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NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 30, 1863  

*  "We have forgotten God..." - American Civil War
*  Lincoln's Day of Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer

Page 3 contains a very notable Proclamation by Lincoln headed: "National Prayer and Humiliation. A Proclamation by the President of the United States" which contains the full text for the National Day of Fasting, Humiliation, and Prayer.
A few portions include: "...Senate of the United States devoutly recognizing the supreme authority & just government of

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, New York, June 12, 1862. This 8 page newspaper is in good condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following FRONT PAGE Maps: "THE ACTION BEFORE MEMPHIS" "THE SITUATION AT FORT PILLOW". Also includes the following headlines: "ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY" "Gen. Shields at Jackson's…

This is a damaged lot of eleven Civil War issues of the famous titles: New York Herald, New York Tribune, and Philadelphia Inquirer. Each has a front page Civil War map (one has a print of a general; no map) but each issue is damaged by tears, stains, margin chipping with some loss, loose at the spine, separation at the central fold, perhaps a missing leaf, etc. Map issues are typically priced in the $40 - $55 range when in good condition.

A lot of eight issues: five of the NEW YORK HERALD (Dec. 29, 1861; Aug. 28, 1862; May 30, Sept. 7 & 24, 1863) two of the NEW YORK TRIBUNE (Feb. 4 & 5, 1862) and one NEW YORK TIMES (March 7, 1863), all from during the Civil War but with little or no front page war content. There is war content inside. All complete in 8 pages, perhaps a bit loose at the spine, generally nice condition.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 2, 1862  

* Siege of Yorktown
* Fall of New Orleans
* Fort Macon North Carolina

The front page is dominated by a nice Civil War map headed: "The Action of April 26 Near Yorktown" which is more of a diagram of the battle.
Among the front page one column heads are: "Fall Of Fort Macon" "The Surrender of New Orleans" "Graceful but Patriotic Letter from Flag-Officer Farragut", "The Siege Of Yorktown" "Progress of the Siege" "Dispersion of Rebel Cavalry" and more.
…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 17, 1862  

* John Wilkes Booth theater ad
* Civil War original reporting

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 below for the complete ad which notes: "...First appearance in New York of the young American tragedian, J. WILKES BOOTH..."  with…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 5, 1862  

* George B. McClellan's Peninsula Campaign map
* Siege & capture of Yorktown & Gloucester Point

The front page is dominated by a huge Civil War map headed: "THE YORKTOWN PENINSULA" which shows from Yorktown to Norfolk and much in between.
Nice first column heads as well including: "YORKTOWN EVACUATED" "Our Troops in Full Possession of the Rebel Works" "Gloucester Also Captured & more.
Twelve pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.

Background: This…

A CIVIL WAR  issue, from the New York Tribune, dated, January 9, 1864.

* A New Religion
* Southern Civilization

This issue is full of Civil War reports, which include the following:  " Copperhead Christianity," "From General Butler's Department," "Sale of Rebel Property for Taxes..." and " Southern Civilization."

The issue will be in overall nice condition, with only minor wear as indicated in the images.  New York CW newspapers were known for their excellent…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 16, 1861  

* Lower Mississippi River map

The format of this title at this time was advertisements on the front page with the wealth of Civil War reporting on inside pages. 

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 30, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Engagement in the Bayou Teche" 'A Rebel Ironclad Blown to Atoms' "The Rebels Completely Flanked' 'Gen. Grover at Baton Rouge" "Rebel Rumors of Union Disasters" "Speech of Gen. Hamilton" & much more inside as well.
Eight pages, nice condition.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 15, 1862    

* Battle of Hampton Roads, Virginia
* Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack (CSS Virginia)
* Civil War ironclads

Page 5 contains some historic one column headlines including: "The Damages To The Merrimac," "The Condition of the Minnesota," "The Merrimac Hemmed In,"  "The War In the South-West," "New Madrid Is Ours," "The Place Evacuated," "Skirmish With the Rebel Gunboats" and more.

Plus the back page has a nice map headed: "The Position at New…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 27, 1864  Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Latest From Sheridan" "Official From Sec. Stanton" "Our Advance at New Market" "The Enemy Still Flying" "No Guns & Many Prisoners Taken" "Jeff Davis At Macon" and more.
Eight pages, binding slits at the spine affect just a few words, otherwise nice.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 20, 1862  

* John Wilkes Booth theater ad
* Civil War original reporting

Page 2 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 which notes the: "...Engagement of the young Tragedian, J. WILKES BOOTH, whose appearance has been hailed with the…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 12, 1862  

* Battle of Eltham's Landing
* Surrender of Norfolk, Virgina
* Two ftpg. Civil War maps

The front page is dominated by not one but two Civil War maps, the larger titled: "The Seat Of War In  Eastern Virginia" and the smaller: "Norfolk And Vicinity".
There are many one column heads as well including: "Important From the South-West" "More Glorious News" "Surrender of Norfolk" "The City & Navy Yard in Our Possession" "Portsmouth Also Captured" "Destruction Of The…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 5, 1863  

* Second Battle of Fredericksburg w/ map
* Chancellorsville campaign - Virginia

The front page is dominated by a huge Civil War map headed: "THE SITUATION IN VIRGINIA" which takes about half of the page.
Many front page column heads including: "Advance Of The Potomac Army" "The Enemy In Retreat" "Left Wing Behind Fredericksburg" "The Rebels Forced to Fight on Gen. Hooker's Ground" "The Battle of Warrenton Junction" "A Severe Cavalry Engagement" "The Rebel Raid From…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 2, 1862  

* Battle of Seven Pines - Fair Oaks w/ map

The feature of this issue is the nice front page map headed: "THE BATTLE BEFORE RICHMOND" which shows the vicinity.
Also many front page one column Civil War heads including: "Great Battle on the Chickahominy" "Our Advance Attacked By the Rebels" "The Enemy Repulsed Everywhere" "Front Royal Recaptured" "The Enemy Driven Out With Loss" "The Evacuation of Corinth" "The Rebels Get Away Everything" "The Evacuation Going on a…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 31, 1864  

* Wilmington, North Carolina
* Collapse of the Confederacy

Among the column herads on gthe Civil War: "WILMINGTON" "General Plan of Attack...Operations of the Fleet - Landing of the Troops..." "News From Sherman - Mails - The Powder Boat" "Gen. Stoneman's Recent Raid" "The Wilmington Failure" "From Gen. Thomas' Army" and more.
Eight pages, good condition.

Background: The December 31, 1864, edition of the New York Tribune stands as a profound historical time…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 17, 1861 The format of this title at this time was advertisements on the front page with the wealth of Civil War reporting on inside pages. The back page features a Civil War map headed: "SHIP ISLAND AND ITS SURROUNDINGS". Column heads include: "THE EXPEDITION TO SHIP ISLAND" "Unobstructed Landing" "Slavery in the District of Columbia" "Interesting From Port Royal" "The Expedition To Beaufort" "A Negro Battle" and much more.
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, nice…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 17, 1862  

* Maryland Campaign 
* Harper's Ferry, West Virginia
* Battle of Munfordville, Kentucky

Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The War For The Union" "The Invasion of Maryland" "The Surrender of Harper's Ferry" "5,000 Prisoners Made by the Rebels" "A Tremendous Battle Yesterday" "The Whole Rebel Army Engaged" "Another Great Victory" "Reported Stampede of the Rebels Out of Maryland" "Great Battle in Kentucky" "Bragg With a Large Force Engaged"…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 17, 1861  The format of this title at this time was advertisements on the front page with the wealth of Civil War reporting on inside pages. 
The back page features a Civil War map headed: "SHIP ISLAND AND ITS SURROUNDINGS". Column heads include: "THE EXPEDITION TO SHIP ISLAND" "Unobstructed Landing" "Slavery in the District of Columbia" "Interesting From Port Royal" "The Expedition To Beaufort" "A Negro Battle" and much more.
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, minimal mar…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 6, 1864  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From Gen. Butler's Dept." "The Siege of Newbern Raised" "Retreat of the Rebels to Kinston" "From Gen. Kelly's Dept." "Another Victory by Gen. Mulligan" "Six Hours' Hard Fighting" "Our Cavalry Sharply Engaged at the Latest Date" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 4, 1865  Among the ftpg. column heads are: "THE PEACE MOVEMENT" "Speculations & Rumors at the Capital" "The Great Amendment" "The Quota of New York" and other items.
Eight pages, nice condition.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, February 13, 1864

* Generals Grant and Meade
* Jefferson Davis

This issue is full of Civil War reports, which include the following:  "From General Grant's Army", "From General Meade's Army", "The Despair and the Hope of the Rebels", " Jeff.'s Contrabands", "From General Grant's Army", "From New-Orleans", and " Grape Growing and Wine Making...II". 

The issue is in overall nice condition, with only minor wear as indicated in the images.  New York Civil War newspapers…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 25, 1862  The bottom of 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: "Eight Night of the young Tragedian, J. Wilkes Booth, who will appear in Shield's great Tragedy of The Apostate" with…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 28, 1862  

* John Wilkes Booth theater ad
* Civil War original reporting

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 appearance of J. WILKES BOOTH, Who will…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 7, 1865  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From Gen. Sherman's Army" "From Virginia--The Expedition Against Wilmington--Why It Failed" "Proposed Relief for the Savannah Sufferers" "Death of Soldiers in the Hospitals in & About New York" and much more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed (desired), once folded into quarters, minor margin wear.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 7, 1865 

* Wilmington, North Carolina
* Final months of the war

Among the ftpg. reports are those headed: "From Gen. Sherman's Army" "From Virginia--The Expedition Against Wilmington--Why It Failed" "Proposed Relief for the Savannah Sufferers" "Death of Soldiers in the Hospitals in & About New York" and much more.
Eight pages, great condition.

A CIVIL WAR  issue, from the New York Tribune, dated, June 13, 1863.

* The Siege of Vicksburg
* The Siege of Port Hudson
* Colored Troops

This issue is full of Civil War reports, which including the following:  " From the Army of the Potomac," " Tenderness for Negroes," " The Siege of Vicksburg," " The Assault," "Steeles's Invasion," " The Siege of Port Hudson," and "...The Bravery of the Colored Troops..." This issue is in overall nice condition, with only a small hole in…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 21, 1865  

* Jewish Congregation Shearith Israel
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Lying in State at the Capitol
* Hunt for the assassins continue

Although somewhat inconspicuous, perhaps the most notable item within this black bordered issue is the page 7 mention of the mourning services held at The Congregation Sherith Israel [Shearith Israel] on behalf of the late President.
Synagogues did not often receive the same coverage as other places of worship, and…

THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, November 14, 1863

* The Peace Congress
* Victory in West Virgiania
* Grant, Meade, & Burnside

This issue is full of Civil War reports, which including the following:  " The "Peace" Congress," "From Charleston," "From the Army of the Potomac," "From General Thomas's Army," and " The Victory in West Virginia." This issue also includes reports from Generals Grant, Meade, and Burnside.

The issue will be in overall nice condition, with only minor wear as indicated…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 12, 1863 

* President Abraham Lincoln letter
* American Civil War conscription

The top of the first column has: "President Lincoln On The Draft" "Retaliation for Abuse of Colored Troops" which has his letter signed in type: A. Lincoln. Also: "Lee Expected To Attack Meade" "End of the Naval Campaign in the Mississippi" and more.
In his August 11, 1863, letter to New York Governor Horatio Seymour, Lincoln continued their debate over the Civil War draft following the July…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 7, 1863  

* Sufferings of the colored people
* General Joseph E. Johnston
* Enterprise, Mississippi
* Guerrilla leader John S. Mosby

Front page column heads on the Civil War include: "Johnston's Army at Enterprise" "Retreat * Scattering of Rebel Forces" "The Situation at Vicksburg" "Preparations for the Fall Campaign" "The Rebel Force at Fredericksburg" "Moseby Capturing More Sutlers' Wagons" & much more. 
Page 7 has nearly half a column headed: "The Sufferings…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 27, 1862 

* John Wilkes Booth theater ad
* Civil War original reporting

Near the top of 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 two of the engagement the…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 9, 1862 

* Siege of Yorktown ends 
* Battle of Williamsburg, Virginia 
* New Orleans LA Louisiana 

The front page is dominated by a nice Civil War map headed: "The Defenses Of Yorktown" (see photos). There are nice one column heads also: "The Advance of McClellan's Army", "The Enemy Still In Full Retreat", "The Battle of Williamsburg", "The Operations In The Gulf", "The Capture of New Orleans", "Sewall's Point Evacuated", "The Occupation of Giles Court-House &…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 9, 1862 

* Siege of Yorktown ends
* Battle of Williamsburg, Virginia
* New Orleans LA Louisiana

The front page is dominated by a nice Civil War map headed: "The Defenses Of Yorktown" (see photos). There are nice one column heads also: "The Advance of McClellan's Army" "The Enemy Still In Full Retreat" "The Battle of Williamsburg" "The Operations In The Gulf", "The Capture of New Orleans" "Sewall's Point Evacuated" "The Occupation of Giles Court-House & Darrows"…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 13, 1861  Page 5 has: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Slave-Catching by Soldiers" "The New Fugitive Slave Law" "The Confiscation Bill Safe" "The Case of Commander Poor" "Traitors in the Land Office Yet". Page 4 has: "Arming Negroes" and other war news.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 6, 1862  Page 3 has column heads on the Civil War including; "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "The New-Granada Commission" "Military Appointments" "Promotions for Gallant Service" "The War in the South-West" "Affairs in Nashville" "Union Men Declaring Themselves" and more.
Eight pages, irregular at the spine, minor loss to a lower corner, but of corner damp staining.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 25, 1864 

* Post Second Battle of Petersburg, Virginia 
* Ulysses S. Grant vs. Robert E. Lee 

Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CONTEST", "Grant's New Movement", "He is Getting South of Petersburg", "Butler Cuts the Road Above Petersburg", "The Rebels Have Only the Danville Road in Order", "Lee Must Come Out & Fight", "The President's Visit to Our Army" and more.

Eight pages, minor binding slits at the spine margin, nice…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 1, 1864  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Army Of The James" "From Missouri" "From Washington" "Capture of the Rebel Ex-General Roger A. Pryor" "From New Bern" "Naval Intelligence" and more.
Eight pages, a bit irregular at the spine, very nice condition.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 1, 1864  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Army Of The James" "From Missouri" "From Washington" "Capture of the Rebel Ex-General Roger A. Pryor" "From New Bern" "Naval Intelligence" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 21, 1864  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "FROM CHATTANOOGA" "The Rebels in Large Force" "Gen. Sherman's Army Gone Down the Mississippi" "Expeditions Sent From Vicksburg" "Sufferings of Union Prisoners" "New Bern Still Save" "From Arkansas" and much more.
Eight pages, nice condition.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 12, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The War In Tennessee" "The Pursuit Of Van Dorn" "The Rear Guard Overtaken" "Reported Escape of Col. Coburn and 2,000 Men" "The New British Piratical Fleet".
Eight pages, uncut, nice condition.

Here is a unique opportunity for a pair of issues--one Yankee and the other Confederate--of the identical date of July 22, 1861 both reporting on the First Battle of Bull Run, one from the New York Tribune and the other from the Confederate capital of Richmond, titled the Daily Dispatch, providing a perspective of how the news was reported with all the "spin" & biases that were rampant on both sides of the border. As you see, both sides claimed victory:

TRIBUNE:  The top of page 5 begins…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 15, 1864  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: From Gen. Sherman's Expedition" "Sharp Engagement on the Yazoo" "The Transports Attacked by 3,000 Texans" "Rebels Defeated & Driven" "Summary Punishment of a Case of Barbarism" "Reported Escape of 109 Officers from Libby Prison" and much more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 25, 1864  Among the front page  column heads are: "Late Southern News" "Address of the Rebel Congress" "Fierce Denunciation of the North" "Slanders Upon Our Armies" "The Expedition to Florida" "From Gen. Sherman's Expedition" "Rebel Reports of His Progress" "Occupation of Jackson "The Battles & Blunders of the Enemy" "Sherman Always Victorious" and more.
Eight pages, some light damp staining, good condition.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 21, 1862  With the front page taken up with ads, the feature is the back page war map headed: "THE WAR IN KENTUCKY & TENNESSEE" with related column heads, including; "Defeat of Zollicoffer's Army" "Fighting All Day"  "Gen. Zollicoffer Killed" "Utter Rout of the Rebels" "Heavy Lossl On Both Sides" "Attack On Their Stronghold" and much more.
War-related reports inside as well.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large sheet, various wear at the…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 8, 1864  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Rebel Advance In East Tennessee" "Attempt to Capture Cumberland Gap" "Three Days' Sharp Skirmishing" "Rebels Finally Repulsed" "Johnston's Rebel Army at Rome, Ga." "The Situation at Knoxville" "Longstreet Moving on Tazewell..." and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.