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Lot 151 - Grouping Of Four Antique Newspapers “The Gospel Messenger And Church Record Of Western New York,” Utica, New York, January–February 1864
Grouping of four issues of The Gospel Messenger and Church Record of Western New York published in Utica, New York, with two issues from January 1864 and two from February 1864. This Episcopal Church periodical circulated during the Civil War, offering sermons, religious commentary, and reports on church life at a time when the nation was divided by conflict. Religious newspapers such as this often addressed not only theological matters but also the moral and social implications of war, providing valuable perspective on how communities of faith engaged with national events.
Condition is fair overall, with folds, tears, creases, and paper losses as expected with 19th century newsprint.