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1876-12-30

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York, dated December 30, 1876 (Prints Only)  This is a set of four engravings with a Christmas theme including the following: a nearly fullpage "Christmas In A Home For The Poor"; a nearly fullpage "Stirring the Christmas Pudding"; a fullpage "Christmas-Eve -- Getting Ready for Santa Claus" (black); and a fullpage Thomas Nast "'Twas the Night Before Christmas' - A Chance To Test Santa Claus's Generosity". These measure approximately 10.5 x 15.5 inches.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York, dated December 30, 1876 (Prints Only) This is a set of four engravings with a Christmas theme including the following: a nearly fullpage "Christmas In A Home For The Poor"; a nearly fullpage "Stirring the Christmas Pudding"; a fullpage "Christmas-Eve -- Getting Ready for Santa Claus" (black); and a fullpage Thomas Nast "'Twas the Night Before Christmas' - A Chance To Test Santa Claus's Generosity". These measure approximately 10.5 x 15.5 inches.

565912

12.d8.2009

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2009-12-11T13:39:49-05:00

1 4 issue Christmas Set... Thomas Nast Santa...

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2009-12-11T13:28:45-05:00

1862-02-08

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York, dated February 8, 1862 (Prints Only)  This is a set of two single page illustrations. Each page contains a map pertaining to Kentucky, one entitled "Map of Kentucky, with a Portion of Tennessee, Showing the Railroads, Rivers, Mountains, Etc." and the other "Topographical Map Showing Mill Spring, Pulaski County, Kentucky, the Scene of the Recent Battle, and Defeat of the Forces of the Rebel General Zollicoffer". Each page measures approximately 11 x 15.25 inches. (Note: The reverse side of the "Map of Kentucky..." also contains a fullpage illustration "The Two Bombardments of Fort Pickens" which contains four illustrations).

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York, dated February 8, 1862 (Prints Only) This is a set of two single page illustrations. Each page contains a map pertaining to Kentucky, one entitled "Map of Kentucky, with a Portion of Tennessee, Showing the Railroads, Rivers, Mountains, Etc." and the other "Topographical Map Showing Mill Spring, Pulaski County, Kentucky, the Scene of the Recent Battle, and Defeat of the Forces of the Rebel General Zollicoffer". Each page measures approximately 11 x 15.25 inches. (Note: The reverse side of the "Map of Kentucky..." also contains a fullpage illustration "The Two Bombardments of Fort Pickens" which contains four illustrations).

565911

12.d8.2009

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2009-12-11T13:28:45-05:00

1 Kentucky maps... Two issue set...

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2009-12-11T14:12:58-05:00

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2009-12-11T13:21:15-05:00

1862-02-08

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York, dated February 8, 1862 (Print Only)  This is a single page illustration only of the front page from an issue. The engraving is entitled "The Picket of the Tenth Indiana Regiment Discovering the Approach of the Rebels at Mill Spring, Kentucky". This measures approximately 11 x 15.25 inches.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York, dated February 8, 1862 (Print Only) This is a single page illustration only of the front page from an issue. The engraving is entitled "The Picket of the Tenth Indiana Regiment Discovering the Approach of the Rebels at Mill Spring, Kentucky". This measures approximately 11 x 15.25 inches.

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12.d8.2009

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2009-12-11T13:21:15-05:00

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2009-11-03T14:36:11-05:00

1865-03-18

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 18, 1865  The entire ftpg. is taken up with a very nice engraving captioned: "President Lincoln Taking the Oath At His Second Inauguration, March 4, 1865", showing just that. A great display issue as such. An inside page has an article headed: "The President's Inaugural". The doublepage centerfold is captioned: "President Lincoln's Reinauguration at the Capitol" showing a huge throng of people in front of the Capitol (see photos). This issue has many Civil War-related prints including those with captions: "Visit to Fort Sumter by General Gillmore & Staff" and a fullpg: "Marching On! The 55th Mass. Colored Regiment Singing John Brown's March in the Streets of Charleston" showing Black soldiers. Also fullpg: "Embarkation of Exchanged Union Prisoners at Aiken's Landing" and smaller prints: "Landing of General Potter's & Adm. Dahlgren's Troops at Bull's Bay, South Carolina" & "The Rebel General Ewell's Hqts. Four Miles from Charleston". The centerfold is tipped-in at the right margin but with a few very tiny binding holes near the fold, almost unnoticeable. Otherwise the centerfold is in great condition.  Complete in 16 pages and in very nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 18, 1865 The entire ftpg. is taken up with a very nice engraving captioned: "President Lincoln Taking the Oath At His Second Inauguration, March 4, 1865", showing just that. A great display issue as such. An inside page has an article headed: "The President's Inaugural". The doublepage centerfold is captioned: "President Lincoln's Reinauguration at the Capitol" showing a huge throng of people in front of the Capitol (see photos). This issue has many Civil War-related prints including those with captions: "Visit to Fort Sumter by General Gillmore & Staff" and a fullpg: "Marching On! The 55th Mass. Colored Regiment Singing John Brown's March in the Streets of Charleston" showing Black soldiers. Also fullpg: "Embarkation of Exchanged Union Prisoners at Aiken's Landing" and smaller prints: "Landing of General Potter's & Adm. Dahlgren's Troops at Bull's Bay, South Carolina" & "The Rebel General Ewell's Hqts. Four Miles from Charleston". The centerfold is tipped-in at the right margin but with a few very tiny binding holes near the fold, almost unnoticeable. Otherwise the centerfold is in great condition. Complete in 16 pages and in very nice condition.

564635

12.39.2009

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2009-11-03T14:36:11-05:00

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1860-02-15

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 15, 1860  An incomplete issue as one of the interior leaves is missing, however the Winslow Homer print: "The Meeting After the Marriage" is present and the image is in nice condition (see), measuring 3 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches. The balance of the issue is in very nice condition as well.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 15, 1860 An incomplete issue as one of the interior leaves is missing, however the Winslow Homer print: "The Meeting After the Marriage" is present and the image is in nice condition (see), measuring 3 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches. The balance of the issue is in very nice condition as well.

564631

1.1.2010

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2009-11-03T12:55:33-05:00

With the Winslow Homer print... cat171

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2009-11-03T12:48:18-05:00

1865-04-29

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 29, 1865 The front page has a large and dramatic illustration of "J. Wilkes Booth" plus a lengthy article headed: 'The Murder Of The President' making this a nice display issue. Inside text articles are entitled "Abraham Lincoln", "President Johnson", "Mr. Seward", "Great Pan Is Dead" and "The Folly of Crime". A small illustration captioned: "Plan of the Box Occupied by President Lincoln at Ford's Theatre, April 14, 1865" is shown also.  Also inside is a full page with two prints: "The Assassination Of President Lincoln at Ford's Theatre on the Night of April 14, 1865" with half showing Booth shooting Lincoln in the head, and the other half "The Assassination of President Lincoln at Ford's Theatre - After the Act" showing Booth leaping to the stage. The very dramatic doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast shows Liberty weeping on Lincoln's coffin. A full page engraving by Thomas Nast is of two illustrations" "The Eve of War" and "The Dawn of Peace". There is also an associated article in this issue. Another page features a 1/3 illustration: "The Siege of Mobile - Wreck of the 'Osage' and the Monitor 'Milwaukee'", 1/3 page illustration:  "Landing of the National Forces at the Mouth of Fish River, Below Mobile, March 23, 24, and 28th, 1865"; 1/6 page illustration: "Destruction of the Tin-Clad No. 48, April 1, 1865" and 1/6 page illustration: "Mushroom Anchor Torpedoes". Complete in 16 pages and in much nicer condition than typically found. A very clean issue, just slightly irregular at the spine where rejoined, the dramatic Nast centerfold is very nice with some archival strengthening on the reverse side, almost unnoticeable, otherwise in great condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 29, 1865 The front page has a large and dramatic illustration of "J. Wilkes Booth" plus a lengthy article headed: 'The Murder Of The President' making this a nice display issue. Inside text articles are entitled "Abraham Lincoln", "President Johnson", "Mr. Seward", "Great Pan Is Dead" and "The Folly of Crime". A small illustration captioned: "Plan of the Box Occupied by President Lincoln at Ford's Theatre, April 14, 1865" is shown also. Also inside is a full page with two prints: "The Assassination Of President Lincoln at Ford's Theatre on the Night of April 14, 1865" with half showing Booth shooting Lincoln in the head, and the other half "The Assassination of President Lincoln at Ford's Theatre - After the Act" showing Booth leaping to the stage. The very dramatic doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast shows Liberty weeping on Lincoln's coffin. A full page engraving by Thomas Nast is of two illustrations" "The Eve of War" and "The Dawn of Peace". There is also an associated article in this issue. Another page features a 1/3 illustration: "The Siege of Mobile - Wreck of the 'Osage' and the Monitor 'Milwaukee'", 1/3 page illustration: "Landing of the National Forces at the Mouth of Fish River, Below Mobile, March 23, 24, and 28th, 1865"; 1/6 page illustration: "Destruction of the Tin-Clad No. 48, April 1, 1865" and 1/6 page illustration: "Mushroom Anchor Torpedoes". Complete in 16 pages and in much nicer condition than typically found. A very clean issue, just slightly irregular at the spine where rejoined, the dramatic Nast centerfold is very nice with some archival strengthening on the reverse side, almost unnoticeable, otherwise in great condition.

564630

12.39.2009

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2009-11-03T12:48:18-05:00

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1864-11-26

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, November 26, 1864  * Famous Abraham Lincoln cartoon on having won the election * Civil War era prints The prime piece of this issue is the very famous back page political cartoon captioned: "Long Abraham Lincoln A Little Longer" showing an elongated version of him since he just won his second presidential election (see). This cartoon has become quite famous. The entire front page is taken up with prints of: "Captain Napoleon Collins" "Capt. C.M. Morris" & one of: "The Captured Rebel Privateer' Florida' & the U.S. Steamer 'Wachusett' ". Other halfpg. prints within include: "Before Petersburg--Fortifications on the Weldon Railroad" "Before Petersburg--A View of the Weldon Railroad" "Reinforcements Going to the Front" "'Mounted Infantry". The dramatic doublepage centerfold shows: "Chase Of A Blockade Runner". Other prints in the issue include a full page: "Map Showing the Entire Field of Operations Under Grant, Sheridan, and Farragut", a halfpg. showing both: "Maj. Gen. Gershom Mottt" & "W. W. Wood, Chief Engineer U.S. Navy" and a nearly halfpg: "President Lincoln's Home, Springfield, Illinois". Yet another nearly halfpg; shows a: 'View In Atlanta, Georgia". Complete in 16 pages, minor rubbing, otherwise in good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, November 26, 1864 * Famous Abraham Lincoln cartoon on having won the election * Civil War era prints The prime piece of this issue is the very famous back page political cartoon captioned: "Long Abraham Lincoln A Little Longer" showing an elongated version of him since he just won his second presidential election (see). This cartoon has become quite famous. The entire front page is taken up with prints of: "Captain Napoleon Collins" "Capt. C.M. Morris" & one of: "The Captured Rebel Privateer' Florida' & the U.S. Steamer 'Wachusett' ". Other halfpg. prints within include: "Before Petersburg--Fortifications on the Weldon Railroad" "Before Petersburg--A View of the Weldon Railroad" "Reinforcements Going to the Front" "'Mounted Infantry". The dramatic doublepage centerfold shows: "Chase Of A Blockade Runner". Other prints in the issue include a full page: "Map Showing the Entire Field of Operations Under Grant, Sheridan, and Farragut", a halfpg. showing both: "Maj. Gen. Gershom Mottt" & "W. W. Wood, Chief Engineer U.S. Navy" and a nearly halfpg: "President Lincoln's Home, Springfield, Illinois". Yet another nearly halfpg; shows a: 'View In Atlanta, Georgia". Complete in 16 pages, minor rubbing, otherwise in good condition.

563850

10.32.2009

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2009-10-14T11:52:07-04:00

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2009-08-13T13:23:24-04:00

1816-06-26

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, June 26, 1816 * William S. Smith death * Abigail Adams Among the "Deaths" on page 2 is one that reads, in part: "In New York State, Col. William S. Smith, a brave and intelligent officer of the revolutionary war....an independent Member of Congress....He was son-in-law of President Adams; but was bereaved of his excellent consort several years since." Smith was married to Abigail "Nabby" Adams, and served as John Adams' secretary in London. Other news of the day with many ads. Some dirtiness in the lower margin, otherwise in good condition. 4 pages. wikipedia notes: William Stephens Smith (November 8, 1755 – June 10, 1816) was a United States Representative from New York. He married Abigail "Nabby" Adams the daughter of President John Adams, and so was a brother-in-law of President John Quincy Adams, and an uncle of Charles Francis Adams. Born on Long Island, he graduated from the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) in 1774, and studied law for a short time.

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, June 26, 1816 * William S. Smith death * Abigail Adams Among the "Deaths" on page 2 is one that reads, in part: "In New York State, Col. William S. Smith, a brave and intelligent officer of the revolutionary war....an independent Member of Congress....He was son-in-law of President Adams; but was bereaved of his excellent consort several years since." Smith was married to Abigail "Nabby" Adams, and served as John Adams' secretary in London. Other news of the day with many ads. Some dirtiness in the lower margin, otherwise in good condition. 4 pages. wikipedia notes: William Stephens Smith (November 8, 1755 – June 10, 1816) was a United States Representative from New York. He married Abigail "Nabby" Adams the daughter of President John Adams, and so was a brother-in-law of President John Quincy Adams, and an uncle of Charles Francis Adams. Born on Long Island, he graduated from the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) in 1774, and studied law for a short time.

561934

8.44.2009

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2 Death of Col. William S. Smith... son-in-law of John Adams...

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2009-08-13T11:34:02-04:00

1864-07-02

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, July 2, 1864  * General Robert E. Lee * Civil War original prints Certainly the prime content in this issue is the very nice front page illustration of: "The Rebel General Robert Edmund Lee" with a short biography on him as well. Other prints include a fullpg. of 5 scenes in Georgia including Resaca, Woodlands, Kingston & Adairsville. Another page shows: "Fighting Johnny Logan" and "The Late Rev. Gordon Winslow" and a half page: "General Sherman's Campaign--General Hooker's Escort Charging Through the Woods". Great & displayable double page centerfold is captioned: "Gen. Sherman's Campaign--The Rebel Assault On Logan's Position In the Battle At Dallas" (very nice: see). A full page has 3 prints: "General Sherman's Campaign--General Williams's Division of Hooker's Corps Leaving the Rebels Through the Woods" and a nice full-figure print of: "The Escaped Slave in the Union Army" and also: "The Escaped Slave". Another full page has 2 view of: "General Grant's Campaign" showing naval scenes on the James River. Complete in 16 pages, never bound nor trimmed, some wear across the central fold on the front page, some mild wear at the margins.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, July 2, 1864 * General Robert E. Lee * Civil War original prints Certainly the prime content in this issue is the very nice front page illustration of: "The Rebel General Robert Edmund Lee" with a short biography on him as well. Other prints include a fullpg. of 5 scenes in Georgia including Resaca, Woodlands, Kingston & Adairsville. Another page shows: "Fighting Johnny Logan" and "The Late Rev. Gordon Winslow" and a half page: "General Sherman's Campaign--General Hooker's Escort Charging Through the Woods". Great & displayable double page centerfold is captioned: "Gen. Sherman's Campaign--The Rebel Assault On Logan's Position In the Battle At Dallas" (very nice: see). A full page has 3 prints: "General Sherman's Campaign--General Williams's Division of Hooker's Corps Leaving the Rebels Through the Woods" and a nice full-figure print of: "The Escaped Slave in the Union Army" and also: "The Escaped Slave". Another full page has 2 view of: "General Grant's Campaign" showing naval scenes on the James River. Complete in 16 pages, never bound nor trimmed, some wear across the central fold on the front page, some mild wear at the margins.

561916

8.49.2009

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2009-08-13T11:34:02-04:00

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1865-11-25

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 25, 1865 Taking most of an inside page are portraits of the members of the Atlantic Baseball cCub of Brooklyn, captioned: "'Champion Nine' Of The Atlantic Base-Ball Club of Brooklyn, L.I., 1865." Includes a brief article about the club (see). Taking a fullpg. are two prints: "Execution Of Captain Henry Wirz--Adjusting The Rope" & "Execution Of Wirz--Lowering The Body". Another pg. has a 4 1/2 by 4 1/2 inch Illus: "Execution Of Wirz--The Old Capital Prison, Washington, D.C." Also has a 7 by 4 1/2 inch print: "Members Of The Press Awaiting The Execution Of Wirz". A fullpg. has a large illus: "The Balloon Bridal Party Starting On Its Aerial Tour From Prof. Lowe's Amphitheatre, Central Park, Nov. 8, 1865", plus a 7 by 4 1/2 inch inset of: "Prof. Boynton, Prof. Lowe & Miss Jenkins". Another fullpg. has three scenes of: "The Oil Regions Of Pennsylvania". Ftpg. has a halfpg. print: "Innauguration Of The Monument Dedicated To The Fallen Heroes Of Erie County, At Girard, Pennsylvania", & a small illustration of the "Birthplace Of Lieut.-General Grant, At Point Pleasant, Ohio." Sixteen pages.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 25, 1865 Taking most of an inside page are portraits of the members of the Atlantic Baseball cCub of Brooklyn, captioned: "'Champion Nine' Of The Atlantic Base-Ball Club of Brooklyn, L.I., 1865." Includes a brief article about the club (see). Taking a fullpg. are two prints: "Execution Of Captain Henry Wirz--Adjusting The Rope" & "Execution Of Wirz--Lowering The Body". Another pg. has a 4 1/2 by 4 1/2 inch Illus: "Execution Of Wirz--The Old Capital Prison, Washington, D.C." Also has a 7 by 4 1/2 inch print: "Members Of The Press Awaiting The Execution Of Wirz". A fullpg. has a large illus: "The Balloon Bridal Party Starting On Its Aerial Tour From Prof. Lowe's Amphitheatre, Central Park, Nov. 8, 1865", plus a 7 by 4 1/2 inch inset of: "Prof. Boynton, Prof. Lowe & Miss Jenkins". Another fullpg. has three scenes of: "The Oil Regions Of Pennsylvania". Ftpg. has a halfpg. print: "Innauguration Of The Monument Dedicated To The Fallen Heroes Of Erie County, At Girard, Pennsylvania", & a small illustration of the "Birthplace Of Lieut.-General Grant, At Point Pleasant, Ohio." Sixteen pages.

560243

7.23.2009

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2009-06-29T09:44:00-04:00

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1864-03-19

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 19, 1864  * Rare General George Custer Civil War print  Nice full front page illustration captioned: "Brigadier-General George A. Custer", shows Custer on horseback with sword in hand leading a charge (see). The caption notes: "Photographed by Brady". Inside has a full page portrait of: "Brigadier-General Judson Kilpatrick ", also noted:  "Photographed by Brady". Another page has biographical sketches of both "Generals Kilpatrick And Custer". There is also a full page map: "Map Of The Rebellion As It Was In 1861 And As It Is In 1864." Some other war-related prints as well. Complete in 16 pages, in very good condition. Great for display.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 19, 1864 * Rare General George Custer Civil War print Nice full front page illustration captioned: "Brigadier-General George A. Custer", shows Custer on horseback with sword in hand leading a charge (see). The caption notes: "Photographed by Brady". Inside has a full page portrait of: "Brigadier-General Judson Kilpatrick ", also noted: "Photographed by Brady". Another page has biographical sketches of both "Generals Kilpatrick And Custer". There is also a full page map: "Map Of The Rebellion As It Was In 1861 And As It Is In 1864." Some other war-related prints as well. Complete in 16 pages, in very good condition. Great for display.

559324

6.43.2009

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2009-06-08T12:18:54-04:00

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2009-06-02T13:27:55-04:00

1865-11-25

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 25, 1865  Certainly the prime feature of this illustrated newspaper is the very nice three-quarter page print captioned: "Champion Nine of the Atlantic Base-Ball Club of Brooklyn, L.I., 1865" showing named prints of each of the baseball players. There is a brief article on them as well titled: "The Atlantic Base-Ball Club." Other prints within this issue include a ftpg. print of the: "Inauguration of the Monument Dedicated to the Fallen Heroes of Erie County, at Girard, Pennsylvania."as well as a small print of the: "Birth Place of Lt. General Grant at Point Pleasant, Ohio" on the front page. A full page is taken up with 3 prints captioned: "Excursion to the Oil Regions of Pennsylvania--leaving Schaffer for Pit Hole City" , "Reno, The Future Metropolis of the Pennsylvania Oio Region" & "Pit Hole City  Venango County, Pennsylvania" with related text. A fullpg. has: "The Balloon Bridal Party Starting on its Aerial Tour from Prof. Lowe's Ampitheatre, Central Park" with an inset of the trio. A fullpg. has 2 prints: "Execution of Captain Henry Wirz--Adjusting the Rope" and "Execution of Wirz--Lowering the Body". Two smaller & related prints are on the next page: "Execution of Wirz--The Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D.C." and "Members of the Press Awaiting the Execution of Wirz". Complete in 16 pages, a bit of brown spotting, generally very nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 25, 1865 Certainly the prime feature of this illustrated newspaper is the very nice three-quarter page print captioned: "Champion Nine of the Atlantic Base-Ball Club of Brooklyn, L.I., 1865" showing named prints of each of the baseball players. There is a brief article on them as well titled: "The Atlantic Base-Ball Club." Other prints within this issue include a ftpg. print of the: "Inauguration of the Monument Dedicated to the Fallen Heroes of Erie County, at Girard, Pennsylvania."as well as a small print of the: "Birth Place of Lt. General Grant at Point Pleasant, Ohio" on the front page. A full page is taken up with 3 prints captioned: "Excursion to the Oil Regions of Pennsylvania--leaving Schaffer for Pit Hole City" , "Reno, The Future Metropolis of the Pennsylvania Oio Region" & "Pit Hole City Venango County, Pennsylvania" with related text. A fullpg. has: "The Balloon Bridal Party Starting on its Aerial Tour from Prof. Lowe's Ampitheatre, Central Park" with an inset of the trio. A fullpg. has 2 prints: "Execution of Captain Henry Wirz--Adjusting the Rope" and "Execution of Wirz--Lowering the Body". Two smaller & related prints are on the next page: "Execution of Wirz--The Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D.C." and "Members of the Press Awaiting the Execution of Wirz". Complete in 16 pages, a bit of brown spotting, generally very nice condition.

559106

7.61.2009

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2009-06-02T13:27:55-04:00

Great baseball print... Execution of Henry Wirz... cat166

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1864-07-02

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 2, 1864  Certainly the prime content in this issue is the very nice front page illustration of: "The Rebel General Robert Edmund Lee" with a short biography on him as well. Other prints include a fullpg. of 5 scenes in Georgia including Resaca, Woodlands, Kingston & Adairsville. Another page shows: "Fighting Johnny Logan" and "The Late Rev. Gordon Winslow" and a halfpg: "General Sherman's Campaign--General Hooker's Escort Charging Through the Woods". Great & displayable doublepage centerfold is captioned: 'Gen. Sherman's Campaign--The Rebel Assault On Logan's Position In the Battle At Dallas'. A fullpg. has 3 prints: "General Sherman's Campaign--General Williams's Division of Hooker's Corps Leaving the Rebels Through the Woods" and "a nice full-figure print of: "The Escaped Slave in the Union Army" and also: "The Escaped Slave". Another fullpg. has 2 view of: "General Grant's Campaign" showing naval scenes on the James River. Complete in 16 pages, very nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 2, 1864 Certainly the prime content in this issue is the very nice front page illustration of: "The Rebel General Robert Edmund Lee" with a short biography on him as well. Other prints include a fullpg. of 5 scenes in Georgia including Resaca, Woodlands, Kingston & Adairsville. Another page shows: "Fighting Johnny Logan" and "The Late Rev. Gordon Winslow" and a halfpg: "General Sherman's Campaign--General Hooker's Escort Charging Through the Woods". Great & displayable doublepage centerfold is captioned: 'Gen. Sherman's Campaign--The Rebel Assault On Logan's Position In the Battle At Dallas'. A fullpg. has 3 prints: "General Sherman's Campaign--General Williams's Division of Hooker's Corps Leaving the Rebels Through the Woods" and "a nice full-figure print of: "The Escaped Slave in the Union Army" and also: "The Escaped Slave". Another fullpg. has 2 view of: "General Grant's Campaign" showing naval scenes on the James River. Complete in 16 pages, very nice condition.

559074

7.62.2009

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2009-06-02T08:38:30-04:00

1 Robert E. Lee portrait on the front page... cat166

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1863-11-21

<div>HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 21, 1863   * Winslow Homer prints * Civil War era The entire front page is taken up with a nice print by famed artist Winslow Homer, titled: "The Russian Ball--In The Supper Room" showing several military officers with the ladies. Also, the doublepg. centerfold has a nice Homer print as well titled: "The Great Russian Ball at the Academy of Music, November 5, 1863".  Several other prints within this issue as well, most war related, including a fullpg: "Trapping Rebel Guerrillas in the West.", fullpg: "The War in East Tennessee--Drawing Artillery Through the Mountains", 1/4 pg. illus: "Dr. William A. Hammond, Surgeon General United States Army", halfpg. illus: "Terrible Accident at the Rush Street Bridge, Chicago", full pg: "The War in the Southwest--Guerrillas Hunting Union Men with Blood Hounds." Complete 16 pg. issue, nice condition.</div>

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 21, 1863 * Winslow Homer prints * Civil War era The entire front page is taken up with a nice print by famed artist Winslow Homer, titled: "The Russian Ball--In The Supper Room" showing several military officers with the ladies. Also, the doublepg. centerfold has a nice Homer print as well titled: "The Great Russian Ball at the Academy of Music, November 5, 1863". Several other prints within this issue as well, most war related, including a fullpg: "Trapping Rebel Guerrillas in the West.", fullpg: "The War in East Tennessee--Drawing Artillery Through the Mountains", 1/4 pg. illus: "Dr. William A. Hammond, Surgeon General United States Army", halfpg. illus: "Terrible Accident at the Rush Street Bridge, Chicago", full pg: "The War in the Southwest--Guerrillas Hunting Union Men with Blood Hounds." Complete 16 pg. issue, nice condition.

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1865-11-25

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, November 25, 1865 (single sheet only, see photos) This single sheet has over half the page taken up with portraits of the nine members of the Atlantic Baseball Club of Brooklyn with embellishments titled "'Champion Nine' Of The Atlantic Base-Ball Club Of Brooklyn, L. I., 1865" with an article called "The Atlantic Base-Ball Club". The ball players are wearing suits. Some of the players include Start, Pratt, Pearce, and Crane. This single sheet is slightly uneven at the top but otherwise is in good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, November 25, 1865 (single sheet only, see photos) This single sheet has over half the page taken up with portraits of the nine members of the Atlantic Baseball Club of Brooklyn with embellishments titled "'Champion Nine' Of The Atlantic Base-Ball Club Of Brooklyn, L. I., 1865" with an article called "The Atlantic Base-Ball Club". The ball players are wearing suits. Some of the players include Start, Pratt, Pearce, and Crane. This single sheet is slightly uneven at the top but otherwise is in good condition.

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1865-11-25

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, November 25, 1865 (single sheet only, see photos) This single sheet page has three different illustrations titled (from top to bottom) "Excursion To The Oil Regions of Pennsylvania--Leaving 'Schaffer For Pit Hole City", "Reno, The Future Metropolis Of The Pennsylvania Oil Region" and "The Oil Regions Of Pennsylvania--Pit Hole City, Venango County, Pennsylvania" all by Theodore R. Davis. There is a narrow piece missing in the outer margin but otherwise in good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, November 25, 1865 (single sheet only, see photos) This single sheet page has three different illustrations titled (from top to bottom) "Excursion To The Oil Regions of Pennsylvania--Leaving 'Schaffer For Pit Hole City", "Reno, The Future Metropolis Of The Pennsylvania Oil Region" and "The Oil Regions Of Pennsylvania--Pit Hole City, Venango County, Pennsylvania" all by Theodore R. Davis. There is a narrow piece missing in the outer margin but otherwise in good condition.

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1862-01-04

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1862  * Winslow Homer print  * Christmas  Full front page illustration: "Christmas Boxes in Camp--Christmas, 1861" Shows Union soldiers enjoying presents they received in a large trunk. Done by Winslow Homer, one of America's favorite illustrators. This issue also contains "Charles Dickens' New Christmas Stories - 1. Picking Up Evening Shadows, and 2. Picking Up A Pocket-Book", by Charles Dickens, taking nearly five pages of text. Also a few civil war related prints. (see) Being the first issue in the volume of 1862 this front page is typically browned, dirty, with edge wear & tears, or other disfigurements. This issue, however, is in good condition which is very uncommon.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1862 * Winslow Homer print * Christmas Full front page illustration: "Christmas Boxes in Camp--Christmas, 1861" Shows Union soldiers enjoying presents they received in a large trunk. Done by Winslow Homer, one of America's favorite illustrators. This issue also contains "Charles Dickens' New Christmas Stories - 1. Picking Up Evening Shadows, and 2. Picking Up A Pocket-Book", by Charles Dickens, taking nearly five pages of text. Also a few civil war related prints. (see) Being the first issue in the volume of 1862 this front page is typically browned, dirty, with edge wear & tears, or other disfigurements. This issue, however, is in good condition which is very uncommon.

555197

11.73.2008

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1861-03-09

HARPER'S WEEKLY, March 9, 1861 * Jefferson Davis Confederate inauguration (historic)  * Abraham Lincoln train to Washington DC stops at Philadelphia  * Prints  Full front page: 'Pres. Lincoln Hoisting the American Flag Upon Independence Hall' in Philadelphia on his way to Washington. Full page shows 'City & Garrison of Ft. Smith, Ark. ' & 'U.S. Arsenal at Little Rock, Ark.' Full page is dramatic 'Interior of the New Dome of the Capitol at Washington' Nice full page illustration: "Inauguration of Pres. Jefferson Davis of the Southern Confederacy at Montgomery, Ala." with some text as well. Also a series of 4 cartoons relating to Abraham Lincoln on the back page. More within this 16 page issue that has a small area of light damp staining at upper right corner (see), otherwise in nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, March 9, 1861 * Jefferson Davis Confederate inauguration (historic) * Abraham Lincoln train to Washington DC stops at Philadelphia * Prints Full front page: 'Pres. Lincoln Hoisting the American Flag Upon Independence Hall' in Philadelphia on his way to Washington. Full page shows 'City & Garrison of Ft. Smith, Ark. ' & 'U.S. Arsenal at Little Rock, Ark.' Full page is dramatic 'Interior of the New Dome of the Capitol at Washington' Nice full page illustration: "Inauguration of Pres. Jefferson Davis of the Southern Confederacy at Montgomery, Ala." with some text as well. Also a series of 4 cartoons relating to Abraham Lincoln on the back page. More within this 16 page issue that has a small area of light damp staining at upper right corner (see), otherwise in nice condition.

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1.70.2009

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1861-03-02

HARPER'S WEEKLY, March 2, 1861  * The president elect Abraham Lincoln  * Pre inauguration stop at New York City...  On his way to the White House (Washington DC)  * Very nice print of him giving a speech  Very fine front page illustration: "Abraham Lincoln, The President Elect, Addressing The People From the Astor House Balcony" Inside is a full page print that shows: 'Ft. Moultrie, Morris Island & Ft. Johnson from Ft. Sumter'. Very nice full page: 'Ft. Taylor, Key West, Florida'. Some other pre civil war related prints with text. 16 pages in good condition..

HARPER'S WEEKLY, March 2, 1861 * The president elect Abraham Lincoln * Pre inauguration stop at New York City... On his way to the White House (Washington DC) * Very nice print of him giving a speech Very fine front page illustration: "Abraham Lincoln, The President Elect, Addressing The People From the Astor House Balcony" Inside is a full page print that shows: 'Ft. Moultrie, Morris Island & Ft. Johnson from Ft. Sumter'. Very nice full page: 'Ft. Taylor, Key West, Florida'. Some other pre civil war related prints with text. 16 pages in good condition..

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1.43.2009

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1863-08-08

HARPER’S WEEKLY, New York, NY, August 8, 1863  * Great Battle of Gettysburg battle scene  * General Longstreet's attack  Features the double page centerfold print: "The Battle of Gettysburg – Longstreet’s Attack Upon Our Left Center – Blue Ridge In The Distance" which is a very dramatic scene. There is an additional full page print featuring two additional halfpage illustrations on the Battle of Gettysburg, “Attack of the Louisiana tigers on a Battery of the Eleventh Corps” and “General Crawford’s Charge on the Rebel Lines” in addition with a written article. Also contains the Siege of Vicksburg and more. Complete with little light margin staining and minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition. 16 pages.

HARPER’S WEEKLY, New York, NY, August 8, 1863 * Great Battle of Gettysburg battle scene * General Longstreet's attack Features the double page centerfold print: "The Battle of Gettysburg – Longstreet’s Attack Upon Our Left Center – Blue Ridge In The Distance" which is a very dramatic scene. There is an additional full page print featuring two additional halfpage illustrations on the Battle of Gettysburg, “Attack of the Louisiana tigers on a Battery of the Eleventh Corps” and “General Crawford’s Charge on the Rebel Lines” in addition with a written article. Also contains the Siege of Vicksburg and more. Complete with little light margin staining and minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition. 16 pages.

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11.55.2008

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1864-01-30

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1864 (Print only) This single page illustration is from the last page of the issue. This features a political cartoon of Jeff Davis entitled "Cold Comfort". The remainder of the page is comprised of variety of ads which one is for Remington's Revolver. The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16" and is in good condition (see photos for details).

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1864 (Print only) This single page illustration is from the last page of the issue. This features a political cartoon of Jeff Davis entitled "Cold Comfort". The remainder of the page is comprised of variety of ads which one is for Remington's Revolver. The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16" and is in good condition (see photos for details).

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1864-01-30

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1864 (Print only) This single page illustration is comprise of three illustrations: "The United States Gun-Boat 'Eutaw'"; "Rebel Submarine Battery" and "Longitudinal Section of Submarine Battery". The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16" and is in good condition (see photos for details).

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1864 (Print only) This single page illustration is comprise of three illustrations: "The United States Gun-Boat 'Eutaw'"; "Rebel Submarine Battery" and "Longitudinal Section of Submarine Battery". The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16" and is in good condition (see photos for details).

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1864-01-30

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1864 (Print only) This single page illustration is comprised of two half-page illustrations: "The New English Six Hundred-Pounder Armstrong Gun" and "Launch of Her Majesty's Screw Steamship 'Minotaur,' Fifty Guns, at Blackwall, England". The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16", has a slight irregular left edge, otherwise is in good condition (see photos for details).

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1864 (Print only) This single page illustration is comprised of two half-page illustrations: "The New English Six Hundred-Pounder Armstrong Gun" and "Launch of Her Majesty's Screw Steamship 'Minotaur,' Fifty Guns, at Blackwall, England". The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16", has a slight irregular left edge, otherwise is in good condition (see photos for details).

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1864-01-30

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1864 (Print only) This single page illustration is of a soldier standing guard in a snow storm  and is entitled: "Snowy Morning - On Picket". The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16" and is in good condition (see photos for details).

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1864 (Print only) This single page illustration is of a soldier standing guard in a snow storm and is entitled: "Snowy Morning - On Picket". The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16" and is in good condition (see photos for details).

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1864-01-30

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1864 (Print only) This single page illustration is from the front page of the issue and is comprised of three separate illustrations: "The Church of the Compania in the Distance"; "The Church of the Compania"; and "Nuns of the Church of the Compania, at Santiago, Chili, After the Conflagration". The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16" and is in good condition (see photos for details).

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1864 (Print only) This single page illustration is from the front page of the issue and is comprised of three separate illustrations: "The Church of the Compania in the Distance"; "The Church of the Compania"; and "Nuns of the Church of the Compania, at Santiago, Chili, After the Conflagration". The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16" and is in good condition (see photos for details).

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1865-11-25

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1863-01-01

HARPER'S WEEKLY  A Civil War era lot of 5 issues in very good condition.  This lot offers an excellent illustrated and textual view of this critical period in American history, at a significantly reduced price from their individual values.  All issues are complete in 16 pages and include many prints suitable for framing.

HARPER'S WEEKLY A Civil War era lot of 5 issues in very good condition. This lot offers an excellent illustrated and textual view of this critical period in American history, at a significantly reduced price from their individual values. All issues are complete in 16 pages and include many prints suitable for framing.

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1861-06-08

HARPERS WEEKLY, New York, NY, dated June 8, 1861  The issue contains the following:  A Homer print titled: "The Advance Guard of the Grand Army of U.S. Crossing the Long Bridge over the Potomac at 2AM on May 24, 1861", p356 - Uniforms of the 5th regiment New York volunteers, Colonel Duryee, now at Fortress Monroe, ftpg - the advance guard of the Grand Army of the U.S. crossing the long bridge over the Potomac - the late Colonel Ellsworth - Corporal Francis E. Brownell, Ellsworth Zouaves - Bollman's Rock, Point of Rocks, Harper's Ferry, thrown down by the rebels to obstruct the railroad track - Ellsworth's Zouaves - Gen. Cadwallader's Camp of U.S. volunteers at Locust Point, opposite Baltimore, Maryland - pictorial map of the seat of war, showing parts of the states of Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, & North Carolina & also the coast line from Cape Henry to Fort Pickens, with the U.S. blockading fleet - presentation of colors to the Garibaldi Zouaves, New York - the Garibaldi Zouaves on the Double Quick in Broadway - Bivouac of part of General Sickles's Excelsior Brigade at the Red House, Harlem New York - Guthrie Grays marching through Cincinnati en route for Camp Dennison - funeral of the late Colonel Vosburgh of the 71st regiment, New York State Militia, passing through Broadway - Sherman's battery of Light Artillery, now in Virginia - Columbia awake at last (cartoon). This issue also includes a serialized portion of "Great Expectations", by Charles Dickens.

HARPERS WEEKLY, New York, NY, dated June 8, 1861

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1864-01-23

Harper's WEEKLY, January 23 - March 5, 1864  This is a six issue set of Harper's Weekly issues containing all 6 installments of "A White Hand and a Black Thumb", by Charles Dickens.  The set provides more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually.  The individual issues are described as: Slaves being liberated... Jan. 23, 1864 Full ftpg: 'Suffering in a Snow storm on the Michigan Central'. Nice fullpg: 'Colored Troops Liberating Slaves in North Carolina'. Displayable dblpgctrfld: 'Return of Veteran Vols. on Furlough'.  This issue contains the 1st installment of "A White Hand and a Black Thumb", by Charles Dickens. Jan. 30, 1864 Fullpg: 'Emancipated Slaves, White & Colored' showing the 'branding' on the forehead of the Black man. Nice Nast dblpgctrfld: 'Central Park In Winter' shows 9 scenes. One-third pg. illus: U.S. gunboat Eutaw' and 'Rebel Submarine Battery'.  This issue contains the 2nd installment of "A White Hand and a Black Thumb", by Charles Dickens. Feb. 13, 1864 Nice full ftpg: 'Our Flag Is There!'. Halfpg: 'The Confederates Evacuating Brownsville, Texas' halfpg: 'Hqts. of U.S. Sanitary Commission at Gettysburg, Pa.'  This issue contains the 3rd installment of "A White Hand and a Black Thumb", by Charles Dickens. Feb. 20, 1864 Full ftpg: 'Gen. Grant Crossing the Cumberland Mtns.'. Halfpg: 'The Negro Sentinel Shooting Burroughs' Halfpg: 'Scenes In & Around Richland Jail, Columbia, S.C.' Fullpg: 'Destruction by Fire of Colt's Armory'.  This issue contains the 4th installment of "A White Hand and a Black Thumb", by Charles Dickens. Feb. 27, 1864 Nice fullpg: 'Colt's Armory After the Fire--Interior & Exterior'. Halfpg: 'Interior of a Hospital Car' Great dblpgctrld: 'George Washington' shows 10 scenes in his life, including a large central illus. of him 'Resigning His Commission, 1783' A few more war scenes.  This issue contains the 5th installment of "A White Hand and a Black Thumb", by Charles Dickens. Winslow Homer print... Mar. 5, 1864 Full ftpg: 'The Escaped Refugees from the Libey Prison'. Decorative dblpgctrfld: 'Brooklyn Fair in aid of the Sanitary Commission'. Fullpg. Homer: 'Any Thing for Me, if You Please?' Fullpg: 'Reconnaissance at Morton's Ford--Night Scene'.  This issue contains the 6th (and final) installment of "A White Hand and a Black Thumb", by Charles Dickens.

Harper's WEEKLY, January 23 - March 5, 1864 This is a six issue set of Harper's Weekly issues containing all 6 installments of "A White Hand and a Black Thumb", by Charles Dickens. The set provides more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually. The individual issues are described as: Slaves being liberated... Jan. 23, 1864 Full ftpg: 'Suffering in a Snow storm on the Michigan Central'. Nice fullpg: 'Colored Troops Liberating Slaves in North Carolina'. Displayable dblpgctrfld: 'Return of Veteran Vols. on Furlough'. This issue contains the 1st installment of "A White Hand and a Black Thumb", by Charles Dickens. Jan. 30, 1864 Fullpg: 'Emancipated Slaves, White & Colored' showing the 'branding' on the forehead of the Black man. Nice Nast dblpgctrfld: 'Central Park In Winter' shows 9 scenes. One-third pg. illus: U.S. gunboat Eutaw' and 'Rebel Submarine Battery'. This issue contains the 2nd installment of "A White Hand and a Black Thumb", by Charles Dickens. Feb. 13, 1864 Nice full ftpg: 'Our Flag Is There!'. Halfpg: 'The Confederates Evacuating Brownsville, Texas' halfpg: 'Hqts. of U.S. Sanitary Commission at Gettysburg, Pa.' This issue contains the 3rd installment of "A White Hand and a Black Thumb", by Charles Dickens. Feb. 20, 1864 Full ftpg: 'Gen. Grant Crossing the Cumberland Mtns.'. Halfpg: 'The Negro Sentinel Shooting Burroughs' Halfpg: 'Scenes In & Around Richland Jail, Columbia, S.C.' Fullpg: 'Destruction by Fire of Colt's Armory'. This issue contains the 4th installment of "A White Hand and a Black Thumb", by Charles Dickens. Feb. 27, 1864 Nice fullpg: 'Colt's Armory After the Fire--Interior & Exterior'. Halfpg: 'Interior of a Hospital Car' Great dblpgctrld: 'George Washington' shows 10 scenes in his life, including a large central illus. of him 'Resigning His Commission, 1783' A few more war scenes. This issue contains the 5th installment of "A White Hand and a Black Thumb", by Charles Dickens. Winslow Homer print... Mar. 5, 1864 Full ftpg: 'The Escaped Refugees from the Libey Prison'. Decorative dblpgctrfld: 'Brooklyn Fair in aid of the Sanitary Commission'. Fullpg. Homer: 'Any Thing for Me, if You Please?' Fullpg: 'Reconnaissance at Morton's Ford--Night Scene'. This issue contains the 6th (and final) installment of "A White Hand and a Black Thumb", by Charles Dickens.

Charles Dickens Set...

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1861-06-29

Harper's WEEKLY, June 29, 1861. A Homer entitled "The  War-Making Havelocks for the Volunteers, ftpg. 401 - Camp Slifer - March of Troops from Chambersburgh - Leesburg Bridge, on the Potomac, below Harper's Ferry, lately held by the Virginians - Rebel troops arriving at & departing from Martinsburg, Virginia - whipping post on the premises of Mr. West, at Newport News, Virginia - scenes of Fort Monrow - Chesapeake Female College: headquarters of Gen. Pierce - John Tyler's residence, Hampton, Virginia - camp of the Vermont regiment, Newport News - Camp of First regiment New York volunteers, Col. Allen, near Fortress Monroe - Battle of Great Bethel - charge of Duryee's Zouaves (5th regiment N.Y. volunteers) at the Battle of Great Bethel - Moat & seaward face of Fortress Monroe - Landing of the Scott life guard at Newport News - batteries on the Ohio levee at Cairo - battery on the Ohio levee, used for ordering steamers to - landing of the 7th & 12th regiments at Cairo - Our Army on the Potomac - the Late Lieutenant Greble - gun bent double by a cannonball - rifle pit for sentinels - Privateer "Savannah" captured by the U.S. Brig "Perry". This issue also includes a serialized portion of "Great Expectations", by Charles Dickens.

Harper's WEEKLY, June 29, 1861. A Homer entitled "The

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1861-01-05

Harper's WEEKLY, Jan. 5, 1861 Full ftpg. is: 'The Georgia Delegation in Congress' showing 10 men. This ftpg., plus the doublepg. centerfold: 'Seeing the Old Year Out' are by Winslow Homer. Fullpg: 'New Year's Eve in the Country'.   This issue also contains a serialized portion of "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens.   In addition, the 2nd installment of  "Dickens's Christmas Story - A MESSAGE FROM THE SEA" is also present, taking nearly 7 pages of text.

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10.h19.2005

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2010-01-28T14:19:56-05:00

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1861-01-12

Harper's WEEKLY, Jan. 12, 1861 Much of ftpg. taken up with an illus. of 'Maj. Anderson, Commanding At Ft. Sumter' with a bio. Dramatic fullpg: 'The Battle of New Orleans, Fought Jan. 8, 1815' & 'Sketches of Ft. Moultrie' halfpg: 'Occupation of Castle Pickney by the Charleston Militia' 'Entry of Anderson's Command into Ft. Sumter on Christmas Night'.   This issue also contains a serialized portion of "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens.

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2010-01-28T14:20:04-05:00

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1861-01-19

Harper's WEEKLY, Jan. 19, 1861 halfpg: 'Ft. Johnson, Opposite Ft. Sumter' & 'Map Showing the Forts, Islands, Etc. of the Harbor of Charleston' Fine fullpg: 'U.S. Sloop Of War 'Brooklyn''.    This issue also contains a serialized portion of "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens.

Harper's WEEKLY, Jan. 19, 1861 halfpg: 'Ft. Johnson, Opposite Ft. Sumter' & 'Map Showing the Forts, Islands, Etc. of the Harbor of Charleston' Fine fullpg: 'U.S. Sloop Of War 'Brooklyn''.

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10.h19.2005

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2005-10-21T12:47:00-04:00

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1861-01-26

Harper's WEEKLY, Jan. 26, 1861 Ftpg. shows: 'The Prayer at Sumter'. Dramatic fullpg: 'Firing on the 'Star of the West' from Morris Is.' Two more quarter-pg. illus. of Ft. Moultrie. Fullpg. showing: 'Ft. Sumter, Seen from the Rear' plus a fullpg. of the cannons inside Ft. Sumter'. Very fine fullpg. view of 'The City of Charleston, S.C.' would be very nice for display.   This issue also contains a serialized portion of "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens.

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2010-01-28T14:19:30-05:00

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1861-02-02

HARPER'S WEEKLY Feb. 2, 1861 The full front page shows "The Seceding Mississippi Delegation in Congress" drawn by Winslow Homer, showing among others Senator Jefferson Davis. Nearly halfpg: "Sea Battery, Fort Monroe, Old Point Comfort, Va". Dramatic dblpgctrfld: "Dream of a Secessionist--Washington and Valley Forge". Two scenes of "The Brooklyn Academy of Music". Small print of D.F. Jamieson".   This issue also contains a serialized portion of "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens.

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10.h19.2005

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2010-01-28T14:19:31-05:00

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1861-02-09

Harper's WEEKLY, Feb. 9, 1861 Great full ftpg. illus: 'The Seceding Alabama Delegation In Congress' shows all 9 men. Fine halfpg. illus: 'The City Of Montgomery, Ala.' and another great view of 'The City of Vicksburg, Miss.' A very significant issue.    This issue also contains a serialized portion of "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens.

172440

10.h19.2005

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2010-01-28T14:19:33-05:00

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1861-02-16

Harper's WEEKLY, Feb. 16, 1861 Full ftpg. is an extremely decorative celebration of 'St. Valentine's Day' with 6 scenes & ornate embellishments. Fullpg: 'A ten-inch Mounted as a Mortar at Ft. Sumter'. Dblpgctrfld: 'Paris Fashions for February' shows women in fancy dresses. Halfpg. with 4 scenes in New Orleans.   This issue also contains a serialized portion of "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens.

172442

10.h21.2005

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2005-10-21T12:52:15-04:00

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1861-02-23

Harper's WEEKLY, Feb. 23, 1861 This issue contains a fullpg. map: 'Of the Northern & Southern States' east of the Rockies and a 1/4 pg. Winslow Homer print: 'The Late Rev. Dr. Murray'.  Also two great fullpg. prints: 'Ft. Pickens, Pensacola Harbor, Florida' and 'Ft. Jefferson, Tortugas (Key West', Florida)' are both displayable. , and an illus. of 'Davis & Stephens, Pres. & V.P. of the Confederacy' with short biographies.   *AS if these were not enough, this issue includes a serialized portion of "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens.

Harper's WEEKLY, Feb. 23, 1861 This issue contains a fullpg. map: 'Of the Northern & Southern States' east of the Rockies and a 1/4 pg. Winslow Homer print: 'The Late Rev. Dr. Murray'. Also two great fullpg. prints: 'Ft. Pickens, Pensacola Harbor, Florida' and 'Ft. Jefferson, Tortugas (Key West', Florida)' are both displayable. , and an illus. of 'Davis & Stephens, Pres. & V.P. of the Confederacy' with short biographies. *AS if these were not enough, this issue includes a serialized portion of "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens.

172444

10.h21.2005

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2010-01-28T14:19:40-05:00

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1861-03-02

Harper's WEEKLY, Mar. 2, 1861 Very fine ftpg. illus: 'Abraham Lincoln, The President Elect, Addressing The People From the Astor House Balcony'. Full pg. shows Ft. Moultrie, Morris Island & Ft. Johnson from Ft. Sumter. Very nice fullpg: 'Ft. Taylor, Key West, Florida'.   This issue also contains a serialized portion of "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens.

172446

10.h21.2005

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2010-01-28T14:19:46-05:00

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1861-03-09

Harper's WEEKLY, Mar. 9, 1861 Full ftpg: 'Pres. Lincoln Hoisting the American Flag Upon Independence Hall'. Fullpg. shows 'City & Garrison of Ft. Smith, Ark. ' & 'U.S. Arsenal at Little Rock, Ark.' Fullpg. is dramatic 'Interior of the New Dome of the Capitol at Washington' Nice fullpg. illus: 'Inauguration of Pres. Jefferson Davis of the Southern Confederacy at Montgomery, Ala.' with some text as well.   This issue also contains a serialized portion of "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens.

Harper's WEEKLY, Mar. 9, 1861 Full ftpg: 'Pres. Lincoln Hoisting the American Flag Upon Independence Hall'. Fullpg. shows 'City & Garrison of Ft. Smith, Ark. ' & 'U.S. Arsenal at Little Rock, Ark.' Fullpg. is dramatic 'Interior of the New Dome of the Capitol at Washington' Nice fullpg. illus: 'Inauguration of Pres. Jefferson Davis of the Southern Confederacy at Montgomery, Ala.' with some text as well. This issue also contains a serialized portion of "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens.

172448

10.h21.2005

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2010-01-29T12:08:41-05:00

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1861-03-16

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Mar. 16, 1861  The entire front page image is: 'The Inaugural Procession at Washington Passing the Gate of the Capitol Grounds'  which shows Abraham Lincoln & James Buchanan in the carriage. Inside is a nearly half page print showing: "Presidents Buchanan and Lincoln Entering the Senate Chamber Before The Inauguration" with related text headed: "The Inauguration". Plus there is a large and dramatic doublepage centerfold done by Winslow Homer captioned: "The Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, at the Capitol, Washington, March 4, 1861". Lincoln can be seen at the podium in front of the Capitol. Other unrelated prints in this issue include: "The Washington Arsenal" "Fort David, Texas, Headquarters of the Eighth Infantry", "Fort Arbuckle, Texas" and "Fort Wachita, Texas".  Also: "The Navy Yard at Norfolk, Virginia" plus some interior scenes of Fort Sumter. And a nearly half page of: "The U.S. Frigate 'Sabine' Off Fort Pickens".

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Mar. 16, 1861 The entire front page image is: 'The Inaugural Procession at Washington Passing the Gate of the Capitol Grounds' which shows Abraham Lincoln & James Buchanan in the carriage. Inside is a nearly half page print showing: "Presidents Buchanan and Lincoln Entering the Senate Chamber Before The Inauguration" with related text headed: "The Inauguration". Plus there is a large and dramatic doublepage centerfold done by Winslow Homer captioned: "The Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, at the Capitol, Washington, March 4, 1861". Lincoln can be seen at the podium in front of the Capitol. Other unrelated prints in this issue include: "The Washington Arsenal" "Fort David, Texas, Headquarters of the Eighth Infantry", "Fort Arbuckle, Texas" and "Fort Wachita, Texas". Also: "The Navy Yard at Norfolk, Virginia" plus some interior scenes of Fort Sumter. And a nearly half page of: "The U.S. Frigate 'Sabine' Off Fort Pickens".

172450

10.h21.2005

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1861-03-23

Harper's WEEKLY, March 23, 1861 Nice full ftpg. illus. of: 'Maj. Anderson's Command at Ft. Sumter' includes Capt. Abner Doubleday. Halfpg: 'Ft. Sumter, Charleston Harbor, S.C.'. Nice fullpg. shows: 'Surrender of Ex-General Twiggs to the Texan Troops in the Grand Plaza, San Antonio, Texas' . Fullpg. with 3 illustrations of: 'Ft. Brown, Texas' & 'Ft. Lancaster, Texas' 'The Alamo, San Antonio'.   This issue also contains a serialized portion of "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens.

172452

10.h21.2005

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2010-01-28T14:20:01-05:00

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1861-03-30

Harper's WEEKLY, Mar. 30, 1861 Full ftpg: 'April-Fool's Day in New York'. 'More Views In New Orleans' fullpg. illus: 'Vassar Female College', halfpg: 'Gen. Sam Houston, Gov. of Texas'.   This issue also contains a serialized portion of "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens.

Harper's WEEKLY, Mar. 30, 1861 Full ftpg: 'April-Fool's Day in New York'. 'More Views In New Orleans' fullpg. illus: 'Vassar Female College', halfpg: 'Gen. Sam Houston, Gov. of Texas'.

172454

10.h22.2005

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2010-01-28T14:19:21-05:00

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1861-04-06

Harper's WEEKLY, April 6, 1861 Full ftpg. shows: 'Hon. Wm. H. Seward, Sec. of State'. Halfpg: 'U.S. Gunboat Wyandotte, In Pensacola Harbor' & 'The Flag Staff Bastion at Ft. Pickens, Florida'. Nice dblpgctrfld: 'Virginia Sketches' shows several scenes.  This issue also includes a serialized portion of "Great Expectations", by Charles Dickens.

172456

10.h22.2005

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54.0

2010-01-28T14:19:27-05:00

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1861-04-13

Harper's WEEKLY, Apr. 13, 1861 Ftpg. illus: 'Point Isabel, Texas'. Great dblpgctrfld: 'American Home Scenes' shows 6 scenes, two involving Blacks. Nearly halfpg: 'View of Boathouse & Landing at Fort Pickens, Fl.' & 'Casemate Batteries at Ft. Pickens'. Nice issue.   This issue also includes a serialized portion of "Great Expectations", by Charles Dickens.

172458

10.h22.2005

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2010-01-28T14:19:31-05:00

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1861-04-20

Harper's WEEKLY, Apr. 20, 1861 1/3 ftpg. illus: 'Confederate Batteries Opposite Ft. Pickens, Fl.'. Nice fullpg: 'The Washington Navy-Yard With Shad Fisheries in the Foreground' Great dblpgctrfld: 'The U.S. Fleet Off Ft. Pickens, Fl.'   This issue also includes a serialized portion of "Great Expectations", by Charles Dickens.

172460

10.h22.2005

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2010-01-28T14:19:32-05:00

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1861-04-27

Harper's WEEKLY, Apr. 27, 1861 Full pg: 'Interior of Ft. Sumter During the Bombardment' & 'Map of Charleston Harbor' dramatic dblpgctrfld:  'Bombardment of Fort Sumter by Batteries of the Confederate States' Ftpg. Winslow Homer illus:'Gen. Thomas Swearing in Volunteers' . Nice illus. of Lincoln. One-quarter page print of General P.T. G. Beauregard.   This issue also includes a serialized portion of "Great Expectations", by Charles Dickens.

Harper's WEEKLY, Apr. 27, 1861 Full pg: 'Interior of Ft. Sumter During the Bombardment' & 'Map of Charleston Harbor' dramatic dblpgctrfld: 'Bombardment of Fort Sumter by Batteries of the Confederate States' Ftpg. Winslow Homer illus:'Gen. Thomas Swearing in Volunteers' . Nice illus. of Lincoln. One-quarter page print of General P.T. G. Beauregard. This issue also includes a serialized portion of "Great Expectations", by Charles Dickens.

172462

10.h22.2005

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2009-01-21T08:06:46-05:00

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1861-05-04

Harper's WEEKLY, May 4, 1861 Terrific & key ftpg. illus: 'The House-Tops In Charleston During the Bombardment of Sumter' is great on the beginning of the war. Nice fullpg: 'The 7th Regiment Marching Down Broadway To Embark For The War' Halfpg. illus. shows Capt. Abner Doubleday, among others.   This issue also includes a serialized portion of "Great Expectations", by Charles Dickens.

172464

10.h22.2005

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2010-01-28T14:19:38-05:00

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1861-05-11

Harper's WEEKLY, May 11, 1861 Halfpg: 'March of the Virginians on Harper's Ferry'. Dramatic foldout centerfold: 'Destruction of the U.S. Ships at the Norfolk Navy-Yard', halfpg: 'Middies Learning the Ropes at the Naval School'. Nice fullpg: 'Fortifications Thrown up to Protect the U.S. Arsenal at St. Louis' and a very nice 3/4 pg. print: 'Camp Curtin, Near Harrisburg, Pa.' shows hundreds of soldiers.   This issue also includes a serialized portion of "Great Expectations", by Charles Dickens.

172466

g10.21.2005

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2010-01-28T14:19:44-05:00

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1861-05-18

Harper's WEEKLY, May 18, 1861 Fullpg: 'Col. Ellsworth's N.Y. Fire Zouaves' & 'Col. Wilson & His Staff' & 'Reinforcement of Ft. Pickens by Company A.' two-thirds pg: 'The Long Bridge Leading Across the Potomac from Washington to Va.' halfpg: 'Raising the Stars & Stripes over the Custom House, Balt.'   This issue also includes a serialized portion of "Great Expectations", by Charles Dickens.

172468

g10.21.2005

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65.0

2010-01-28T14:19:48-05:00

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