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Richmond Evening Whig - April 5, 1865 - 1st edition after the fall of Richmond |
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Now fully operational from the beautiful Pacific North West, we encourage all to keep a close eye as we unpack posted offerings and continue what will be an ongoing effort of unpacking the collection while taking stock with an eye toward thinning out our accumulation of treasures. After years of seeking out and acquiring all manner of quality antique Americana from simple but seldom surviving items of special interest to historically important treasures, Janet and I look forward to offering the fruits of our years of seeking out such to new and appreciative homes.
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Item Number: 63482-2
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Dated Wednesday April 5,1865 just two days after the fall of Richmond, this original of Richmond’s Evening Whig offers a detailed accounting of the burning of the city. Filled with details of the conflagration as only a Richmond resident and eyewitness could provide, this single sheet, front and back, second day after the fall printing is augmented with all manner of the latest military news in the closing days of the Civil War. With period wear at the center fold and tattering at the edges, the sheet measures 18 X 12 inches, is sound but with expected delicacy. In May of 1862 the Whig went to a half sheet format to conserve paper. Suspended by the Union upon the fall of Richmond, the Whig was the first newspaper in the city to be operational again on April 4,1865 producing this April 5th edition of the Evening Whig. The Whig was published on available Confederate stock but as a Union paper. A desirable, seldom surviving remnant of Civil War history. Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! |
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