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THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, MAY 10, 1861

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, MAY 10, 1861

The May 10, 1861, issue of “The Philadelphia Inquirer” covering events during the early stages of the Civil War, which had begun less than a month prior with the firing on Fort Sumter on April… (236-1268). Learn More »

$25.00
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SEPTEMBER 1779 “THE LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY” WITH REPORT ON THE PENOBSCOT EXPEDITION (CASTINE, MAINE)

SEPTEMBER 1779 “THE LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY” WITH REPORT ON THE PENOBSCOT EXPEDITION (CASTINE, MAINE)

This is an original edition of “The London Gazette Extraordinary”, dated Friday, September 24, 1779. The London Gazette Extraordinary was an irregularly published, special edition of the… (236-1234). Learn More »

$175.00
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LOT OF 6 “THE LONDON GAZETTE” PAPERS (1713 - 1725)

LOT OF 6 “THE LONDON GAZETTE” PAPERS (1713 - 1725)

Included in this “lot” are: Issue Number 5132, June 23 to June 27, 1713. Six pages. Issue Number 5857, June 4 to June 7, 1720. Two pages, red tax stamp. Issue Number 5860, June 14 to June 18,… (236-1243). Learn More »

$95.00

NORTHAMPTON [MASS.] COURIER, FEBRUARY 10, 1836

NORTHAMPTON [MASS.] COURIER, FEBRUARY 10, 1836

Vol. VII—Whole Number 320. 4 pp., 20.75 x 15”, five columns. Exhibits slight horizontal fold-mark, and a slight patch of slight water staining at the lower left margin. Else near fine. This… (998-1817). Learn More »

$15.00
Originally $20.00

RICHMOND CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE—JAN. 29, 1863

RICHMOND CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE—JAN. 29, 1863

Vol. XX—No. 5/ Whole No. 1585. 2 pp., 18 x 25”, six columns. Exhibits fold-marks, light yellowing and slight chipping of right margin. Else VG & entirely legible. The Richmond Christian… (1000-914). Learn More »

$120.00
Originally $150.00

[RICHMOND] DAILY DISPATCH—OCTOBER 4, 1861

[RICHMOND] DAILY DISPATCH—OCTOBER 4, 1861

Vol. XX--No. 79. 4 pp., 17 x 23”, seven columns. Scattered patch of light foxing in upper right hand corner. Else VG plus. October 1861 was a period of lull in the Confederate capitol. During this… (1000-2563). Learn More »

$120.00
Originally $150.00

THE [RICHMOND] SENTINEL—FEBRUARY 25, 1864

THE [RICHMOND] SENTINEL—FEBRUARY 25, 1864

2 pp., 24 x 18.5”, seven columns. Exhibits light chipping round the margins, lightly faded. Else VG & entirely legible. The Sentinel was one of a half dozen war-time Richmond paper, most which… (1000-2559). Learn More »

$120.00
Originally $150.00

CHARLESTON [S.C.] MERCURY—JANUARY 24, 1865

CHARLESTON [S.C.] MERCURY—JANUARY 24, 1865

Volume LXXXVI—12,275. 2 pp., 15.75” x 22, five columns. Numerous stories, notes and advertisement. Exhibits fold-marks, light chipping at the extremities. Somewhat faded but entirely legible. In… (825-66). Learn More »

$100.00

HARPER’S WEEKLY—[NEW YEAR’S ISSUE] JANUARY 2, 1864

HARPER’S WEEKLY—[NEW YEAR’S ISSUE] JANUARY 2, 1864

Vol. VIII—No. 366. 16 pp. [1-16], 11” x 15.5, four columns, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features “Diagram of Monitor “Weekhauken,” sunk in Charleston Harbor, December, 6,… (557-70). Learn More »

$50.00

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, JUNE 25, 1864 – ANDREW JOHNSON/ GRANT’S OVERLAND CAMPAIGN

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, JUNE 25, 1864 – ANDREW JOHNSON/ GRANT’S OVERLAND CAMPAIGN

Vol. VIII—No. 391. 16 pp. [401-416], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features portrait sketch of “Governor Andrew Johnson of Tennessee”, who would… (2023-2734). Learn More »

$45.00

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, JUNE 21, 1862 – CORINTH, MS

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, JUNE 21, 1862 – CORINTH, MS

Vol. VI—No. 286. 16 pp. [385-400], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features three Corinth sketches—[1] “Railroad Junction Near Corinth”, [2]… (2023-2732). Learn More »

$45.00

HARPER’S WEEKLY - MAY 25, 1872

HARPER’S WEEKLY - MAY 25, 1872

Vol. XVI—No. 804. 24 pp. [401-424], 11” x 15.5, four columns, illustrations and cartoons. Front covers features an 1872 presidential election illustration by famed cartoonist Thomas Nast,… (557-40). Learn More »

$35.00

HARPER’S WEEKLY—NOVEMBER 22, 1862 [McClellan Relieved of Command!]

HARPER’S WEEKLY—NOVEMBER 22, 1862 [McClellan Relieved of Command!]

Vol. VI—No. 308. 16 pp. [737-752], 15.5” x 11, four columns, illustrations and cartoons. Front features full page illustration of “Hon. Horatio Seymour, Governor Elect of the State of New… (557-30). Learn More »

$45.00

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 25, 1865 - 5th CORPS/REBEL PRISONS

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 25, 1865 - 5th CORPS/REBEL PRISONS

Vol. IX—No. 426. 16 pp. [113-128], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features a story lead—“The Opening of the Spring Campaign” in the territory… (557-72). Learn More »

$45.00

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, AUGUST 6, 1864 - ATLANTA CAMPAIGN/SIEGE OF PETERSBURG

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, AUGUST 6, 1864 - ATLANTA CAMPAIGN/SIEGE OF PETERSBURG

Vol. VIII—No. 397. 16 pp. [497-512], with four columns, numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features a poignant poem, and an illustration of “The Mower in… (557-69). Learn More »

$45.00

THE MAGNOLIA WEEKLY—A HOME JOURNAL OF LITERATURE & GENERAL NEWS

THE MAGNOLIA WEEKLY—A HOME JOURNAL OF LITERATURE & GENERAL NEWS

Dated Richmond, VA., April 30, 1864. Vol 11-No. 31. 8pp., 11.5”  x 16, four columns. Inked name on front cover right margin—“Miss Sara Hooper.”  Exhibits fold marks, light fading &… (1179-1837). Learn More »

$65.00

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, MARCH 25, 1865 – TREASURY SECRETARY McCULLOUGH/ GEN. SHERIDAN

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, MARCH 25, 1865 – TREASURY SECRETARY McCULLOUGH/ GEN. SHERIDAN

Vol. IX----No. 430. 16 pp. [177-192], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features portrait illustration of “Hon. Hugh McCullough, Secretary of the… (557-63). Learn More »

$22.50
Originally $45.00

RARE MEXICAN WAR NEWSPAPER “THE WEEKLY HERALD” FOR JULY 31, 1847

RARE MEXICAN WAR NEWSPAPER “THE WEEKLY HERALD” FOR JULY 31, 1847

Newspaper is a complete issue of the New York Weekly Herald for July 31, 1847 featuring a half page drawing of Castle Perote in Mexico. The drawing of the fort is very detailed showing all the gun… (772-37). Learn More »

$37.50
Originally $75.00

THE CHRISTIAN BANNER - FREDERICKSBURG, VA, JULY 14, 1862

THE CHRISTIAN BANNER - FREDERICKSBURG, VA, JULY 14, 1862

Vol. 1, [Number 13]. 4 pp., 18” x 13.25, six columns. Exhibits fold-marks, chipping round the margins, and light water staining. Else VG, and entirely legible. The paper began publication in 1848… (1000-2838). Learn More »

$100.00
Originally $125.00

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, OCTOBER 22, 1864 - GENERAL BUTLER

HARPER’S WEEKLY, NEW YORK, OCTOBER 22, 1864 - GENERAL BUTLER

Vol. VIII—No. 408. 16 pp [673-688], four columns, with numerous stories, illustrations and cartoons. Front cover features a dramatic full-page illustration by William Waud: “Major-General Butler… (557-46). Learn More »

$45.00

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VERY FINE, VERY RARE .36 CALIBER, 6-CAVITY GANG MOLD FOR COLT M1851 NAVY REVOLVER

Measuring 13” long, this iron bullet mold casts six .36 caliber elongated pistol bullets. Turned wood handles and brass ferrules are fitted over the arms of the mold halves. The sprue cutter is attached to the top at the hinge pin and swings from… (1304-117). Learn More »

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