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691195

Death of President Harry Truman...

Item #691195

December 27, 1972

DAILY NEWS, New York, Dec. 27, 1972  Front page banner headline announces: "TRUMAN DIES" with a photo of his daughter Margaret and his wife Bess.  The subhead notes: "And The Nation Mourns". "

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691192

Adlai Stevenson is nominated...

Item #691192

July 26, 1952

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 26, 1952  The banner headline announces: "STEVENSON NOMINATED ! " with a front page photo of Gov. Adlai Stevenson. He would run against Dwight Eisenhower, and lose.

The complete first section (of 4) with pages 1-18, minor disbinding slits at the blank spine, nice condition.

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691187

The September 11 terrorist attack, in a New York City newspaper...

Item #691187

September 12, 2001

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, New York, September 12, 2001



* 9/11 Terrorists attack

* World Trade Center

* Financial district




Although newspapers reporting the attack upon the World Trade Center abound, we rarely encounter the Wall Street Journal with the report. Wall Street had shut down the previous day.

The banner headline: "TERRORISTS DESTROY WORLD TRADE CENTER, HIT PENTAGON IN RAID W... See More  

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691186

Germany is again a single country...

Item #691186

October 03, 1990

NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 3, 1990  The banner headline announces: "TWO GERMANY UNITED AFTER 45 YEARS WITH JUBILATION AND A VOW OF PEACE" with various related subheads. Also a photo of the German flag unfurled in front of the Reichstag building in Berlin.

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691162

Mae West "Pleasure Man" play arrests...

Item #691162

October 03, 1928

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 3, 1928



* "Pleasure Man" by Actress Mae West

* Broadway play raided by police

* Heterosexual - drag queens




The top of page 22 has a one column heading: "MAE WEST WINS RESPITE FOR HER FALSETTO DRAMA" with subhead. (see)

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691159

Great Civil War reports on Sherman's march through the South...

Item #691159

December 05, 1864

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Dec. 5, 1864  



* William T. Sherman

* March to the sea




Over half of the first column is taken up with a nice stack of heads including: "Latest From The South" "Startling Reports About Sherman" "He Is Nearing the Coast" "Grand Cavalry Combat on the Savannah" "Reported Rebel Victory" "Our Forces Retire to M... See More  

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691156

From the closing weeks of the Civil War...

Item #691156

March 08, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, March 8, 1865  



* Abraham Lincoln's inaugural ball

* Civil War nearing the end

* Sherman's Southern march




Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE CAROLINAS" "More Rumors About Sherman" "The Whereabouts of His Army Still Involved in Mystery" "His Advance said to have Entered North Carolina Two Weeks Ago&quo... See More  

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691151

Battle of the Chickahominy...

Item #691151

June 07, 1864

NEW YORK TIMES, June 7, 1864  



* Battle of Cold Harbor

* Ulysses S. Grant

* Robert E. Lee




Among the many nice, front page column heads on the Civil War: "The Grand Campaign" "The Battle of the Chickahominy" "Gen. Grant's Object in the Moment" "Brilliant Assault on the Rebel Works" "Rebel Night Attack" and more.

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691146

The Lincoln & Johnson campaign club...

Item #691146

September 13, 1864

NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 13, 1864  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Important naval News" "The Prize Steamer Georgia at Beaufort, N.C." "Another Pirate Ready to Leave Wilmington" "Lincoln & Johnson Campaign Club" "Large Meeting of the Friends of the Union Nominations" "Speeches..." and more, including a brief... See More  

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691143

The fate of Jefferson Davis...

Item #691143

December 16, 1865

NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 16, 1865  Among the front page column heads: "Jeff. Davis" "Preparing For His Fate" "He Is Visited by His Old Richmond Pastor and Takes the Sacrament". The front page also has: "The Negro Suffrage Question in the District of Columbia" & "Can Congress Exclude Pardoned Rebels from Practice Before the National Tribunals?"... See More  

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691142

1929 "Question Mark" airplane endurance flight....

Item #691142

January 03, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 3, 1929



* "Question Mark" (aircraft) Fokker airplane

* United States Army aviators

* Los Angeles Metropolitan Field

* Record endurance flight - Aerial refueling




The front page has a nice banner headline: "REFUEL IN AIR; UP 40 HOURS" with subhead. Nice for display.

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691131

Bull Run and much more...

Item #691131

September 01, 1862

CINCINNATI DAILY GAZETTE, Ohio, Sept. 1, 1862  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "Important Army News" "The rebel Occupation of Manassas Junction" "McClellan Demanding that the Defenses of Washington Be Put in Good Order" "Exodus of Contrabands [slaves]" "Alarm In Washington" "How McClellan Gets the Command" "O... See More  

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691130

Grant is close to capturing Vicksburg...

Item #691130

May 28, 1863

NEW YORK HERALD, May 28, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "VICKSBURG" "The Rebels Still Holding Out, and General Grant Confident of Success" "Reported Offer of the Rebel Commander to Capitulate" "The Latest Rebel Reports" "Dispatch from General Johnston" "Two Assaults of the Union Troops Repulsed" "I... See More  

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691129

General Meade...

Item #691129

October 26, 1863

NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 26, 1863  Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "Rebel Raid In Kentucky" "Towns Sacked and Robbed within Thirty Miles of the Captial" "MEADE'S ARMY" "Brisk Cavalry Skirmishes with the Rebels" "Interesting From New Orleans" "News From the Southwest"

and more. 

Eight pages, very nice cond... See More  

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691122

Rebel leaders to stand till their death...

Item #691122

January 15, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 15, 1865  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SOUTHERN NEWS" "The Rebel Papers Incredulous" "Governor Brown Furloughing the Georgia Militia" "Belligerent Resolutions in the Rebel House" "The States no Right to Negotiate for Peace" "Determination of the Leaders to Stand Out Till the Death" and... See More  

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691121

The Civil War is about to begin...

Item #691121

April 05, 1861

NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1861  



* The Civil War about to begin

* Fort Sumter to be attacked

* History about to be made




This was printed just a week before the formal outbreak of the Civil War.

Among the front page column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE CRISIS APPROACHING" "Meaning of the Extensive Military and Naval Preparations" "Important New... See More  

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691119

Battle of Chancellorsville...

Item #691119

May 05, 1863

NEW YORK TIMES, May 5, 1863  



* Battle of Chancellorsville - Virginia

* Where Stonewall Jackson would die




Among the front page first column heads: "Terrible  Battle Fought on Saturday & Sunday at Chancellorsville" "Unsuccessful Attempt of Stonewall Jackson to Turn General Hooker's Right" "A Terrific & Successful Night Attack Upon the Enemy&quo... See More  

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691109

Dennis Eckersley wins Cy Young Award - 1992...

Item #691109

November 11, 1992

LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 11, 1992 (Sports Section only)



* Oakland Athletics' relief pitcher

* Dennis Eckersley wins Cy Young Award



The front page of the Sports Section has a small photo captioned, "CY YOUNG: Oakland's Eckersley (above), who saved 51 games this season, won the American League Cy Young Award." The article is found on page 3, and has a nearly full-banner ... See More  

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691084

Nashville, Fredericksburg, Vicksburg...

Item #691084

February 19, 1863

NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 19, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From Vicksburg" "From the Army of the Potomac" "The Rebels Still at Work on Their Fortifications" "A Large Force of Rebels Two Miles South of Fredericksburg" 'Latest New From Richmond" "News From Nashville" "Gen. Dix's Department... See More  

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691077

Lincoln's conscription proclamation...

Item #691077

May 09, 1863

NEW YORK TIMES, May 9, 1863 



* President Abraham Lincoln

* First conscription act signed into law




Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "FROM HOOKER'S ARMY" "Offensive Operations to be Speedily Resume" "Stoneman's Great Raid" "The Capture of Grand Gulf by Admiral Porter" "Troops Landed Below" "The Conscrip... See More  

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691076

Two documents signed by Robert E. Lee...

Item #691076

February 17, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 17, 1865 



* General Robert E. Lee

* William T. Sherman




Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "FROM SHERMAN'S ARMY" "Rapid Progress Of His Troops" "They Are Nearly Up to North Carolina" "Charleston Entirely Isolated" "Gen. Lee's Address to the Army & the Country" is signed by him in ty... See More  

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691073

Second Battle of Murfreesboro...

Item #691073

January 16, 1863

NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 16, 1863



* Battle of Stones River

* Second Murfreesboro




Among  the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "The Army Of The Potomac" "Condition & Prospects of the Army" "From The Rebel States" "Abuse of a Flag of Truce at Fredericksburgh" "Estimates of the Results of the Battle at Murfreesboro" and mu... See More  

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691067

President Johnson's impeachment trial...

Item #691067

May 12, 1868

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 12, 1868  Most of the front page is taken up with: "THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL" "The Field Not Lost!" with various subheads (see). The is concerning the impeachment proceedings against President Andrew Johnson.

Eight pages, uncut and untrimmed, crease and minor wear along the central fold, generally nice..

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691064

Much front page Civil War reporting...

Item #691064

July 23, 1862

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, July 24, 1862  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE LATEST NEWS" "Secession Sympathizers to Be Sent South" "The War In Missouri" "From Kentucky" "The Union Forces in Pursuit of the Rebel Morgan" "Gen. Halleck Appointed General-in-Chief of all the Land Forces" "The Army Of Virginia&q... See More  

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691063

Much front page Civil War reporting...

Item #691063

July 23, 1862

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, July 23, 1862  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "LATEST WAR NEWS!" "Highly Important Military Order" "Slaves to be Employed in the U.S. Army & Navy" "Generals Halleck & McClellan" "The Wounded at Richmond, Va." "The Guerrillas Defeated in Kentucky & Missouri" "The Attack ... See More  

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691062

Woman police officer Isabella Goodwin...

Item #691062

March 05, 1912

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass. March 5, 1912



* Woman police officer Isabella Goodwin

* 1st female detective in New York City




The top of the front page has a two column photo with heading: "Mrs. Isabella Goodwin, The First Woman To Be Appointed To New York Detective Force" with text. (see)

Ten pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, should be handled with care.... See More  

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691061

Lincoln & the Emancipation Proclamation...

Item #691061

September 29, 1862

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Sept. 29, 1862  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE LATEST NEWS ! " "From General McClellan's Army" "The Loss in the Late Battles" "Interesting From Sharpsburg" "A Dispatch from Gen. Pope" "Expedition Down the Mississippi" "The War In Missouri" "Speech of Colonel Hami... See More  

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691060

The capture of Atlanta...

Item #691060

September 15, 1864

NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 15, 1864  Among the front page column heads are: "ATLANTA" "How The City Was Captured" "The Strategy of the Last Movement" "The Complete Defeat of The enemy" "Hood's Midnight Evacuation of Atlanta" "A Cordial Reception to Our Army by the People" "THE DRAFT" "Urgent Demand for Reinforcements&qu... See More  

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691055

President of the Confederacy has died?

Item #691055

September 06, 1861

NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 6, 1861  The front page first column has some nice heads: "THE REBELLION" "Confirmation of the Reported Death of Jefferson Davis" (obviously wrong); "The Flags of the Rebels Flying at Half-Staff" "Intense Excitement at Washington" "A General Engagement of the Hostile Armies Expected" "A Great Battle Probable To-Day&... See More  

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691054

Great issue on end-of-war events... Trial of Lincoln's conspirators...

Item #691054

May 31, 1865

NEW YORK HERALD, May 31, 1865  



* Trial of the Conspirators

* Champ Ferguson capture

* Civil War ending events




The front page has some nice column heads on events concerning the end of the Civil War including: "SHERMAN" "His Report of His Military Operations & Negotiations" "Difficulty of Reconstructing the Rebel States" "The Final Surrender of J... See More  

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691051

Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth...

Item #691051

May 13, 1937

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, May 13, 1937



* King George VI & Queen Elizabeth

* Coronation at Westminster Abbey




The top of the front page has a three column headline: "GEORGE EMBARKS ON LIFE OF SERVICE TO BRITISH PEOPLE" with subhead and 2 related photos. (see)

Complete with 36 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding slits along the spine, generally nice.... See More  

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691047

Cummins Unit prison farm break of 1940...

Item #691047

September 03, 1940

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 3, 1940



* Cummins Unit - Lincoln County, Arkansas

* State Prison Farm break - escape




The front page has a banner headline: "32 FELONS FLEE; GUARDS AID" with subhead. Nice for display.

Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice..... See More  

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691043

The kidnapping of little Billy Ranieri...

Item #691043

September 14, 1928

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 14, 1928



* Billy Ranieri kidnapping - kidnapped

* Chicago gangland wars - mafia

* Best title to be had (rare)




The front page has a great banner headline: "QUIZ 2 AS BOY'S KIDNAPERS" with subheads. Nice for display. Four related photos are on the back page. (see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of ... See More  

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691036

Burning of St. Paul's Church, Covent Garden...

Item #691036

September 25, 1795

KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Sept. 25, 1795  A handsome issue of the 18th century, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title.

Page 2 has a detailed article headed: "Church of St. Paul, Covent Garden" which reports on this tragic fire of 5 days earlier. The famous church still stands today and is a focal point of the new Covent G... See More  

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691035

Washington & the controversial Jay Treaty...

Item #691035

September 25, 1795

KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Sept. 25, 1795 



* Uncommon 18th century publication

* re. John Jay's Treaty - George Washington




A handsome issue of the 18th century, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title.

Page 3 has  a brief report noting: "...arrived in the Clyde, from Norfolk, Virginia, several American newspapers ... See More  

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691026

Lend Lease program...

Item #691026

September 03, 1940

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, September 3, 1940.



* Lend Lease Program

* World War II relief

* U.S. Destroyers




The front page has a very nice banner headline: "BRITISH GET 50 WARSHIPS, TRADING BASES WITH U.S." with many subheads. Nice for display.

Complete with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, arc... See More  

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691025

Tripartite Pact.... Axis powers unite...

Item #691025

September 30, 1940

THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, September 30, 1940



* 1940 Tripartite Pact

* Germany - Japan - Italy

* Axis powers officially unite




The front page has a banner headline: "Japan Signs Pact With Axis" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Tripartite Pact which was signed in Berlin by the representatives of Germany (Nazis), Japan and Italy.

Complete in 8 pages, l... See More  

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691024

First World War II draft lottery in 1940....

Item #691024

October 17, 1940

THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, October 17, 1940



* 1st lottery for U.S. WWII draftees

* World War II draft begins (1st report)



The front page has a banner headline: "Mighty Army Is Registered" with subheads.

Complete with 8 pages, light toning, minor spine wear, generally nice.

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691018

The Who concert disaster in 1979...

Item #691018

December 04, 1979

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 4, 1979



* The Who concert disaster

* English rock band - musicians

* Riverfront Stadium - Cincinnati

* Concert-goers crowd stampede




The front page has a one column heading: "11 Trampled To Death At Rock Concert In Ohio" (see)

Complete 1st section only with all 24 pages, nice condition.... See More  

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691011

Phrenology: personality is based on the shape of the skull...

Item #691011

October 01, 1853

AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, October, 1853  Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.

Inside has: "Phrenology, Ask Applicable to the Professions" "Importance of Phrenology&q... See More  

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691010

Phrenology: personality is based on the shape of the skull...

Item #691010

September 01, 1853

AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, September, 1853  Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.

Inside has several prints of various skulls & related articles. Also a print of & article on... See More  

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691009

Phrenology: personality is based on the shape of the skull...

Item #691009

August 01, 1853

AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, August, 1853  Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.

Inside has a full page with 4 prints showing the skulls of various types under the heading: "The N... See More  

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691008

The phrenology of abolitionist Paulina Wright Davis and John Pierpont...

Item #691008

July 01, 1853

AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, July, 1853  Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.

Inside has an article: "The Natural History of Man" which includes 5 prints of various types of... See More  

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690999

Lord Horatio Nelson... The Yellow Fever in America...

Item #690999

December 08, 1798

FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, Dec. 8, 1798 



* Rare 18th century publication

* Lord Horatio Nelson - Yellow fever




The masthead features a handsome engraving.

The front page has a report referencing the victory of Lord Nelson at the Battle of the Nile. Page 2 has a brief item concerning burials in New York due to the Yellow Fever epidemic. A similar report on page 3 note... See More  

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690998

1932 Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping...

Item #690998

March 05, 1932

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., March 5, 1932



* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping

* Early reporting w/ photo

* "Crime of the Century"




The front page has a banner headline: "Lindberghs Wait In Vain Today for Answers" with subheads and photo. (see)

Complete with all 10 pages, a few bindings holes along the spine/1st column, otherwise nice.... See More  

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690973

Great reporting on the lead-up to South Carolina leaving the Union...

Item #690973

December 24, 1860

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Dec. 24, 1860 



* Secession convention in South Carolina

* History about to be made w/ Civil War




A wonderful issue as most of page 2 is taken up with the very detailed, verbatim discussion headed: "South Carolina - Proceedings of the Convention" held on December 17, 18, and 19. Th following day South Carolina would formally adopt their... See More  

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690954

Wealth of front page Civil War reporting...

Item #690954

March 19, 1863

NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "A Bold Dash By the Rebels" "The Siege of Vicksburg" "Fears of the Rebel Rams" "Favorable Reports from the Yazoo Pass Expedition" "Important From Key West" "Fighting on the Blackwater--No Particulars" "Attack on New Bern--The Rebel Repulsed&q... See More  

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690951

On the traffic in slaves...

Item #690951

February 18, 1863

NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 18, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: The Army of the Potomac" "Contraband [slave] Traffic Interfered With" "A Deserter Shot" "Interesting From Kansas" "News From Washington" & more.

Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.

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690949

Rebels routed at Fort Donelson...

Item #690949

February 06, 1863

NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 6, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "IMPORTANT FROM THE SOUTH" "Rebel Peter Funk Naval Victory Off Charleston" "Important From the West" "The Fight at Fort Donelson" "Rebels Totally Routed with Heavy Loss" "The Charleston Blockade" and more.

Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, good... See More  

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690948

Ironclads at Fort McAllister...

Item #690948

February 09, 1863

NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 9 1863  Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT" "A True Statement of the Charleston Affair" "The Iron-Clad Montauk" "Her First Attack on Fort McAllister" "Interesting from Vicksburg" and more.

Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, a bit irregular at the spine, good condition.

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