Emancipation proclamation) Front page printing of Lincoln Emancipation Proclamation as appearing in the New York Times Sep. 23 1862 8pp Includes full text of the proclamation, signed in type by Lincoln beneath headlines reading Highly Important A decree Of Emancipation All Slaves in States in rebellion on the First of January Next to be Free With editorial comment on the proclamation, and additional news on J.E.B. Stuart raid on Williamsport, and accounts on the battle of Antietam. Fine condition