Rare Original Philadelphia Inquirer Reporting the Funeral of Abraham Lincoln 

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Rare Original Philadelphia Inquirer 

Reporting the Funeral of Abraham Lincoln 

April 24, 1865 

 

A deeply historic and highly displayable original issue of The Philadelphia Inquirer, dated Monday, April 24, 1865, published during the immediate national mourning following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The dramatic masthead proclaims “THE NATION MOURNS ITS LOSS,” while the bold front-page headline announces “OUR DEAD PRESIDENT IN PHILADELPHIA,” covering the arrival of Lincoln’s funeral train and the immense public ceremonies held in the city. 

 

The paper contains extensive firsthand reporting on the funeral observances, including the lying in state at Independence Hall, immense military and civic processions, and the estimated half-million mourners who lined the streets to pay tribute to the slain President. Rich wartime reporting also appears throughout the issue, including coverage of Sherman’s negotiations with Johnston and the final collapse of Confederate resistance only days after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. 

 

An especially desirable assassination-era newspaper, issued at one of the most emotional moments in American history while Lincoln’s funeral cortege moved through the North en route to Springfield, Illinois. Newspapers connected directly to the mourning period are among the most sought-after of all Lincoln-related historical publications, particularly those with large, dramatic front-page headlines such as this example. 

 

The issue remains complete and presents very well for display, retaining excellent eye appeal with strong typography and broad historic content throughout. A powerful and evocative relic from the closing days of the Civil War and the national grief that followed the death of Abraham Lincoln. 

 

Inventory Number: DOC 431

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Front page of The Philadelphia Inquirer from April 16, 1865, with headlines announcing the death of the president and national mourning.
Front page of The Philadelphia Inquirer from April 24, 1865, with bold headline announcing national mourning after President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Multiple columns of dense text.
Front page of an old newspaper with articles about the Civil War, including updates on battles, surrender negotiations, and military movements dated April 24, 1865.
Newspaper headlines announce President Lincoln's death, his funeral in Philadelphia, and large crowds mourning as his body lies in state.
Front page of The Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper from April 16, 1865, with headlines announcing the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.
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A large sheet of newspaper with dense, small printed text arranged in four quadrants, each divided into narrow columns. The paper appears aged and slightly yellowed.
Front page of an old issue of The Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper, displaying dense columns of text and headlines in black print on yellowed paper.
Front page of The Philadelphia Inquirer from April 16, 1865, with headlines announcing the death of the president and national mourning.

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