Abraham Lincoln & The Civil War
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Lincoln's Proclamation calling for more troops for the Civil War...
Item #701665
May 09, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, May 9, 1861
* Abraham Lincoln proclamation
* Calls for more troops - soldiers
* Rare pro-Confederate title
* First weeks of the Civil War
This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
The top of page 5 has: "A Proclamation by the President of the United States". In t... See More
The fall of Richmond... Very graphic...
Item #701664
April 04, 1865
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, April 4, 1865
* The fall of Richmond, the Confederate capital
* Terrific heraldic eagle & map for display
See the photos for this terrific and extremely graphic issue reporting the capture of Richmond, which essentially meant the end of the Confederacy. Lee would surrender to Grant at Appomattox just 5 days later.
The first column heads read: "VIR
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* The fall of Richmond, the Confederate capital
* Terrific heraldic eagle & map for display
See the photos for this terrific and extremely graphic issue reporting the capture of Richmond, which essentially meant the end of the Confederacy. Lee would surrender to Grant at Appomattox just 5 days later.
The first column heads read: "VIR
Celebrating returning Civil War soldiers...
Item #701663
May 25, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 25, 1865
* When Johnny Comes Marching Home
* Civil War soldiers welcome home
* William T. Sherman's sea marchers
The top of the first column on the front page has a nice graphic of an eagle on the U.S. shield, plus: "REVIEW ! " "150,000 Veterans" "The Pageant On Wednesday" "The Armies of Tennessee and Georgia" "The Tat... See More
One of the best Civil War maps for display...
Item #701662
August 10, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, August 10, 1863
* Confederate States of America
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, a... See More
Uncommon four-page "Extra'" edition on the battle for Charleston...
Item #701661
April 13, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE--EXTRA, April 13, 1863
* First Battle of Charleston Harbor - South Carolina
This is an uncommon, four page "Extra" edition as noted at the top of the first column, printed at: "Six O'Clock A.M." with the latest news.
Among the first column heads are: "THE GREAT FIRE AT CHARLESTON" "Full & Graphic Description" "Acco... See More
End of fighting in the Civil War...
Item #701660
May 29, 1865
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE: May 29, 1865
* Edmund Kirby Smith surrenders
* re. Jefferson Davis capture
* Last battles of the Civil War
The top of the first column has an embellishment beneath which is: "PEACE ! " "Kirby Smith Surrenders" "The Old Flag Waves From Maine to the Rio Grande!". Also on the front page is: "JEFF DAVIS" "An Of
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* Edmund Kirby Smith surrenders
* re. Jefferson Davis capture
* Last battles of the Civil War
The top of the first column has an embellishment beneath which is: "PEACE ! " "Kirby Smith Surrenders" "The Old Flag Waves From Maine to the Rio Grande!". Also on the front page is: "JEFF DAVIS" "An Of
The Atlantic cable route across the ocean... Decline & fall of the Confederacy...
Item #701658
August 05, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 5, 1865
* Atlantic cable route - U.S. map
* Southern Confederacy no more
Certainly the graphic appeal of this issue is the very large map showing the route of the Atlantic cable across the Atlantic Ocean, which also presents a nice map of the United States at this time with most of the area west of the Mississippi still as territories. Curiously there is n... See More
Perhaps the definitive Battle of Gettysburg issue...
Item #701653
July 06, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 6, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
* Most historic battle of the Civil War
* Great reporting - Among the best to be had
A terrific issue reporting the result of the very historic Battle of Gettysburg, with nearly two-thirds of the front page's first column taken up with related heads, atop of which is a nice patriotic emblem.
They include: ... See More
Perhaps the best Lincoln funeral issue to be had...
Item #701645
April 25, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, April 25, 1865 I have always considered this to be the most dramatic issue on the Lincoln funeral we have ever encountered, and we've had many great issues of the era. This title and date remain very elusive, and for good reason.
Most of the front page is taken up with a huge engraving with a banner heading: "PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S REMAINS IN INDEPE... See More
Lincoln's assassination - from Lincoln's home town...
Item #701644
April 17, 1865
ILLINOIS STATE JOURNAL, Springfield, April 17, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Very rare from his hometown
Serious collectors have always been keen to seek out historic events in newspapers from where the event happened, and they continue to demand the most interest and highest prices. For Lincoln's assassination the several Washington, D.C. newspapers are among the best.
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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
Lincoln wins the presidential election...
Item #701638
November 09, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 9, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln elected president (2nd term)
* 1st report plus Civil War reporting
This issue has a great front page, as it is taken up, in its entirety, with the election results for the presidency. Among the great first column heads are: "VICTORY ! " "Glorious Result Yesterday" "Election of Lincoln and Johnson" "... See More
Two Civil War maps...
Item #701636
July 01, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, July 1, 1862 More than half of he front page is taken up with a very large map headed: "M'CLELLAN'S FIELD OF OPERATIONS IN VIRGINIA..." which has much detail on the Richmond vicinity.
Page 2 has a large map: "THURSDAY'S AND FRIDAY'S BATTLE FIELDS--The Scene of the Late Important Military Operations on the Chickahominy River" with related ... See More
Great graphic presentation on the division of the nation during the Civil War...
Item #701633
March 05, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, March 5, 1862 If there was a definitive newspaper from the Civil War that would be great for display, this very well might be it.
Most of the front page is taken up with a large & very detailed map headed: "THE PRESENT AREA OF THE REBELLION. The Loyal States and Territories of the Union in White, the Disloyal in Black." Perhaps no other issue graphically prese... See More
Printed in a Civil War hospital...
Item #701632
February 11, 1865
THE CRUTCH, Annapolis, Maryland, Feb. 11, 1865 This was: "A Weekly News and Literary Paper devoted to the Interest of the Soldier...At the U.SA. General Hospital, Div. No. 1, Annapolis" as noted on the front page. A patriotically-themed masthead.
Among the articles are: "Stories of the President" "Our Prisoners" "A Pleasure Trip" "A Dangero... See More
A graphic issue on the final days of the Civil War...
Item #701629
April 04, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, April 4, 1865 A wonderfully graphic issue on the capture of the Confederate capture, foretelling the doom of the Confederacy and the end of the Civil War within day.
The front page has a map of the Richmond vicinity above which is a heraldic eagle with a banner "Grant" "Victory" in its beak. Also a patriotic engraving at the top of the first &a... See More
Existed for just eleven issues during the Fair...
Item #701620
October 26, 1865
THE KNAPSACK, Philadelphia, Oct. 26, 1865
* Rare fair publication
* Civil War reconstruction
This was a daily newspaper that existed for just eleven issues, beginning October 24 and ending November 4. This was the journal for the Soldiers & Sailors Home Fair, one of several events held throughout & following the Civil War, this event to raise funds for the Soldiers & Sail... See More
Two Civil War maps...
Item #701617
June 28, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, June 28, 1862 The front page features a rather large & detailed map headed: "The Scene Of The Battle Before Richmond On Wednesday" which makes the issue very displayable. There are also column heads on the war: "From Gen. McClellan's Army" "The Second Struggle on the Field of the Seven Pine" "A Full Account of the Fighting of Wednesd... See More
Map of the Civil War in the Southwest...
Item #701616
May 31, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, May 31, 1862 The front page features a very nice map headed: "RETREAT OF THE REBEL ARMY FROM CORINTH" with the map showing from New Orleans to Memphis, to Pensacola.
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "ANOTHER TRIUMPH" "Corinth in Possession of Gen. Halleck" "Important Events Proceeding the Evacuation" "Heavy Figh... See More
Over half of the front page is a Civil War map...
Item #701614
May 12, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, May 12, 1862 Over half of the front page is taken up with a large Civil War map headed: "THE CAPTURE OF NORFOLK AND THE ADVANCE UPON RICHMOND" with sub-caption: "Map Showing Norfolk & the Various Places Referred to in the News of its Capture; Showing also the New Points of Interest in Gen. McClellan's March to Richmond."
There are also first colum... See More
Very huge map of the railroad lines in the United States at the beginning of the Civil War...
Item #701593
June 15, 1861
LLOYD'S AMERICAN RAILROAD WEEKLY, New York, June 15, 1861 As the title would suggest, this newspaper focused on the railroad industry.
Most of the front page is taken up with: "An Historical And Descriptive Sketch of all Places of Interest in the Southern States" which was of interest at the time because of the Civil War.
But certainly the most intriguing aspect of this issue... See More
Emancipation Proclamation from the city where it was issued...
Item #701592
September 23, 1862
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 23, 1862 Page 2 begins with the Emancipation Proclamation, from the city where it was issued.
The Emancipation Proclamation was a presidential proclamation that changed the federal legal status of more than 3.5 million enslaved African Americans in the designated areas of the South from slave to free. As soon as a slave escaped the contro... See More
Final months of the Civil War....
Item #701489
January 12, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 12, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "VERY IMPORTANT" "More Rumors About Peace" "Prominent Peace Men Selected" "The Commissioners To Proceed North" "Gen. Butler's Removal" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
In a pro-South newspaper: Lincoln's inaugural address on the front page...
Item #701259
March 08, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 8, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's inauguration
* Inaugural address on the ftpg.
* Closing weeks of the Civil War - pro-Confederate title
Among the front page reports is: "Inauguration of President Lincoln--His Address" which contains his address in full, ending with the immortal words: "With malice towards none, with charity for all, wit... See More
News frsom Robert E. Lee & others...
Item #701166
June 15, 1864
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, June 15, 1864
* From the origin of the American Civil War
This was one of just a few newspapers that printed: "Confederate States of America" in the dateline.
Among the front page column heads are: "From General Lee's Army" "Official From Gen. Lee" "Gen. Hampton Defeat's Sheridan" "Ene... See More
The Civil War begins, from a New Orleans perspective...
Item #701038
October 17, 1861
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Oct. 17, 1861 Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it surrendering without a fight. So "Confederate" issues from New Orleans are li... See More
Rebels abandon Murfreesboro... Columbus is evacuated...
Item #701035
March 03, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, March 3, 1862 Among the front page columns heads on the Civil War are: "Abandonment of Murfreesboro by the Rebels" "Rebels Retreating Towards the Gulf States" "Columbus Positively Evacuated" "Destruction of the Town & Their Military Stores by the Rebels" "Death of Brig. Gen. Lander" "The Main Body of Gen. Banks' A... See More
General Sherman close upon the rebels...
Item #701034
June 13, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 13, 1864
* First Battle of Petersburg,Virginia
* William T. Sherman in the South
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Official News From All Points" "From Sherman to Sunday Morning" "A Dash Into Petersburg by Gen. Kautz" "Sherman Only 500 Yards from the Rebel Works&quo... See More
Latest reports from the Civil War battlefields...
Item #701031
May 18, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 18, 1864
* Battle of Spotsylvania Court House
* Robert E. Lee vs. Ulysses S. Grant
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Latest Official Reports" "Lee Probably Re-Enforced" "Our Troops In Excellent Spirits" "Butler Repulses the Enemy" "Sherman Progressing Finely&qu... See More
Yankee forces superior to Robert E. Lee's...
Item #701030
June 28, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 28, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Our Forces Superior to Lee's" "Grant Will Strangle the Rebels" "We Now Hold 51,000 Rebel Prisoners" "Rebels Attack Gen. Butler" "Sheridan Crosses the James" "Wilson's Cavalry Gone On a Raid" and more.
E... See More
Proclamation signed by Jefferson Davis...
Item #700752
May 05, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, May 5, 1862
* Jefferson Davis proclamation
* From the capital of the Confederacy
A nice issue from the capital of Confederacy. front page items include: "Spirit of the Southern People" "An Agreeable Rebellion" "A Flag of Truce--Interesting Particulars".
Page 2 has: "Proclamation by the President: signed in type: J... See More
On the 1861 assassination plot against Abraham Lincoln...
Item #700742
February 28, 1861
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, Feb. 28, 1861 Page 3 has a report: "Mr. Lincoln In Washington" noting in part: "Considerable surprise & excitement were occasioned through the country by the report...that Mr. Lincoln had arrived in Washington...and that his sudden departure from Harrisburg for Washington was made to avoid plots of assassination...a messenger...arrived at Ha... See More
The Monitor vs. the Merrimac, & much more...
Item #700694
March 22, 1862
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 22, 1862
* Battle of Hampton Roads, Virginia
* Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack (CSS Virginia)
* Civil War ironclads clash
The front page has a print of a soldier shooting, as well as a lengthy article: "The Naval Battle in Hampton Roads" which featured the historic battle between the Monitor & the Merrimac.
Inside has a tip... See More
Inaugural address of Jefferson Davis as President of the Confederacy...
Item #700687
March 05, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 5, 1862
* Confederate president Jefferson Davis
* Inauguration at Richmond, Virginia
The most notable content would be the lengthy back page report headed: "Inauguration of Jeff. Davis as President of the Bogus Confederacy" as taken from the Richmond Enquirer Extra. The full text is: "The Inaugural Address".
Among other articles... See More
Portraits of various military leaders...
Item #700686
PORTRAIT MONTHLY, New York, February, 1864 * Some leaders during the American Civil War
This was an off-shoot of the New York Illustrated News. Each month the Portrait Monthly featured woodcut engravings of the leading generals and politicians of the war, North and South, along with capsule biographies, news, stories, poetry, and serialized fiction, all pertaining to the war. The magaz... See More
Robert E. Lee becomes commander-in-chief of the Confederates...
Item #700675
January 30, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 30, 1865 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE SOUTH" "The Rebels Not Prepared for the Spring Campaign" "Sad Howl Over the Miserable State of Affairs in Rebeldom" "Hood Relieved of Command of the Army of the Tennessee" "Discontent of Jeff. Davis" "Important From Arkansas".
Page 4 has... See More
News from The Confederate capital...
Item #700500
January 01, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 1, 1864
* From the capital of the Confederacy
Among the various reports are: "The Capture of Our Cavalry at Charles City Court House" "Additional From the North--A Yankee Military Adventurer--Sketch of His Career" "The Confederate Congress" "Christmas At Charleston--Operations of the Enemy" '
From No... See More
Acknowledging the failed effort in pushing north...
Item #700498
July 17, 1863
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, July 17, 1863
* From the capital of the Confederacy
* Robert E. Lee's retreat from Gettysburg
From the capital of the Confederacy, with reports headed: "Gen. Lee in Virginia" "No Cause for Despondency" "Gen. Lee's Army--The Potomac Re-Crossed" which relates to the return south from the failed battles at Gettysbu... See More
Confederate newspaper from Lynchburg...
Item #700496
April 29, 1863
DAILY REPUBLICAN, Lynchburg, Virginia, April 29, 1863
* Rare Confederate publication
A Confederate title we rarely have the opportunity to offer.
The front page begins with an editorial that dismisses the claim that the war will end any time soon. Also reports headed: "From the Northwest" "The Raid On McMinnville"; various reports: "From The North" ... 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
Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia...
Item #700488
December 23, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 23, 1862
* Battle of Fredericksburg - Confederate victory
* General Ambrose Burnside vs. Robert E. Lee
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC" "Our Loss in Killed and Wounded Over Ten Thousand" "The Fredericksburg Disaster" "Graphic Accounts of the Battle from Richmond Papers" "Th... 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
The Civil War in America... Early prints of Sacramento, California...
Item #700137
March 29, 1862
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 29, 1862 The front page has a print: "Armstrong Guns Packed on Sleighs in the Ordnance Yard, St. John New Brunswick, in Readiness to be Taken Overland to Canada".
Among the prints within are two more prints on: "Reinforcements for Canada...". Also a full page print: "Breaking Up of the Ice at New York: A View ... See More
The Civil War in America... Color centerfold of Quebec...
Item #700136
March 22, 1862
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 22, 1862 Among the prints within is a full page with two prints on the American Civil War: "Attack of the Confederate Batteries at Roanoke Island...".
and; "General Burnside's Expedition: Fort Barrow, Roanoke Island After its Capture by the Federalists". There is also a full page: "General Burnside's Expediti... See More
With a great color centerfold on Canada...
Item #700135
March 15, 1862
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 15, 1862 Among the prints within are a half page pint; "View of Point Levi, From the Battlements of Quebec"; a full page: "The Falls of Montmorency Near Quebec".
Included is a doublepage color print: "British Troops On The March - Canada" which is in very nice condition (archival mend on the blank reverse.
&nbs... See More
Scenes from the mining region of Nevada... The American Civil War...
Item #700134
March 08, 1862
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 8, 1862 Among the prints within is a full page with two prints: "The Civil War in America: Provisional Camp of a Portion of the Burnside Expedition at Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina" and: "...Camp Winfield, Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina". Then a half page print: "Sketches from the Washoe Silver Region, North America: Virgi... See More
President Lincoln among others at the White House... A Civil War print, New Zealand, Australia...
Item #700131
February 01, 1862
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Feb. 1, 1862 Among the prints within are a full page: "St. Andrews Harbour & Bay New Brunswick" in Canada; "The Confederate Sloop of War Sumter Capturing Two Federal Merchantmen Off Gibraltar"; a full page of: "New Year's Reception at the White House, Washington" which includes President Abraham Lincoln in the print;... See More
Executing a deserter in the Civil War... Canada...
Item #700120
January 11, 1862
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 11, 1862
* American Civil War deserter execution by firing squad
Among the prints within: "The Natural Steps on the River Montmorency, Near Quebec" "The Civil War In America: Execution of a Deserter on the Federal; Camp, Alexandria" "Snow Plough on the Grand Trunk Railway, Canada" and more.
The comple... See More
China-themed prints... The historic Gale of 1861...
Item #700079
February 23, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Feb. 23, 1861 The front page is taken up with two interesting China-themed prints: "PEKING CAB" and "AMUSEMENTS ON ICE", with related text on page 171.
There are several prints with related articles regarding the Great Gale of 1861 off the English and Irish coasts. See images for details. Another full-page print is shows the executio... See More
Civil War map shows from Columbus, Ohio to Northern Tennessee...
Item #700051
September 04, 1862
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Sept. 4, 1862 The front page features a nice Civil War map with a heading in very large letters: "THE WAR IN THE WEST" with subhead: "Map of Cincinnati, Covington, and the adjacent Country--Showing the Route of the Rebel Advance into Kentucky".
Among the one column war heads are: "Our Army Falls Back to Washington" "The Traitors ... See More
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