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THE WORLD, New York, April 15, 1865  

* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth

The top of the first column of the front page reports one of the most historic & tragic events of the 19th century: the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.
The headlines include: "ASSASSINATION of PRESIDENT LINCOLN and SECRETARY SEWARD" "Mr. Lincoln Shot in Ford's Theater" "Boldness of the Assassin" "He Jumps on the State and Escapes Unmolested" "J. Wilkes Booth…

CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, April 20, 1865

* Abraham Lincoln assassination (historic 1st report)
* From the origin of the American Civil War (rare)

 Keep in mind that Charleston fell to Union forces on February 18 and after that date was in Union control. So this is the volume 1, number 47 issue in the "new series" as noted.
Availability of paper must still have been a concern, for as can be seen in the photos the dimensions of the paper are larger than the print area,…

THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 15, 1865  

* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth

This issue would rank among the most famous of all Lincoln assassination newspapers, as almost all issues found on the market today are one of the many reprint editions that have turned up for decades.
This is the genuine issue. And better yet it is the "3:00 a.m. Special Edition" as identified by the Library of Congress:
3:00 a.m. Special edition. 8 pages. The…

EVENING STAR, Washington, D.C., April 15, 1865  

* Abraham Lincoln assassination (historic 1st report)
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where it occurred

Terrific to have this first report of Lincoln's assassination in a newspaper from the city where it happened. This is the first of this issue we have offered.
The top of the front page has a column with heads: "ASSASSINATION OF THE PRESIDENT" "Attempted Murder Of Secretary Seward And Sons". The report begins: "Last evening…

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 29, 1865 

* Famous Abraham Lincoln assassination issue
* Much more uncommon than the Harper's Weekly

 This issue remains one of the most desired for this historic, tragic event, as it is one of the only newspapers 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 Lincoln in His Private Box at Ford's…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 9, 1865  

* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Black mourning borders
* William T. Sherman returns

All columns on all pages area black-bordered due to the Lincoln assassination. The front page has: "SHERMAN" "His Army Homeward Bound" "The Quickest March on Record" "Scenes Along the Route" "Enthusiasm of the Colored People" and "Events Subsequent To The Surrender".
Page 5 has: "The Assassination" "The Trial to Commence Today" "The President's Proclamation Gone South"…

NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, April 22, 1865  A decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after. As such their reporting on war events provides a contrasting perspective beyond most other Northern newspapers.
With this issue, all factious leanings and biased commentary is set aside to report the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The entire front page reports--with considerable detail--the tragedy of the era with first column heads: "A Terrible…

NEW YORK TIMES, May 19, 1865  

* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Trial of the conspirators - assassins
* Loads of testimony in court

Among the front page first column heads are: "THE TRIAL OF THE ASSASSINS" "Full Report of the Proceedings & Evidence of Thurs." "A Plan for Destroying; Northern Ships & Towns Sent to Jeff. Davis"  & more.
This trial coverage carries over to the back page.
Eight pages, evenly toned throughout, slightly irregular at the blank spine from disbinding, good condition.

Backgrou…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 29, 1865

* The same issue (title and date) found in the time capsule under the (former) statue of Robert E. Lee on Dec. 28, 2021

The front page has a large and dramatic illustration of "J. Wilkes Booth" plus a lengthy article headed: 'The Murder Of The President' making this a nice display issue.
Inside articles are headed: "Abraham Lincoln" "President Johnson" "Mr. Seward" "Great Pan Is Dead" and "The Folly of Crime". A small illustration captioned: "Plan of the…

NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1865  

* Trial of the conspirators - assassins
* re. Abraham Lincoln's assassination
* Loads of testimony (questions/answers)

Among the front page column heads are: "THE TRIAL OF THE ASSASSINS" "Testimony Taken in Secret Session Last Week" "Revelations Concerning the Origin of the Murder Plot" "It was Decided Upon Just After the Rebel Defeat at Gettysburg" "Booth's Visit to Canada & Intercourse with Sanders" "How Booth Urged S.K. Chester to Join Him in the…

THE WORLD, New York, May 6, 1865  

* Abraham Lincoln assassination investigation

Among the front page column heads on the closing events of the Civil War are: "THE CONSPIRACY" "Another Letter from Beverly Tucker & Geo. Sanders" "Absolute Denial of any Knowledge of the Assassination" "Harold's Confession and the Other Testimony Sent to 
Europe" "The Preliminary Examination About Completed" "Another Strange Story About the Assassination" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

NEW YORK TIMES, May 28, 1865

* Last of the Confederate forces surrender 
* Formal end of the American Civil War
* re. Abraham Lincoln assassination 
* Trial of the conspirators - assassins

Among the front page column heads are: "PEACE AT LAST" "Surrender of Gen. Kirby Smith's entire force" "Final Official Act of Insurgent Authority" "The Great Rebellion Has Passed Away" "Their Land and Naval Forces Declared Disbanded" "The Stars & Stripes Again Dominant Over All the County" "All…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 6, 1865  This issue remains one of the most desired of the Civil War era, if not the 19th century, as much of it deals with the assassination and funeral of President Abraham Lincoln.
The entire front page is a print captioned: "President Lincoln At Home" showing him reading a book to his son. This very image was made into a postage stamp by the United States Post Office.
An inside page has a dramatic full page print captioned: "Scene at the Death Bed of President…

WASHINGTON WEEKLY CHRONICLE, D.C., April 22, 1865

* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth
* From our nation's capital

Truly a terrific issue, for being a weekly newspaper this was the first report of this event in this title, and better yet it is from the city where the assassination happened. A notable--and very uncommon--graphic on the front page is the black-bordered cameo print of Abraham Lincoln, with all columns on all 8 pages…

JAMESTOWN JOURNAL, EXTRA, Jamestown, New York, April 15th---9 A. M.  

* Terrific Abraham Lincoln assassination broadside
* First edition just after the announcement of death

Within the world of newspaper collecting, both major reports and graphic headlines are primary in determining collectability. Other factors are important as well, but the more notable the event and the "flashier" the graphic appeal, the more desirable the item.
Broadsides tend to dominate such items. They were…

THE JOURNAL & COURIER, Little Falls, New York, April 20, 1865 

* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth

Being a weekly newspaper this issue has the first report of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. All columns on all pages have wide, black mourning rules.
The front page has: "The Great Calamity" which is an essay on Lincoln. Also on the front page: "The Nation's Grief" which is a sermon on Lincoln.
Page 2 has over 1 1/2 columns taken up…

BROWNLOW’S KNOXVILLE WHIG, AND REBEL VENTILATOR, Tennessee, April 26, 1865 

* Very rare Civil War era publication
* William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow
* re Abraham Lincoln assassination

W. G. Brownlow, or  Parson Brownlow, was a fascinating personality to say the least. He regarded anyone who disagreed with him about religion or politics as an enemy. The circuit-riding Methodist parson turned to the press to spread his harsh anti-Presbyterian, anti-Calvinist rhetoric, and to spread…

NEW YORK TIMES, May 4, 1865  

* Abraham Lincoln assassination - murder
* Pursuit of the conspirators - assassins

Among the front page first column heads are: "THE ASSASSINS" "Mr. Lincoln's Murder Planned by Leading Traitors" "Most of these Traitors Are Harbored in Canada" "Jefferson Davis is the Head of the Assassins" "One Hundred Thousand Dollars Reward for Davis" plus a front page "Proclamation" signed by President Andrew Johnson offering various rewards for those implicated in…

NEW YORK HERALD, April 21, 1865 

* Rare 1st-page mentions of Synagogue services
* Re: Abraham Lincoln's assassination & funeral
* Black mourning borders on all eight pages

Perhaps the most noteworthy coverage is the front-page details regarding various services being held at local synagogues - which includes the congregations at "B'nai Israel," "Bikur Cholim U-Kadisha Synagogue," and "Shaari [Shaare] Zedek" with each synagogue draped in mourning black.
It is quite unusual to find…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 20, 1865  The front page has an article: "The Assassination" and another "President Lincoln's Funeral" and also includes illustrations of: "Ruins of Garrett's Barn...Where Booth Was Shot: and "Garrett's House, Where Booth Died" and: "Harold's House, Near the Washington Navy-Yard".
Inside has a full page print: "President Lincoln's Funeral--Reception Of the Remains at Chicago, Illinois", and two half page prints: "President Lincoln's Funeral--Building Erected for…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1865  

* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Trial of the assassins - traitors

All of page 1 and most of page 2 are taken up with: "THE CONSPIRACY" "Trial Of The Accused" "Saturday's Proceedings Continued" with a great wealth of verbatim testimony.
Page 3 has various end-of-war reports.
Great to have this content in a newspaper from the nation's capital.
Four pages, large folio size, minor tears at the margins. Folder size noted is…

NEW YORK TIMES, May 26, 1865  

* Abraham Lincoln Murder - Trial of the conspirators
* re. Jefferson Davis capture - Woman's clothes dispute

The entire front page and over half of the back page are taken up with very detailed and verbatim accounts of those called to give testimony in the trial of the Lincoln assassins.
The front page first column heads include: "TRIAL OF THE ASSASSINS" "Full Report of the Proceedings on Thursday" "Testimony to the Cruel Treatment of Our Prisoners in…

NEW  YORK TIMES, May 16, 1865  

* Abraham Lincoln Murder
* Trial of the Assassins
* Indictment of the assassins
* Confederate yellow fever plot

Among the front page column heads are: "TRIAL OF THE ASSASSINS" "The Charges & Specifications Against the Prisoners" "Davis, Sanders, Tucker, Thompson, and Clay in the Indictment" "They are Charged with Conspiring to Kill Lincoln, Johnson, Seward and Grant" 'The Testimony Taken on the Second Day of the Trial".
This testimony on the trial of the assassins…

PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, May, 1865

* Abraham Lincoln assassination w/ print

 Phrenology is a theory that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of their skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
The feature of this issue is the page near the back which is devoted to Abraham Lincoln, including a nice portrait of him and a black-bordered article on his life.
Seven other pages has…

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…

NEW YORK TIMES, May 13, 1865  

* "When Johnny Comes Marching Home"
* Closing events of the American Civil War
* re. Abraham Lincoln's assassination 

Among the front page column heads on the ending events of the Civil War are: "THE HOMEWARD MARCH" "The Second & Fifth Corps Arrive Near Alexandria" "They Meet with the Kindest Treatment on the Way from Richmond" "Sherman's Veterans Will Begin to Arrive About Sunday" and more.
Page 4 has: "The Trial of the Assassins--Action of the Government". The back…

CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, May 19, 1865 

* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Trial of the conspirators - assassins

Page 2 begins with a nice editorial: "The Death of President Lincoln in the English Parliament".
Other notable reports within: "The Trial of the Conspirators" "Important; Evidence" "Davis Implicated" "President's Proclamation" regarding amnesty to those in the South; "Union Meeting in Raleigh" "Trial of the Conspirators" "Forest Killed" "Jeff. Davis' Route" and…

CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, May 17, 1865 

* Trial of the conspirators - assassins
* re. Abraham Lincoln's assassination

Page 2 begins with a nice editorial: "The Conspiracy Trial" which was just beginning in Washington.
Page 3 also has a full column headed: "The Assassination Trial" "Condensed Summary of the Evidence" "The Testimony Against Spangler, O'Laughlin and Mudd" "The Secret Evidence Made Public". Also: "Conspirators Respited" "Gov. Vance Arrested" "The Pirate…

NEW YORK TIMES, May 2, 1865  

* re. Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Closing events of the Civil War
* Jefferson Davis on the run

Among the front page column heads on the ending events of the Civil War: "DAWN OF PEACE" "Breaking Up of Sherman's Veteran Army" "The Army of Tennessee & the Army of Georgia to Go To Richmond" "Johnston's Army Deliver Their Effects at Greensboro" "The Assassination" "Jeff. Davis Escapes" "The Burial Place of President Lincoln" and more.
Eight pages, an older…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 26, 1865  

* Trial of the conspirators - assassins
* re. Abraham Lincoln's assassination

Part of page 1 and over half of page 2 are taken up with: "THE CONSPIRACY" "Trial Of The Accused" "The Proceedings On Yesterday" with a great wealth of verbatim testimony.
Also within: "Davis Reported To Be In Irons" "Davis's and Clay's Families Sent South" "Address of General Forrest - His Advice To His Soldiers" "Surrender of Guerrilla Chiefs…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 23, 1865  

* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Trial of the assassins - traitors

Taking half of page 3 is: "THE CONSPIRACY" "Trial of the Accused" "The Proceedings of Yesterday" with a wealth of verbatim reporting.
The front page includes: "From the Southwest' "Report Murder of Kirby Smith" "From Georgia" "100,000 Bales of Cotton Captured" "The Negro Troops Attempt to Avenge the Fort Pillow Massacre" & more.
Great to have this content…

NEW YORK TIMES, May 30, 1865  

* Andrew Johnson - amnesty proclamation
* Abraham Lincoln's assassination
* Trial of the conspirators - assassins

The front page features two notable Proclamations by President Johnson. The first grants amnesty to all persons who have directly or indirectly taken part in the rebellion, with the restoration of all rights of property except as to slaves, and except in cases where legal proceedings have been instituted for the confiscation of property.
The second is for…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 27, 1865  The front page features "Lewis Payne the Assassin" under guard, with text headed: "Capture of Davis", "Payne the Assassin" and "President Lincoln's Burial".
Inside includes a dramatic full page: "Charge of the Ninth Army Corps on Fort Mahone, April 3, 1865". A full page features a half page illustration of: "The Fight Before Mobile - Storming of Fort Blakely, April 9, 1865" and nearly half page "The Gun-Boat 'Genesee' Provided with a Net-Work Against…

UTICA MORNING HERALD, New York, May 4, 1865

* The hunt for Jefferson Davis
* Abraham Lincoln assassination

 Among the reports on pages 2 and 3 are: "The Plot of the Assassins" "Matters In Richmond" "Proclamation By the President--Rewards Offered for Rebels--A Hundred Thousand for Jeff" "Flight of Jeff. Davis" "The Fugitives in South Carolina" "Stonemason in Close Pursuit" "Jeff. Only One Day Ahead" "The President's Remains" "The Funeral Cortege" and more.
Four pages, never bound nor…

NEW YORK HERALD, April 25, 1865 

* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Remains in New York City
* Civil War closing events

All columns on all 8 pages are black-bordered in memory of Abraham Lincoln. Two-thirds of the first column are taken up with nice heads concerning the funeral of Abraham Lincoln including: "HONORS To the MARTYR PRESIDENT" "Our Tribute to the Lamented Dead" "Arrival of the Cortege" "The Body In State" "The Procession to the City Hall" "Scene of Sadness & Sorrow"…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 27, 1865  The front page features "Lewis Payne the Assassin" under guard, with text headed: "Capture of Davis", "Payne the Assassin" and "President Lincoln's Burial".
Inside includes a dramatic full page: "Charge of the Ninth Army Corps on Fort Mahone, April 3, 1865". A full page features a half page illustration of: "The Fight Before Mobile - Storming of Fort Blakely, April 9, 1865" and nearly half page "The Gun-Boat 'Genesee' Provided with a Net-Work Against…

NEW YORK TIMES, May 27, 1865  

* Abraham Lincoln Murder - Trial of the conspirators
* Rebel president Jefferson Davis indictment for treason

Among the front page column heads are: "INDICTMENT OF DAVIS" "The Arch-Traitor to be Tried for Treason" "His Offence the Levying of War on Fort Stevens" "Davis to be Tried in the City of Washington" and: "TRIAL OF THE ASSASSINS" "Sanders Heard to Say that Booth was Bossing the Job" "That Job was to Assassinate Lincoln On or Before Inauguration Day"…

NEW YORK TIMES, May 27, 1865  Among the front page column heads are: "INDICTMENT OF DAVIS" "The Arch-Traitor to be Tried for Treason" "His Offence the Levying of War on Fort Stevens" "Davis to be Tried in the City of Washington" and: "TRIAL OF THE ASSASSINS" "Sanders Heard to Say that Booth was Bossing the Job" "That Job was to Assassinate Lincoln On or Before Inauguration Day" "More About the Treatment of Union Prisoners in the South" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.

JUNIATA SENTINEL, Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, April 26, 1865  

* re. Abraham Lincoln assassination 
* Funeral train on tour towards Springfield
* Closing event of the American Civil War

The front page is mostly with a lengthy & detailed report: "A Vist To Richmond - What was Seen & Learned There" with subheads: "The Captured City" "General H. White's Interview with apt. Dick Turner at Libby Prison" "John Breckenridge One of the Incendiaries".
Inide has: " The Murdered Remains of the Prince of…

UTICA MORNING HERALD, New York, April 26, 1865

* Abraham Lincoln assassination - murder
* Funeral train on the way to Springfield

Pages 2 and 3 have reports on both the ending events of the Civil War but also on Lincoln's funeral train as it progresses to Springfield, Illinois. Photos show details.
Four pages, never bound no trimmed, various folds and creases, generally in good condition. The folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

Background: On April 25, 1865, the…

NEW YORK HERALD, May 7, 1865  

* Closing events on the Civil War
* Abraham Lincoln assassination plot

The front page has some nice column heads on the closing events of the Civil War including: "Danville" "Interesting Details of the March of the Sixth Corps to Danville, Va." "THE PLOT" "Flight of Sanders & Tucker from Montreal" "Canadian Views of the President's Proclamation" "SHERMAN" "Johnny Comes Marching Home" "The Troops En Route for Alexandria" and much more.
Eight pages,…

CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, April 26, 1865  The lengthy page 2 article is headed: "The End of the War". Other page 2 items include: "Tribute to Gen. Robert E. Lee" "From Kentucky" "Attempted Suicide" of Payne, one of the Lincoln assassins; "Guerrillas Captured" "The Sherman Mystery" & more.
Four pages, small folio size, great condition.

UTICA MORNING HERALD, New York, April 27, 1865

* President Abraham Lincoln's funeral train
* Journey from Washington D.C. to Springfield
* Best publication to be had for this stop (very rare)

 Pages 2 and 3 have reports on Lincoln's funeral but also on the closing events of the Civil War. Lincoln's funeral train--on its way to Springfield, Illinois--went through Utica & is reported here: "THE FUNERAL TRAIN"  The Passage From Albany" "Its Reception In Utica".
Also: "The President's…

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, May 6, 1865  An inside page has a print of: "Mr. Andrew Johnson, the New President of the United States" with a related article titled the same. The same page has a print: "The Assassination of President Lincoln: Meeting of Americans on Monday in St. James's Hall" with the next page having articles: "Meeting of Condolence on the Death of President Lincoln" and then: "Meeting of Americans In London".
Complete in 24 pages with the Supplement, very nice…

UTICA MORNING HERALD, New York, May 5, 1865

* Abraham Lincoln's burial
* Springfield, Illinois funeral

 Pages 2 and 3 have some reports concerning the closing events of the Civil War, as well as on Lincoln's funeral. Articles include: "The War" "The Pursuit & Arrest of the Assassins" "The President's Remains" The Funeral At Springfield" "Interesting Ceremonies" and: "The Remains in Their Last Resting Place"
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed. This issue is in somewhat 2nd rate…

DAILY EVENING TRAVELLER, Boston, April 21, 1865  From just 6 days after the death of Lincoln, there is much content relating to the event, the funeral, and follow-up investigations, as well as the closing moments of the Civil War.
Photos show much content, however a few column heads include: "Eulogy Before the Citizens of Lowell by Hon. Geo. S Boutwell" on the life of Abraham Lincoln; "From California - Great Excitement on Account of the Death of the President..." "Capture of Another of the…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 24, 1865  

* Trial of the assassins - conspirators
* re. Capture of Jefferson Davis

Page 2 has: "Trial Of The Assassins" and page 3 includes: "From Fort Monroe" "Ending Of Jeff. Davis" "Davis's Family Sent South" "North Carolina--Capture of Rebel Official Documents" "Rebels Paying United States Taxes" and much more.
Great to have this content in a newspaper from the nation's capital.
Four pages, large folio size, some tears at the…

CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, May 4, 1865 

* Abraham Lincoln home town funeral
* Jefferson Davis accomplice to murder ?

Inside has: "Proclamation By the President" "Jeff Davis Accessory to the Murder" "Heavy Rewards" "One Hundred Thousand Dollars for Davis" "More Assassins Arrested" "Funeral Obsequies at Springfield, Illinois" "Capture of Macon Confirmed" and more.
Four pages, small folio size, very nice condition.

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 13, 1865 

* Killing of John Wilkes Booth
* President Abraham Lincoln funeral
* Prints - illustrations - wood engravings

The front page shows: "Sergeant Boston Corbett, the Man who shot Booth" as well as a dramatic print of: "The Killing of Booth, the Assassin--The Dying Murderer drawn from the Barn where he had Taken Refuge...".
The inside pages have some nice prints including: "Booth Escaping on Horseback from the Rear of the Theatre after…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 13, 1865  The front page features a large print of: "Andrew Johnson" who succeeded Abraham Lincoln as President. The balance of the front page is a lengthy biography of him.
There are several prints within which relate to the Abraham Lincoln funeral and the hunting & killing of John Wilkes Booth. Included are prints captioned: "Sergeant Boston Corbett" who shot Booth; two-thirds of a pg: "Planning The Capture of Booth & Harold"; a nice & dramatic halfpg:…