Abraham Lincoln & The Civil War
We offer these special packages as a great way to acquire a collection of newspapers that cover the scope of the American Civil War. To learn more about newspapers from this era and to shop individual issues, be sure to visit our main Civil War newspapers page.Abraham Lincoln & The Civil War
We offer these special packages as a great way to acquire a collection of newspapers that cover the scope of the American Civil War. To learn more about newspapers from this era and to shop individual issues, be sure to visit our main <a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/entry/civil_war">Civil War newspapers</a> page.
Collierville Tennessee...
Item #205282
November 14, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated November 14, 1863. This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "NEWS FROM THE SOUTHWEST" "Disaffection Among the... See More
Knoxville, Tennessee..
Item #205280
November 21, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD, November 21, 1863 This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "CHARLESTON" "The Bombardment of Sumter Still Progressing&quo... See More
New Orleans Louisiana...
Item #205273
December 28, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated December 28, 1863. This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY" "WHAT NEW ORLEANS WAS AN... See More
Published by Charles Dickens... a 6 issue set...
A White Hand and a Black Thumb...
Item #205271
January 23, 1864
Harper's WEEKLY, January 23 - March 5, 1864 This is a six issue set of Harper's Weekly issues containing all 6 installments of "A White Hand and a Black Thumb", by Henry Spicer, originally published by Charles Dickens' in All the Year Round. The set provides more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually. The individual issues are described... See More
Mustang Island Texas...
Item #205115
December 07, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated December 7, 1863. This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "THE TEXAS EXPEDITION" "CAPTURE OF MUSTANG ISLAND"... See More
Newspaper Editor Killed...
Item #205097
October 07, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated October 7, 1863. This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "GENERAL FOSTER'S DEPARTMENT" "Assassinat... See More
Port Royal South Carolina...
Item #205094
September 05, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated September 5, 1863. This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "MEADE'S ARMY" "Brilliant Affair At Port Royal" "... See More
The Civil War from a NY title...
Item #202915
An authentic CIVIL WAR issue, from a New York title (NY Times, NY
Tribune, or NY Herald), and with front page Civil War reports.
The issue will be in nice condition, with only minor wear. New
York CW newspapers were known for their excellent reporting and are
generally considered a premium paper from the north. The image
shown is representative of the issue you will re... See More
"Confederate States Of America"...
Item #202911
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, 1862-1864 *Confederate newspaper
*rare in dateline "Confederate States Of America"
A famous singlesheet issue from the Confederacy which has printed in the dateline: "Confederate States Of America" which is rarely found in issues from the south. The issue has rubbing, minor staining and slightly irregular margins, b... See More
Map of Fort McAllister...
Item #202702
February 13, 1863
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, New York, February 13, 1863.
*Map issue
*Fort McAllister
*General Foster's Forces
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following FRO... See More
Stephen A. Douglas' Children...
Item #202519
November 18, 1861
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Philadelphia dated November 18, 1861.
* Stephen A. Douglas' Children...
* Stephen A. Douglas' Children...
The front page of this 8 page issue contains various one column headlines concerning the Civil War, including "The Great Rebellion", "Retreat of
Rebels to Arkansas", and more. The most interesting item is a report on "Senator Douglas' Children", which describe
Sewing Machine Ad...
Item #202517
September 21, 1861
SATURDAY EVENING COURIER, New York, September 21, 1861
* Grover and Baker's Noiseless Sewing Machine
* Civil War Literary Stories
* Various Advertisements
The front page of this 4 page issue contains various one column headlines and literary pieces concerning the Civil War and Civil War Era themes,including "The Corporal's Story", "Lady Mabel" by Alfred Austin, "&q
Unique "Yankee" & "Confederate" pair of the same date...
Item #202443
Here is a unique opportunity for a pair of issues--one Yankee and the other Confederate--of the identical date in 1862-1864, one from the prestigious New York Times, Herald, or Tribune (Yankee) and the other from the Confederate capital of Richmond, titled the Daily Richmond Examiner (Confederate), providing a perspective of how the news was reported with all the "spin" & biases that
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Marching Up The Kanawha Valley In 1861...
Item #202270
August 07, 1861
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE from New York, NY and dated August 7, 1861. This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "FROM SOUT... See More
Soldiers stuck in the mud...
Item #201958
January 26, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 26, 1863
* The Army of the Potomac stuck in the mud
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: " The Army Of The Potomac"... See More
Tunnel Hill Georgia...
Item #201904
February 26, 1864
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE from New York, NY and dated February 26, 1864.
* Battle of Tunnel Hill
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "FROM THE M... See More
U.S.S. Indianola... Vicksburg Mississippi...
Item #200874
February 19, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated February 19, 1863. This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "The Prospects regarding the Government Financial ... See More
Great Falls Maryland... Missouri...
Item #200840
October 01, 1861
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE from New York, NY and dated October 1, 1861. This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "FIGHTING AT GREAT FALLS" "Ca... See More
Vicksburg Mississippi Siege... Catlett Virginia...
Item #200673
June 01, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated June 1, 1863. This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "Unofficial Dispatches of the 26th of May Received by t
... See More
Expedition Against Charleston SC 1863 Civil War newspaper.....
Item #200481
April 15, 1863
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE from New York, NY, dated April 15, 1863.
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: SEE PHOTOS and much more. A nice piece of history from... See More
1862 Fall of New Orleans Louisana...
Item #200234
May 01, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE from New York, NY and dated May 1, 1862. This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "Movements of General McDowell" , "The Def... See More
1863 Fighting Around Memphis Tennessee...
Item #200086
April 23, 1863
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE from New York, NY and dated April 23, 1863. This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "The Bombardment of Puebla", "The News via San Fr... See More
1861 Rebel Capital Moves to Nashville Tennessee...
Item #200082
November 26, 1861
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE from New York, NY and dated November 26, 1861. This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "FLOYD FALLING BACK AG... See More
Officers for the negro troops...
Item #200030
March 24, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 24, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Remarkable Article by the Richmond Whig" "It Urges Mutiny & Revolt by Our Soldiers' "It Says they Will starve in the Impoverished South" "Tall Lying About the Recent Cavalry Fight" "The Affair at Port Hudson" "The Yazoo Pass Expedition"... See More
Civil War Survey V
The War Perspective Collection
Item #180144
January 01, 1864
Civil War Survey V The War Perspective Collection - 5 issues, one each from Harpers Weekly Illustrated, The Oneida Circular (religious), a foreign publication, a New York newspaper, and a newspaper featuring a front page map. Gain an enhanced perspective of the war era through the pages of these varied titles. A very unique collection.
Civil War Survey IV
The Illustrated War in Context Collection
Item #180143
January 01, 1863
Civil War Survey IV The Illustrated War in Context Collection - 5 issues of Harpers Weekly Illustrated, one each from 1856-1860, 1861-1862, 1863, 1864-1865, and 1866-1869. With one issue each from both before and after the war, and three issues from during the war, this is a great set to view the Civil War in a graphic context. All issues have several wood engraved prints and related news reports... See More
Civil War Survey III
The Illustrated War Collection
Item #180142
January 01, 1863
Civil War Survey III The Illustrated War Collection - 5 issues of Harpers Weekly Illustrated, one each from 1861, 1862, 1863, 1864, and 1865. With one issue from each year of the war, this is a great set to obtain a concentrated and visual view of the war. All issues have several wood engraved prints and related news reports.
Civil War Survey II
The War in Context Collection
Item #180141
Civil War Survey II The War in Context Collection - 5 issues, one each from 1856-1860, 1861-1862, 1863, 1864-1865, and 1866-1869. With one issue each from both before and after the war, and three issues from during the war, this is a great set to help place the Civil War in context.
Civil War Survey I
The War in Focus Collection
Item #180140
Civil War Survey I The War in Focus Collection - 5 issues, all from New York titles, one each from 1861, 1862, 1863, 1864, and 1865. With one issue from each year of the war, this is a great set to obtain a concentrated view of the war. All issues have Civil War related reports.
Abraham Lincoln through Grover Cleveland...
Presidential Collection III - covering 7 administrations...
Item #180102
(7) Presidential Collection III - a seven-issue set of American newspapers containing one issue each from the administrations of Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James Garfield, Chester Arthur, and Grover Cleveland (1st), providing a single-day snapshot of the atmosphere during each administration. This is set three of a six-part series.... See More
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The Civil War from NY titles...
Item #180051
CIVIL WAR A lot of 10 issues, all New York titles (NY Times, NY Herald, and/or NY Tribune), and all with inside Civil War coverage. The images shown are representative of the look and condition of those you will receive. Actual dates vary.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Civil War Maps...
Item #180050
CIVIL WAR A lot of 5 issues; all issues contain inside or back page Civil War maps. A great way to obtain CW maps for a reasonable price. The images shown are representative of the look and condition of those you will receive. Actual dates vary.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
A great value... A discounted Civil War lot...
Item #180049
(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 anyone interested in authentic Civil War newspapers at a discounted price. All are in average or better condition.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Our premier Civil War lot...
Item #180012
(10) THE CIVIL WAR--a lot containing 10 issues of the very best of all titles. Here is a group of ten issues of the famous New York Times and/or NY Tribune and/or NY 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
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From the Oneida Community... Civil War era...
Item #180006
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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Winslow Homer print takes up the front page...
Item #176505
June 29, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 29, 1861 The entire front page is taken up with a Winslow Homer print titled: "The War--Marking Havelocks For the Volunteers". Among the full page prints inside are: "Camp Slifer" which has 3 images including: "March of Troops" and "From Chambersburgh". Also: "The Battle of Great Bethel" "Charge of Dur... See More
Nast version of Uncle Sam...
Item #174234
April 13, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Apr. 13, 1878 Ftpg. Nast cartoon. Fullpg: 'Examining & Packing Eggs for Market' Another fullpg. Nast inside, showing Uncle Sam. Two full pgs. showing the 'Women's Hotel' on 4th Ave.
Bkpg. has a Nast illus. of 'Our New Dear Dollar', showing a duck rather than an eagle on the new Morgan dollar, just out this year.
Winslow Homer... Fire-works...
Item #173216
July 11, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 11, 1868 The front page features a full page 'New Tammany Hall, East Fourteenth Street, New York City'. Nearly a half page illustration: 'The 'Little Western' of Chicago Capsizing in Lake Michigan'.and "Vestibule of the Manhattan Club-house, New York - Delegates to the Convention Visiting the Club." Thomas Nast political c... See More
Flight of Jefferson Davis...
Item #172912
August 19, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 19, 1865 The front page includes prints of: "Emma, Queen Dowager of Hawaii" "Brevet Major-General Nathaniel A. Mills" and "Elisha Kingsland, Chief Engineer of the N.Y. Fire Department". Prints within include a full page: "The Electric Union" celebrating the union of England & America by telegraph; "College R... See More
Celebrating the success of the Atlantic telegraph cable...
Item #172910
August 12, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 12, 1865 The front page shows: 'New Westminster, Capital of British Columbia" as well as: "Terminal Station of Collins's Overland Telegraph, New Westminster, B.C."
Inside has prints captioned: "The Indo-European Telegraph--Landing the Cable in the Mud at Fao, Persian Gulf" "Trial of Mowing Machines...at West Mount Ver... See More
Nast prints on recovering from the Civil War...
Item #172908
August 05, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 5, 1865 The front page has prints of: "The Late Right Reverend Alonzo Potter" "The Late Rev. Newton Heston" and "The Boat Race at Poughkeepsie, New York". Prints inside include a full page: "Reception of the German Singing Societies at the City Hall Park" and: "The Launch of the Ironclad 'Dunderberg". T... See More
Barnum's Museum fire... Saratoga Lake...
Item #172906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 29, 1865 The full front page is a political cartoon: "The Great Labor Question from a Southern Point of View" showing a Black farmer and Lincoln.Prints inside including a half page: "Presentation of 200 Battle Flags to Gov. Fenton at Albany, New York" and "Grand Dinner to the Army of the Tennessee at the Union Hotel, Saratoga&quo... See More
Lincoln conspirators hanged, including Mrs. Surratt...
Item #172904
July 22, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 22, 1865 The full front page is a print captioned: "A British Midshipman Restoring the American Eagle in Front of the United States Legation at Honolulu, Sandwich Islands".
But the prime content in this issue is the somber full page print captioned: "Execution of the Conspirators at Washington" which shows four of them hanging from the... See More
Winslow Homer does a "football" print...
Item #172902
July 15, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 15, 1865 The full front page is a print: "Rustic courtship" by W. Lucas. Prints within include a full page: "Lieutenant-General Grant and Staff" with each noted. But the best print, and also a full page, is one by noted artist Winslow Homer titled: 'Holiday In Camp--Soldiers Playing 'Foot-Ball' " which shows much action... See More
Nast centerfold focuses on recovering from the Civil War...
Item #172900
July 08, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 8, 1865 The full front page is a print: "Peace--Fourth of July, 1865" showing an angelic figure over returning soldiers. Prints within include a full page with 6 images concerning: "The Wreck of the 'Golden Rule' - Scenes Upon The Island El Roncador". Also: "Luther C. Ladd" "Addison O. Whitney" "Dedicati... See More
The conspirators in the Lincoln assassination...
Item #172898
July 01, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 1, 1865 The front page has 2 prints concerning the dedication of the Bull Run monuments, captioned: "Monument Erected on the Field of the First Battle of Bull Run" and: "Consecration of the Bull Run Monuments--Reading the Service". There is front page text on the dedication as well.
Inside has a full page of: "Sherman And His Gene... See More
General Custer in the Civil War...
Item #172896
June 24, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 24, 1865 The full front page is a nice print of: "Lieutenant-General Grant visiting General Scott at Cozzens's Hotel, West Point".
Among the nice prints within this issue is a full page of: "Sheridan and His Generals" with each labeled, perhaps the most notable being "Custer" some 11 years before his death at Little Big H... See More
Follow-up to the Civil War... Prisoner cruelties...
Item #172894
June 17, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY June 17, 1865 The full front page shows: "Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State" with an article on him on page 2. Other articles are: "The Fate Of Davis" "The Day of Reckoning" "The Conspiracy Trial".
Inside ha a nice, large print of: "Major-General William T. Sherman", and smaller prints of: "General Weitzel&#... See More
"Johnny comes marching home"...
Item #172892
June 10, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 10, 1865 The full front page is a nice print of: "The Grand Review at Washington--General Meade & Staff Passing the Principal Stand" during a parade of returning Civil War soldiers. Another prime item is the doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast, titled: "Victory And Death" showing six vignettes of the somber side of war.
Other prin... See More
Trial of the conspirators, with Mrs. Surratt... "Check-Mate" (end of war)...
Item #172890
June 03, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 3, 1865 The front page is a cartoonish print concerning the end of the Civil War captioned: 'Check-Mate!' showing Jeff. Davis playing a game of chess with Uncle Sam, with war generals as the playing pieces.
Inside has a one-third page showing the various men involved in the: "Trial of the Conspirators--Pencil Sketches from Our Artist's Sketch-B... See More
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