edited by Mrs. Sarah R. Bennett of the "American Female Guardian Society". Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will be from 1865 & will have the format shown. Measures approximately 11 by ... See More
Abraham Lincoln & Jeff Davis to meet?
Item #707056
January 17, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 17, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "WILMINGTON" "The Attack on Fort Fisher Renewed" "The Plan of the New Attack" "Rebel Accounts from Wilmington" "MORE PEACE TALK" "Mr. Blair Asks Jeff. Davis if He will have a Social Chat" "Mr. Davis Says He Will" "Davis Sends a Note ... See More
General Sherman dines in Savannah...
Item #701294
January 28, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 28, 1865 The front page prints include: "The Ocean Monitor 'Dictator' ", "Hon. William Dennison, Postmaster General" and "General H. W. Slocum". Inside has a full page print: " 'Tween Decks After Action--News From Home".
Other prints include: "New Year's Day in Savannah--General Sherman's Re... See More
Fall of Charleston, South Carolina...
Item #700477
February 22, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 22, 1865 Among the front page column headlines on the Civil War are: "CHARLESTON" "The Rebel Garrison Leave Under Cover of Night" "The City Surrendered by Mayor Macbeth" "ITS OCCUPATION BY OUR FORCES" "The Stars and Stripes Wave Over Sumter" "Over Two Hundred Pieces of Artillery Captured" and more.
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Richmond is captured!
Item #706602
April 04, 1865
THE BANGER JEFFERSONIAN, Maine, April 4, 1865 Page 2 has column heads reporting the wonderful news for the Yankees: "POSTSCRIPT-- More Glorious News! RICHMOND TAKEN!" Included in the several dispatches is one signed by: A. Lincoln, noting: "This morning General Grant reports Petersburg evacuated, and he is confident that Richmond also is. He is pushing forward to cut off, if p... See More
The day before Lincoln would be murdered...
Item #706600
April 13, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 13, 1865 Despite the great news from the closing days of the Civil War, no one could have believed what would happen the next day: the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
The front page column heads include: "MORE GOOD NEWS" "Capture Of Lynchburg" "Gen. Lee En Route to Richmond" "Selma and Montgomery, Ala., Also Taken" "Forr... See More
Lincoln's remains stop in Utica: in a Utica newspaper...
Item #703857
April 27, 1865
UTICA MORNING HERALD, New York, April 27, 1865 Pages 2 and 3 have reports on Lincoln's funeral but also on the closing events of the Civil War. Lincoln's funeral train--on its way to Springfield, Illinois--went through Utica & is reported here: "THE FUNERAL TRAIN" The Passage From Albany" "Its Reception In Utica".
Also: "The President's Re... See More
Jefferson Davis indicted for treason...
Item #702459
May 27, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 27, 1865 Among the front page column heads are: "INDICTMENT OF DAVIS" "The Arch-Traitor to be Tried for Treason" "His Offence the Levying of War on Fort Stevens" "Davis to be Tried in the City of Washington" and: "TRIAL OF THE ASSASSINS" "Sanders Heard to Say that Booth was Bossing the Job" "That Job was to ... See More
From Nashville, just after the Civil War...
Item #707023
May 27, 1865
NASHVILLE DAILY PRESS & TIMES, Tennessee, May 27, 1865 From shortly after the Civil War, column heads include: "Rebel Ex-Sec. of War Arrested" "Kirby Smith Going to Mexico" "Cavalry Forces En Route to Texas" "General Sheridan in New York" "General Sherman Going West" "Emigration from Kentucky & Tennessee to Indiana" a... See More
Recuperating from the Civil War...
Item #707054
June 14, 1865
NEW-YORK TIMES, June 14, 1865 Among front page column heads: "Trade Free!" "All Restrictions East of the Mississippi Annulled" "Reconstruction" "President Johnson on Republican Government" "Appoints William L. Sharkey to be Provisional Governor" & more. Two "Proclamations" are each signed in type: Andrew Johnson.
Eight pages, very ni... See More
Robert E. Lee, Lincoln, and the sale of Ford's Theater...
Item #706537
June 23, 1865
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, June 23, 1865 This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper published by William Lloyd Garrison which features a great engraving in the masthead with 3 vignettes, one showing a slave auction & another showing slaves being liberated.
The front page has: "General Lee", being Robert E. Lee, with the article taking over a full column. Also: "Who Are The Mur... See More
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