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Original 1861 Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper – Complete IssueOffered is an original, complete issue of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, dated March 9, 1861, published in New York during one of the most significant moments in American history.Highlights- Original March 9, 1861 issue
- Complete newspaper
- Front cover features an engraved portrait of Jefferson Davis, First President of the Confederate States of America.
- Includes the highly desirable full-page engraved portrait of President-Elect Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by scenes depicting important events from his early life.
- Published just days after Lincoln's inauguration and during the opening days of the Civil War era.This issue uniquely captures the political transition that immediately preceded the American Civil War, making it an outstanding collectible for Civil War historians, Lincoln collectors, and antique newspaper enthusiasts.Condition- Complete original newspaper.
- Original center fold as issued.
- Pages remain attached.
- Typical age toning consistent with a newspaper over 160 years old.
- Please examine all photographs carefully as they are part of the description and accurately represent the condition of the newspaper.This is an authentic 19th-century newspaper, not a modern reproduction.The newspaper will be carefully packaged flat between rigid protective boards to ensure safe shipment.Abraham Lincoln
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Item Specifics
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Original/Reproduction: Original
Date of Creation: 1861
Theme: Historical Memorabilia
Conflict: Civil War
Country: United States
Type: Newspaper
Material: Paper
Language: English
Publication: Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper
