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703276

A very rare American newspaper that existed for just seven issues...

Item #703276

June 25, 1776

THE AMERICAN GAZETTE; OR THE CONSTITUTIONAL JOURNAL, Salem, Massachusetts, June 25, 1776  



* Very rare Revolutionary War publication

* Volume 1 Number 2 issue - great year to have




This is the volume one, number two issue of a very rare newspaper. Its rarity would seem to be sufficient for its desirability, as it existed for only seven weekly issues, from June 18 thru July 30, 1776... See More  

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703273

The Howe's offer pardon to those who return their allegiance to the King...

Item #703273

December 19, 1776

THE CONTINENTAL JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 19, 1776  



* Great year to have in a publication (1776)

* General William Howe offers pardons - clemency 

* American patriots asked to pledge oath to the crown




Taking close to half of the front page is a notable: "PROCLAMATION" by Richard Viscount Howe and William Howe.

Keeping in mind that Washington had ju... See More  

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703272

Terrific account of the British evacuating Boston... Fate of Ethan Allen...

Item #703272

March 21, 1776

THE NEW ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR THE ESSEX GAZETTE, Cambridge, March 21, 1776 



* British evacuation of Boston, Mass.

* American siege of Boston ends 

* Ethan Allen on British prison ships 

* Early American Revolutionary War 




It would be difficult to find a better newspaper to report the historic evacuation of Boston by the British in 1776 than this issue.

Printed across t... See More  

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703269

Wealth of discussion in Parliament on the worthiness of the Revolutionary War...

Item #703269

January 25, 1776

THE NEW-ENGLAND CHRONICLE O ESSEX GAZETTE, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Jan. 25, 1776



* American Revolutionary War

* Great year to have (1776)




 The entire front page and almost half of page 2 are taken up with reports from the House of Commons, much of the discussion relating to the war with the American colonies. One bit notes in part: "...England was never engaged in a contest of s... See More  

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703267

The Bill of Rights...

Item #703267

October 06, 1789

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, October 6, 1789  



* Ratification of the "Bill of Rights" - Congress

* United States Constitution - Amendments




Arguably the most significant documents of late 18th century in American history would be the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. This issue contains the latter, printed i... See More  

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703264

Very significant & rare "pillar cartoon" issue... Massachusetts ratifies the Constitution, in a Boston newspaper...

Item #703264

March 01, 1788

THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, March 1, 1788



* United States Constitution

* State of New Hampshire

* Pillar illustration - cartoon




  This is one of the most desired & elusive issues of this  title to be had, as it contains one of the cherished "pillar cartoons". The only other newspaper we have discovered that used the pillar cartoons is the Independent Chronic... See More  

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703206

Washington's Farewell Address...

Item #703206

September 29, 1796

UNITED STATES CHRONICLE, Providence, Rhode Island, Sept. 29, 1796  



* President George Washington

* Farewell Address (retirement) 




If there was a list of the most historic utterances of the post-Revolutionary War era, this issue would have to rank the top.

All of pages 1 and 2, and nearly a column of page 3 are taken up with an address: "To The People of the United Stat... See More  

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703196

House of Representatives' version of the Bill of Rights...

Item #703196

August 29, 1789

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, August 29, 1789 



* U.S. Congress version of the "Bill of Rights"

* United States Constitution - Amendments

* Presidents George Washington & John Adams




This is a very significant issue, as page 2 contains an early version of the historic Bill of Rights.

As a brief history, the Constitution was signed in September 1787 and sent to t... See More  

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703187

First printing of the first Census Act...

Item #703187

March 10, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, March 10, 1790  



* The Census Act of 1790

* Very first U.S. census




The nation's capital was in New York City at this time, so it is of great significance that close to half of the front page is taken up with the very first printing of: "An ACT Providing for the Enumeration of the Inhabitants of the United States".

This was th... 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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702902

Death of famed actress Jean Harlow...

Item #702902

June 08, 1937

SAN FRANCISCO CHRTONICLE, California, June 8, 1937 



* Actress Jean Harlow death (1st report)

* 1930's sex symbol - Blonde bombshell




The top of the front page has a photo headed: "HER UNPLAYED ROLE - Death Rewrote Her Script", which is followed by the related article: Death Ends Career of Jean Harlow. She was 26 years old. The article includes in part: "Jean Harlow, t... See More  

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702876

Very early report of Washington's inaugural address, plus his election as well...

Item #702876

April 01, 1789

THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, April, 1789 



* President George Washington

* Election victory & inauguration




 Certainly the most notable content is found in "The Chronicle" section near the back where the latest news was reported, which covers the election & inauguration of President George Washington.

The full text is shown in the photos, however some ite... 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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702595

Campaign newspaper supporting Zachary Taylor for President... Great political cartoon for a masthead...

Item #702595

August 10, 1848

THE BATTERY, Washington, Aug. 10 1848  



* Great political themed masthead engraving

* Supporting Zachery Taylor for president




This was a campaign newspaper supporting Zachary Taylor for President and Millard Fillmore for Vice President.

In the era before radio, television, and the internet it was not uncommon for political parties to create short-lived newspapers to support their can... See More  

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702591

Campaign newspaper supporting Zachary Taylor for President... Great political cartoon for a masthead...

Item #702591

July 13, 1848

THE BATTERY, Washington, July 13, 1848  



* President Zachary Taylor

* Rare campaign publication

* Nice masthead for display




This was a campaign newspaper supporting Zachary Taylor for President and Millard Fillmore for Vice President. And it is the volume 1, number 2 issue.

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702570

On the Lewis & Clark Expedition, reported on the front page...

Item #702570

March 05, 1806

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 5, 1806 



* Thomas Jefferson message to U.S. Congress

* First published information on Lewis and Clark




The front page has a nice "Message" to the Congress signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson, with much concerning the Lewis & Clark Expedition, including: "...Capt. Meriwether Lewis...was appointed, with a party of men, to ex... See More  

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702543

The only American magazine that published during the heart of the Revolutionary War...

Item #702543

June 01, 1779

THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, June, 1779 



* The only American magazine that published during the heart of the Revolutionary War



In the entirety of the Revolutionary War only two American magazines existed, they being this one and the "Pennsylvania Magazine" which published in Philadelphia as well, from January, 1775 thru July, 1776.

The "United States Magazin... See More  

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702540

Early, colonial America almanac...

Item #702540

January 01, 1767

* 18th century American almanac

* Colonial era - Nathaniel Ames




"An Astronomical Diary Or Almanack..." for the year 1767, printed in Boston by Nathaniel Ames.  An early almanac in 24 pages.

Wear at the margins as is typical of almanacs as they were heavily used throughout the year. Remnants of older tape at the spine, 4 by 6 1/2 inches.... See More  

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702514

Terrific foldout map of St. Augustine, Florida, & vicinity... And a map of Chagre, Panama...

Item #702514
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1740 



* Early and rare 18th century maps   

* St. Augustine, Florida as English camp      

* Atlantic Ocean - West Indies




Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the terrific foldout map titled: "A View of the Town and Castle of St. Augustine, & the English Camp before it June 20
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702493

The Boston Massacre: two great reports...

Item #702493
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1770



* The Boston Massacre

* Historic reporting




Certainly the most notable item in this issue is the report on the Boston Massacre.

The entirety of page 2 is taken up with an excellent & historic report of the Boston Massacre, headed: "AMERICAN AFFAIRS" and the article prefaced with: "The following Report of the Committee of t... See More  

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702484

Rare political cartoon on America... Continental Association...

Item #702484
THE TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINE, London, Dec., 1774



* Rare pre Revolutionary War political cartoon on America 



 A focus of this issue is a full page political cartoon concerning America, such items rarely found in periodicals of the say.

The heading of the cartoon is: "American In Flames" and the facing page has descriptive text on it. It reads in part: "...it will... See More  

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702428

Lewis and Clark return from their historic journey...

Item #702428

November 01, 1806

NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 1, 1806   Page 2 has a notable report on the arrival of Lewis and Clark in St. Louis, after their 2-1/2 year expedition.

It is datelined "Washington City, Oct. 27" and begins: "It is, with the sincerest pleasure, that we announce to our fellow citizens, the arrival of CAPTAIN LEWIS, with his exploring party, at St. Lewis [sic]. The President has rece... See More  

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702423

Lewis and Clark return from their historic journey...

Item #702423

November 05, 1806

CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Nov. 5, 1806   



* Lewis and Clark Expedition letter

* Safe return - homeward bound




Page 2 begins with a notable report on the arrival of Lewis and Clark in St. Louis, after their 2-1/2 year expedition.

It begins: "It is, with the sincerest pleasure, that we announce to our fellow citizens, the arrival of CAPTAIN LEWIS, with his exploring party,... See More  

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702422

President Jefferson reports on the Lewis & Clark Expedition...

Item #702422

March 05, 1806

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, March 5, 1806



* President Thomas Jefferson

* Lewis and Clark expedition 




Page 2 begins with a message from the President to the House signed in type: Th. Jefferson, with much concerning the Lewis & Clark Expedition.

A few portions include: "...Capt. Meriwether Lewis...was appointed, with a party of men, to explore the river Missouri from its... See More  

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702421

The Louisiana Purchase...

Item #702421

November 05, 1803

LANCASTER JOURNAL, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5, 1803  



* Historic Louisiana Purchase

* Expansion of the United States




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 ... See More  

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702416

Death of the President, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...

Item #702416

April 05, 1841

THE GLOBE Semi-Weekly edition, Washington, D.C., April 5, 1841 



* President William Henry Harrison

* Washington, D.C. death - 1st report




The upper right corner of the front page has what appears to be almost a news bulletin headed: "Death Of The President", datelined "April 4, two o'clock, A.M." and beginning: "It is with deep regret we announce that WILLI... See More  

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702413

1805 Explorers Lewis & Clark; Letter from William Clark...

Item #702413

August 02, 1805

THE REPERTORY, Boston, Aug. 2, 1805



* The Lewis and Clark Expedition

* William Clark letter to brother

* Great detailed account of their journey




 The front page has a very detailed and informative letter from William Clark, of the Lewis and Clark expedition, addressed to future president William Henry Harrison, who was then the governor of the Indiana Territory.

The letter, which tak... See More  

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702243

England declares war against France: The French & Indian War begins...

Item #702243

May 22, 1756

THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, May 22 1756 



* England declaration of war w/ France



The most significant item in this issue is: "His Majesty's Declaration of War Against the French King" which was the official beginning of the French & Indian War. It was prompted by England & France not being able to compromise on the border between their colonies in North... See More  

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702240

Phillis Wheatley arrives in London...

Item #702240

June 22, 1773

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 22, 1773



* Phillis Wheatley's London arrival

* Famous Woman servant turned poet




Certainly the most notable report is found on the back page, which contains: "Last Thursday the celebrated negro girl Phillis, the Poet, whose extraordinary talents have lately been taken notice of in the News Papers, arrived in London from Boston in New England. She ... See More  

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702131

The gold ink Jenny Lind promotional newspaper...

Item #702131

January 01, 1851

THE JENNY LIND, Boston This is an 1851 souvenir newspaper from Jenny Lind's legendary first American tour, featuring portraits and articles on the "Swedish Nightingale" and P. T. Barnum, who managed her tour. Barnum's advance publicity made Lind a celebrity even before she arrived in the U.S., and tickets for her first concerts were in such demand that Barnum sold them by auction... See More  

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701984

First American railroad publication: progress of masthead & title changes...

Item #701984

February 08, 1834

AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York  



* Very early & rare railroad periodical

* Trains - locomotives - lot of 6 issues




This title was the very first American periodical on railroading. Offered here is a lot of 6 issues from its earliest years, showing the change in title and masthead engravings during a brief 16-month period.

The lot begins with vol. 1 number 1 dated Jan. 2, ... See More  

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701971

Lincoln's 2nd inauguration, with his inaugural address on the front page...

Item #701971

March 06, 1865

CLEVELAND MORNING LEADER, Ohio, March 6, 1865  



* Abraham Lincoln's inauguration

* Inaugural address on the ftpg.

* Closing weeks of the Civil War




The front page has a stack of column heads on both Lincoln's second inauguration as President, as well as the latest reports on the Civil War's final weeks.

They include: "Inauguration Day" "President Lincol... See More  

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701936

With the word "Confederate" in the title...

Item #701936

June 01, 1864

THE DAILY CONFEDERATE, Raleigh, North Carolina, June 1, 1864  



* Very rare rebel publication



It is always desirable to find a newspaper having the word "Confederate" in the title. Here is one.

There is a wealth of war reporting, some articles including: "An Appeal to the People of the Confederate States" "Treason" "From the Enemy's Lines--Grant... See More  

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701929

First report on the assassination of Lincoln...

Item #701929

April 20, 1865

CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, April 20, 1865



* Abraham Lincoln assassination (historic 1st report)

* From the origin of the American Civil War (rare)




 Keep in mind that Charleston fell to Union forces on February 18 and after that date was in Union control. So this is the volume 1, number 47 issue in the "new series" as noted.

Availability of paper must still have been... See More  

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701924

Very unusual newspaper: printed on transparent newsprint...

Item #701924

February 10, 1863

THE 'TEXAS ALMANAC'--EXTRA, Austin, Feb. 10, 1863



* Extremely rare Southwest publication

* American Civil War era




 This newspaper appears to have existed from October, 1862 thru June, 1863. This is the volume 1, number 53 issue.

This is one of the more unusual we have encountered. It is a single sheet issue printed on "onion-skin" newsprint. The paper is extremely t... See More  

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701902

Printed on a Southern plantation... The "reign of terror"...

Item #701902

December 08, 1862

THE COUNTRYMAN, Turnwold, Putnam County, Georgia, Dec. 8, 1862  



* Only known title to be published on a Southern Plantation

* From Joel Chandler Harris's own personal collection

* Non-J.C.H. issues are quite valuable in and of themselves




The entire front page is taken up with a poem: "The Old Plantation!"

Page 3 has an editorial: "War" and page 4 is take... See More  

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701896

Fascinating Confederate newspaper, created from the ashes of the burned city of Columbia...

Item #701896

April 08, 1865

COLUMBIA PHOENIX, South Carolina, April 8, 1865  



* American Civil War ending

* Extremely rare Confederate

* Post burning of Columbia 




This is one of the more intriguing newspapers from the South during the Civil War. Not only was it printed during the closing days of the Civil War, but due to the shortage of newsprint this issue was printed on short and uncommonly wide news... See More  

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701895

Union occupation newspaper from Wilmington, North Carolina...

Item #701895

March 04, 1865

THE HERALD OF THE UNION, Wilmington, North Carolina, March 4, 1865  



* Rare Union occupation publication

* Final weeks of the American Civil War

* Last Atlantic port of the Confederacy 




This is a Union occupation newspaper, as Wilmington fell to the Yankee forces in February, 1865, being the last Atlantic port to fall to the Northern forces. This is the volume 1, number 5 issue. ... See More  

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701786

Not found in Gregory…

Item #701786

November 28, 1851

THE PACIFIC, San Francisco, California, Nov. 28, 1851  



* California Gold Rush era

* Rare Old West publication




A very scarce title, in fact not only is the first we have located in our 48 years but it is not listed in Gregory. This is the volume 1, number 15 issue.

"A Religious and Family Newspaper" as noted at the top, with Rev. J. W. Douglas as the proprietor. But there ar... See More  

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701732

Great Thomas Nast Santa Claus print...

Item #701732

December 24, 1881

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 24, 1881 



* Thomas Nast Santa Claus wood block engraving



The full front page is a great Santa Claus print by the famed artist Thomas Nast: "Caught!" showing Santa with a child's arms around him.

Thomas Nast is credited with creating the modern version of Santa Claus. The doublepage centerfold is also a nice Thomas Nast Christmas pri... See More  

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701728

Best of all Nast Santa Claus prints!

Item #701728

January 01, 1881

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 1, 1881 



* Best of all Thomas Nast illustrations - prints

* Christmas - Santa Claus - Kris Kringle - Saint Nick




The full front page is a Thomas Nast illustration: "The Dear Little Boy That Thought Christmas Came Oftener." This print is somewhat compromised by the browning and mild margin wear, including the darker strip at the left side.... See More  

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701672

A union-occupation newspaper in South Carolina...

Item #701672

January 10, 1863

THE FREE SOUTH, Beaufort, South Carolina, Jan. 10, 1863  



* Rare Union occupation publication



On November 7, 1861, the Union Navy seized control of Port Royal Harbor in South Carolina, securing a beachhead for a new kind of journalism--the occupation newspaper. Whereas many of the homegrown South Carolina newspapers defended secession and championed the military victories of the Confede... See More  

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701671

Very rare "camp" newspaper from near the beginning of the Civil War...

Item #701671

June 26, 1861

THE NATIONAL GUARD, Camp Pennsylvania, Baltimore, June 26, 1861  



* Very rare Union Civil War camp publication

* 19th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment




A very rare "camp" newspaper from the early months of the Civil War. Although it began in July, 1856 printed at Camp McLellan, Lancaster, Pa., it was resurrected in early 1861 at its new location, hence the "vol. 2 no. 1&quo... See More  

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701669

Very rare "camp" newspaper from the near beginning of the Civil War...

Item #701669

July 04, 1861

THE NATIONAL GUARD, Camp Pennsylvania, Baltimore, July 4, 1861  



* Very rare Union Civil War camp publication

* 19th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment




A very rare "camp" newspaper from the early months of the Civil War. Although it began in July, 1856 printed at Camp McLellan, Lancaster, Pa., it was resurrected in early 1861 at its new location, hence the "vol. 2 no. 3"... See More  

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701666

The fall of Richmond in a Richmond newspaper: just the 2nd issue under Yankee control...

Item #701666

April 04, 1865

EVENING WHIG, Richmond, Virginia, April 4, 1865 



* The Fall of Richmond - Yankees occupation

* Very 1st issue published by the Union

* One of a kind ?




A terrific issue, being what we believe to be first issue published under Yankee control since the fall of the Confederate capital. Although not printed on the issue sources note this is vol. 1, no. 1 under Yankee control,

The front pa... See More  

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701664

The fall of Richmond... Very graphic...

Item #701664

April 04, 1865

NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, April 4, 1865  



* The fall of Richmond, the Confederate capital

* Terrific heraldic eagle & map for display




See the photos for this terrific and extremely graphic issue reporting the capture of Richmond, which essentially meant the end of the Confederacy. Lee would surrender to Grant at Appomattox just 5 days later.

The first column heads read: "VIR
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701662

One of the best Civil War maps for display...

Item #701662

August 10, 1863

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, August 10, 1863 



* Confederate States of America



See the photo for the terrific & huge front page map, taking close to two-thirds of the front page, headed: "THE REBEL CONFEDERACY AS CLAIMED IN 1861 AND AS IT IS NOW" showing how the rebel states have shrunk in two years.

If there was ever a definitive map issue from the Civil War this might well be it, a... See More  

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701653

Perhaps the definitive Battle of Gettysburg issue...

Item #701653

July 06, 1863

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 6, 1863  



* Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

* Most historic battle of the Civil War


* Great reporting - Among the best to be had




A terrific issue reporting the result of the very historic Battle of Gettysburg, with nearly two-thirds of the front page's first column taken up with related heads, atop of which is a nice patriotic emblem.

They include: ... See More  

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701645

Perhaps the best Lincoln funeral issue to be had...

Item #701645

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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701644

Lincoln's assassination - from Lincoln's home town...

Item #701644

April 17, 1865

ILLINOIS STATE JOURNAL, Springfield, April 17, 1865 



* Abraham Lincoln assassination

* Very rare from his hometown




Serious collectors have always been keen to seek out historic events in newspapers from where the event happened, and they continue to demand the most interest and highest prices. For Lincoln's assassination the several Washington, D.C. newspapers are among the best.

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