NY Times Civil War Era Selection, 1863

New York Times - civil war era - : 1863 selection comprising editions for Feb.15, Jul.18 & 29, Aug.2 & 5, Oct,7, 24, & 31; the Jul.18, edition reviewing the Siege of Vicksburg (July 4) the correspondent noting 'The almost impassable natural obstacles that opposed Grant's army in the late siege' (Vicksburg located on a high river bluff) and the draft Riots (Jul.13-16) with headlines 'Quiet Restored' and 'A peaceful day in the Metropolis'; plus political & city governance news, theatre productions, monetary affairs, shipping & railroad departures and advertisements noting Smith & Brother's pale ale (beer barrell illustration) and Helmbold's 'Extract Buchu' (tonic & invigorator, lighthouse illustration); all the journals are individually presented in beautiful gilt-lettered bespoke hardbound folios (17.13 in. x 22.64 in.). (9 items)