Last Days of the Civil War....
Item #216557
June 05, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, June 5, 1865 The front page has: "THE ARMIES", "Congratulatory Address of General Grant to the Armies" signed in type: U.S. Grant; "The Work of Mustering Out Continued" & more. Good content inside including: "THE TRIAL" of the Lincoln murder conspirators; "The South" "A Large emigration to the State Desirable&qu... See More
1864 Slavery and the War....
Item #216035
January 26, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated January 26, 1864.
* Slavery and the War
* Slavery and the War
* Kentucky and Tennessee
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 foll
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Pulaski, Tennessee 1864....
Item #215667
September 29, 1864
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, September 29, 1864.
* Pilot Knob, Missouri
* Pulaski, Tennessee
The front pages has some nice one column headlines including: "THE INVASION OF MISSOURI" "Fighting Near Pilot Knob" "ARMY OF THE SHENANDOAH" "Torbert's Fight With Wickham" "Gen. Sheridan at Harrisonburg" "LATEST FROM PETERSBURG" "IMPORTANT FROM TENNESSEE" "Fighting at Pulaski,Tenn
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* Pilot Knob, Missouri
* Pulaski, Tennessee
The front pages has some nice one column headlines including: "THE INVASION OF MISSOURI" "Fighting Near Pilot Knob" "ARMY OF THE SHENANDOAH" "Torbert's Fight With Wickham" "Gen. Sheridan at Harrisonburg" "LATEST FROM PETERSBURG" "IMPORTANT FROM TENNESSEE" "Fighting at Pulaski,Tenn
1863 Jackson Mississippi....
Item #214859
May 21, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated May 21, 1863.
* Capture of Fort De Russey
* Capture of Fort De Russey
* General Grant Evacuates Jackson, MS
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 include
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1862 Shelbyville KY Civil War.....
Item #214735
September 06, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated September 6, 1862.
* Pennslyvania Prepares for War
* Pennslyvania Prepares for War
* Guerrilla Warfare in Tennessee
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 in
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1862 Fayetteville, Arkansas....
Item #214734
December 13, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated December 13, 1862.
* Movements of Geurilla Leader Morgan
* Movements of Geurilla Leader Morgan
* The Battle at Fayetteville
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 i
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1862 Grand Junction Tennessee Civil War Newspaper....
Item #214435
July 30, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 30, 1862
* Grand Junction taken by Rebels
* Guerrillas in Missouri
* Skirmish near Gordonsville
* 1862
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 inc
1862 Memphis Tennessee Civil War Newspaper....
Item #214310
June 09, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 9, 1862
* Memphis, Tennessee Captured
* Jackson pursued by Gen. Fremont
This 8 page newspaper is in good 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: "T
Knoxville, Tennessee 1863 Civil War...
Item #213974
August 22, 1863
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Massachusetts, August 22, 1863
* Knoxville, Tennessee
* Jefferson Davis
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 throughout from the day it was first reported which includes reports on: Knoxvil
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Rio Grande Texas 1863 Civil War...
Item #213962
October 26, 1863
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT from Boston, Massachusetts and dated October 26, 1863.
* Fortress Monroe
* CHattanooga, Tennessee
* Rebel Pirates
* General Meade
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
No Tax On Slaves...
Item #213832
June 25, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 25, 1862.
* Tax on Cotton
* Tax on Cotton
* Memphis, Tennessee
* Fortress Monroe
This 8 page newspaper is in nice (not brittle at all) condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this important time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with interesting Civil War reports from the time it happened wit
1863 Philadelphia & Tennessee...
Item #213775
October 28, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD, October 28, 1863
* Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* Battle at Corinth
*
This 8 page newspaper is in nice (not brittle at all) condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this important time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with interesting Civil War reports from the time it happened with the
Item #177337
December 30, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 30, 1905
Inaugural Running at Belmont Park...
Item #177306
May 27, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 27, 1905
Fox-hunting...
Item #177279
December 17, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 17, 1904
Lauching of Battleship "Nebraska"...
Item #177274
October 29, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 29, 1904
Flying Machine... Launching "Connecticut"...
Item #177272
October 15, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 15, 1904
New York to St. Louis Automobile Run...
Item #177263
August 13, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 13, 1904
Golfing...
Item #177217
August 29, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 29, 1903
1863 Civil War...
Item #212235
September 15, 1863
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT from Boston MA and dated September 15, 1863. 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 throughout from the day it was first reported which includes reports on: Fort Moultrie, James Island, Fort Sumter, C... See More
Port Republic VA 1862 Civil War...
Item #210567
June 16, 1862
DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN from Springfield, MA and dated June 16, 1862. 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 throughout from the day it was first reported which includes reports on Port Republic Virginia VA, Memphis Tennessee TN, General McC... See More
Fredericksburg Virginia...
Item #209310
December 03, 1862
DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN from Springfield, MA and dated December 3, 1862. 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 which includes a report on Nashville Tennessee and much more.
Cumberland Gap Tennessee...
Item #207958
February 08, 1864
DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN from Springfield, MA and dated February 8, 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 throughout from the day it was first reported which includes reports on Florida Raid and much more.
Charles Dickens... Race Horse Cresceus...
Item #177181
March 15, 1902
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 15, 1902 Frontpage photo Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt; several pages of photos of Prince Henry's American Tour; full page photo Memorial Services for President McKinley; Cresceus's Wonderful Campaign; The Tammany Man; fullpage illustration "American Editors. XII.-Charles Emory Smith" by W.A. Rogers; fullpage photo The Railroad Nearest the No... See More
Bolivar Tennessee...
Item #207403
February 18, 1864
DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN from Springfield, MA and dated February 18, 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 throughout from the day it was first reported which includes reports on Bolivar, Tennessee and much more.
Mark Twain Content....
Item #177171
October 25, 1902
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 25, 1902 Frontpage photo Americans of To-Morrow, Edmund Janes James; The President's Coal-Strike Arbitrators; fullpage illustration "The Break in the Coal Strike. - A Historic Moment" by Ranson; fullpage illustration "The Largest Electrical Power-House in the World" by Meeker; Princeton's New President and the Men of ... See More
Item #177166
September 20, 1902
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 20, 1902 Frontpage photo Americans of To-Morrow, George Jay Gould; The President in the South; The Navy in the War Game; The Porto Rican Regiment; The Jesup Archaeological Expedition; The Blackwells Island Bridge; The Prince of Wales automobiling; and other news and advertisements of the day. See photos for full details.
New Bank In Tennessee...
Item #205676
October 07, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, MD October 7, 1820. This 16 page newspaper has interesting news of the day throughout. A lot of the news in this newspaper is government related. Featured in this issue is a report of a new bank being planned for Tennessee. Octavo-size in nice condition except for little staining.
Fort Pillow Memphis Tennessee Map...
Item #205580
June 12, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, New York, June 12, 1862. This 8 page newspaper is in good 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 Maps: "THE ACTION BEFORE MEMPHIS" "THE SITUATION AT FORT PILLOW". Also include... See More
Collierville Tennessee...
Item #205282
November 14, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated November 14, 1863. 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: "NEWS FROM THE SOUTHWEST" "Disaffection Among the... See More
Knoxville, Tennessee..
Item #205280
November 21, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD, November 21, 1863 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: "CHARLESTON" "The Bombardment of Sumter Still Progressing&quo... See More
Monroe's state of the union address...
Item #204687
November 18, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 18, 1820 Over 3 pages within this issue are taken up with the: "President's Message", being James Monroe's annual state-of-the-union address. At its conclusion it is signed in type by the President: James Monroe.
Among other reports in this issue are:
* "Legislature of Vermont"
* "Legislature of Arkansas&qu... See More
Item #177110
August 17, 1901
HARPER'S WEEKLY, August 17, 1901, from New York. fullpage "Tantalus-in-Town" poem and drawings by Louis Akin; fullpage illustration "Music at Marine Park, Boston" by Toaspern; House-Boat Life in the United States; doublepage centerfold photos "Fifth Avenue, as Seen from the Top of a Stage"; fullpage "The Laughing Girl" by Sir Joshua Reynolds; Old Home We... See More
Great Fire In Honolulu...
Item #177032
February 17, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 17, 1900 Colored doublepaged centerfold "A Winter's Night On Broadway" by Everett Shinn. The funeral of General Henry W. L.awton; The Kentucky Insurrection; The Great Fire in Honolul; The Boer War and numerous news articles of the day. See photos for full details.
General Andrew Jackson...Indian Battles...
Item #201379
May 21, 1818
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, May 21, 1818.
On pg. 2 under "Domestic" and "Of The Indian War" is an "intelligence" report from an officer about the operations of General Jackson. Mentions the conflagration of the Indian town Missiskauki and that Jackson "..proceeded to St. Marks--the Spanish garrison surrendered...and [he] had arrived at Pensacola.." The rep... See More
1838 Fight on Congress Floor...
John Bell and H.L. Turney
Item #200286
June 05, 1838
SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Mass., June 5, 1838.
On pg. 2 under "Disgraceful Conflict" is a detailed account of the events that resulted in a fight on the floor of the House between John Bell and H. L. Turney, both from Tennessee. Bell would later be a presidential candidate for the Constitutional Union party in 1860. Occasional foxing.
1863 Fighting Around Memphis Tennessee...
Item #200086
April 23, 1863
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE from New York, NY and dated April 23, 1863. 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: "The Bombardment of Puebla", "The News via San Fr... See More
1861 Rebel Capital Moves to Nashville Tennessee...
Item #200082
November 26, 1861
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE from New York, NY and dated November 26, 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 throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "FLOYD FALLING BACK AG... See More
Civil War events in Kentucky, North Carolina, and elsewhere...
Item #172550
March 01, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 1, 1862 The full front page is a dramatic print captioned: "The Surrender of Fort Donelson, February 16, 1862" which is very nice for display.
Inside has a full page with 3 scenes of: "Our Navy in the Savannah River--Loss of Steamer Winfield Scott--The Expedition in Warsaw Sound--Gun-Boats Entering Savannah River Above Fort Pulaski"; ... See More
Fort Henry, Tennessee...
Item #172548
February 22, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 22, 1862 The front page has: "Gun-deck of One of the Mississippi Gunboats engaged in the Attack on Fort Henry" and a print of: "Commodore Foote, U.S.N." as well as a related article.
Inside page prints including a fullpg. with portraits of: "Lord Lyons, the British Minister to Washington" "M. Mercier, The French Mini... See More
Ulysses. S. Grant & the battle at Fort Donelson...
Item #172552
March 08, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 8, 1862 The entire front page is a nice print captioned: "Major-General Ulysses S. Grant, U.S.A. The Hero of Fort Donelson" with a related article inside.
Other prints in this issue include a full page: "The Hand-to-Hand Fight Over Schwartz's Battery at Fort Donelson"; a full pg: "Seeking For The wounded by Torch-Light, After... See More
The Tennessee Centennial Exposition...
Item #176128
May 23, 1896
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 23, 1896 Full front page illus. of "Too Busy to Talk." Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of "The Five New Panels of M. Puvis De Chavannes for the Boston Public Library."
Full pg. of illus. of "Buildings of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition." Full pg. illus. of "England's Fighting Force in Egypt - A New Cavalry Drill."... See More
Much on Fort Donelson...
Item #172554
March 15, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 15, 1862 The full front page has 2 prints: "General View of Fort Donelson" & "The Attack of the Second Iowa Regiment on the Rebel Batteries at Fort Donelson". Other prints include: "Position of Taylor's & McAllister's Batteries During the Battle at Fort Donelson" "The gun Boat Attack on the Water Batterie... See More
Battle of Pea Ridge, and much more...
Item #172558
March 29, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 29, 1862 The full front page shows: "A Thrilling Scene in East Tennessee --Colonel Fry and the Union Men Swearing by the Flag". Other prints inside include a dramatic fullpg: "The Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas--the Final Advance of Our Troops" and "Columbus, Kentucky, After the Rebel Evacuation" and "Fort Clinch, Fernand... See More
St. Valentine's Day... Murder of Senator Case...
Item #173068
February 16, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 16, 1867. Ftpg. includes: 'Evading the Excise Law--Laying in Rum for Sunday'. Halfpg: 'Murder of Sen. Case, of Tenn., by a Returned Rebel Guerrilla'. Very nice fullpg: 'St. Valentine's Day' shows many scenes. Halfpg: 'Orphan Home & School Lottery--Drawing the Prizes at Cooper Inst'.
Other news and advertisements of th... See More
Roof garden in Minneapolis...
Item #175628
August 08, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY August 8, 1891 Front full pg. illus of "On the Roof Garden, Minneapolis, Minnesota." Inside is a full page with three illustrations of "Incidents of Ex-President Cleveland's Visit to Sandwich, Cape Cod." Doublepage centerfold of "His Imperial Majesty Wilhelm II., King of Prussia, German Emperor." 1/2 pg. of illus. pertaining to "Pres... See More
General Grant's campaign...
Item #172808
August 20, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 20, 1864 The front page has prints; "Before Petersburg--Carrying Powder to the Mine" "Col. Pleasant Superintending the Arrival of the Powder" "General Grant's Campaign--Hancock's Corps Crossing the James River from Jones's Neck" plus an article: "Before Petersburg."
Prints inside include a small map ca... See More
Thomas Nast prints... "The Centennial" prints...
Item #174084
November 04, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 4, 1876 Front page Thomas Nast illustration of "This Will Be A Change."; Inside is a full page illustration of "The Centennial - A Group from the Tiffany Exhibit, Main Building."; Full page illustration of "The Centennial - Specimens from the Horse Show."; Doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast entitled "... See More
Funeral of President Garfield...
Item #174602
October 08, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 8, 1881 Front full pg. illus. of "The Funeral of President Garfield - The Catafalque at Cleveland." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Funeral of President Garfield - Night View of the Catafalque." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Chateau of Senator Edmund de Lafayette." Full pg. illus. pertaining to "The New Baltimore Water Supply.... See More
Tornado destruction at Brooklyn & Pittsburgh...
Item #175362
January 19, 1889
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 19, 1889 The front cover contains an illustration entitled "Americans in Paris - the the Flower Market at the Madeleine". Within the issue is a full page "The New Club-House of the Players"; a double-page centerfold shows destruction by tornadoes at Pittsburgh, Reading, Brooklyn and Niagara. A half-page: 'Birds-eye view of ... See More
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