Front page print shows Lincoln being assassinated...

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Apr. 29, 1865  This issue remains one of the most desired for this historic, tragic event, as it is one of the only newspapers in the country which included a front page graphic showing the actual assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

Over half of the front page is taken up with a very dramatic print captioned: "Assassination of President ... See More  

Funeral of Abraham Lincoln...

NEW YORK TIMES, April 26, 1865  The front page has some nice first column heads including: "THE OBSEQUIES" "Sombre Grandeur of the Funeral Pageant" "Sixty Thousand Citizens in the Funeral Procession" "The Closing Scenes About the Coffin & in the Streets" "Departure of The Funeral Train" and more.

The entire front page is taken up with rep... See More  

Battle of Bull Run...

NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1861 (for quote)



In addition to what it shown below, the front page list of the killed and wounded on page 1 includes John Melchior in column two.



* First Battle of Bull Run - Manassas, Virginia

* 1st major land battle of the American Civil War



Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT REBELLION" "Vigorous Measures Ina... See More  

The French in Mexico, featuring a map...

NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 29, 1863 



* Front Page Map of Mexico

* Port Hudson MS

* Vicksburg, Mississippi



The front page. has a large map headed: "THE FRENCH IN MEXICO. Operations of the French Army--The Route of the Troops from Vera Cruz to the Mexican Capital" with related front page heads as well.

There are also front page Civil War reports including: "Rebel Army Under G... See More  

Three Harper's Weekly issues... You pick three...

YOU PICK THREE



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Battle of Blue Mills Landing...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 28, 1861  Among the inside page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "The Second Army Power" "A Winter Campaign" "Particulars of the Battle of Blue Mills Landing" "A Visit to Gen. Fremont" and more.

Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.

The fall of Lexington, Missouri...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 27, 1861  Among the inside page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "The Expedition to Charleston" "Suicide by a Sentenced Soldier" "Gallant Behavior of Our Men" "Reports From the Enemy" "Interesting From Missouri - The Fall of Lexington" "Gen. Lane Meets a Superior Force" &quo... See More  

On Fremont's controversial emancipation proclamation...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 6, 1861  Among the inside page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Gov. Gamble & Gen. Fremont" "Army Appointments" "Death of A Leading Rebel" "Jeff. Davis's Death Believed in Louisville" "Condition of the Rebel Army" "Bombardment of Galveston".

Page 6 has a report con... See More  

Buckner the traitor...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 23, 1861  Among the inside page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Union Troops in Santa Fe" "Latest from Kentucky" "Movement of Buckner the Traitor" "He Seizes the Town of Bowling Green" "Proclamation by General Anderson" "Dreadful Slaughter of Rebels" "800 Rebels Taken... See More  

War movements or Robert E. Lee...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 9, 1861  Inside pages have war-related column heads including: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "The Occupation of Pickets" "Movements of General Lee" "The Intentions of the Rebels" "The Next Collision" "From Hatteras Inlet" "Abandonment of Ocracoke Forts" and more.

Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, nice c... See More  

Union and rebel officers meet...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 11, 1861  Inside pages have war-related column heads including: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Meeting of Union and Rebel Officers" "A Consultation on Picket Firing" "The Colors of the 79th Restored" "The Latest War News" "The Civil War in America" and more.

Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, a few minor margin te... See More  

Latest on Lincoln & Fremont's emancipation proclamation...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 16, 1861  Inside pages have war-related column heads including: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "The President and Gen. Fremont" which relates to Fremont's emancipation proclamation issued beyond his authority to do so; "The Advances of the Rebels" "the Reported Wreck of the Sumter" "Gen. Lee in Command of the Rebels" "... See More  

Death of Jefferson Davis...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 45, 1861  Among the Civil War reports on inside pages are: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Skirmish Near Great Falls" "Rebel Forays in Kentucky & Missouri" "Bombardment of Galveston" Important Arrest of Rebels" "The Late Naval Victory" & much more.

An interesting report: "The Death of Jefferson Davis" &... See More  

The war for the Union... On Fremont's proclamation...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 3, 1861  Among the Civil War reports on inside pages are: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "The Response to Gen. Fremont's Proclamation" "How It is Received by the Government" which relate to General Butler issue an emancipation proclamation without proper authority.

Also: "The Condition of Affairs in Kentucky" ""Another Vi... See More  

John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 28, 1862  The front page contains one of the fascinating tidbits of history which delight collectors, in this case an inconspicuous advertisement for a theatrical production at the Mary Provost Theater in New York--starring John Wilkes Booth. 

See the photo for the complete ad which notes the listing of the cast, including: "And Last Night but One of the app... See More  

John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 26, 1862  The front page contains one of the fascinating tidbits of history which delight collectors, in this case an inconspicuous advertisement for a theatrical production of The Apostate at the Mary Provost Theater in New York--starring John Wilkes Booth. 

See the photo for the complete ad which notes the listing of the cast, including: "Last Night, but t... See More  

Uriah Levy's death report... John Wilkes Booth perfoms on stage...

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, March 24, 1862  Perhaps the most notable content is the very brief, but historic page 3 report of the death of Commodore (Admiral) Uriah P. Levy, the first U.S. Jewish Commodore, War of 1812 hero, and credited for abolishing the disciplinary procedure of flogging. He also became the owner of Jefferson's Monticello and use personal funds for restoration work.

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John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 21, 1862  The front page contains one of the fascinating tidbits of history which delight collectors, in this case an inconspicuous advertisement for a theatrical production of Richard III at the Mary Provost Theater in New York--starring John Wilkes Booth.  See the photo for the complete ad.

Also of interest is a page 3 article taking about two-thirds of a colum... See More  

Nice editorial on the Fremont-Lincoln controversy...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 16, 1861  Page 4 has a lengthy editorial on the controversy of Gen-real Fremont issue his own Emancipation Proclamation in the state of Missouri, far exceeding  his authority & prompting Lincoln to respond.

The report is headed: "General Fremont and President Lincoln" and offers interesting commentary on the troubling situation.

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Jeff Davis on the run... Another rebel general surrenders...

NEW YORK TIMES, May 9, 1865 



* Dick Taylor surrenders

* Jefferson Davis on the run

* Union soldiers coming home



Among the front page column heads on the events immediately following the Civil War are: "HOMEWARD  BOUND" "The Army of the Potomac in Richmond" "40,000 Heroes March Through that City" "FLIGHT OF JEFF. DAVIS" "He Was at Washi... See More  

1862 Civil War - Battle of Shiloh....

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE from New York, NY and dated April 11, 1862 * Battle of Shiloh TN - Pittsburg Landing Tennessee - Corinth Mississippi MS - Alabama - Balloon Reconnoisance and more * Original Civil War era complete issue on cotton & rag paper * The War Against Slavery, Abraham Lincoln's War, the 2nd War For Independence This 8 page newspaper is in good condition (except for little spi... See More  

Nice coverage of the Lincoln funeral...

NEW YORK HERALD, April 22, 1865  Half of the first column is taken up with a nice stack of headlines concerning Lincoln's funeral, including: "THE FUNERAL TRAIN" "Sad & Interesting Details of the Removal of the President's Remains from Washington to Baltimore" "The Obsequies in the Monumental City" "The Whole Route Draped in Black & the Entir... See More  

On the capture of John Wilkes Booth, Lincoln's funeral, and the end of the Civil War...

NEW YORK HERALD, April 29, 1865  This ftpg. is filled with much great content, the one column heads including: "THE FUNERAL TRAIN" "Arrival of the Remains of the Late President at Cleveland, Ohio" "The Interment at Springfield" "BOOTH'S PLOT" "Important Developments Showing the Existence of a Desperate & Extensive Plot to Destroy the Govern... See More  

Abraham Lincoln visits Harpers Ferry...

NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 6, 1862  Among the front page  column heads on the Civil War are: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT" "A Great Battle Fought at Corinth on Saturday" "A Great National Victory" "The Enemy in Full Flight, and Our Forces in Full Pursuit" "The Losses Heavy" "The President In Frederick" which includes a short speech by him; "... See More  

The Civil War in Pea Ridge, Arkansas...

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