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8:00 AM PT - Dec 10th, 2008
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Civil War Miscellaneous
Bound 1863 & 1864 Two-Year Run of Civil War Newspapers 1863 to 1864 Published Dates, Bound Two-Year Run of "THE HINGHAM JOURNAL & SOUTH SHORE ADVERTISER," Hingham, MA, Printed and Published by Blossom & Easterbrook, Choice Near Mint. This bound volume contains the Complete Two-year run from Jan. 2, 1863 to Dec. 30, 1864 of this Hingham, Mass. newspaper. It is a RARE First Edition, Elephant Folio, hardbound original half-calf leather over marbled boards, measuring 23.5" x 16.5". This bound set includes Volumes 14 & 15, Nos. 1-52 (4 pages each). This is an interesting Civil War newspaper run, totaling 104 issues of this rare Weekly. It contains news & the usual announcements of marriages and deaths, fictional pieces, loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports, and simply a fascinating insight into American life during this period. This weekly newspaper set is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. We have not found another issue of this paper available for sale, especially from the Civil War, and they are individually worth well in excess of our estimate range. (Approx. 104 newspapers). Early American will accept payment by check or credit card. ImagesClick on thumbnails to see larger images: 
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