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DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 4, 1861
* President Abraham Lincoln
* 1st State of the Union Address
Most of page 2 is taken up with: "The President's Message" being the annual… more
THE LEISURE HOUR, London, Sept. 12, 1861 This 12 page issue measures 9 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches and is "A Family Journal Of Instruction And Recreation" with 2 illustrations.
Nice condition.
Background: The… more
THE WORLD, New York City, March 11, 1861
* Start of the Civil War close (Fort Sumter)
* Tensions at a boiling point in the South
* Southern slavery and the Confederacy
* History about to be made
From… more
The DAILY PROGRESS, New Bern, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 1861
* Very rare Confederate publication
This is a single sheet newspaper with just a one column masthead, not uncommon from the Confederacy… more
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 12, 1861
* America preparing for Civil War
* Abraham Lincoln as president-elect
* Florida and Alabama leave the Union
Items inside include: "Martin Van Buren's Opinion of… more
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 24, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Surrender of Col. Mulligan to the Rebels" "Gen. Fremont About to Take the Field" "Gallant… more
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 30, 1861
* Abraham Lincoln about to change America
A great issue shortly before the outbreak of war with pg. 4 including: "...declare that Mr. Lincoln has listened to… more
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 25, 1861
* Plot to assassination Abraham Lincoln
The front page contains various one column heads which include: "The Plot Against Mr. Lincoln's Life" "Developments of a… more
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 7, 1861 The front page is dominated by a very large & very detailed Civil War map headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN WESTERN VIRGINIA". Plus many front page column heads on the war:… more
NEW YORK ILLUSTRATED NEWS, July 15, 1861 Formatted much like the popular Harper's Weekly, but a much scarcer title.
The full front page shows: "Capture of a Picket After Heroically Defending Himself… more
THE WILMINGTON DAILY HERALD, North Carolina, Jan. 31, 1861
* Future Confederate port city
* American Civil War close
From this Southern port city from shortly before the outbreak of the Civil War.… more
DAVENPORT DAILY GAZETTE, Iowa, Dec. 17, 1861
* Rare Civil War era publication
* Negro insurrection in the South
This rare title from the Midwestern United States has some Civil War reporting… more
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Sunbury, Pennsylvania, May 31, 1861
* American Civil War era
Much front page reporting on the Civil War including: "Death of Col. Ellsworth" "News From Baltimore"… more
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, March 22, 1861
* History about to be made
* Focus on Fort Sumter
Much of the front page is taken up with reports concerning the coming Civil War, with first column… more
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 1, 1861 The front page has a one column map headed: "Seat of War In Northern Virginia" which also shows portions of Pennsylvania, Maryland and Ohio.
The front page also… more
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 12, 1861
* Rare full front page map
* Battle of Carnifex Ferry
The entire front page is taken up with a huge and very detailed map headed: "THE NATIONAL BATTLE GROUND. The… more
NEW YORK HERALD, April 28, 1861
* Near the start of the Civil War
* Maryland & Pennsylvania map
* Troops forming for battle
The front page features a nice map titled: "THE SEAT OF WAR" showing… more
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 11, 1861
* Detailed battle of Bull Run map (official, after the fact)
The front page features a great & very detailed map headed: "Very Curious Rebel Semi-Official Pictorial… more
JUTRZENKA, Warsaw, Poland, July 19, 1861 A rare & early Jewish newspaper from Poland, the title translates to "Morning Star". This rare newspaper lasted only three years, and reflects the trends… more
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 6, 1861 Among the front page column headlines on the Civil War: "THE REBELLION" "Movement of Troops Into Virginia" " The Soldiers Eager for Active Service" "The Pay of the… more
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 19, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil war: "THE REBELLION" "The Secession Legislature Broken UP & Its Officers & Members Arrested" "Important News From… more
NEW YORK TIMES, June 20, 1861
* Battle of Boonville, Missouri
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT NEWS" "The Particulars of the Battle of Booneville, Mo." "Utter… more
NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1861 Among the first column heads on the Civil War are: "The Engagement Near Martinsburgh" "Official Report of Maj.-Gen. Patterson" "10,000 Rebels Routed" "Preparations for… more
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 17, 1861 The front page has great coverage on the days just before the historic Battle of Bull Run, with first column heads: "THE GREAT REBELLION" Advance of the Grand Army… more
NEW YORK TIMES, July 19, 1861
* Battle of Bull Run prelude
* Manassas VA Virginia
The front page has some great column heads on the Civil War including some just preceding the historic Battle of Bull… more
NEW YORK TEIMES, July 28, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "THE GREAT REBELLION" "No Military Movements at Washington" "Gen. McClelland Preparing to Take Command" "Strength… more
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 17, 1861
* Civil War era "Trent Affair"
* James Mason & John Slidell
Among front page column heads on the Civil War are: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT NEWS" "Arrest of Messrs. Slidell and… more
NEW YORK TIMES, July 22, 1861 This would be the premiere report on the Battle of Bull Run, the first major battle of the Civil War and reported just one day after it happened. Plus, reported on… more
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 11, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "THE SOUTHERN REBELLION" "Another Federal Advance" "No Rebel Force Within Six Miles of Our Lines" "The Enemy… more
THE WORLD, New York, March 8, 1861
* Texas secession from the Union
* Surrender of Federal fort outposts
Page 4 has pre-war column heads: "State Of The Nation" "Seizure of Forts In Texas" "Captain… more
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 31, 1861 Among the front page column heads: "THE SOUTHERN REBELLION" "The Great Naval Expedition" "50 Vessels en Route for the South" "Gen. Stone's Report of the Battle of… more
THE WORLD, New York, April 18, 1861
* Beginning of the Civil War
* Post Fort Sumter attack
* Troops forming
Page 4 has nice column heads on the beginning events of the Civil War: "SOUTHERN REBELLION"… more
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 17, 1861 This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 10, 1861 This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.Among the articles are:… more
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, June 27, 1861 This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently, much content has an anti-North bias.
Articles within include:… more
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 21, 1861 This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, May 10, 1861 This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction… more
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, May 10, 1861 This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction… more
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, April 13, 1861
* Bombardment of Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor
* Best publication to be had ? - very rare as such
When it comes to collecting historic events… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, March 6, 1861
* President Abraham Lincoln
* 2 days after inauguration
* Cabinet announcements
Page 3 has s small yet notable report headed: "Cabinet… more
LOUISVILLE DAILY COURIER, Kentucky, Sept. 7, 1861
* Rare pro-Confederate title
* 1st year of the Civil War
Louisville is difficult to categorize as Union or Confederate during the Civil War… more
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 11, 1861
* Start of the Civil War ?
* Star of the West attacked
From just 4 months before the outbreak of the Civil War, it is not surprising that much content within… more
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 30, 1861
* Abraham Lincoln about to change America
Near the top of the front page is: "Important From Springfield" "The Position Of the President Elect" noting in part:… more
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 6, 1861
* President-elect Abraham Lincoln
* Creating his cabinet at Springfield
The front page has some reports concerning the troubles in the South which would soon… more
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 15, 1861
* Abraham Lincoln about to change America
* Rise of Southern tensions w/ secession talks
The front page has a nice stack of column heads on the coming Civil… more
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 31, 1861
* Rare pro Confederate publication
* Pre City War Southern tensions
* The volume 1 - number 1 issue
This is the very first issue--volume 1 number… more
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 19, 1861
* Jefferson Davis inauguration
* Confederate President
* Abraham Lincoln inauguration train
The front page has: "The Incoming Administration" "Progress of the President… more
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 30, 1861
* Virginia secession - joins Confederacy
Pages 4 and 5 have a wealth of reporting on the ongoing secession of the states and the work towards that end by… more
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 18, 1861
* Grace Bedell encourages him to grow a beard
* President-elect Abraham Lincoln en-route
Over half of page 5 is taken up with fine and detailed coverage of… more
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