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NEW YORK HERALD--EXTRA, May 6, 1842  A single sheet broadside (printed on one side only), that has at the top of the first column: "Arrival Of The Steamship Caledonia", plus a nice woodcut of steamship, and: "18 Days Later From Europe". Says the ship arrived at Boston, has news from Europe, plus a list of the passengers who were on the ship, and a few ads. Nice condition.

NEW YORK HERALD--EXTRA, Aug. 3, 1841  A broadside issue (single sheet, printed on one side only) printed upon the arrival of news from Europe, as noted at the top of the first column: "Arrival Of The Acadia At Boston" "Six Days Later From Europe" with further subheads (see). The content is nothing but news from Europe, no advertisements. Some light fold foxing.

THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 9, 1873

• James O'Kelly arrested in Cuba
• Irish nationalist journalist
• Best title to be had - rare as such

The top of page 9 has one column headings that include: "IMPRISONED" "Interest Excited by the Arrest of Jas. J. O'Kelly at Manzanillo" and more. (see) Text takes up about 2 full columns.
Complete with 16 pages, nice condition.

NEW YORK HERALD, July 10, 1875

• Monticello, Sullivan County, New York execution
• Hanging of Mark Brown for murder

Page 6 has an article with headings: "THE GALLOWS" "Hanging of Mark Brown for the Murder of Sylvester Carr" "Sad Parting Between the Condemned and His Wife and Child" and more. Text text up over a full column.
Complete with 10 pages, nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 5, 1898  The front page has a full page illustration of "Chicago's Eyes 'Wide Open'" by W. A. Rogers. There is a nice full page illustration of "The Dreyfus Scandal in France". The doublepage centerfold has four illustrations that show: "The New Grand Central Station, N.Y." There is also an article on "Hawaiian Annexation".
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 24 pages.

THE NEW YORK HERALD, August 4, 1859

• Schaghticoke, New York
• Nothern Railroad bridge
• Train wreck disaster

Page 4 has an article headed: "Another Railroad Slaughter" "Fifteen or Twenty Persons Instantly Killed" and more. Text takes up over 1 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 16, 1869

• Monticello, Sullivan County, New York execution
• Hanging of Noah Bigelow for murder

Thew back page has an article headed: "THE DEATH PENALTY" "Execution in Sullivan County of Noah Bigelow for the Murder of His Niece" "The Scene At The Gallows" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 8 pages, a little spine, nice condition.

NEW YORK HERALD, July 18, 1875

• Croton water supply system for New York City

Page 10 has an article: "THE WATER WE DRINK" "Croton Lake a Summer Reservoir of Filth" "A Remedy Wanted" and more.
Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 14, 1873

• Congregation Emanu-El of New York - temple
• First reform Jewish congregation of NYC
• Rabbi Gustav Gottheil - Jews - Judaica

The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "Temple Emanuel" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with 16 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 19, 1869

• Henry Jarvis Raymond death (1st report)
• New York Times co-founder - journalist
• "Godfather of the Republican Party"

Page 3 has an article headed: "Obituary" "Henry Jarvis Raymond" "Editor Of The New York Times" (see) Text takes up over 2 full columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition.

wikipedia notes: Allen lost to what many consider his most skilled opponent, Mike McCoole in an early career battle on 15 July 1869 at Foster's

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 31, 1869

• Streets of New York City
• Pavement - road surface

The top of page 5 has one column headings that include: "STREETS OF NEW YORK" "Present Condition of the Pavement in Different Parts of the City" "How Repairs Are Conducted" and more. Text takes up just over 2 full columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages in nice condition.

THE NEW YORK HERALD, October 13, 1860.

• Edward VII - Prince of Wales
• North American tour - NYC visit

Page 3 has one column headings that include: "The Prince In The Metropolis" "Outrage of the Prince by an Insane Englishman" "THE DIAMOND BALL" "The Glitter and Glory of the Night" and much more. (see) Lengthy text, too much to photograph all.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.

THE NEW YORK HERALD, December 25, 1872

• Christmas eve train wreck disaster
• Cross Cut Railroad - Portland, New York
• Phineas Barnum Circus Museum Fire

The top of  page 5 has a one column heading: "RAILROAD HOLOCAUST" with subheads. (see images)
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "BURNING OF BARNUM'S" with subheads. (see images)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, very nice condition.

NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 17, 1863  Among the front page column heads relating to the Civil War are: "THE DRAFT" "The Drawing of Names in this City to Begin on Wednesday Next" "Official Notice of the Draft" "The Draft Elsewhere" and more. 
Inside pages have much reporting on war events.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 21, 1863  Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE DRAFT IN NEW YORK" "'All Quiet Along The Lines'" "Order Reigns Supreme" "SEVERAL COLORED MEN DRAWN" "NEWS FROM THE SOUTHWEST" "Arrival of Sick Soldiers from Vicksburg" "The Siege Of Charleston" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.

NEW YORK HERALD, June 16, 1865

• 1st Hebrew free school in NYC
• Post Civil War reconstruction

The front page has a great amount of content on the Reconstruction process in the South including: "Reconstruction Gossip at the National Capital" "The People of the South Converted by the Sword to the Northern Version of the Constitution" "They Accept the Overthrow of Southern Dogmas and the Institution of Slavery as Effective & Final" "The Work of Reorganization Goes Bravely On" and more.
Also of

NEW YORK HERALD, April 25, 1865  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" "Incidents of the Obsequies" & much more.

Further reporting on the funeral on pages 4, 5 and 8

THE NEW YORK HERALD, November 8, 1858  The front page has: "MORMON FESTIVAL IN WILLIAMSBURG", followed by several paragraphs providing details of the festival which make reference to the singing being of a "good old Methodist tone". See images for details.  Also on the front page is: "NEWS FROM CALIFORNIA", which includes an update regarding the gold situation. Yet another front page article has: "The Migration to California".
Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.

NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 11, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Draft" "The James River Ascended to Within Six Miles of Fort Darling" "Firing Upon the Gunboats from the River Banks" "News From the Southwest" and more. The back page has: "Trial Of The Rioters" "Two Convictions & Three Pleas of Guilty" and more.
Eight pages, some pre-printing creases, nice condition.

NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 21, 1863  Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE DRAFT IN NEW YORK" "'All Quiet Along The Lines'" "Order Reigns Supreme" "Several Colored Men Drawn" "NEWS FROM THE SOUTHWEST" "Arrival of Sick Soldiers from Vicksburg" "The Siege Of Charleston" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, New York, May 11, 1862

• Bridgeport, Alabama map...
• Lebanon, Tennessee...  New Orleans, Louisiana...

This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.

Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "General Mitchel's Successes,"Interesting From Gen. Halleck's Army," "General Pope's Ruse and its Brilliant Success," "General Dumont's Victory at Lebanon," "The Expedition Near Purdy," "Fight at Lebanon,"

NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, New York, March 29, 1860

• Another Tenement House Destroyed by Fire...
• Holocaust To Grasping Landlords...

Page 3 has: "Shocking Calamity," "Ten Human Being Consumed," "Wild and Frantic Scenes at the Fire," "Melancholy Facts for Consideration at Albany," "Are Not Tenement Houses Full of Voters or Victims?" and much more.

Other news of the day includes: "The Oyster Sloop Tragedies" "The Labor Movement" "News From The State Capital" and much more.

8 pages in good

NEW YORK HERALD, from New York, New York, dated December 5, 1865

• Post civil war United States Congress
• Rebellious States Ruled Out

The front page has: "The New Congress" "Convening of the Two Branches Yesterday" "Hon. Schulyer Colfax Elected Speaker" "All Representatives from the Rebellious States Ruled Out" "The Radicals Early at Work in Both Wings of the National Capitol" "A New Test Oath for the Repentant Rebels" & more.

Other news of the day throughout. 8 pages in good condition.

NEW YORK HERALD, from New York, New York, dated June 26, 1869

• Post civil war execution
• Hanging- detailed report

Page 4 has report:

• The Scaffold
• Execution of Hiram Miller, in Vermont
• Particulars of the Crime, Trial & Conviction
• Condition & Appearance of the Condemned
• He Dies Protesting His Innocence

Text takes most of four columns.Other news of the day throughout.

12 pages in nice condition.

THE NEW YORK HERALD, November 29, 1891

• Stephen Crane
• Writer and illustrator (unsigned)
• Only 19 years old

Nearly all of page 23 is dedicated to: "TENT LIFE AT OCEAN GROVE". Subheadings include: "Old Ways and Amusements of the People Who Spend the Summer at the Great Camp Meeting Resort", "UNDER IRON-CLAD RULE", "PIETY IS IN THE AIR", and more. See images for this intriguing article written and illustrated by 19-year old Stephen Crane. The article would look great framed. See images for details.

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, October 12, 1842

• Croton Aqueduct opening
• New York City water

Page 2 has a small report headed: "Grand Croton Celebration--General Illumination of New York" which regards the upcoming opening of the famous Croton Aqueduct. Nice to have in a NYC title.

Other news of the day with many ads. Complete in 4 pages, minor creasing, generally in nice condition.

THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated December 28, 1863. This 8 page newspaper is in nice 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 headlines: "THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY" "WHAT NEW ORLEANS WAS AND IS" "How Planters in Particular Have Been Affected by the War" "THE SUGAR, COTTON AND HEMP CROPS" and

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, October 10, 1842

• Croton Aqueduct opening
• New York City water

Page 3 has a small report headed: "Croton Celebration" which regards the upcoming opening of the famous Croton Aqueduct. Nice to have in a New York City title.

Other news of the day with many ads. Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, October 10, 1842

• Croton Aqueduct opening
• New York City water

Page 3 has a small report headed: "Croton Celebration" which regards the upcoming opening of the famous Croton Aqueduct. Nice to have in a NYC title.

Other news of the day with many ads. Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, May 8, 1862

• New Orleans, Louisiana
• Battle of Williamsburg, VA

This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.

Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "The Capture Of New Orleans", "Progress of Operations to the 26th Ult.", "Fort Jackson In Flames", "McCLELLAN'S VICTORY", "The Desperate Struggle On Monday", "Arrival of General McClellan on the Field", "THE RESULT", "Williamsburg Evacuated by the

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, May 23, 1862

• New Orleans Louisiana LA
• Fort Wright & Randolph

This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "Interesting From New Orleans", "Operations of the Department of the Gulf", "Military Occupation of the Crescent City", "Peaceable Reception of the Union Troops", "The Reign Of Terror", "IMPORTANT FROM THE MISSISSIPPI", "Fort Wright Evacuated

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, May 21, 1862

• Richmond VA Virginia
• New Orleans LA
• Pensacola Fl

This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.

Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "Important from the Peninsula", "Advance of the Union Army Towards the Rebel Capital", "Skirmish With The Enemy's Outposts", "Important From Richmond", "Official Reports of the Operations on James River", "Satisfactory Condition of Affairs at New

NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 7, 1858

• President James Buchanan
• State of the Union Address

The first column of the front page has: "NATIONAL AFFAIRS" "The President's Message" "New Political Epoch in the United States" and more, signed in type: James Buchanan. This is followed by commentary regarding President James Buchanan's State of the Union Address.
The report takes the entire front page and continues on page 2. Additional reports from various Secretaries are also found within. 
Eight pages, a bit

NEW YORK HERALD -- EXTRA, not dated but a Boston report is dated Jan. 21, 1841  An uncommon single sheet issue printed upon the arrival of news from Europe as taken from the steamship Columbia. This news takes over half of the front page, the balance of the issue is taken up with ads. The reports note: "The British Royal Mail Steamship Columbia arrived at the wharf this morning...The new steamship is one of the finest of the Cunard Line. We are sorry to learn that a boy belonging to the

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 28, 1881  Great full ftpg: 'The Mounted Policeman--Object of Ardent Admiration' shows a policeman arriving in a Western-looking town. 2 full pages: "The 'Oedipus Tyrannus'--Scenes and Characters From the Greek Tragedy as Performed at Harvard" which includes 6 prints.
Doublepage centerfold: 'The Water Supply of New York' shows the Croton watershed, etc. in the 17 vignettes. Full page print: "The Great Refracting Telescope at Washington D.C." and another print:

NEW YORK HERALD, May 9, 1863

• New York Harbor defenses
• Battle of Chancellorsville - Virginia
• Four American Civil War maps

The front page features a nice & very detailed Civil War map headed: "DEFENSE OF NEW YORK HARBOR" which shows Sandy Hook, Brooklyn, Coney Island, Staten Island and more.
A smaller map is on page 3: "Scene of Gen. Grant and Admiral Porter's Operations" and yet another map on page 4: "THE BATTLE OF SALEM HEIGHTS".
And perhaps the prime content is the huge, full page Civil War

This is a unique three-issue set of authentic Civil War newspapers from the 1st year of the war.  Included are one each of the following:

• The New York Herald
• Harper's Weekly Illustrated
• The Circular

The New York Herald was known for excellent war reporting, the Harper's Weekly contains outstanding Civil War related prints (many suitable for framing), and The Circular (Oneida, NY) was a well-established commune newspaper, providing solid reporting with a religious twist.

Viewed/read together,

This is a unique three-issue set of authentic Civil War newspapers from the 1st year of the war.  Included are one each of the following:

• The New York Herald
• Harper's Weekly Illustrated
• The Circular

The New York Herald was known for excellent war reporting, the Harper's Weekly contains outstanding Civil War related prints (many suitable for framing), and The Circular (Oneida, NY) was a well-established commune newspaper, providing solid reporting with a religious twist.

Viewed/read together,

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, February 6, 1865  The front page carries "The Peace Conference" "the Negotiations Not an Entire Failure" Opening of the Door to Reconciliation" "Submission to the Union and the Constitution the President's Terms to the Rebels" "Rumors Regarding a New Amnesty Proclamation, Etc, Etc, Etc". 
Other articles include "The South" "Arming the Negroes" "Anticipated Attack on Mobile"; and more within.
This is complete in eight pages and is in very condition.

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, April 19, 1863

• Carthage, Mississippi
• Suffolk, Virginia
• Kelly's Ford

This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "News  from the South" "New Carthage Occupied by Union Troops" "Destruction of Rebel Stores in North Carolina" "Important from North Carolina" "Successful Running of the Blockade by General Foster" "INTERESTING FROM SUFFOLK" "Interesting

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, July 1, 1862

• Richmond, Virginia...  Seven Days battles
• 2 front page maps

This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.

The front page has two maps titled: "THE BATTLE-FIELDS BEFORE RICHMOND" & "THE BASE OF OPERATIONS OF JAMES RIVER"

Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE OPERATIONS BEFORE RICHMOND" "Three Days' Important Events" "A GREAT BATTLE ON FRIDAY" "WHITE HOUSE EVACUATED"

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, October 6, 1862.

• Pittsburg, Tennessee

• Monterey, Tennessee

• Purdy, Tennessee

This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for some margin wear) 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 Map: "ANOTHER GREAT BATTLE AT CORINTH". Headlines in this issue includes: "HIGHLY

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, June 21, 1862

• Memphis Tennessee

This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines:

• Interesting From Memphis
• Gen. Lew. Wallace in Command of the City
• Tyranny of Memphis Under Rebel Rule
• Interesting From Gen. Dix's Division
• Opening Of The Nansemond River
• Trade With New Orleans
• Important From The Peninsula

and much more.

This issue is uncut, has some center crease and

NEW YORK HERALD, New York, May 28, 1865

• Kirby Smith Surrenders
• Formal end of Civil War
• Trial of the conspirators

Among the first column heads reporting on the trial of those who conspired to murder the President: "THE TRIAL" "Atzerott Prowling About for President Johnson" "Efforts to Impeach the Credibility of the Witnesses for the Prosecution" "Dr. Mudd's Connection With the Rebels" and "What His Negroes Say On The Subject"
Testimony on the trial takes the entire front page & a portion of the

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, August 8, 1862.

• Richmond Virginia

• General George McClellan

This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for some margin wear) 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 Map: "McCLELLAN'S RECENT OPERATIONS, The Successful Reconnoissance Towards Richmond on Tuesday,

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.

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, October 26, 1861

• Battle of Ball's Bluff, Virginia
• Battle of Santa Rosa Island

Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Additional Particulars of the Battle at Ball's Bluff" "Names of the Killed & Wounded..." "The Great Naval Expedition" "The Rebel Army Under Pierce Still Retreating" "Capture of a Rebel Company at Buffalo Mills" "The Battle at Santa Rosa Island" "The Battle at Ball's Bluff" and more.

Eight pages, a little spine wear,

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, November 14, 1864

• Atlanta Georgia
• Plymouth North Carolina

This 8 page newspaper is in good condition due (except for some printing flaws that affect a few headlines and little spine wear) 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 headlines:

• News From The South
• Review of the Campaign

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, November 22, 1845  Page three has a column-wide headline "Wm. Parkinson, Charged with the Clinton Barge Robbery" which also includes an illustration of him as well. See photos for details.
Other news and advertisements of the day are within.
This is complete in four pages with several tiny binding holes along the left spine, otherwise is in good condition.