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.
Great Map of Union and Confederate Territory
Item #140871
February 10, 1864
Here is a complete, genuine Civil War era Newspaper titled: THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated February 10, 1864. This vintage 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 headlines a... See More
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Fort Pillow, MS Civil War Reports
Item #140870
May 23, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated May 23, 1862. This vintage 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 Front Page headlines: "Fort Wright Evacuated by the Rebels" "R... See More
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Confederate Charleston on Dick Taylor...
Item #140869
June 30, 1863
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER newspaper from South Carolina, dated June 20, 1863. A singlesheet issue wich has printed in the dateline: "Confederate States Of America", one of the few Confederate newspapers to be noted as such at the top of the newspaper. Some very nice war-related reports throughout, including front page one column heads concerning "Official From Gen. Dick Taylor" on the "Victory... See More
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Confederate Newspapers from Charleston and Richmond
Item #140863
December 06, 1862
Here are four Confederate newspapers, two being the CHARLESTON MERCURY and two being the DAILY DISPATCH from Richmond, all from 1862. The two Charleston issues have some tape mends and are singlesheet issues while the two Richmond issues are four page issues but have various damage. One is missing half of the back leaf, and the other has loss at the top & bottom. A wealth of Civil War reporting f... See More
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Richmond, Virginia Confederate Perspective...
Item #140847
July 08, 1862
Here is a complete, ABSOLUTELY GENUINE issue of THE DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER newspaper from Virginia, dated July 5, 1862. A singlesheet newspaper with a wealth of interesting articles and news reports on the Civil War--with a Confederate perspective--including articles headed: "The Destruction Of The Virginia--Merrimac" "A Negro Lecturer Before a White Audience in Washington..." "Abolition Consiste... See More
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Item #140846
March 31, 1865
THE MISSISSIPPI FREE TRADER newspaper from Jackson, Mississippi, dated March 31, 1865. This is a quite rare Confederate newspaper from very late in the Confederacy! Text on the front page and back page (this is a singlesheet newspaper) verify this is obviously a Confederate newspaper and not Union occupation. A ftpg. item headed: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT!" includes the statement: "...the forces of the en... See More
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Charleston SC, Confederate Newspaper
Item #140844
February 20, 1863
Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, Charleston, S.C., Feb. 20, 1863 Printed in the dateline is: "Confederate States Of America" which is rarely found on Southern newspapers. First column headlines on the ftpg: "Glorious News From Port Hudson" "Capture Of The Queen Of The West" "Brilliant Conduct Of a Confederate P... See More
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Confederate Kentucky...
Item #140825
January 01, 1861
LOUISVILLE DAILY COURIER, Kentucky, 1861. Rather difficult to get truly Confederate papers from this city as Louisville fell to the Yankees in mid-September, 1861. Here is a nice 4 page issue. Archivally rejoined at the spine, otherwise quite nice. The image is an example of the paper you will receive. The actual paper will be in equal or better condition than what is shown.
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Battle of Gettysburg Confederate Newspaper
Item #140816
July 17, 1863
Here is a complete, ABSOLUTELY GENUINE issue of the DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER newspaper from Virginia, dated July 17, 1863. This is a terrific issue, as the front page has over two columns taken up with a Confederate report on the battle of Gettysburg with the report headed: "The Invasion of Pennsylvania--The Battle of Gettysburg--the Retreat to Hagerstown." with much great detail. Also, page 2 has ... See More
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Revolving shield gun carriage...
Item #140814
August 01, 1863
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 1, 1863 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day. These illustrations also have related text.
Early ice skate patent...
Item #140804
November 15, 1862
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 15, 1862 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations and/or photos of the latest inventions of the day including the following: Farm Cultivator - Rotary Pump - Early Ice Skates & more. These illustrations also have related text.
Confederate Newspaper from Columbus, Ohio...
Item #140775
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, 1861-1864* Pro-Confederate Paper
This 8-page newspaper contains news of the day and interesting advertisements throughout. Interesting in that this is a rather rare pro-Confederate newspaper from the North with pro-rebel news. Good condition. Great reading. The image shown is an example of what you will receive. The actual issue will be in equal or better conditi... See More
The Fall of Nashville...
Item #140768
February 26, 1862
THE DAILY ARGUS newspaper from Memphis, Tennessee, dated Feb. 26 (1862). Year is not noted in the one column masthead, but it is 1862. This is a terrifically historic issue, as it contains a report on the fall of Nashville, in a Memphis newspaper. Nasville fell to the Yankees on Feb. 25. See the photos below. Various other war-related reports as well. Plus, this is printed on "necessity" paper, me... See More
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Gordonsville Virginia...
Item #140738
July 28, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated July 28, 1862 This vintage 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 reportred which includes the following FRONT PAGE headlines: "News from North Carolina" "The Ed... See More
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New Burn North Carolina... Manassas Virginia...
Item #140708
July 31, 1863
DAILY PROGRESS newspaper from New Bern, North Carolina, dated July 31, 1861. A quite uncommon Confederate newspaper, singlesheet as issued, with some great front page reporting on the battle of Bull Run--great to have in a Confederate newspaper! Some light damp staining at the edges, some light browning, the back page is entirely taken up with various advertisements. Has a one column masthead whic... See More
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Nashville Tennessee Map...
Item #140704
March 12, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated March 12, 1863. This vintage 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 with a FRONT PAGE map; it also has the following front page headline: "Four Days Lat... See More
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1862 Charleston SC CONFEDERATE Civil War
Item #140702
July 28, 1862
Here is a complete, genuine issue of the CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER newspaper from South Carolina, dated July 28, 1862. See the photos below for this fine Confederate newspaper which is one of very few which includes the words: "Confederate States Of America" in the dateline (see photo). This complete 4 page issue includes a small, simple, back page diagram showing the position of "Federal Columns" ... See More
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1862 CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR
Item #140701
August 28, 1862
Here is a complete, genuine historic newspaper with the following title, date and description: CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, Aug. 28, 1862 Printed in the dateline is: "Confederate States of America" which is rarely found on Southern newspapers. The first column on the ftpg. contains some nice headlines: "From Richmond" "Great News From The Army Of In Virginia!" "Another Glorious Success of Gen. Stuart... See More
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Fall of Fort Morgan... Admiral Farragut...
Item #140700
August 30, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated August 30, 1864. This vintage 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 reportred which includes the following FRONT PAGE headlines: "Fall of Fort Morgan", "Farragut... See More
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Rebels Desperate Atlanta...
Item #140694
September 16, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated September 16, 1864. This vintage 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 include the following FRONT PAGE headlines: "Southern News" "Democratic Sta... See More
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African Slaves Conscripted...
Item #140687
February 12, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES and dated: February 12, 1864. This vintage eight page newspaper contains interesting war reports from the day it was first reported, as well as several advertisements including these FRONT PAGE headlines: "The War in Tennessee" "Military Nominations Sent Back to the President" and more. This newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this ... See More
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Gallatin Tennessee... General Pope...
Item #140671
August 14, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated August 14, 1862. This vintage 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 include the following FRONT PAGE headlines: "From General Pope's Army," "Evide... See More
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Civil War Map: The Yazoo Pass of Mississippi...
Item #140667
March 20, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD and dated March 20, 1863. This vintage 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 with the following FRONT PAGE map with caption: "THE YAZOO PASS EXPEDITION" and following headlines: "... See More
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Capture of New Orleans...General M'Clellan...
Item #140663
May 09, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated May 9, 1862. This vintage 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 include the following FRONT PAGE headlines: " From General M'Clellan's Army," " ... See More
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Major-General Franklin taken prisoner...
Item #140652
July 12, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 12, 1864. This vintage 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this period. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day first reported which include the following front page headlines: "Daring acts of the Raiders", "Major General Franklin Taken Prisoner", "The Re... See More
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Item #140592
September 10, 1864
THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated September 10, 1864. This vintage 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 with the following one column FRONT PAGE headlines: "CANBY" "Arrival of the Steamship... See More
Item #140583
January 15, 1864
THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated January 15, 1864. This vintage 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 with the following one column FRONT PAGE headlines: "Reported Raid of Stuart's Rebel Ca... See More
Item #140571
February 16, 1864
THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated February 16, 1864. This vintage 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 with the following one column FRONT PAGE headlines: "General Grant's Department" "Addi... See More
Conferederate Memphis newspaper...
Item #140569
March 27, 1862
APPEAL--EVENING EDITION newspaper from Memphis, Tennessee, dated March 21, 1862. A quite rare singlesheet newspaper printed on a verdant green "necessity" paper, as typical newsprint was quite scarce in Memphis at this time. Unusual in that the front page is printed "askew", with the first column running off the left edge of the paper (see the photo below) causing some loss of text and a small bit... See More
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Item #140566
February 25, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated February 25, 1863. This vintage 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 with the following one column FRONT PAGE headlines: "Important from the Southwest" "Re... See More
Farragut's Victory...
Item #140552
August 15, 1864
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE from New York, NY and dated August 15, 1864. 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 from the day it was first reported with the following one column FRONT PAGE headlines: "Great News From Mobile" "Details of Farragut's V... See More
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Troops in Maryland...
Item #140497
April 23, 1861
DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, N. C., April 23, 1861 Page 3 contains a report about the skirmish at Baltimore resulting in the first casualties of the war: "Passage of Federal Troops through Maryland resisted by the People--Thrilling Account of the Scene." Nice, detailed account taking 3 1/4 columns. Page 3 also has a "$5 Reward" notice for a runaway mulatto boy named "Jack" with a small woodcut ... See More
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Item #140492
April 07, 1862
THE PRESS from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and dated April 7, 1862. This large sized 4 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 from the day it was first reported with the one column FRONT PAGE headline(s): "The Bombardment of Island No. 10" "The Proceedin... See More
Item #140490
February 15, 1864
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT from Boston, Massachusetts and dated February 15, 1864. This 4 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 from the day it was first reported with the following SMALL one column INSIDE PAGE headline(s): "Matters in Rebeldom" "Transf... See More
Item #140448
August 22, 1861
THE DAILY EXCHANGE from Baltimore, Maryland and dated: August 22, 1861. This four page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper used during this historic time in U.S. history. This issue contains interesting advertisements and has actual Civil War reports from the day it was first reported with the following front page reports telling of the battles, skirmishes, etc. w... See More
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Item #140441
August 11, 1862
THE WORLD from New York and dated August 11, 1862. This uncommon 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 from the day it was first reported with the following one column front page headlines: "Battle Near Culpepper Court House" "Jackson Attacked by Gen... See More
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Item #140434
November 18, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES dated November 18, 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 from the day it was first reported with the following one column front page headlines: "THE GREAT REBELLION" "Further Particulars of the Capture of Slidell and Mas... See More
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Item #140433
June 09, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE dated June 9, 1862. This 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 from the day it was first reported with the following one column front page headlines: "Another Great Victory" "Capture Of The City Of Memphis" "Severe Fighting on the Mis... See More
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Item #140429
January 14, 1864
THE NEW-YORK TIMES, Jan. 14, 1864 Pg. 5 has: "Frederick Douglass on the 'Mission of the War'" being a nice report about Douglass' lecture at the Cooper Institute. The report begins by mentioning that: "Mr. Douglass, on being introduced, remarked tht men on all sides tell us that Slavery is dead; that it expired as the first shot was fired from Sumter. He was not so confident." Contains many excerp... See More
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Item #140428
April 30, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE dated April 30, 1862. This 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 from the day it was first reported with the following one column front page headlines: "The Capture Of New-Orleans" "Some Details Of The Affair" "One Of Our Vessels Sunk... See More
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Item #140424
May 03, 1862
THE WORLD from New York and dated May 3, 1862. This uncommon 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 from the day it was first reported with the following one column front page headlines: "From the Southwest" "Reported Capture of Baton Rouge" "Active C... See More
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Item #140422
August 15, 1861
THE WORLD from New York and dated August 15, 1861. This uncommon 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 from the day it was first reported with the following one column front page headlines: "The Southern Rebellion" "Details of the Battle" "Martial La... See More
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Item #140418
June 11, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES from the Civil War dated June 11, 1861. Various one column, front page headlines include: "The Great Insurrection" "Highly Important News from Washington" "Movement of Federal Troops up the Potomac" "A Crossing to be Made at Edwards' Ferry" "The Progress of Gen. Patterson's Command" "Destruction of Dams on the Potomac by the Rebels". An 8 page issue, folio-size, minimal wear, genera... See More
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Item #140407
July 04, 1863
WALTON'S MORNING JOURNAL, Montpelier, Vt., July 4, 1863 The inset shows the page 2 heads reporting the famous battle of Gettysburg. Just below this report are heads concerning the surrender of Vicksburg. Both are early reports with each providing details about the battles. There are yet two more heads in the next column: "Very Latest!" "Rumored Capture of Richmond" with the report from Baltimore s... See More
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Item #140401
May 01, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE and dated May 1, 1862. This 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 from the day it was first reported with the following one column front page headlines: "From Fortress Monore" "Fall Of New-Orleans Confirmed" "Our Fleet Before The City... See More
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Item #140397
December 16, 1863
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE and dated December 16, 1863. This newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history near the end of the war. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports from the day it was first reported with the following one column front page headlines: "From Gen. Butler's Department" "Expedition to Char... See More
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Item #140395
July 25, 1862
THE WORLD from New York and dated July 25, 1862. This uncommon 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 from the day it was first reported with the following one column front page headlines: "Gen. Pope's Army" "60,000 Rebels at Gordonsville" "Rebels Def... See More
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Item #140393
August 01, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE from the Civil War dated Aug. 1, 1862. Various one column, front page headlines include: "Orders for Return of Absent Officers and Privates" "The Question of Drafting" " More Rebel Iron-Clads" "The Rebel Raid at Humboldt, Tenn." and much more. An 8 page issue, folio-size, some splitting at the spine due to binding, generally nice.
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Item #140390
August 20, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE dated August 20, 1862. This 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 from the day it was first reported with the following one column front page headlines: "The Rebel Attack On Baton Rouge" "The Destruction OF The Ram Arkansas" "Off... See More
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Item #140389
June 07, 1862
THE WORLD from New York and dated June 7, 1862. This uncommon 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 from the day it was first reported with the following one column front page headlines: "Fort Pillow Is Ours" "The Place Evacuated by the Rebels" "Ever... See More
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