John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...

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. 

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Uriah Levy's death report... John Wilkes Booth perfoms on stage...

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, March 24, 1862  Perhaps the most notable content is the very brief, but historic page 3 report of the death of Commodore (Admiral) Uriah P. Levy, the first U.S. Jewish Commodore, War of 1812 hero, and credited for abolishing the disciplinary procedure of flogging. He also became the owner of Jefferson's Monticello and use personal funds for restoration work.

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John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 21, 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 for the complete ad.

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Nice editorial on the Fremont-Lincoln controversy...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 16, 1861  Page 4 has a lengthy editorial on the controversy of Gen-real Fremont issue his own Emancipation Proclamation in the state of Missouri, far exceeding  his authority & prompting Lincoln to respond.

The report is headed: "General Fremont and President Lincoln" and offers interesting commentary on the troubling situation.

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Jeff Davis on the run... Another rebel general surrenders...

NEW YORK TIMES, May 9, 1865 



* Dick Taylor surrenders

* Jefferson Davis on the run

* Union soldiers coming home



Among the front page column heads on the events immediately following the Civil War are: "HOMEWARD  BOUND" "The Army of the Potomac in Richmond" "40,000 Heroes March Through that City" "FLIGHT OF JEFF. DAVIS" "He Was at Washi... See More  

1862 Civil War - Battle of Shiloh....

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE from New York, NY and dated April 11, 1862 * Battle of Shiloh TN - Pittsburg Landing Tennessee - Corinth Mississippi MS - Alabama - Balloon Reconnoisance and more * Original Civil War era complete issue on cotton & rag paper * The War Against Slavery, Abraham Lincoln's War, the 2nd War For Independence This 8 page newspaper is in good condition (except for little spi... See More  

Nice coverage of the Lincoln funeral...

NEW YORK HERALD, April 22, 1865  Half of the first column is taken up with a nice stack of headlines concerning Lincoln's funeral, including: "THE FUNERAL TRAIN" "Sad & Interesting Details of the Removal of the President's Remains from Washington to Baltimore" "The Obsequies in the Monumental City" "The Whole Route Draped in Black & the Entir... See More  

On the capture of John Wilkes Booth, Lincoln's funeral, and the end of the Civil War...

NEW YORK HERALD, April 29, 1865  This ftpg. is filled with much great content, the one column heads including: "THE FUNERAL TRAIN" "Arrival of the Remains of the Late President at Cleveland, Ohio" "The Interment at Springfield" "BOOTH'S PLOT" "Important Developments Showing the Existence of a Desperate & Extensive Plot to Destroy the Govern... See More  

Abraham Lincoln visits Harpers Ferry...

NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 6, 1862  Among the front page  column heads on the Civil War are: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT" "A Great Battle Fought at Corinth on Saturday" "A Great National Victory" "The Enemy in Full Flight, and Our Forces in Full Pursuit" "The Losses Heavy" "The President In Frederick" which includes a short speech by him; "... See More  

The Civil War in Pea Ridge, Arkansas...

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Rebel army is demoralized...

NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 4, 1862  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From Port Royal & Tybee" "Preparations for a New Attack Upon the Rebels" "Important From Kentucky--Rebels Destroying the Railroad Below Green River" "Capture of a Party of Rebels on the Left Wing" "Increased Demoralization in the Rebel Army" "Ominou... See More  

Chasing after Robert E. Lee...

NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "End Of Morgan's Raid" "Unsuccessful Attempts to Cross the Ohio at Various Points" "Affairs at Vicksburgh" "The Retreat of Lee" "The Main Body of His Army Between Winchester & Culpepper" "General Meade In Active Pursuit" "The Pursuit o... See More  

General Robert E. Lee's official report...

NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 10, 1863  Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Advance of Gen. Meade" "Continued Retreat of Lee's Army" "The Rebels Across the Rapidan & Our Forces Near Culpepper" "Brisk Cavalry Skirmishing" "Lee's Last Campaign in Virginia" "His Official Report of the Movement" which takes mo... See More  

Fighting in Kentucky: map of Bowling Green...

NEW YORK HERALD, Feb . 16, 1862  The front page is dominated by a very large Civil War map headed: "THE EVACUATION OF BOWLING GREEN".

Ftpg. column heads include: "Important From Kentucky" "The Evacuation of Bowling Green Confirmed" "Movements of the Rebel Troops" "Trouble Among the Rebel Generals" "The Fight at Fort Donelson" "... See More  

Jefferson Davis... Thanksgiving proclamation...

DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, Jan. 26, 1865  Not only a Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy.

The front page includes: "The War News" with various reports from the different fields of battle, subheads including: "Deserters from the Yankee Army" "The Blockade" "The Nashville Disaster" and more. Also: "Spirit of t... See More  

A very early newspaper from Los Angeles...

LOS ANGELES STAR, California, June 7, 1862  One of the earliest Los Angeles newspapers we have offered, and from the Civil War no less. At this time the population of Los Angeles was less than 5,000.

Articles include: "Disbanding Cavalry"  "General Sumner Relieved" "The Constitution as It Is--The Union as It Was" "War News" which has various repor... See More  

Map shows the Cumberland River...

NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 9, 1862  The front page features a Civil War map headed: "The Rebel General Zollicoffer's Position On the Cumberland River.", plus several columns have war-related heads including: "Great Activity at the Headquarters of the Army" "Gen. Sherman's Report of Gen. Stevens' Operations on the Coosaw River" "Important From Western ... See More  

Civil War map of Richmond, Petersburg & vicinity...

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  

Wealth of Confederate reporting from this fascinating newspaper...

THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Jackson, Mississippi, Dec. 29, 1862  This newspaper had fascinating history as it was chased around the South. Note that this "Memphis" newspaper was published in Jackson, Mississippi. See the information below concerning its history.

The front page is mostly taken up with the: "Address Of President Davis - Delivered to the Hall of Representatives, Ja... See More  

Civil War map of Grand Junction, Tennessee...

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  

News ferom the Confedeate capital...

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 14, 1862  From the Confederate capital.  Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "The Enemy's Movements on James River" "The Battle of Southwest Mountain" "A Trip to Augusta, Ga." is lengthy & detailed; "Withdrawal of Federal Troops from Malvern Hill--The Murder of Gen. McCook..." and more... See More  

Confederates occupy Manassas Junction...

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 29, 1862  Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "Correspondence Between Butler & Phelps in Regard to the Negro Brigade" "Brilliant Maneuvering of Gen. Jackson--How He Broke Up a Yankee Arrangement" "...Occupation of Manassas Junction by Our Advance" and more.

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News from the Confederate capital...

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 25, 1862  Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "From the Rappahannock Lines--The Pursuit of the Enemy--Pope Abandoning His Wounded" "Confederate States Congress" "Yankees in Gloucester" "Skirmish in Frederick County" "Shooting Down Runaways" "Brutality to Confederate Cities" and ... See More  

Daring movements by Stonewall Jackson...

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, July 25, 1862  Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "The War On Women" "Morgan's Movements In Kentucky" "Affairs at Harper's Ferry--The Daring of Stonewall Jackson" "From the South" "The Terrors of Bombardment" "The End of the Union" and more.

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1862 Romney Expedition... West Virginia...

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, January 9, 1862



* Romney Expedition



This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Page 5 has one column headings that include: "ANOTHER VICTORY FOR THE UNION" "BATTLE NEAR ROMEY, VA." "2,000 Rebels Routed" and more. 

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