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A 5 Issue Set! 1861-1865 Harper's Weekly Civil War Illustrations...
Item #676075
January 01, 1861
(5 issue set) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May, 1861 - May, 1865... one from each year of the Civil War!
* the most recognized illustrated newspaper of the Civil War
* several illustrated prints (suitable for framing)
* discounted by 50% (or more)
You will receive 5 original issues from this famous illustrated newspaper, dated somewhere from May, 1861 through May, 1865, offered at a subs... See More
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Battle of Port Hudson in a rare Confederate title...
Item #676072
March 16, 1863
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Jackson, Mississippi, March 16, 1863
* Very rare Confederate title
* Battle of Port Hudson
If the title and city of publication seem to be in conflict, they are not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. Memphis was a Confederate stronghold up through the Battle of Memphis on June 6, 1862, at which time the Yankees moved in and it bec... See More
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Kit Carson fights the Navajo Indians... Praise for colored soldiers...
Item #676058
January 02, 1864
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Jan. 2, 1864 Among the front page first column stack of Civil War heads are: "DAWN OF ANOTHER YEAR" "Our Armies Quiescent" "The Fight on the Hiawassie" "Fatal Defeat of Gen. Wheeler's Cavalry" "/the Union Case I Arkansas".
Additionally--and rather unusual--are ftpg. heads: " 'Kit Carson's' War ... See More
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Rare portrait of John Wilkes Booth on the front page...
Item #676053
April 17, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, April 17, 1865 This is one of the most desired post-April 15 issues reporting on the assassination of Abraham Lincoln as the front page features a rare print headed: "J. Wilkes Booth, The Assassin" beneath which is a map of the vicinity of Ford's Theater and the streets from which Booth made his escape.
Rarely did John Wilkes Booth's image appear... See More
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Nice & dramatic issue almost entirely devoted to the Lincoln assassination: with a print of Booth...
Item #676051
April 15, 1865
THE EVENING TELEGRAPH, Philadelphia, April 15, 1865 Although we have offered a large number of April 15th issues on Lincoln's assassination, this is the first of this title we have had, and it is a nice one as well.
The first column has two stacked of heads on the assassination news including: "DEATH OF TGHE PRESIDENT" "The National Horror" "Assassination OF The... See More
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Colored People Discussion with the President...
Item #676013
November 02, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES Nov. 2, 1862. Page 4 contains an article: "MEMORIAL TO THE PRESIDENT FROM COLORED MEN". This article contains the letter from some blacks in Washington DC to the President. The letter was written concerning their opportunity for Emigration.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
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Perhaps the definitive Battle of Gettysburg issue...
Item #675998
July 06, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 6, 1863 A terrific issue reporting the result of the very historic Battle of Gettysburg, with nearly two-thirds of the front pages first column taken up with related heads, atop of which is a nice patriotic emblem.
They include: "THE GREAT VICTORY" "The Rebel Army Totally Defeated" "Its Remains Driven Into the Mountains" "It is There... See More
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The day Lincoln was shot... Reporting the surrender of Lee to Grant...
Item #675996
April 14, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1865 The headlines of the day would be far from the event that would shock the nation later that evening.
The headlines portrayed a nation beginning to heal from its wounds with the end of the Civil War, with: "The Era Of Peace" "The Closing Up of the War" "The Military Establishment to be Reduced" & more. The text would begin with... See More
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Surrender of Lee at Appomattox...
Item #675995
April 15, 1865
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, April 15, 1865 Subtitled: "Gazette Of The Regular And Volunteer Forces", this 16 page issue is simply filled with military reports, almost entirely on the Civil War.
This issue is dated the day Abraham Lincoln died. The ftpg. is entirely taken up with an article headed: "The Campaign In Virginia" which begins: "The campaign i... See More
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Congregation Shearith Israel mourns... Lincoln's funeral...
Item #675994
April 21, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 21, 1865 Although somewhat inconspicuous, perhaps the most notable item within this black bordered issue is the mention of the mourning services held at The Congregation Sherith Israel [Shearith Israel] on behalf of the late President.
Synagogues did not often receive the same coverage as other places of worship, and the fact that the Congregation Shearith Israel (of... See More
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The Abraham Lincoln funeral...
Item #675993
April 19, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1865 A great issue, as the front page is entirely taken up with reports on the funeral of President Abraham Lincoln as well as some closing reports on the Civil War.
Front page heads include: "THE ASSASSINATION" "The Last Marks of Respect to Our Late President" "Immense Throng to Visit the Remains" "Preparations for th... See More
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Fine reporting on Lincoln's first inauguration...
Item #675992
March 09, 1861
SATURDAY COURANT, Clinton, Massachusetts, March 9, 1861 There are several articles on page 2 which have nice commentary on Abraham Lincoln's first inauguration including a full column editorial headed: "Mr. Lincoln's Address" is a nice analysis. Also: "Mr. Lincoln and His Inaugural" begins: "It is understood that the Address was printed before Mr. Lincoln lef... See More
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With a portrait of Harold, Booth's accomplice...
Item #675991
May 19, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 19, 1865 This is one of very few issues we've seen which has a front page portrait of; "DAVID C. HAROLD, the Accomplice of Booth in the Murder of President Lincoln" with an article on him. Also a print of: "The Prisoners' Manacles".
The first column heads include: "THE ASSASSINS!" "Trial of Booth's Accomplices!&qu... See More
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Perhaps the best Lincoln funeral issue to be had...
Item #675989
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
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Perhaps the best Lincoln funeral issue to be had...
Item #675988
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
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The fort Pillow massacre... Battles at Paducah and Olustee...
Item #675956
April 16, 1864
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 16, 1864
* Dramatic coverage of the Fort Pillow Massacre
* The Battles of Paducah and Olustee
The front page has dramatic, single-column headlines related to the massacre and atrocities at Fort Pillow. see images for details. Coverage mentions the slaughter of many black soldiers, woman, and children, along with a handful of blacks being buried alive.
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* Dramatic coverage of the Fort Pillow Massacre
* The Battles of Paducah and Olustee
The front page has dramatic, single-column headlines related to the massacre and atrocities at Fort Pillow. see images for details. Coverage mentions the slaughter of many black soldiers, woman, and children, along with a handful of blacks being buried alive.
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Confederate reporting on the Civil War... Reward for Benjamin Butler...
Item #675955
January 10, 1863
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Jan. 10, 1863
* General Benjamin "The Beast" Butler reward
* From the origin of the Civil War
Printed in the dateline is: "Confederate States of America" which is rarely found on Southern newspapers.
On the front page at the top of the first column is: "The Naval Victory At Galveston" "Official From Ge... See More
The "Confederate" newspaper from Kentucky...
Item #675951
May 15, 1861
LOUISVILLE DAILY COURIER, Kentucky, May 15, 1861
* Rare pro-Confederate title
Louisville is difficult to categorize as Union or Confederate during the Civil War as, depending on the time, there were factions within the city supporting both. To placate both sides the two leading newspapers took their stands: the "Courier" was very much pro-Confederate & the "Journal&q... See More
Confederacy in Petersburg...
Item #675950
March 04, 1863
THE DAILY EXPRESS, Petersburg, Virginia, March 4, 1863
* Rare Confederate title
Petersburg was a critical city to the Confederacy, located not far south of the capital of Richmond, and the focus of a six month long siege when ended in early April, 1865, when Lee withdrew his troops from Petersburg and urged Jefferson Davis to remove the capital from Richmond. The war would end shortl... See More
Abraham Lincoln's funeral...
Item #675907
April 23, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 23, 1865 Among the first column heads on the Lincoln funeral are: "THE FUNERAL" "Removal of the Remains of the President from Harrisburg to Philadelphia" "The Reception in the City of Brotherly Love" "Programme of the Funeral in New York" "The Lincoln Monument".
Much more related converge on pages 5 and 8 including: &q... See More
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Front page print shows Lincoln being assassinated...
Item #675848
April 29, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Apr. 29, 1865 This issue remains one of the most desired for this historic, tragic event, as it is one of the only newspapers in the country which included a front page graphic showing the actual assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
Over half of the front page is taken up with a very dramatic print captioned: "Assassination of President ... See More
Lincoln's last public speech and last proclamation...
Item #675847
April 12, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 12, 1865 This issue was printed just 2 days prior to Lincoln's assassination, with the front page containing what is noted as Lincoln's last speech.
The front page heads include: "OUR VICTORIES" "Important Speech of President Lincoln" "His Views on the Peace, Reconstruction & Emancipation Questions" "Splendid Compli... See More
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Funeral of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #675846
April 26, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, April 26, 1865 The front page has some nice first column heads including: "THE OBSEQUIES" "Sombre Grandeur of the Funeral Pageant" "Sixty Thousand Citizens in the Funeral Procession" "The Closing Scenes About the Coffin & in the Streets" "Departure of The Funeral Train" and more.
The entire front page is taken up with rep... See More
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The Gettysburg Address...
Item #675845
November 28, 1863
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Nov. 28, 1863 Page 3 contains a report headed: "The Gettysburg Ceremonies" "Description of the Battle-Field and Consecration Exercises" as well as one of the most memorable speeches ever given by a President.
The article takes nearly two columns and contains much reporting on the ceremonies in Gettysburg, less than 5 months after the pivotal batt... See More
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Battle of Bull Run...
Item #675646
July 25, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1861 (for quote)
In addition to what it shown below, the front page list of the killed and wounded on page 1 includes John Melchior in column two.
* First Battle of Bull Run - Manassas, Virginia
* 1st major land battle of the American Civil War
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT REBELLION" "Vigorous Measures Ina... See More
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A slave mother's attempted escape... General Burnside resigns...
Item #675553
January 29, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 29, 1863 Page 3 has a short, but moving account: "Fearful Struggle for Freedom by a Slave Mother", followed by details of her attempted escape with her child. See the image for a heart-wrenching quote.
Page 5 has: "Gen. Burnside Tenders His Resignation", followed by, "The President Declines to Accept It."
Among the front page one column ... See More
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The French in Mexico, featuring a map...
Item #675521
January 29, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 29, 1863
* Front Page Map of Mexico
* Port Hudson MS
* Vicksburg, Mississippi
The front page. has a large map headed: "THE FRENCH IN MEXICO. Operations of the French Army--The Route of the Troops from Vera Cruz to the Mexican Capital" with related front page heads as well.
There are also front page Civil War reports including: "Rebel Army Under G... See More
1865 Abraham Lincoln murder trial...
Item #675475
June 15, 1865
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, June 15, 1865.
* re. Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Trial of the assassins - conspirators
This issue is loaded with advertisements and post Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following one column headings: "THE ASSASSINATION" "Payne's Pretended Insanity" and more.
Complete with all 8 pages, unc... See More
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Three Harper's Weekly issues... You pick three...
Item #675435
YOU PICK THREETo introduce our members to Harper's Weekly Illustrated (or to provide an opportunity to expand the collections of those who are already familiar with them), through Wednesday, December 16, 2020 we are offering a set of 3 issues of Harper's Weekly at a huge discount for the set. AND, the best news of all? You get to select the issues you want from a list of over 600 issue... See More
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Front page reports on the Civil War...
Item #675393
September 08, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 8, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "General McClellan's Sunder Order" "Thirty Sentences of Death" "Pickets Captured--Rebels in Rage" "Sharp Work Among Pickets" "Boldness of the Rebel Officers" "The Rebels' Departmental Correspondence" and ... See More
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Battle of Blue Mills Landing...
Item #675392
September 28, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 28, 1861 Among the inside page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "The Second Army Power" "A Winter Campaign" "Particulars of the Battle of Blue Mills Landing" "A Visit to Gen. Fremont" and more.
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
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Loss due to friendly fire...
Item #675391
September 30, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 30, 1861 Among the inside page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Evacuation of Munson's Hill" "Rebel Batteries & Force at Humbug" "An Advance Upon Falls Church" "Collision Between Our Own Troops" "A Friendly Interview With the Rebels" and much more.
Eight pages, never-trimme... See More
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The fall of Lexington, Missouri...
Item #675390
September 27, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 27, 1861 Among the inside page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "The Expedition to Charleston" "Suicide by a Sentenced Soldier" "Gallant Behavior of Our Men" "Reports From the Enemy" "Interesting From Missouri - The Fall of Lexington" "Gen. Lane Meets a Superior Force" &quo... See More
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Beauregard's official report on the Battle of Bull Run...
Item #675389
September 12, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 12, 1861 Among the inside page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Success of the Expedition" "An Attack of the Rebels Repulsed" "Sharp Skirmishing" "The Prisoners at Fort Lafayette" "Rebel Battery Silenced" "From Kentucky - The Rebel Troops Orders to Leave" and much more.
N... See More
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On Fremont's controversial emancipation proclamation...
Item #675388
September 06, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 6, 1861 Among the inside page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Gov. Gamble & Gen. Fremont" "Army Appointments" "Death of A Leading Rebel" "Jeff. Davis's Death Believed in Louisville" "Condition of the Rebel Army" "Bombardment of Galveston".
Page 6 has a report con... See More
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Item #675387
September 25, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 25, 1861 Among the inside page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Gen. Fremont & the Rebels in Lexington" "He is to March Against them in Person" "Second Fire Zouave Officers Arrested" "Skirmishing by Pickets" "The Siege of Lexington" and much more.
Eight pages, never-trimmed mar... See More
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Buckner the traitor...
Item #675386
September 23, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 23, 1861 Among the inside page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Union Troops in Santa Fe" "Latest from Kentucky" "Movement of Buckner the Traitor" "He Seizes the Town of Bowling Green" "Proclamation by General Anderson" "Dreadful Slaughter of Rebels" "800 Rebels Taken... See More
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Great print of the new United States Treasury Note...
Item #675384
September 14, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 14, 1861 Of special interest is very very nice page 6 print of the new: "United States Treasury Notes" including the 5 coupons attached. Beneath the print is the detailed: "Description of the Notes".
Among the inside page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Important From Western Virginia" "Return o... See More
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War movements or Robert E. Lee...
Item #675379
September 09, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 9, 1861 Inside pages have war-related column heads including: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "The Occupation of Pickets" "Movements of General Lee" "The Intentions of the Rebels" "The Next Collision" "From Hatteras Inlet" "Abandonment of Ocracoke Forts" and more.
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, nice c... See More
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Latest news from the Civil War...
Item #675378
September 10, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 10, 1861 Inside pages have war-related column heads including: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Names of Soldiers Recently Captured" "The Payment of Troops" "The Cost of Transporting Soldiers" "An Imprisoned Traitor Complaining" and more.
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, a few minor margin tears, good condition.
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Union and rebel officers meet...
Item #675377
September 11, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 11, 1861 Inside pages have war-related column heads including: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Meeting of Union and Rebel Officers" "A Consultation on Picket Firing" "The Colors of the 79th Restored" "The Latest War News" "The Civil War in America" and more.
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, a few minor margin te... See More
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The situation with escaped slaves...
Item #675376
September 24, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 24, 1861 Civil War reports are inside, including: "The War For the Union" "The Capture of Lexington Confirmed" "Where The Blame is to Rest" "The Condition of Escaped Slaves" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.
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Latest on Lincoln & Fremont's emancipation proclamation...
Item #675375
September 16, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 16, 1861 Inside pages have war-related column heads including: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "The President and Gen. Fremont" which relates to Fremont's emancipation proclamation issued beyond his authority to do so; "The Advances of the Rebels" "the Reported Wreck of the Sumter" "Gen. Lee in Command of the Rebels" "... See More
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Latest news from the Civil War...
Item #675374
September 26, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 26, 1861 Inside pages have war-related column heads including: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "A Skirmish with 6,000 On Each Side" "The Rebels Stand but a Few Minutes" "Gen. Fremont & the Government" "Drafting in Iowa Forbidden" and more.
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, a few minor margin tears, good condition.
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Death of Jefferson Davis...
Item #675351
September 05, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 45, 1861 Among the Civil War reports on inside pages are: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Skirmish Near Great Falls" "Rebel Forays in Kentucky & Missouri" "Bombardment of Galveston" Important Arrest of Rebels" "The Late Naval Victory" & much more.
An interesting report: "The Death of Jefferson Davis" &... See More
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Did Jefferson Davis die?
Item #675350
September 04, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 4, 1861 Among the Civil War reports on inside pages are: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Jefferson Davis" which is on the rumored that he had died; "Promotions by Gen. McClellan" "The Advance of the Rebels" "Kentucky All Right" "Neutrality to Be Abandoned" "The Victory at Hatteras" "Change of Confeder... See More
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The war for the Union... On Fremont's proclamation...
Item #675349
September 03, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 3, 1861 Among the Civil War reports on inside pages are: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "The Response to Gen. Fremont's Proclamation" "How It is Received by the Government" which relate to General Butler issue an emancipation proclamation without proper authority.
Also: "The Condition of Affairs in Kentucky" ""Another Vi... See More
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Lincoln heads to Washington... Jefferson Davis' inaugural address...
Item #675346
February 19, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 19, 1861 Page 5 has column heads with continued & detailed coverage of Lincoln's trip from his home to the nation's capital: "The President Elect En Route" "The Receptions In This State" "Enthusiasm Of The People" "His Arrival In Albany" "Immense Turnout" "The Speeches" "The Reception In this ... See More
John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...
Item #675339
March 28, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 28, 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 at the Mary Provost Theater in New York--starring John Wilkes Booth.
See the photo for the complete ad which notes the listing of the cast, including: "And Last Night but One of the app... See More
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John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...
Item #675338
March 27, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 27, 1862 Near the top of 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.
See the photo for the complete ad which notes the listing of the cast, including: "L... See More
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