February 1, 1862
On February 1, 1862, the following issues were all held... and read... by those living during the American Civil War. Feelings of fear, sorrow, and uncertainty were prevalent as readers searched for news which would provide a glimmer of hope that loved ones would be safe, the greater good would prevail, and soon all would be well. Experience a glimpse of their world as you browse through the selections shown below. Note: Many of the items shown are no longer available. Prices are shown for those which are available.February 1, 1862
General McClernand...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 1, 1862 The full front page has two prints: "Destruction of a Schooner off Cumberland Inlet, Georgia, by the boats of the 'Alabama'" and "The Pirate 'Sumter' Firing at the Brig 'Joseph Parks' of Boston".
Inside has a full page print with 8 images of: "War Scenes On Green River, Kentucky" and other ... See More
A newspaper with a focus on phrenology...
BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER AND ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, Feb. 1, 1862
* Uncommon title
* Astrology - Horoscope
A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future as well as astrology and phrenology. The "science" of phrenology believed that a person's intelligence & personality were a factor of t... See More
1862 Savannah, Georgia...
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, New York, February 1, 1862
* Savannah, Georgia
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.
Page 5 has a small map of the area around Savannah GA. (see) Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are:
* THE MOVEMENT UPON SAVANNAH
* Dupont And Sherman's Expedition
* Fort Pulaski Cut Off from Sa... See More
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1862 Savannah GA Map Civil War...
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE from New York, NY and dated February 1, 1862. This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for some small margin tears) 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 MOVEM... See More
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1862 Savannah, Georgia...
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated February 1, 1862.
* Fort Pulaski
* Savannah, Georgia
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: "FR
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Boxing...
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY, February 1, 1862
* Boxing
This issue features an article entitled: "The Ring in England", which discusses various recent boxing matches throughout the United Kingdom.
Another article found within this issue and entitled: "Our Chess Department" includes a "problem of the week" and the answer to the previous weeks' pro... See More
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Savannah GA Civil War MAP...
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER and dated February 1, 1862. This 4 page newspaper is missing 4 inside pages causing this to be front and back leafs only (8 pages normally). This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports from the day it was first reported with one column news headlines and a FRONT PAGE map headed: "SAVANNAH TO BE ATTACKED".
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Volume 1 issue of an uncommon title...
MARYLAND NEWS SHEET, Baltimore, Maryland, February 1, 1862
* Uncommon civil war era title
Front page has minor war reports. Other news & content as well.
A volume I issue of this uncommon title from below the Mason-Dixon line during the Civil War.
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RARE 1862 Magazine By Author CHARLES DICKENS Literature...
Here is a complete, genuine magazine titled: ALL THE YEAR ROUND and dated: February 1, 1862. This 24 page issue is in great condition and measures 6 x 9 inches. This was a weekly journal which was conducted by Charles Dickens as noted in the masthead. This magazine has mainly literary reading (stories, poems etc.), some by Charles Dickens himself. NICE. Source: Herbert Watkins BACKGROUND
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Cedar Key, Florida and Mill Springs, Kentucky Civil War Reports
Here is a complete, genuine Civil War era Newspaper titled: SATURDAY EVENING COURIER from New York, NY and dated February 1, 1862. This vintage 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 has various news & literary content within it's 8 pages with some Civil War news on the inside pages telling of the recent even... See More
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