Spectacular 1865 Civil War Hospital Newspaper Extra - Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln On Front Page With Mourning Columns Americana,Civil War,Historic Newspapers,History

Folio. An incredible Civil War Hospital newspaper EXTRA with a long and detailed front-page Headline Report announcing the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. This historic piece features thick black mourning columns on the front and back pages of this single-sheet newspaper, with nearly all of both pages devoted to the death of Lincoln. "Four long years of anxiety and toil, four long years of Civil War has deluged with its crimson rivers our land. - Abraham Lincoln continued firm, yet forgiving. He well knew, that the final issue would be one of rejoicing, bringing peace with all its smiling plenty." This historic piece is in Very Good condition, with four ancient fold lines, mild age toning and a pencil eraser-sized spot midway down column four. An exceptionally RARE cornerstone piece to any Fine Lincoln or Civil War Medicine collection! #BB-002.