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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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Nashville, Fredericksburg, Vicksburg...
Item #690950
February 19, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 19, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From Vicksburg" "From the Army of the Potomac" "The Rebels Still at Work on Their Fortifications" "A Large Force of Rebels Two Miles South of Fredericksburg" 'Latest New From Richmond" "News From Nashville" "Gen. Dix's Department... See More
In the North, but pro-South...
Item #705460
February 25, 1863
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 25, 1863 Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to be found in the North or the South", this newspaper opposed the war and attracted the hatred of the Republicans and the Lincoln administration. It insisted that slavery could not be prohibited by law. So obnoxious was this paper to Unionists that it was denied circulation in some cities. In 1863 the ... See More
Battles at Fredericksburg...
Item #681562
May 06, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, May 6, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "FROM HOOKER'S ARMY" "Further Details of the Great Battles of Saturday & Sunday" "The Storming of the Heights at Fredericksburg" "Prodigies of Valor Performed by Our Troops" "Important From Mississippi" "Preparations to Attack Vicksburgh Above &am... See More
With "Confederate States Of America" in the dateline...
Item #705397
December 28, 1863
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Dec. 28, 1863 This was one of just a few Confederate newspapers that printed in the dateline: "Confederates States Of America".
Among the reports are three front page Acts of the Confederate Congress; "Siege of Charleston" "Atrocities of the American War".
Most of the back page is taken up with advertisements wit... See More
Civil War map on the front page...
Item #705436
February 07, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 7, 1864 The front page features a map headed: "The Smithfield and Ben's Church Affair".
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Rebel Attempt Capture Cumberland Gap" "Brisk Skirmishing and Repulse of the Enemy" "News From Chattanooga" "Details of the Rebel Demonstration on Newbern, N.C." "The F... See More
Confederate Congress reports to the people...
Item #700480
February 25, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 25, 1864 Among the front page column heads are: "Late Southern News" "Address of the Rebel Congress" "Fierce Denunciation of the North" "Slanders Upon Our Armies" "The Expedition to Florida" "From Gen. Sherman's Expedition" "Rebel Reports of His Progress" "Occupation of Jackson "T... See More
Battle of Cold Harbor....
Item #682145
June 04, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 4, 1864 Over half of the front page first column is taken up with Civil War heads including: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Latest News From Grant" "A Great Cavalry Fight Reported" "Fitzhugh Lee Said to be Captured" "Later From Gen. Sherman" "His Movements Near Atlanta" "Capture of Allatoona Pass" and much mor... See More
Grant's movements in the "great contest"...
Item #682151
June 14, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 14, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "An Important Movement in Grant's Army" "It is So Far Successful" "Grant Sliding Down by the Left" "He Whips Morgan's Forces" "A Look at Rebel Journals" "The Rebel Raid Into Kentucky" and much more.
Eight pa... See More
Rare North Carolina newspaper printed on "necessity paper"...
Item #701894
June 22, 1864
NORTH CAROLINA TIMES, New Berne, June 22, 1864 This is a Union occupation newspaper, as New Bern fell to the Yankee forces under General Burnside on March 14, 1862. This is the volume 1, number 44 issue. Our records indicate this is the first of this title we have offered from during the war.
The most intriguing aspect of this issue is not the content, but the paper upon which it is printed... See More
The war in New Zealand... Petroleum fields in Pennsylvania....
Item #701847
July 23, 1864
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, July 23, 1864 The front page has a print: "The War in New Zealand: Interior of Puke Wharangi Pah After the Conflict" with other prints from New Zealand inside including: "Government House, Auckland, New Zealand".
Near the back is a half page print: "The Petroleum Oil Works at Franklin, Pennsylvania" and another half page: &... See More
Plans to form a Northern Confederacy...
Item #682005
July 24, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, July 24, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Grant" "The Late Invasion" "Movements of the Rebels Along the Shenandoah Valley" "Rebel Account of the Raid" "Rebel Victory Claimed at Snicker's Gap" "Important from Missouri" "Conspiracy to Form a Northwestern Confederacy" "Ar... See More
Editor expresses his anger against the Yankees...
Item #705405
August 24, 1864
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Aug. 24, 1864 The front page has: "The War News" beginning: "There is nothing new from Petersburg...The enemy are still upon the Weldon railroad...The battle of last Sunday was not half the battle we at one time thought it...". Also: "The Situation at Mobile" with subheads: "A Naval Skirmish" and "Fort Morgan". Al... See More
The famous anti-slavery newspaper... Capture of Atlanta...
Item #678092
September 09, 1864
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, Sept. 9, 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: "Abolition First & Foremost" "A Rebel View of the Situation" a letter signed in type: U. S. Grant concernin... See More
Sherman advances through the South...
Item #694425
December 27, 1864
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Dec. 27, 1864 Among the front page reports on the Civil War from the Confederate capital are: "Latest From the North" "From Sherman's Army--Account of the Capture of Fort "Mallister" "Opposition to Lincoln's Draft" "The Exchange of Prisoners" "She Attempt to Terminate the War Anticipated" "... 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
Latest-dated Charleston Civil War issue we have offered?
Item #701892
January 07, 1865
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Jan. 7, 1865 A newspaper from this famous Confederate stronghold quite late in the Civil War, in fact, our records seem to indicate this is the latest-dated issue of the Mercury we have offered from the Civil War. Just 3 weeks later General Beauregard would order the evacuation of the remaining Confederate forces from the city. On February 18 the mayor would... See More
The attack upon Fort Fisher...
Item #700492
January 17, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 17, 1865 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "WILMINGTON" "Another Naval Attack on Fort Fisher" "Evidence of Rebel Deserters as to the Weakness of the Rebel Works & Garrison" "RICHMOND" "Reported Mutiny Among Virginia Troops" and more. More inside as well including; "Rebel Estimate of the... See More
Sherman burns Columbia, South Carolina...
Item #682977
March 02, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, March 2, 1865 Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald.
Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War: "SHERMAN'S ARMY" "Columbia, S.C., Reported to Have Been Burned" "Gen. Sherman's Army Advancing on Charlotte & Florence" "Capture of Augusta" "VIRGINIA" &quo... See More
Great broadsheet "Extra! on the capture of Richmond...
Item #716471
April 03, 1865
NEWARK DAILY ADVERTISER, New Jersey, April 3, 1865 This is a stand-alone "Extra" edition with a same-day report of the capital of the Confederacy.
The front page has column heads: "EXTRA" "VICTORY ! " "Richmond Captured This Morning" "City Reported On Fire" 'Enthusiastic Reception of Our Troops" "Petersburg Evacuated by the Ene... See More
The most famous of all Lincoln assassination newspapers...
Item #701640
April 15, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 15, 1865 This issue would rank among the most famous of all Lincoln assassination newspapers, as almost all issues found on the market today are one of the many reprint editions that have turned up for decades.
This is the genuine issue. And better yet it is the "3:00 a.m. Special Edition" as identified by the Library of Congress:
3:00 a.m. Special edit... See More
Fine column headlines on Lincoln's funeral... Letter by John Wilkes Booth...
Item #703854
April 20, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 20, 1865 This is one of the more displayable issues on the funeral of Abraham Lincoln printed just 5 days after his death.
Uncommonly large type used in the one column headlines which take two-thirds of the first column on the front page, beginning with: "THE RITES" "OBSEQUIES to the LAMENTED DEAD" and also including: "Solemn Scenes at the Whi... See More
Very lengthy coverage of the trial of Lincoln's assassins...
Item #702448
May 17, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1865 Among the front page column heads are: "THE TRIAL OF THE ASSASSINS" "Testimony Taken in Secret Session Last Week" "Revelations Concerning the Origin of the Murder Plot" "It was Decided Upon Just After the Rebel Defeat at Gettysburg" "Booth's Visit to Canada & Intercourse with Sanders" "How Booth Urged... See More
One of the best early baseball prints, the game made famous by Currier & Ives...
Item #705428
August 26, 1865
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Aug. 26, 1865 The top of page 4 has one of the better baseball prints of the era, showing the action at the famous game played at Hoboken on August 3, 1865 between the Atlantics of Brooklyn and the Mutuals of New York.
The print, taking close to one-third of the page, is captioned: "Base Ball Match For The Championship Between The Atlantic Club Of Br... See More
Trial of Captain Wirz... Discovery of Dr. Mudd...
Item #172930
October 21, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 21, 1865 The front page has a print showing: "Lieut. Tappan Discovering Dr. Mudd in the Hold of the Steamer 'Thomas A. Scott' " with a related article. Also a halfpg. print of the: "Trial of Captain Wirz, the Andersonville Jailer, in the Court of Claims, Washington, D.C."
Inside has full page prints: "The Embassy From T... See More
Atlantic Baseball Club of Brooklyn...
Item #683433
November 25, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York Nov. 25, 1865 Over half a page is taken up with portraits of the nine members of the Atlantic Baseball Club of Brooklyn with embellishments titled "'Champion Nine' Of The Atlantic Base-Ball Club Of Brooklyn, L. I., 1865" and an article headed: "The Atlantic Base-Ball Club".
The ball players are wearing uniforms. Some of the pla... See More
Nice Harper's Weekly group, just after the Civil War...
Item #649309
(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, a lot of five issues from just after the Civil War. Dates are August 12, August 19, September 23, November 11, and December 2, 1865. A wealth of great prints including: 'New Westminster, Capital of British Columbia'. Halfpg: 'Trial of Mowing Machines' & 'The Richmond Election--the Polling at the 1st Market House'. Nice doublepage cente... See More
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Early baseball from just after the Civil War...
Item #649236
NEW YORK TIMES, 1865-1866 A lot of five issues of the New York Times from just after the Civil War, each with a report of a baseball game. These issues provide a mid-19th century perspective of America’s favorite pastime. Some browning, generally nice condition. The images shown are representative of the "look" of what you will receive. Actual issues/dates will vary.... See More
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19th century illustrated issues, at a wholesale price...
Item #694740
(5) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of five illustrated issues from the 19th century in average or better condition. Titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Gleason's, Ballou's, and/or similar. Well over 25 prints from 1866-1899! Each will have only minor (typical) wear, foxing, and toning. Centerfold prints, if present, will only have mi... See More
Tiny newspaper...
Item #649285
THE O.C. DAILY, 1867 No, it's not from Orange County, but rather from the Oneida Community in New York. This is a tiny newspaper, measuring just 4 by 5 inches, four pages. Various tidbits, great condition. Note: month and day will be different than the one shown in the photo.
Cranberry bogs... Tom's River, New Jersey...
Item #689132
November 23, 1867
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 23, 1867 Inside has a full page print: "Cranberry Bogs Near Tom's River, New Jersey" showing women picking cranberries. There is a related article.
Three prints of: "The Union Pacific Railway" and a full page with 7 prints: "Scenes and Incidents of the Great Indian Council, at Medicine Lodge Creek, Kansas".&nbs... See More
On Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial...
Item #692704
April 13, 1868
NEW YORK TIMES, April 13, 1868 The front page begins with much coverage on President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial, with column heads: "WASHINGTON" "The Sharp Contest on the Admission of Gen. Sherman's Testimony" 'Position of the Senate in Regard to Presidents & Its Own Decision" "The Value of Gen. Sherman's Testimony to the Defence"... See More
Ornate and displayable masthead...
Item #649305
SATURDAY NIGHT, Philadelphia, 1869 A decorative masthead with content that is primarily literary in nature. There is a front page illustration & a few more inside, with a border around each page. The photo is "generic" but your issue will have a very similar look. Measures 21 by 14 inches with 8 pages. Minor wear.
From the Oneida Community...
Item #649272
THE CIRCULAR or AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida, New York, 1870's A lot of 10 issues from this well-known socialist "commune" (of Oneida flatware/silverware fame) from the post-Civil War 19th century. All are in great condition. Small folio size, 4 pages.
Latest inventions of the day... 1870's...
Item #649217
(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, 1870's A nice lot of ten issues from this fascinating period---the 'golden age' of American inventiveness---with much coverage of the latest inventions & improvements of the day, with illustrations. The images shown are only representative of the look, condition, and format of the issues you will receive. Actual issues vary, but will ... See More
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19th century illustrated... Second rate and damaged...
Item #694718
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate and damaged illustrated issues. A blended lot of titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Scientific American, London Illustrated, Gleason's, Ballou's, etc. Well over 50 prints will be found within this lot.All 19th-century 2nd rate and partially damaged illustrated issues may in... See More
From Reno, Nevada... Famous town of the Wild West...
Item #649290
(5) RENO EVENING GAZETTE, Nevada, early 1880's. A lot of five issues, all are complete and are in very nice condition. Great to have from this well-known town from the "Old West".
Clam bake... Mining in Colorado...
Item #705419
July 15, 1871
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 15, 1871 The front cover contains a half page illustration "Yachting - At the Helm" along with two smaller illustrations of the Cape May Regatta prizes.
Within the issue is a full page contain two prints of the Clam Bake at Round Island, Connecticut; a nearly half-page print of the Gulch Mining at Clear Creek Canyon, Colorado; a half ... See More
Growth of California towns...
Item #705400
September 22, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, Sept. 22, 1871 Page 2 has most of a column taken up with: "Growth of Towns in California".
Four pages, small folio size, nice condition.
A Long Island whaling town...
Item #649288
(5) THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor (Long Island), New York, 1870s A nice lot of five issues from this once-famous whaling town on Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons. One from each year, never bound nor trimmed, scattered foxing, generally nice condition. We sell individually for $35+ each. You get 5 for less than half price... See More
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Winslow Homer print...
Item #713393
April 18, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 18, 1874 Certainly the best print in this famous illustrated newspaper is the very nice full page by noted artist Winslow Homer, captioned: "New York Charities--St. Barnabas House, 304 Mulberry Street".
Among the other prints are the full front page by Thomas Worth: "Pride & Politeness"; the full page with eleven scenes of "A... See More
Racial issues post-Civil War... Custer & the Indians...
Item #705399
August 20, 1874
NEW YORK HERALD, August 20, 1874 Page 5 has an article under: "The Colored War In South Carolina" with subhead: "A Skirmish Between Rival Black Factions at Georgetown--The Town in Possession of Infuriated Negroes".
Also: "The White Sulphur Springs" "Lack of Visitors" "Bad Management I& Dilapidated Dwellings 7 Hotels" "Repulsive Negr... See More
Execution of the outlaw Vasquez...
Item #705401
March 20, 1875
NEW-YORK TIMES, March 20, 1875 The front page has: "Execution Of The Bandit Vasquez" "Hanged At San Jose, Cal., Yesterday--No Attempt At Rescue--He Is Cool To The Last."
The report about the execution of this colorful outlaw who claimed he never killed a man, reads in part: "The bandit Vasquez was executed today at San Jose...Everything passed off quietly Vasquez as... See More
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Lexington & Concord...
Item #701478
April 19, 1875
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 19, 1875 Pages 4, 5, 12, 13 and 16 have much on the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the battle of Lexington & Concord, including reprints of an "Extra" from the Salem Gazette broadside, a reprint of "Rivington's New York Gazetteer" of May 25, 1775 and also the "Massachusetts Spy" and "Essex Gazette" with their... See More
A stop along the Gold Rush trail...
Item #705450
May 01, 1875
LIVERMORE ENTERPRISE, Alameda County, California, May 16, 1874 A quite rare title from this town on the eastern edge of the San Francisco Bay area. In the middle of the 19th century it was important as a first day's stop from the San Jose area to the gold fields of California.
This is the volume 1, number 1 issue, the first published. We believe this is only the 2nd issue of this title ... See More
Moody and Sankey and the religious awakening...
Item #699951
November 23, 1875
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 23, 1875 The back page has nearly 1 12 columns taken up with: "THE RELIGIOUS AWAKENING" "Moody and Sankey".
This is on Dwight L. Moody, a notable American evangelist, and Ira D. Sankey, an American gospel singer and composer, known for his long association with Dwight L. Moody in a series of religious revival campaigns in America and Britain ... See More
Two prints of the Yosemite Valley...
Item #701861
December 16, 1876
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Dec. 16, 1876
Inside has a full page with two prints: "The Yosemite Valley, California: The Cathedral Rocks" and: "The Bridal Veil Fall" with a related article as well.
Twenty-four pages, great condition.
Fascinating & horrific report of a family's capture, & the father's escape...
Item #694606
March 20, 1877
THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, March 20, 1877 The front page has half a column taken up with a fascinating report: "Stranger Than Fiction" "The Story of a Beggar's Capture by the Indians and Escape". A few bits include: "...in the spring of 1875 with his wife and family he left for the Black Hills...wended their way across the plains & over the lones... See More
Rare mining town newspaper from Northern California...
Item #702011
April 05, 1877
DUTCH FLAT FORUM, Dutch Flat, Placer County, California, April 5, 1877 Dutch Flat is located mid-way between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, near Interstate Highway 80. Famous for its hydraulic mines, from which many tons of gold were taken, for its lumber industry, its role in creating the Central Pacific Railroad, and for its large Chinese community, Dutch Flat remains one of the most charming ... See More
A newspaper printed on top of Mount Washington...
Item #697561
August 06, 1877
BURT'S AMONG THE CLOUDS, Mount Washington, New Hampshire, Aug. 6, 1877 Noted in the masthead: "Printed Daily on the Summit of Mount Washington" although printed only during the tourist season. This was likely the highest-elevation (6,288 ft.) newspaper east of the Mississippi.
As noted by the news reports & advertisements, this was a tourist-themed newspaper. This i... See More
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