Generals Sherman and Hunter...
Item #598527
July 28, 1864
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 28, 1864
* General William T. Sherman
* Plundering the South
* March to the sea begins
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN", "Additional Details of the Successful Expedition Under General Rousseau", "Destruction of an Immense Amount of Railroad Track, Stores, Provisions &... See More
New York City draft... Civil War events...
Item #598411
August 21, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 21, 1863 Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE DRAFT IN NEW YORK" "'All Quiet Along The Lines'" "Order Reigns Supreme" "SEVERAL COLORED MEN DRAWN" "NEWS FROM THE SOUTHWEST" "Arrival of Sick Soldiers from Vicksburg" "The Siege Of Charleston" and more.
Eight pages,... See More
Heenan vs. King Boxing Match, 1863...
Item #598325
December 22, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, December 22, 1863
* John C. Heenan vs. Tom King
* Boxing collectible
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "THE GREAT PRIZE FIGHT", "Reports from Heenan and King to the 7th Instant", with subheads that include: "THE PRIZE RING" and more. Provides considerable pre-fight news on the famous John C. Heenan and To
... See More
* John C. Heenan vs. Tom King
* Boxing collectible
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "THE GREAT PRIZE FIGHT", "Reports from Heenan and King to the 7th Instant", with subheads that include: "THE PRIZE RING" and more. Provides considerable pre-fight news on the famous John C. Heenan and To
News from Washington...
Item #597808
January 10, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 10, 1862 Among the first column heads on the Civil War are: "News from Washington" "The Secretary of the Navy Roughly Handled in the Senate" "Important Army Bills Before Congress" "Arrival of the Released Prisoners from Richmond". More Civil War reporting on page 2.
Eight pages, tiny pin holes at the blank spine margin, nice cond... See More
News from Washington...
Item #597807
January 10, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 10, 1862 Among the first column heads on the Civil War are: "News from Washington" "The Secretary of the Navy Roughly Handled in the Senate" "Important Army Bills Before Congress" "Arrival of the Released Prisoners from Richmond". More Civil War reporting on page 2.
Eight pages, nice condition.
News from Washington...
Item #597806
January 10, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 10, 1862 Among the first column heads on the Civil War are: "News from Washington" "The Secretary of the Navy Roughly Handled in the Senate" "Important Army Bills Before Congress" "Arrival of the Released Prisoners from Richmond". More Civil War reporting on page 2.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Huge Civil War map of Charleston harbor...
Item #597282
August 05, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 5, 1863
* Charleston, South Carolina Harbor map
The front page features a huge Civil War map headed: "THE IMPORTANT OPERATIONS AT CHARLESTON." Plus there are some one column heads including: "On To Charleston" "The Bombardment of Fort Wagner" and more (see photos).
Eight pages, great condition, and a great newspaper for display w... See More
Rebels turning against the rebellion...
Item #596817
January 07, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, January 7, 1865.
* Confederates falling apart
* Rebels turning against the rebellion
* Deserters become more visible
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are:
"THE SOUTH"
"THE REBEL OPPOSITION PARTY"
"The A... See More
Item #596647
December 20, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 20, 1863 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Another Naval Disaster" "The gunboat Daylight Blown Up by the Rebels" "General Butler's Department" "Details of the Fire & Explosion at Yorktown" "Chattanooga" "The Steamer Chesapeake" "News From West Virginia" and more.
Ei... See More
Item #596646
December 20, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 20, 1863 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Another Naval Disaster" "The gunboat Daylight Blown Up by the Rebels" "General Butler's Department" "Details of the Fire & Explosion at Yorktown" "Chattanooga" "The Steamer Chesapeake" "News From West Virginia" and more.
Ei... See More
Wellington on the Napoleonic Wars...
Item #596509
August 26, 1815
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 26, 1815
* Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
* Napoleonic Wars - Battle of Waterloo
The front page has a report of the launch of the United States' ship Franklin (see photos). Page 2 has a: "Proclamation Of The Duke of Wellington" signed by him in type: Wellington, from just after his victory at Waterloo. It begins: "I announce to the Fr... See More
Pre-Civil War broadside "extra"...
Item #596300
December 07, 1842
NEW YORK HERALD, EXTRA, Dec. 7, 1842 A broadside "Extra" (printed on one side only) providing the latest news from the recent "Arrival of the Steamship Columbia" from Europe. Some of the subheads include: "Melancholy Loss of the convict Ship Waterloo, Bound for Sydney--250 Lives Lost Out of 330" "List of Passengers" "The Great Western Steam-... See More
Sherman's triumphant march through the South...
Item #596157
February 17, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 17, 1865
* General William T. Sherman
* Triumphal march through South
* Branchville & Orangeburg SC
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN" "Our Forces Near the Rebel Prison Pen at Florence, S.C." "A Rapid March Through the State" "Evacuation of Branchville" "Occupation of Orangeburg, 17 Miles ... See More
The Reconstruction...
Item #596144
July 17, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, July 17, 1865
* Early Southern reconstruction
Among the front page column heads are: "Through The South" "A Trip from Augusta, Ga. to Montgomery, Ala." "The Prospects in the Two States" "The Negro And The Crops" "Washington" "The President Overwhelmed with Visitors" and more on the Reconstruction.
Eight... See More
Final months of the Civil War.....
Item #595498
January 30, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 30, 1865 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE SOUTH" "The Rebels Not Prepared for the Spring Campaign" "Sad Howl Over the Miserable State of Affairs in Rebeldom" "Hood Relieved of Command of the Army of the Tennessee" "Discontent of Jeff. Davis" "Important From Arkansas" "
Chattanooga, Tennessee...
Item #594613
October 10, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 10, 1863 Among the many front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From New Orleans" "News from Charleston" " "Meade's Army" "Chattanooga" "The Rebels Firing at Long Range" "Whereabouts of Joe Johnston" "The Rebel Invasion of Missouri"
Eight pages, nice condition.
Jefferson Davis in jail...
Item #594610
July 27, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, July 27, 1865
* Jefferson Davis
The front page has many one column heads including: "JEFF. DAVIS" "His Continued Ill Health" "He is Daily Allowed to Walk in the Open Air" "How He Occupies Himself in His Casemate" "Character of the Letters Sent To Him" "Not One Word of Kindness, but Curses Loud & Deep" with... See More
1863 St. Patrick's Day parade... Civil War...
Item #594454
March 18, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD, March 18, 1863
* St. Patrick's Day parade
* Civil War era
The front page has one column headlines that include: "ST. PATRICK'S DAY", "Celebration in the City and Vicinity", "Grand Military and Civic Processions" and more.
Civil War reporting includes the following headings throughout: "Rosecrans' Army&quo... See More
Eight issues from the Civil War...
Item #594014
February 04, 1862
A lot of eight issues: five of the NEW YORK HERALD (Dec. 29, 1861; Aug. 28, 1862; May 30, Sept. 7 & 24, 1863) two of the NEW YORK TRIBUNE (Feb. 4 & 5, 1862) and one NEW YORK TIMES (March 7, 1863), all from during the Civil War but with little or no front page war content. There is war content inside. All complete in 8 pages, perhaps a bit loose at the spine, generally nice condition.... See More
Matagorda Peninsula expedition... Texas...
Item #593781
January 23, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 23, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From the Gulf", "The Expedition to the Matagorda Peninsula", "The Granite City Shells the Rebels & Scatters Them", "Meade's Army", "General Kelley's Dept.", and more.
Additional Civil War reporting is found throughout.
Eight pag... See More
Shenandoah Valley campaign... Civil War...
Item #593774
September 15, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 15, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "CANBY" "The Latest News from Off Mobile" "Shenandoah" "Another Victory in the Valley" "Capture of an Entire Regiment with Its Officers & Brigade Commander" "Sherman" "Petersburgh" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Battle of Darbytown...
Item #593769
October 12, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 12, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "RICHMOND" "Visit of the Governor General of Nova Scotia to General Grant's Headquarters" "The Casualties of Friday's Advance" "The Invasion of Missouri" "The Elections Yesterday"
Eight pages, nice condition.
Battle of Darbytown... Civil War...
Item #593768
October 12, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 12, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "RICHMOND" "Visit of the Governor General of Nova Scotia to General Grant's Headquarters" "The Casualties of Friday's Advance" "The Invasion of Missouri" "The Elections Yesterday"
Eight pages, nice condition.
Early in the Civil War....
Item #593757
August 13, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 13, 1861 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "The Blockade Question" "Departure of Fire Zouaves for Home" "Skirmish Between a Portion of Gen. Banks' Army & the Rebels" "Suppression of Parson Brownlow's Paper in Tennessee" and more.
Eight pages, minor margin tears, nice... See More
Southern rebellion... Civil War....
Item #593754
August 30, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 30, 1861 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Reconnaissance of the Rebel Advanced Posts in Virginia" "Important Positions Occupied by the Enemy" "Programme of the Rebel Leaders" "300,000 Armed Rebels in Virginia" "Large Number of Rebels Mustering in Missouri" and more.
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Famous post Civil War 1865 baseball game
Item #592756
October 31, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, October 31, 1865
* Brooklyn Atlantics
* Philadelphia Athletics
* Famous post civil war Baseball game
On page 5 under "The National Game" is a report: "The Great Match Between the Atlantics And Athletics In Philadelphia--The Atlantics The Victors."
Has a summary of the game which mentions that: "...The Atlantics were skunked once, and the ... See More
1862 James Island...
Item #591641
June 17, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 17, 1862
* Secessionville, South Carolina- James Island
* Peninsula campaign in Virginia
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War within this issue: "Important From Port Royal", "Operations Against Charleston", "Shar... See More
Port of Alexandria, Egypt...
Item #590280
October 21, 1840
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, October 21, 1840 Page 2 of this issue contains a map "View of the Port of Alexandria, In Egypt - with the position of the English Fleet and the Turco-Egytian Fleet" with accompanying articles pertaining to situation.
Other news and advertisements, some which are illustrated, are within.
Complete in four pages with some small edge tears, otherwise in... See More
Closeing the Battle of Fredericksburg...
Item #589155
November 26, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, November 26, 1862
* General Braxton Bragg's plantation captured
* Cove Creek, North Carolina
* General Ambrose Burnside - Fredericksburg, Virginia
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "Important From New Orleans",
&quo... See More
Battle of Fredericksburg close....
Item #589153
November 28, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, November 28, 1862
* Upcoming battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia
* General Burnside
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "NEWS FROM THE RAPPAHANNOCK", "The Latest Reports from the Army in Virginia", "Intervi... See More
Last reports on the Civil War...
Item #589150
December 21, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, December 21, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Banks Expedition" "Its Movements, Probable Destination and Intentions" "The Victory At Kinston, N.C." "News From The Rappahannock" "Splendid Condition of the Army of the Potomac" "Interesting Incidents of the Battle of Fredericksburg" &qu... See More
Henry Wirz trial comes to an end...
Item #588728
October 26, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 26, 1865
* Trial of Captain Henry Wirz
* Andersonville Civil War prison - Georgia
The top of page 5 has; "Washington" "the Findings & Verdict of the Wirz Military Commission Submitted to the President" "Intercession of Wirz's Counsel in Behalf of His Client".
Eight pages, nice condition. ... See More
Gold discovered in Texas... Indian troubles...
Item #587076
October 29, 1849
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 29, 1849
* Texas gold discovery - Gila River
The front page has over 2 columns on: "Kentucky Constitutional Convention". Page 2 has; "Gold On The Gila" which notes: "...arrived at the Gila river...appearances indicate that gold is as plentiful in that region as it is described to be on the Sacramento..." with more (see). The back page has: ... See More
Reconstruction after the Civil War...
Item #587064
June 21, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 21, 1865
* Post Civil War South
* Freed slaves
The first column on the ftpg. has some nice heads on Reconstruction efforts in the South, including: "SOUTH CAROLINA" "The Views of the Members on Reconstruction" "The Status of the Negro as a Freedman" "Admiral Dahlgren's Farewell to His Squadron" "Mortality Among... See More
Abraham Lincoln's trip to Washington... no escort... no office seekers...
Item #586651
January 28, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, January 28, 1861
* Abraham Lincoln's trip to Washington D.C.
Page 5 has: "The Lincoln Regime", "The New Administration Still in Favor of Coercion" and "The Day Fixed for the Departure of the President Elect for Washington" which also has a subhead: "Mr. Lincoln's Departure For Washington" which begins: "It is now po... See More
1862 Civil War...
Item #586464
January 13, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 13, 1862
* The Southern Press
Among the front page column heads include: "News From the South" "Morbid Condition of the Southern Press" "Rebel View of the Burnside Expedition" "From Gen. Wool's Division" "General Banks' Division".
Eight pages, nice condition.
1862 Memphis TN Tennessee....
Item #586460
June 20, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, June 20, 1862
* Post Battle of Memphis Tn
* Citizens taking the oath of Allegiance
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Interesting From Memphis" "Crowds of Memphians Taking the Oath of Allegiance" "Dealing In Confederate Notes Prohibited" "Heavy Firing in the Direction of James River" "Probable Gun... See More
1862 Memphis TN Tennessee....
Item #586459
June 20, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, June 20, 1862
* Post Battle of Memphis Tn
* Citizens taking the oath of Allegiance
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Interesting From Memphis" "Crowds of Memphians Taking the Oath of Allegiance" "Dealing In Confederate Notes Prohibited" "Heavy Firing in the Direction of James River" "Probable Gun... See More
1862 Memphis TN Tennessee....
Item #586458
June 20, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, June 20, 1862
* Post Battle of Memphis Tn
* Citizens taking the oath of Allegiance
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Interesting From Memphis" "Crowds of Memphians Taking the Oath of Allegiance" "Dealing In Confederate Notes Prohibited" "Heavy Firing in the Direction of James River" "Probable Gun... See More
The Battle of Williamsburg, Virginia...
Item #585809
May 08, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, May 8, 1862
* New Orleans, Louisiana
* Battle of Williamsburg, VA
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "The Capture Of New Orleans", "Progress of Operations to the 26th Ult.", "Fort Jackson In Flames&qu... See More
Richmond, VA... Evacuations of Pensacola...
Item #585806
May 21, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, May 21, 1862
* Richmond VA Virginia
* New Orleans LA
* Pensacola Fl
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "Important from the Peninsula", "Advance of the Union Army Towards the Rebel Capital", "Skirmish... See More
Fort Wright, Kentucky...
Item #585805
May 23, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, May 23, 1862
* New Orleans Louisiana LA
* Fort Wright & Randolph
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "Interesting From New Orleans", "Operations of the Department of the Gulf", "Military Occupation of ... See More
1864 Civil War....
Item #585772
March 14, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, March 14, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From New Orleans" "Organization of the New State Government of Louisiana" "Inauguration of Governor Hahn" "Address of Gen. Banks" "News From the Department of the South" "The Sherman Expedition" "Grant's Army" & m... See More
1864 Civil War....
Item #585771
March 14, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, March 14, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From New Orleans" "Organization of the New State Government of Louisiana" "Inauguration of Governor Hahn" "Address of Gen. Banks" "News From the Department of the South" "The Sherman Expedition" "Grant's Army" & m... See More
Map of the war in Denmark...
Item #585770
April 03, 1864
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 3, 1864 The front page is dominated by a rather large map headed: "THE WAR IN DENMARK. The Siege of Duppel--The Entrenchment of the Danes..." and more (see) There are also ftpg. one column heads on "The Danish War" as well as reports on the American Civil War. More war-related reports on the inside & back pages.
Eight pages, very nice condi... See More
The Pemberton Mills tragedy...
Item #585584
January 23, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 23, 1860
* Pemberton Mill disaster
* Lawrence Massachusetts MA
* Roof Collapse
The first column on the front page has; "More Of The Lawrence Massacre" "Further Particulars as to the Pemberton Mills" "Graphic Descriptions of the Other Mills--Condition of the Operatives--Their Pay--Influx of Foreign Operatives, etc." with the... See More
Item #585409
July 12, 1847
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 12, 1847 The front page features a nice illustration of: "The French Mail Steamship Union, Now In Port" The ftpg. has much coverage of: "The Chicago Convention" "The Grand Procession & Organization" with more.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Civil War map on the front page...
Item #585340
May 26, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 26, 1862
* Martinsburg,West Virginia map
* Raleigh, North Carolina
The front page features a nice Civil War headed: "THE REBEL ATTACK ON BANKS' COLUMN - Scene of the Operations of the Rebel Generals Jackson & Ewell on Front Royal and Winchester, May 24 and 25, 1863". Also front page column heads including: "The Attack of the ... See More
1861 Civil War...
Item #584970
August 07, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 7, 1861 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Additional List of Names of Army Officers Confirmed by the Senate" 'The Naval Appointments Confirmed" 'The Strength of the Rebels at Vienna & Fairfax" "Reported Contemplated Attack on Alexandria by the Rebels" & more.
Eight pages,... See More
Athens, Missouri...
Item #584969
August 09, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 9, 1861
* Battle of Athens MO Missouri
* Post Bull Run casualties
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "The Rebels Throwing Up Entrenchments at Fairfax Court House" "Movements of Troops in Gen. McClellan's Army" "Sharp Action & Defeat of the Rebels at Athens" "The Rebe... See More
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