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New York Times - Civil War Era - Gettysburg Address & Third…
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Melbourne
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13-Jun-2020
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New York Times - Civil War Era - Gettysburg Address & Third Battle of Winchester: 1863-64 selection comprising 1863 (Nov.18, Dec.26) & 1864 (Jul.27, Aug.11 & 13, Sep.20 && 22), the Jul.18 1863 edition featuring General Curtin's proclamation for 'The Heroic Dead at Gettysburg' previewing next day's dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery, at which Lincoln gave his celebrated Gettysburg Address, Aug.11 1864 edition with details of Admiral Farragut's success at the Battle of Mobile Bay, Sep.22 1864 edition with 'Graphic Description from our Special Correpondent' in relation to General Sheridan's success at the The Third Battle of Winchester, also reports on everyday metropolitan life including local intelligence, city governance and financial matters, also British & European news, shipping & railroad departures and evocative advertisements noting Sterling's 'Blood Purifier' & Dr. Merwin's 'Cherokee Medicines', all editions individually presented in gilt-lettered bespoke hardbound folios (43.5 x 57.5 cm). (7 items)
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Printed & Written Material: Newspapers