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716639

1868 Omnibus Admission Bill passed by Congress...

Item #716639

June 13, 1868

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 13, 1868



* The Omnibus Admission Bill passes 

* Post Civil War reconstruction law 

* Confederate states back to the Union 




The first column of the front page has a report headed: "The Bill to Admit the Southern States Passed by Both Houses" A related item on page 4 is headed: "Passage of the Omnibus Bill" (see images)

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715463

1933 Ringgold, Louisiana Negro lynching...

Item #715463

February 20, 1933

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 20, 1933 



* Nelson Nash, Negro lynching - hanging

* Ringgold, Bienville Parish, Louisiana
 



The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "LOUISIANA MOB LYNCHES NEGRO AFTER SLAYING" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the lynching of Nelson Nash in Ringgold, Louisiana.

Complete with 27 pages, rag edition in very nice conditi... See More  

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715299

King Tut's tomb discovered in 1922...

Item #715299

December 23, 1922

NEW YORK TIMES, December 23, 1922



* Discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb

* Egyptian Pharaoh - Howard Carter

* Lynchings of Mer Rouge, Louisiana




The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "EGYPT WILL SEIZE TUTANKHAMEN TOMB" with subheads. (see) This was during the historic discovery of King Tut's tomb by British archaeologist Howard Carter. It would not be for anothe... See More  

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714795

Huey Long's succession dispute & Al Capone's trial....

Item #714795

October 14, 1931

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, October 14, 1931



* Huey 'The Kingfish" Long & Paul N. Cyr

* Louisiana governor succession dispute

* Al 'Scarface' Capone's tax evasion trial nears end




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "2 GOVERNORS, 2 AIDES 'RULE' IN LOUISIANA" with subhead and small photo of Long. (see images)

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713652

LSU Tigers win 2003 college football title...

Item #713652

January 05, 2004

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 5, 2004



* LSU - Louisiana State University

* Wins Sugar Bowel vs. Oklahoma

* Wins National Championship

* Nick Saban's first college football title




Near the bottom of the front page is a three column color photo of Nick Saban celebrating his first national championship with his players. Also a heading: "LSU Defeats Oklahoma; USC Beats BCS" (see)

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713448

Lewis and Clark begin their epic Voyage of Discovery...

Item #713448

November 26, 1803

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Nov. 26,1803 



* Lewis and Clark Expedition begins

* Louisville, Kentucky - Ohio River




Page 2 has several items concerning the recent Louisiana Purchase, but certainly the most significant is a report from Louisville noting: "Capt. Clark, and Mr. Lewis, have left this place in the prosecution of their expedition to the wes... See More  

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713218

On the coming Louisiana Purchase... Thomas Jefferson...

Item #713218

April 26, 1803

SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, April 26, 1803



* Rare early 19th century publication



 With considerations for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France then much in focus, it is not surprising that over three-quarters of the front page is taken up with the 4th in a series of 7 essays titled: "The Mississippi", dealing with this controversial topic of the day.... See More  

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713078

Tornado outbreak of February 21-29, 1971...

Item #713078

February 22, 1971

THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, N.C. Feb. 22, 1971



* Tornado disaster outbreak in the South



The top of the front page has a headline: "42 Killed as Tornadoes Hit In Louisiana, Mississippi" (see images)

Complete with 26 pages, a few binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

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712622

From Confederate New Orleans...

Item #712622

January 26, 1862

SUNDAY DELTA, New Orleans, Louisiana, Jan. 26, 1862  



* Rare Confederate title

* From the deep South




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 which surrendered with... See More  

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711765

1905 Teddy Roosevelt's Southern tour..

Item #711765

October 26, 1905

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 26, 1905



* President Theodore Roosevelt Southern tour

* On a New Orleans, Louisiana steamer




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "PRESIDENT'S TRIP REACHES CLIMAX" with subheads. (see images) This steamer would wreck the following day just below New Orleans. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wo... See More  

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709380

Missouri Compromise... Mordecai Noah & his Jewish refuge island...

Item #709380

March 11, 1820

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 11, 1820 



* Missouri Compromise

* Maine and Missouri become states


* Mordecai Manuel Noah... Grand Island... Jewish settlement



The top of the front page has an article which announces the approval of the Missouri Compromise: "The bills for the admission of Maine and Missouri into the union have been respectively signed by the president... See More  

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708912

1966 New Orleans Saints join NFL...

Item #708912

November 01, 1966

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., November 1, 1966 



* New Orleans Saints are born 

* National Football League 




Page 26 has a two column heading: "New Orleans Ready For Entry in NFL" (see images)

Complete with 36 pages, some tape mending on the front page, otherwise good.



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707945

Louisiana to become a state...

Item #707945

March 28, 1812

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 28, 1812  Inside has lengthy reporting from the "House of Representatives" which includes discussion headed: "State of Louisiana" concerning Louisiana joining the Union.

Another page has: "The bill for the admission of Louisiana into the union has passed the house of representatives with a provision to include within the limits o... See More  

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705169

Scarce French-English newspaper from Louisiana...

Item #705169

July 23, 1870

LE LOUISIANAIS, Convent, Louisiana, July 23, 1870  A scarce title which existed from 1865 thru 1883, but of which very few issues surface. It is a single sheet newspaper with the front entirely in French while the reverse is in English save for the advertisements, most being in French.

Folio size, wide margins, nice condition.

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704877

Scarce French-English newspaper from Louisiana...

Item #704877

July 16, 1870

LE LOUISIANAIS, Convent, Louisiana, July 16, 1870 



* Very rare publication from the deep South



A scarce title which existed from 1865 thru 1883, but of which very few issues surface. It is a single sheet newspaper with the front entirely in French while the reverse is in English save for the advertisements, most being in French.

Folio size, wide margins, nice condition.... See More  

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704384

Slave ads & notices... California mining news...

Item #704384

September 26, 1850

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 26, 1850 



* Rare antebellum publication

* From the deep South




Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.

Among the many ads is one on the front page with heading: which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, any number of slaves, h... See More  

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704082

Announcement: The Louisiana Purchase is signed...

Item #704082

July 11, 1803

THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 11, 1803



* The Louisiana Purchase Treaty

* Signed by U.S. & France ministers

* Expansion of the United States




 This newspaper has one of the more decorative mastheads of the era.

Page 2 has a NOTICE, let in larger type than normal, headed: "OFFICIAL" announcing: "The Executive has received official information
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703926

Victory at New Orleans... The War of 1812 is over...

Item #703926

February 18, 1815

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, February 18, 1815



* Battle of New Orleans is won by Andy Jackson

* The War of 1812 is over
: text of the Treaty of Peace




  The front page announces not one but two very significant developments in the War of 1812.

Topped with an engraving of a heraldic eagle (rare for this title) is an announcement headed: "Glorious News ! " "Orlea... See More  

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703906

Abraham Lincoln's last public speech & last proclamation...

Item #703906

April 12, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 12, 1865 (price reduced due to condition) 



* Civil War is over speech

* Abraham Lincoln's last public speech

* Presidential proclamation 128

* Just 2 days before his assassination




 The front page has one column heads including: "RECONSTRUCTION" "Important Speech by the President" "His Views On Peace & Reconstruction".... See More  

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703901

As America takes over at New Orleans...

Item #703901

December 24, 1803

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 24, 1803  



* re. Louisiana Purchase

* General James Wilkinson

* Early New Orleans




The front page has an editorial headed: "Louisiana" which seems to be critical of the recent purchase.

A page 2 item from "New Orleans" says: "...It is expected that the troops, under Gen. Wilkinson are now on their way to take possession of the... See More  

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703818

The Louisiana Purchase on the front page...

Item #703818

November 02, 1803

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 2, 1803  The top of the front page has an historic notice headed: "Louisiana Treaty" announcing the ratification of the treaty by the Senate by which the United States acquired the Louisiana Territory, referred to now as the Louisiana Purchase.

This report is followed by the text of the: "Treaty--Between the United Stat... See More  

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702912

Early American title from the French & Indian War...

Item #702912

May 13, 1762

THE BOSTON NEWS-LETTER AND NEW ENGLAND CHRONICLE, May 13, 1762 



* Rare Colonial Massachusetts

* St. Augustine, Florida




This is a much later issue of America's first successful newspaper, founded in 1704.

The top of the ftpg. has a nice recruiting advertisements to enlist soldiers to fight in the on-going French & Indian War: "For Recruiting His Majesty's Regular Forc... See More  

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702814

Jefferson's state-of-the-union address...

Item #702814

November 19, 1804

BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 19, 1804



* President Thomas Jefferson



Page 2 contains the state-of-the-union address of the President headed: "Message", signed in type at its conclusion: Tho. Jefferson.

A portion of his address deals with the new Louisiana Territory just purchased from France the previous year. One paragraph begins: "With the Indian tribes established within our newly a... See More  

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702705

Thomas Jefferson's inaugural address...

Item #702705

March 14, 1805

BOSTON GAZETTE, March 14, 1805 



* President Thomas Jefferson

* Inauguration - inaugural address




Page 2 has the lengthy: "President Jefferson's Speech" which is his inaugural address, introduced with: "This day, at 12 o'clock, Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, took the oath of office & delivered the following Inaugural Speech..." which tak... See More  

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702680

Jefferson, Louisiana, Jews, slave trade...

Item #702680

April 04, 1804

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 4, 1804  From shortly after the Louisiana Purchase, it's not surprising that there are several items within concerning it, with: "Government Of Louisiana" and another similarly titled.

Also a letter signed by Thomas Jefferson concerning Capt. Bainbridge and action at Tripoli. Also: "Execution of Two Jews" whic... See More  

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702648

On purchasing the Floridas...

Item #702648

July 30, 1806

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1806  The front page has nearly 2 columns taken up with discussion & reports concerning: "The Purchase of the Floridas" which would not be consummated until the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819.

Four pages, some older tape mends, mild wear.



background: In 1806, although the United States showed growing interest in acquiring Florida, no formal pu... See More  

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702421

The Louisiana Purchase...

Item #702421

November 05, 1805

LANCASTER JOURNAL, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5, 1803  A very notable issue as contained on pages 1 and 2 are the: "Treaty Between the United States & the French Republic" outlining the details of what we now know as the Louisiana Purchase, followed by two Conventions of the treaty which outlined the details of the payments to France. These documents were agreed to in Paris on April 30,... See More  

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701774

Much on the coming Louisiana Purchase...

Item #701774

July 26, 1803

UNITED STATES ORACLE FOR THE COUNTRY, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, July 26, 1803  The entire front page and most of page 2 are taken up with a very detailed discussion headed: "LOUISIANA - MEMORIAL On This Question, Whether it be Advantageous For France to Take Possession of Louisiana?

Keep in mind that France had purchased the Louisiana Territory from Spain in 1800 (not formally ceded to... See More  

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701390

New Orleans document for the sale of a woman slave...

Item #701390

March 05, 1849

New Orleans slave sale document: A part-printed, part-handwritten document headed "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. State of Louisiana" for the sale of a slave.

The full text can be seen in the photos, however portions include: "...he does...grant, bargain sell, assign, convey, transfer and deliver...Unto Sean Nontanee...of this city...purchasing for himself, his heir and assigns, a negro... See More  

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701343

Acknowledging the end of the War of 1812...

Item #701343

April 22, 1815

NEW YORK HERALD, April 22, 1815  Page 3 has a letter from Major General Andrew Jackson to the Secretary of War, dated at New Orleans, acknowledging: "...the receipt of your letter advising of the ratification of the treaty of peace between G. Britain and the United States..." and that he would parole his soldiers. It is signed in type: Andrew Jackson.

This is followed by his: "... See More  

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701336

A wealth of content concerning the Louisiana Territory... Lewis & Clark begin their journey...

Item #701336

November 23, 1803

NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 23, 1803



* Lewis and Clark Expedition begins

* Louisville, Kentucky - Ohio River

* re. Louisiana Purchase success




This is a wonderful issue on the recently concluded Louisiana Purchase.

Almost the entire front page is taken up with very detailed reporting on the Louisiana Purchase, with the first article: "Louisiana" taking over 2 columns. This is followed... See More  

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701059

Slave ads & notices in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper... Slave labor in California...

Item #701059

September 20, 1850

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 20, 1850  Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.

The front page has an illustrated ad: "$20 Reward" for a runaway mulatto boy.  Also of interest is a front page ad headed: "Slaves! Slaves!! Slaves!!!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, ... See More  

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701039

Slave ads & notices in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper...

Item #701039

September 03, 1850

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 3, 1850  Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.

Among the many page 3 ads is one headed: "Slaves! Slaves!! Slaves!!!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, any number of slaves, having one of the best showrooms in the ... See More  

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700962

Events from the end of the War of 1812...

Item #700962

January 12, 1815

BOSTON GAZETTE, Jan. 12, 1815  Various items regarding the latter events of the War of 1812 including: "More Peace Rumors!" "Latest From Canada" "Affairs In the North" "British Expedition to Louisiana" "Affairs in the South" "Tribute To Valour" "Invasion Threatened" and more.

Four pages, nice condition.

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700671

Huge map of the Mississippi River dated June 1, 1775...

Item #700671

January 01, 1783

COURSE of the RIVER MISSISSIPI [sic] from the Balise to Fort Chartres; Taken on an Expedition to the Illinois, in the latter end of the Year 1763 by Lieut. Ross of the 34th Regiment: Improved from the Surveys of that River made by the French".

London, Printed for Robt. Sayer No. 53 in 'Fleet Street, Published as the Act directs, 11 June 1775" 



A noted map dealer
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700497

News from the Confederacy...

Item #700497

May 23, 1863

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, May 23, 1863  



* Capital of the Confederacy



From the capital of the Confederacy, with reports headed: "Latest From the North" "Matters in Tennessee--Operations in Mississippi--Organization of Negro Corps Under Banks in Louisiana--Engagement on the Blackwater" "Relative Strength of the Two Armies" "Meeting of Officers... See More  

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700378

World War II newspaper from Camp Claiborne, Louisiana...

Item #700378

April 06, 1944

THE CAMP CLAIBORNE NEWS, Louisiana, April 6, 1944  



* Rare Southern military camp publication



A camp newspaper from World War II almost entirely taken up with war-related news.

Eight pages, tabloid size, minimal margin wear, good condition. 

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699999

Capture of New Orleans "conceded"...

Item #699999

April 29, 1862

CLEVELAND MORNING LEADER, Ohio, April 29, 1862



* Capture of New Orleans, Louisiana

* Full use of the Mississippi River

* Battle of Shiloh - Pittsburg Landing




Front page heads in the third column: "M. Mercier's Visit To Richmond!" "No Communication with Rebel Officials!" "He met them as Private Citizens!" "CAPTURE OF NEW ORLEANS CONCEDED!" "G... See More  

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699994

Discussing the Louisiana Purchase...

Item #699994

December 03, 1803

NEW-YORK EVENING POST, Dec. 3, 1803 



* Louisiana land purchase



The front page features 28 illustrated ship ads, making it very displayable.

Page 2 has continued: "Debate on the Louisiana Treaty", being the Louisiana Purchase, which was recently concluded with France. This text takes nearly 2 columns.

Four pages, binding indents at the spine, a small paper-making flaw causes ... See More  

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699024

Revival of the Southern slave trade?

Item #699024

March 06, 1858

NEW YORK HERALD, March 6, 1858  Page 4 has an article headed: "Revival of the African Slave Trade in the Southern States". The article includes: "Some of our n****r worshiping contemporaries have started off upon a new scent. A bill has been passed by the Louisiana House...authorizing the importation into that state of voluntary negro apprentices to labor for a term of years &a... See More  

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699001

One of the earliest Louisiana newspapers we have offered...

Item #699001

December 24, 1819

ORLEANS GAZETTE & COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, Dec. 24, 1819  



* Very rare & early Southern publication



This is one of the earliest newspapers from Louisiana we have had the pleasure to offer. The front page has a lengthy obituary report and an article: "Adam Poe's Contest with Two Indians" plus many ads (some in French), which the back page has a report concerning India... See More  

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698972

British Jew Bill... Engraving of a church in Charleston...

Item #698972
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1753 



* Early Charleston SC church print

* The British Jew Bill - Judaica




This issue contains a great full page print of: "St. Philip's Church in Charles Town, South Carolina" with just a small bit of text on it on the facing page reading: "The church is esteemed one of the most regular & complete structures of
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698899

John Menard, African-American congressman from Louisiana...

Item #698899

January 23, 1869

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 23, 1869  The full front page is a print of: "The Harp Girl." Inside is a one-third page print of: "Hon. William Claflin, Governor of Massachusetts" plus a half page print: "The Fur Trapper"; a quarter page print of: "Hon. John W. Menard, Colored Congressman from Louisiana" with a small accompanying article. 

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698788

Much on the Civil War from the Confederacy...

Item #698788

February 12, 1863

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 12, 1863  



* Confederate capital



Not only a nice Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "City Intelligence" "Latest News From The North--Yankee Account of the Charleston Naval Victory" "Another Brutal Order of the Enemy--The Sick & Wounded Forced On Families & T... See More  

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698718

Oklahoma Boomers...

Item #698718

October 05, 1893

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 5, 1893 



* Oklahoma land rush 

* Sooners - boomers

* Cherokee Strip




The full front page is a print of the: "...Porch of the Louisiana State Building" at the Columbian Exposition.  Prints within include: "Sketches in the Children's Building" at the Chicago Columbian Exposition; a nice centerfold print of t... See More  

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698608

Map of Port Hudson, and military illustrations inside...

Item #698608

March 31, 1863

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 31, 1863 



* Pre-Siege of Port Hudson - Louisiana

* American Civil War original map




The front page features a nice & detailed map headed: "Map Of Port Hudson" along the Mississippi.

Also front page column heads: "Naval Engagement at Port Hudson" "The Mississippi Abandoned & Destroyed" "Union Victory at Berwick's Bay... See More  

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698599

Huge front page map shows much of Texas...

Item #698599

November 30, 1861

NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 30, 1861 An extremely decorative issue, as the entire front page is taken up with a huge map headed: "THE GREAT EUROPEAN ALLIANCE AGAINST THE MEXICAN REPUBLIC" with a subhead: "The Gulf Slope of Mexico--The Harbor of Vera Cruz and the National Road to the Capital--Scene of Operations of the English, French and Spanish Expedition." with the map showing much... See More  

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698594

Civil War map of Port Hudson, Louisiana...

Item #698594

February 11, 1863

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 11, 1863 



* Port Hudson, Louisiana map

* Lebanon TN Tennessee

* Sabine Pass - Galveston TX Texas




The front page is dominated by a Civil War map titled: "Situation Of Port Hudson" which shows the vicinity as well, from Baton Rouge to the south to St. Francisville & Bayou Sara to the north.

Many one column war-related heads as well including: "... See More  

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698565

Confederate newspaper from Louisiana...

Item #698565

September 22, 1861

SUNDAY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 22, 1861  



* Rare rebel publication

* From the deep South




Among the front page items are: "First Engagement In Kentucky" which includes: "An engagement took place on the 19th in Easter Kentucky between 800 Confederates and 1800 Federals, in which the Federals were completely routed." with a bit more.

Also: "Northern Reports fro... See More  

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698505

Civil War map on the rebel defenses at Port Hudson...

Item #698505

March 20, 1863

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 20, 1863 



* Port Hudson, Louisiana map

* Battle of Kelly's Ford - Virginia




The front page is dominated by a nice & detailed Civil War map headed: "REBEL DEFENSES AT PORT HUDSON". Among the column heads on the Civil War are: "Late Rebel News" "Averill's Cavalry Expedition" "Rosecrans on the War Patch" "Clos... See More  

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