Gettysburg dead laid to rest...
Item #671979
June 21, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 21, 1872
* re. Battle of Gettysburg
* Dead Confederate soldiers
* Hollywood Cemetery - Richmond
Page 7 has an article headed: "The Dead From Gettysburg" "Solemn Funeral Procession in Richmond Yesterday" "The Remains of 718 Confederate Soldiers Finally Interred" (see)
Complete with 12 pages, a little spine wear, generally very nice.... See More
The Gettysburg Address on the front page...
Item #670143
November 23, 1863
DAILY MISSOURI DEMOCRAT, St. Louis, Nov. 23, 1863 It would be difficult to argue for a more notable speech from the 19th century than the Gettysburg Address by President Abraham Lincoln. The top of page 2 has column heads: "FROM GETTYSBURG" "Consecration of the Soldiers' Cemetery" "Immense Gathering of People" 'Interesting Account of the Proceedings"... See More
1869 Gettysburg battlefield monument dedication...
Item #668998
July 02, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 2, 1869
* Soldiers' National Monument dedication
* Battle of Gettysburg Battlefield - cemetery
* Henry War Beecher's prayer
Page 5 has an article with small headings: "Gettysburg" "Unveiling of the Monument--A Large Attendance..." Text takes up over a full column.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 8 pages, a little spine wear, ... See More
General George Pickett's funeral in 1875 ...
Item #668634
August 01, 1875
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 1, 1875
* General George Pickett death funeral
* Pickett's Charge fame at Gettysburg
Page 7 has a brief article headed: "The Funeral Of General Pickett" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages in nice condition.... See More
Lincoln's famous letter to Mrs. Bixby...
Item #667186
November 26, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 26, 1864
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Lydia Bixby letter - controversy ?
* 5 sons killed in Civil War
The top of page 4 has the most significant content with the famous letter from Abraham Lincoln to Lydia Bixby, who recently lost here 6th son in the Civil War (see). This is considered by many to be one of the finest works of writing by Lincoln, along with his G... See More
Review & premiere of "Gettysburg", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #666964
October 08, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 8, 1993
* Best "Gettysburg" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere & review
* Epic American Civil War film
* Demolition Man
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Gettysburg" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hol... See More
The Gettysburg Address...
Item #664515
November 20, 1863
THE SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Nov. 20, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln's famous speech
* Gettysburg Address at battlefield cemetery
It would be difficult to argue for a more historic or significance speech from the 19th century, let alone the Civil War. As it was not printed in a newspapers of the day, this report with the full text of Lincoln's Gettysburg ... See More
Considerable reporting on the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #662126
July 10, 1863
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Atlanta, Georgia, July 10, 1863
* Very Rare Confederate title from the "traveling" newspaper
* Battle of the Gettysburg - Robert E. Lee vs. Meade
If the title and city of publication seem to be in conflict, they are not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. Memphis was a Confederate stronghold up through the Battle of Memp... See More
The "Old" Thirteen Infantry of Virginia...
Item #661713
February 26, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 26, 1864 Among the front page reports are: "The War News--A Cavalry Battle in Mississippi--The Situation in Tennessee--The Recent Fight In Florida--From General Lee's Lines" "The Courts" "Camp Near Kinston" "To the Friends of Soldiers in the Wise Brigade" & other items. Also included is a report re: "... See More
The Confederates on the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #661459
July 11, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 11, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg
* Rebel account
Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
The front page includes: "Charleston" "Yankee Agents In England" "The Courts" "City Intelligence" "Prisoners" "Sale of Negroes in Georgia" wi... See More
Much on the Battle of Gettysburg from a soldier involved...
Item #660987
July 17, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 17, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg
* Great reporting from rebel eyewitness (soldier)
Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
The front page has various war-related content, including items headed: "The News" and a lengthier report: "Spies In The South" and other related it... See More
Much on the war, from the Confederacy... After Gettysburg & Vicksburg...
Item #660986
July 16, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 16, 1863
* Post Gettysburg and Vicksburg
* During Robert E. Lee's retreat
* Rare Confederate title from the rebel capital
Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
A wealth of nice reporting in this issue with the front page having: "The News" with some text on Lee&#... See More
Follow-up to Gettysburg, and so much more...
Item #660985
July 08, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 8, 1863 Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
A great issue on the events surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg, with reaction of nearby cities, the retreat & pursuit of the Confederates, reports on the events immediately following Gettysburg, and more.
The front page includes: "... See More
Very rare broadside issue of "The Daily Rebel" from Chattanooga...
Item #660740
June 18, 1863
THE DAILY REBEL, Chattanooga, Tennessee, June 18, 1863
* Very rare Confederate publication
* Second Battle of Winchester, Virginia
An extremely rare broadside newspaper and a great title for a Confederate newspaper.
This is the vol. 1 number 270 issue of a title which began August 1, 1862. This issue is dated from just prior to the Confederate invasion of the North and the Battle of ... See More
75th anniversary of Battle of Gettysburg... Eternal flame...
Item #659846
July 04, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 4, 1938
* Battle of Gettysburg 75th anniversary
* Eternal flame lite (1st report)
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
The front page has a one column heading: "ROOSEVELT DONS LINCOLN ARMOR AT GETTYSBURG" with subhead. Related photo on the back page. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other ne... See More
Perhaps the definitive Battle of Gettysburg issue...
Item #658479
July 06, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 6, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
* Most historic battle of the Civil War
* Great reporting - one of 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 pages first column taken up with related heads, atop of which is a nice patriotic emblem. They include: "THE G... See More
Great "Extra" edition on the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #658478
July 05, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD--EXTRA, July 5, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
* Most historic battle of the Civil War
A terrific and quite graphic issue on the Battle of Gettysburg with nearly a full front page column of heads concerning the battle, including a nice patriotic graphic (see). Note that most of these heads are actually in the Herald issue of July 6, but this being a larg... See More
Lee is heading towards Gettysburg... On the death of Stonewall Jackson...
Item #655296
June 20, 1863
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Atlanta, Georgia, June 20, 1863
* Very rare Confederate title
* Prelude to the Battle of Gettysburg
* On the death of Stonewall Jackson
If the title and city of publication seem to be in conflict, they are not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. Memphis was a Confederate stronghold up through the Battle of Memphis on June 6, 1862, at wh... See More
John Wilkes Booth appears at Ford's Theater... The date Lincoln attended the performance!
Item #655133
November 09, 1863
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 1863
* Abraham Lincoln attends Ford's Theatre (day of)
* Actor John Wilkes Booth performs
A terrific issue with one of the more ironic twists of history, and only to be found in a newspaper from Washington, D.C.
Near the top of the front page is a great article headed: "Ford's New Theatre" which includes in pa... See More
Prints of two famous naval battles...
Item #654910
March 03, 1855
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, March 3, 1855 The ftpg. has a nice print: "A Sleighing Scene Near Boston" with related text. Prints inside includes scenes of Constantinople, "Homme Richard & Serapis" "Constitution & Guerriere", 2 prints from Gettysburg, and a map of "Sepastopol and Balaklava".
Sixteen pages, some very lite scattered foxing, ot... See More
1926 Death of noted baseball star Eddie Plank...
Item #654601
February 25, 1926
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., Feb. 25, 1926
* Eddie Plank "Gettysburg Eddie" death
* Hall of Fame pitcher - Philadelphia Athletics
Page 5 has a one column heading: "EDDIE PLANK DEAD AFTER 3 DAYS ILLNESS" (see)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, generally good. ... See More
Lincoln delivers his Gettysburg Address...
Item #653748
November 21, 1863
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 21, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Gettysburg Address at battlefield cemetery
It would be difficult to argue for a more notable or desirable Civil War newspaper. Combine the complete text of the historic Gettysburg Address by President Abraham Lincoln, with this famous title by Horace Greeley, a Lincoln supporter, and this issue makes for one of the be... See More
Who won the battle of Gettysburg ? And the fall of Vicksburg...
Item #653363
July 10, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 10, 1863
* The Battle of Gettysburg
* Fall of Vicksburg, Mississippi
* In a Confederate title
Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
The top of the front page, with heading: "From General Lee's Army", has much editorialized comment on the recent events of the war--Bat... See More
Terrific issue reporting the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #652778
July 07, 1863
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 7, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
* Most historic battle of the Civil War
A great issue on the Battle of Gettysburg with most of the front page taken up with related reports, some quite detailed.
Among the column heads are: "BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG" "Victorious News" "LEE DEFEATED" "Gen. Hill An... See More
"Grant is finished"...
Item #652762
June 10, 1863
DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, June 10, 1863
* Ulysses S. Grant finished ?
* Robert E. Lee - pre Gettysburg
* Rare Confederate title
Not only a nice Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page has in the first column: "Dispatch From General Lee-A Ten Hours Fight with the Enemy--Victory of the Confederate Forces ! " which includes ... See More
Terrific issue on the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #651998
July 04, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 4, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
* Most historic battle of the Civil War
* Great reporting - one of the best to be had
The top portion of the first column on the front page is taken up with some great & very historic heads on the Battle of Gettysburg, including: "REBEL INVASION" "The Fighting At Gettysburg" "The Severest... See More
Much more on the Battle of Gettysburg: from a soldier involved...
Item #651870
July 17, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 17, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg
* Eyewitness account
Not only is this a nice Civil War newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
The front page has various war-related content, including items headed: "The News" and a lengthier report: "Spies In The South" and other related items, but certainly the p... See More
Rare & very historic Confederate broadside "Extra" on the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #651864
July 05, 1863
DAILY DISPATCH---EXTRA, Richmond, Virginia, July 5, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg
* Very rare Confederate title
* Capital of the Confederacy
A great rarity: a Confederate broadside "Extra" reporting on the first two days of the historic Battle of Gettysburg. As the word "broadside" is defined, this is a single sheet printed on the front side only.
The heads at the ... See More
Battle of Gettysburg, from close to the battlefield... Lincoln's congratulations...
Item #648899
July 09, 1863
WEEKLY PATRIOT UNION, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, July 9, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg - Civil War
* From the capital of Pennsylvania
As terrific as it would be to find a newspaper from Gettysburg on the Battle of Gettysburg, we have yet to find one. Which is why this newspaper from nearby Harrisburg--just up the road from Gettysburg by 38 miles, the capital of Pennsylvania, the closest ... See More
75th anniversary of Battle of Gettysburg... Eternal flame...
Item #648700
July 05, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 5, 1938
* Battle of Gettysburg 75th anniversary
* Eternal flame lite
The front page has a one column heading: "GETTYSBURG HOLDS GREATEST FOURTH" with subhead. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, rag edition in very nice ... See More
Captured Confederates--Gettysburg and Waterloo... John Hunt Morgan...
Item #644238
January 01, 1864
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Jackson, Mississippi, January 1, 1864
* Very rare Confederate title
Among the front page items are: "Cavalry" "A General Conscription" "The Yankees in Lee County" "Latest News From the North" "Confederate Congress" "Terrible Fire & Explosion at Yorktown" "From New Orleans" "Desperat... See More
Gettysburg... cornerstone laid at monument...
Item #628027
July 05, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, July 5, 1865
* Battle of Gettysburg memorial
* National Cemetery cornerstone laid
Page 5 has: "Gettysburg" "The Celebration Yesterday on the Great Battle Field" "General Howard's Tribute to the Veterans" "Miles O'Reilly's Poem of the Day and Place" "The Ceremonies of Laying the Corner Stone of the Gettysburg Mon... See More
Sherman at Chattanooga...
Item #614602
November 18, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 18, 1863 This was the day before the Gettysburg Address. Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Reconnaissance To the Rapidan" "Sharp Artillery Engagement" "Slight Loss on Our Side" "Gen. Sherman's Entire Corps at Chattanooga" "The Rebel Battery on Look-Out Mountain at Work" "Re-Enforcem... See More
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania....
Item #600406
May 31, 1878
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, May 31, 1878
* Battle of Gettysburg
* Tribute to the dead
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 5 has one column headings: "The Day At Gettysburg" "The Presidential Party and Other Distinguished Citizens Present..."
Complete, some spine wear, otherwise in good ... See More
Gettysburg reunion... Lawrence, Kansas...
Item #598974
July 16, 1887
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, July 16, 1887 Inside the issue is a very nice full page which has 6 prints captioned: "KANSAS--VIEWS IN AND AROUND THE HISTORIC CITY OF LAWRENCE" showing various scenes in the area. Another page has a related article on Lawrence as well. Also in this issue are illustrations of a reunion at Gettysburg with both the Blue and Gray, includi... See More
Gettysburg battlefield reunion in 1885....
Item #585080
May 05, 1885
THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN, Scranton, Pennsylvania, May 5, 1885
* Battle of Gettysburg
* Reunion of veterans
This 4 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "GETTYSBURG'S BATTLEFIELD", "Historical Visit Of Veterans" and more. Lengthy text takes up over 1 1/2 columns.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Some spine wear, otherwise g... See More
Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #556892
July 03, 1913
LESLIE'S WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED, New York City, New York, July 3, 1913
* Battle of Gettysburg photos, map and illustration
* Kemble illustration
The front page of this has a nice color illustration called "No More Shall The War Cry Sever" by Gerrit A. Beneker.
There is a full page illustration titled "The Cause!" by Kemble, a well known artist.
The double page center f... See More
James Montgomery Flagg print...
Item #177528
July 03, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 3, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "A Notable Dramatic Event--The Maid of Orleans...Miss Maude Adams in the role of Joan of Arc."
This issue has a photo spread of "Two Prophets Not Without Honor"; "The Winning Car in Indiana's Automobile Road Race"; "The No... See More
Judson Harmon....
Item #177452
July 06, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 6, 1907
Treasury Department in 1869....
Item #222132
July 01, 1869
NEW-YORK TIMES, July 1, 1869.
* National Currency
* George S. Boutwell
* Treasury Department
Front page has:
* The National Currency Its Redemption--New Regulations of the Treasury Department. Takes almost 1 1/2 columns, signed in type by Geo. S. Boutwell, Secretary of the Treasury.
Other news of the day includes: "Board Of Health" "Gettysburg" "Yaloe College and much
... See More
* National Currency
* George S. Boutwell
* Treasury Department
Front page has:
* The National Currency Its Redemption--New Regulations of the Treasury Department. Takes almost 1 1/2 columns, signed in type by Geo. S. Boutwell, Secretary of the Treasury.
Other news of the day includes: "Board Of Health" "Gettysburg" "Yaloe College and much
National Govenrement in St. Louis, Missouri ?
Item #217448
August 16, 1869
NEW-YORK TIMES, Aug. 16, 1869.
* St. Louis, Missouri as our National Capital for convention?
Page 5 has an interesting report: The National Capital The Agitation for its Removal to St. Louis--Call For a National Convention. Other news of the day includes: "Railroad Accidents" "Gettysburg" "The Savannah Base-ball Club in Charleston S.C." and much more. 8 pages in goo
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* St. Louis, Missouri as our National Capital for convention?
*Gettysburg 1869
Page 5 has an interesting report: The National Capital The Agitation for its Removal to St. Louis--Call For a National Convention. Other news of the day includes: "Railroad Accidents" "Gettysburg" "The Savannah Base-ball Club in Charleston S.C." and much more. 8 pages in goo
Published by Charles Dickens... a 6 issue set...
A White Hand and a Black Thumb...
Item #205271
January 23, 1864
Harper's WEEKLY, January 23 - March 5, 1864 This is a six issue set of Harper's Weekly issues containing all 6 installments of "A White Hand and a Black Thumb", by Henry Spicer, originally published by Charles Dickens' in All the Year Round. The set provides more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually. The individual issues are described... See More
Lincoln giving the Gettysburg Address...
Item #177031
February 10, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 10, 1900 Full page Remington: "The War In South Africa - A Close Call For Rimington's Scouts". Doublepage centerfold illustration "Lincoln's Address At Gettysburg, November 19, 1863". This also contains numerous news articles of the day. See photos for full details.
Moving on to Gettysburg...
Item #172694
July 18, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 18, 1863 The full front page is a print: "The Bombardment of Port Hudson--The 100-Pound Parrott Gun of the 'Richmond' at Work". Inside has another fullpg. with 2 scenes: "The Bombardment of Port Hudson--A Mortar Schooner at Work" & "Scene of General Paine's Assault on Port Hudson--carrying Off Our dead & wounded... See More
Text and prints on the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #172696
July 25, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 25, 1863 The full front page is a nice portrait of: "Major-General Ulysses S. Grant ("Unconditional Surrender" Grant)". Inside has a full page: "The Siege of Vicksburg--View Upon the Extreme Right, Showing the Mississippi River Above and Below Vicksburg"; a full page with 4 prints: "The Siege of Vicksburg--Blowing Up the ... See More
Item #172700
August 08, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 8, 1863 Certainly one of the more desired issues of the Civil War with the nice content on the Battle of Gettysburg. The front page has 2 prints: "Saluting the Old Flag at Port Hudson" and "The Formal Surrender of Port Hudson". Inside a 1/4 pg: "Siege of Vicksburg--Huts on the Hill-side"; a full page has two prints: "Po... See More
The Battle of Gettysburg and much more...
Item #172704
August 22, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 22, 1863 The front page has prints of: "Residence of John Burns, At Gettysburg, Pennsylvania" and "John Burns, the Only Man in Gettysburg, Pa., Who Fought at the Battle".
A full page with 8 prints show: "Views of the Gettysburg Battle Field"; another full page has: "General View of Gettysburg, From the West" and &... See More
Destruction of Lawrence, Kansas...
Item #172708
September 05, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 5, 1863 The full front page shows: "Moseby's Guerrillas Destroying Sutlers' Train". Inside prints include a dramatic fullpg: "The Destruction of the City of Lawrence, Kansas and the Massacre of its Inhabitants by the Rebel Guerrillas"; a full page with 4 prints: "Morris Island Sketches"; a three-quarter page map s... See More
Report on the Gettysburg Address...
Item #172734
December 05, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 5, 1863 The entire front page shows: "The President's Hymn--Give Thanks, All Ye People". However, the most notable content is likely the detailed report of Abraham Lincoln's address at Gettysburg. While the actual address is not provided, considerable details and the rarity of reports make this worthy of interest (see image). The article ... See More
Averill's Raid... Great doublepage centerfold...
Item #172746
January 16, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 16, 1864 The full front page is a print captioned: "Averill's Raid". Inside has prints of: "Major-General Andrew A. Humphreys" "General William W. Averill" "The 'Suck' In The Tennessee River" "The Wreck of the 'Aquila' at San Francisco" "The Iron-Clad Screw Frigate 'Re D'... See More
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