American Forefathers

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American Forefathers

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174566

Docks in the East River...

Item #174566

June 11, 1881

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 11, 1881  Front page print: "The Spoil-Ed" by Thomas Nast. Fullpg print: 'On An Immigrant Train, Westward Bound'. Full page print: 'Scene In A Coaching Club Stable' and another print: 'Scenes Along the N.Y. Docks, East River'. Another full page print: "A Night's Entertainment in Albania During the Feast of Ramazan.... See More  

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174570

Sailors on Malta...

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June 25, 1881

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 25, 1881  Front full page Thomas Nast illustration of "A Falling Off - Of Bosses." Half-page illustration of "Convention of Cotton Planters, Memphis, Tennessee." Half-page illustration of "The Museum of Fine Arts, St. Louis, Missouri." Full page illustration of "The Veteran's Room, Seventh Regiment Armory." Half-p... See More  

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174574

Very rare "Special Edition" of Harper's Weekly...

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July 08, 1881

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 8, 1881  As noted at the very top of the ftpg., this is a rare "SPECIAL EDITION" of this famous title, devoted to the assassination of President James Garfield.

The full front page is a portrait of "The Tragedy at Washington - The Assassin Charles Jules Guiteau." Inside is a full pg. print captioned: "The Assassin Firing the Second... See More  

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174578

Thomas Nast print...

Item #174578

July 16, 1881

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 16, 1881  Full front page Thomas Nast illustration of "Out Shining Everybody in Humiliation at Albany." Doublepage centerfold of "English Church Architecture, No. 16 - Rochester Cathedral." 2/3 page illustration of "The Water Jump." Several illustration pertaining to "Donati's Comet." The supplement contains a ful... See More  

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174608

Atlanta International Cotton Exposition...

Item #174608

October 29, 1881

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 29, 1881  Front full pg. illus. of "Egyptian Priest and Sacred Scribe." Inside is a full pg. containing five illus. pertaining to "The Yorktown Centennial." Four 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Hon. Hannibal Hamlin, United States Minister to Spain," "The Hon. Lionel Sackville West," "The Hon. Ripley Ropes," and... See More  

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174630

Electric Lights in Madison Square...

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January 14, 1882

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 14, 1882  Very nice fullpg. of numismatic interest: 'The U.S. Assay-Office, Wall St., New York' shows 6 scenes. Full ftpg. Th. Nast print re. industry in the South. Fullpg: 'The Electric Light in Madison Square, N.Y.' 1/4 pg. illus. of 'Oscar Wilde' plus an article on him.

Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Co... See More  

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174632

Old French Market, New Orleans...

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January 21, 1882

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 21, 1882  Front full pg. portrait of "Daniel Webster." Inside are two 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Late Richard H. Dana" and "The Late Hon. Edwin W. Stoughton." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Ruins of Havemeyer & Elder's Sugar Refinery, Williamsburg, Long Island." 1/2 pg. Nast illus. of "Innocence Abroad." Full ... See More  

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174650

Nast political cartoon...

Item #174650

March 25, 1882

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 25, 1882  Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Attorney General Brewster..." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "A Banquet to an American Physician at Tokyo, Japan." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Lick Observatory, California." Two full pg. illus. of "Snake Charming and Religious Rites Among the Indians of Central America" and "Mi... See More  

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174660

Print of Charles Darwin...

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April 29, 1882

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 29, 1882  Nice full ftpg: "Sketches at the Dog Show". Doublepage centerfold: "In the National Academy of Design". One-third pg: "Migratory Wild Fowl". Small print: "Charles Robert Darwin".

Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.

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174666

Great view of the national capital...

Item #174666

May 20, 1882

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 20, 1882   Full ftpg. political cartoon by Thomas Nast: "Fiendish Assassins--Poor Ireland, Save me from my friends!". Over halfpg: "The Old Church at Sleepy Hollow". Great doublepage centerfold: "Our National Capital, Viewed from the South" is a terrific bird's-eye-view of the city, showing the Capitol, the White House,... See More  

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174674

Thomas Nast print of Giuseppe Garibaldi... Hudson River Yacht Club Regatta...

Item #174674

June 17, 1882

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 17, 1882  Nice full front page print: "The Hudson River Yacht Club Regatta". Fullpg. with 4 prints: "The Ocean Drill of the Atlantic Fleet". Fullpg. with 3 scenes: "The Great Strike--Scenes About Pittsburgh". 1/2 page print by W. A. Rogers: "The Fate of Legendre--The Procession and the Festivities in the Hall". Full p... See More  

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174682

Dog catching in New York City...

Item #174682

July 15, 1882

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 15, 1882  Full front page print: "The Edison Electric Railroad" shows two illustrations of it, plus a short article. Full page has 4 scenes: "The Twenty-Third Regiment in the Camp of Instruction, Peekskill". Another full page with 8 scenes: "The Visit of the 7th Regiment to Buffalo". Halfpg print: "Dog-Catching in New York... See More  

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602357

Mary Todd Lincoln death...

Item #602357

July 16, 1882

DAILY JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, July 16, 1882



* Mary Todd Lincoln death (day of)



The front page has one column headings: "Mrs. Abraham Lincoln", "Her Health Reported to be Failing Rapidly". See image for the text. She would die on this day.



Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear, minor staining, otherwise good ... See More  

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606269

The death of Mary Todd Lincoln...

Item #606269

July 17, 1882

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, July 17, 1882



* Mary Todd Lincoln death (1st report)



Page 6 has a small article headed: "Obituary" "Mrs. Abraham Lincoln" See image for the brief text here. This is actually a first report on her death, unfortunate for the small report though.



Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear,... See More  

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174684

Bombardment of Alexandria...

Item #174684

July 22, 1882

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 22, 1882  Front full pg. illus. of "The Bombardment of Alexandria." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "City and Harbor of Alexandria, Egypt, Before the Bombardment." Full pg. illus. of "Charge of Arab Cavalry." 1/3 pg. illus. of "Rioting in the Streets of Alexandria." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Grand Square, Alexandria,... See More  

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174688

Baseball team in uniform...

Item #174688

August 05, 1882

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 5, 1882  The front page has 6 prints and a poem: "Farmer Stebbins at Ocean Grove". Nice fullpg: "Rotten Row, Brooklyn Navy Yard" shows six scenes. Another displayable fullpg: "Scenes in Mackinac--The Island Home of 'Anne'" showing 8 scenes. A nearly halfpg. print: "The Metropolitan Base Ball Nine' showing 12 ... See More  

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174728

Christmas Eve and Christmas shopping...

Item #174728

December 23, 1882

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 23, 1882  Very nice fullpg: "Quincy Market, Boston". Halfpg: "Testing the Roof of the Bergen Tunnel". Two full page prints: "Christmas-Eve" and "Christmas Shopping'" shows a busy street scene. Another full page print: "Christmas Morning in Dalecarlia--Peasants Going to Church" plus much more.

NOTE: ... See More  

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174760

The Atchafalaya River in Louisiana...

Item #174760

April 14, 1883

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 14, 1883  Full ftpg. shows "Peter Cooper" the American industrialist, inventor, philanthropist, and candidate for President of the United States. A biography of him is on pg. 2.

Prints incise include: "House in Which Jefferson Wrote the Declaration of Independence...Philadelphia" "Sketches from the New York National Academy of Des... See More  

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174816

National Horse Show in Madison Square... Fly fishing...

Item #174816

October 27, 1883

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 27, 1883  Full front pg. illus. containing five illus. pertaining to "The Newburgh Centennial-Scenes and Incidents of the Day." Inside is a 1/4 pg. illus. of "The German National Monument as Seen from Bingenbruck." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "Matthew Arnold" and "The Rt. Rev. David B. Knickerbacker, D.D." Dblpgctrfld... See More  

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699766

The Gage Station train robbery... New Mexico...

Item #699766

November 25, 1883

THE DAILY COMMONWEALTH, Topeka, Kansas, November 25, 1883



* Gage Station train robbery

* Silver City, New Mexico

* Harvey Whitehall




The front page has an article headed: "Train Robbery on the Southern Pacific" (see images) First report coverage on the Gage Station train robbery near Silver City, New Mexico.

Complete with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, generally very nice.... See More  

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174872

The game of lacrosse...

Item #174872

May 10, 1884

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 10, 1884 The front page is a full page Thomas Nast political cartoon "Our new watchman, Roosevelt".

Inside the issue is a full page "Specimens from the Dog Show"; a great full page illustration of "A Game of Lacrosse" which shows much action; dramatic full page "The Recent Cyclone in Ohio"; a full page "The Burial of ... See More  

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174904

Black Bass Fishing... Alaska...

Item #174904

August 30, 1884

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 30, 1884  Nice full ftpg: 'Black-Bass fishing in the Adirondacks' by Zograum. Good fullpg: 'The Ice Industry of New York' shows 8 scenes. Full page Thomas Nast political cartoon: "A Feather That George Washington Never Had In His Cap". Full page print: "The New Steel Cruisers for the United States Navy". Fullpg: 'Sk... See More  

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693097

How Lincoln's life was saved in 1832...

Item #693097

September 03, 1884

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Sept. 5, 1884  



* Abraham Lincoln in the Black Hawk War



Page 4 has: "How Lincoln's Life Was Saved" "A Timely Shot Fired in the Black Hawk War Saves our First Republican President". A very interesting account from when Abraham Lincoln was involved in the Black Hawk War of 1832.

This is followed by: "Adventure With A Buffalo" &q... See More  

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174908

Hunting scene: rail shooting... Louisville Exhibition...

Item #174908

September 13, 1884

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 13, 1884  Full ftpg. Thomas Nast political cartoon: 'Our Friends, the Enemy'. Fullpg. with 2 scenes of: 'Getting Into the Port of N.Y.--Arrangements for Landing Passengers & Baggage'. Dramatic Doublepage centerfold: 'Target Practice with the Great Guns Out at Sea'. Nice fullpg. hunting scene: 'Rail Shooting'. Fullpg:... See More  

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174916

Van Cortlandt Park...

Item #174916

October 11, 1884

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 11, 1884  Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Stop Tickling Us, and Answer Without Dodging." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Views in Van Cortlandt Park." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "Hugh J. Grant, Tammany Candidate for Mayor of New York."

Doublepage centerfold of "The Grand Popular Reception of Governor Cleveland in Buffalo ... See More  

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174936

The classic Thomas Nast Santa Claus...

Item #174936

December 20, 1884

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 20, 1884  Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the great two page spread with two prints by noted artist Thomas Nast. One is captioned: "Hello! Santa Claus!" showing a girl on the telephone, and the other is: "Hello! Little One!" showing Santa Claus on the phone as well. This is the classic portly, jolly image of Santa (Nast ... See More  

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174938

The New Orleans Exposition... Miners' strike at Hocking Valley...

Item #174938

December 27, 1884

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 27, 1884  Front full pg. Nast illus: "On Earth Peace, Good Will Toward Men." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Opening the New Orleans Exposition - Ceremonies in the East Room of the White House, Washington." 2/3 pg. illus. of "The New Orleans Exposition - Planting Trees."

Doublepage centerfold of "Opening the New Orlea... See More  

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174952

The New York Athletic Club...

Item #174952

February 14, 1885

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 14, 1885  Front 1/2 pg. illus. pertaining to the story "Jonas Grappitt's Valentine." Inside are two 1/4 pg. illus. of "Yseult Dudley" and "Chinese Gordon, The Defender of Khartoom."

Doublepage centerfold of "The Siege of the Loves - Capitulation Imminent." Full pg. illus. of "The New York Athletic Club, ... See More  

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174962

Edwin Booth on the front page... Albany, New York...

Item #174962

March 21, 1885

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 21, 1885  Full ftpg. view of 'Edwin Booth'. Nice fullpg: 'Ice Gorges In the Delaware' & 'Camp Fire Stories' & 'Odds & Ends at Albany--Notes from an Artist's Sketchbook'.

Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.

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174980

Opening of the Brooklyn elevated railway...

Item #174980

May 23, 1885

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 23, 1885  Full front pg. illus. of "The United States Dispatch Boat "Dolphin"." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Opening of the Brooklyn Elevated Railway, May 13." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "Edward O. Graves, Chief of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing" and "George V. N. Lothrop, United States Minister to Russia.&... See More  

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174984

On the Statue of Liberty...

Item #174984

June 06, 1885

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 6, 1885  Front page print: "Cruelty" by Thomas Nast. Nice fullpg: "Pedestal for Bartholdi's Statue of Liberty on Bedloe's Island". Fullpg. on view of "Cathedral of the Incarnation, Garden City, Long Island". Fullpg: "The Homes & Tombs of Jefferson & Madison". Full page print: "The 'City of Ber... See More  

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633387

Mary Abigail Dodge on prohibition...

Item #633387

June 18, 1885

THE CUBA PATRIOT, New York, June 18, 1885



* Gail Hamilton - Mary Abigail Dodge

* Women's temperance movement




Page 3 has a lengthy article headed: "Prohibition" "The Women's Temperance Movement as a Factor in Politics" and more. (see) Text takes up 4 full columns.

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More  

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174988

Columbia University...

Item #174988

June 20, 1885

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 20, 1885  Front page print: "The Long Detaching Rings Again Writhed In Mid-Air, And Softly Descended As He Thundered Past". Fullpg. shows 3 scenes: "Sketches of Columbia College". Nice fullpg: "The Cavalry Drill at West Point". Nice fullpg. print by Thomas Nast: "There's 'Harmony' Even In Their Discord". H... See More  

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174990

The Liberty Bell and the Statue of Liberty....

Item #174990

June 27, 1885

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 27, 1885  Seven front pg. portraits of "English Conservative Leaders." Inside is a 2/3 pg. Nast illus. of "The Liberty Bell Back in Its Birthplace Again." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Late Prince Frederick Charles of Prussia, "The Red Prince"" and "William L. Alden, United States Consul General to Italy." 1... See More  

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174992

Building the Panama Canal...

Item #174992

July 04, 1885

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 4, 1885  Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Dolphin." Inside are four 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Late Richard T. Merrick," "Judge Stallo, United States Minister to Italy," "Rev. Dr. Joseph T. Duryea," and "Rt. Rev. Samuel David Ferguson." Doublepage centerfold. of "The Panama Canal-The Great Culebra Cut.&quo... See More  

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175002

Death of General Grant...

Item #175002

August 08, 1885

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 8, 1885  Full ftpg: 'The Children's Wreath' shows Grant on his deathbed. 3/4 pg: 'Salmon Fishing in Canada'.

Doublepage centerfold has 12 scenes re. 'Metropolis in Mourning' for Grant's death. 3/4 pg: 'Gen. Grant's Death--The News in the Far West' & fullpg: 'Grant's Tomb, Looking North'.

Other ... See More  

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175012

Bicycle tournament...

Item #175012

September 12, 1885

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 12, 1885  Full front pg. illus. of "On Board the Puritan-Getting Aft the Main Sheet." Inside is a full pg. illus. containing many smaller illus. pertaining to "Sketches from the Burlesque Opera "The Mikado." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Bicycle Tournament at Hartford-The Mile Race for Amateurs." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The ... See More  

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175022

The Chicago Baseball Club, with Cap Anson...

Item #175022

October 17, 1885

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 17, 1885  An issue with many nice prints, but perhaps the most sought after would be the nearly half page print of: "The Chicago Base-Ball Club" showing all team members, with their names in the caption, in full baseball uniform. Hall of Famer Cap Anson is among those shown.

Other nice prints including a full front page of: "The Late Card... See More  

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175034

Thomas Nast... Pilgrim with turkey... The execution of Louis Riel... Billiards.. Texas...

Item #175034

November 28, 1885

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 28, 1885 (with Supplement)  Full ftpg. by Nast, shows a pilgrim about to carve a turkey on 'the Union Altar'. Fullpg: 'Washington Market the Day Before Thanksgiving' & 'Galveston After the Fire' halfpg: 'The Billiard Tournament at Chicago' & 'An Incident of the Small-pox Epidemic in Montreal' plus SUPPLEME... See More  

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175092

Thomas Nast print... Mount Popocatepetl...

Item #175092

June 19, 1886

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 19, 1886  Front page print of: "William Dean Howells". Nice fullpg. print: 'Coaches at Jerome Park on a Race Day'. Very nice fullpg: 'Mount Popocatepetl' from Mexico, is beautiful. Fullpg. Nast political illustration: "Both" plus much more.

Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.... See More  

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175096

Mount Vernon...

Item #175096

July 03, 1886

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 3, 1886  Front page print: "In The Small Back Parlor Behind The Apothecary's Shop". Nice fullpg. Thomas Nast illus: "At His Post" shows President Cleveland. Dblpgctrfld: "Mount Vernon--The Room In Which George Washington Died". Nice fullpg: "A Pilgrimage To Mount Vernon" and another full page: "The Rhinoceros... See More  

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175100

Remington... Graphophone...

Item #175100

July 17, 1886

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 17, 1886  Full ftpg: "American Fishermen Laying in Ice at Sea". Halfpg: "Signaling the Main Command" is by Remington. Very nice doublepage centerfold: "Wheeling on Riverside Drive". Fullpg. article on "The Graphophone" shows 3 illus., & begins "One of the most brilliant conceptions of Mr. Thomas Edison was...... See More  

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175110

Remington's "Soldiering in the Southwest"...

Item #175110

August 21, 1886

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 21, 1886  Full ftpg. is a famous Frederic Remington print: 'Soldiering in the Southwest--The Rescue of Corporal Scott, a Black soldier.'

Fullpg: 'A Forest Fire'. Halfpg: 'Types From Arizona' includes Indians & soldiers. Displayable fullpg. print: 'Annapolis, Md.' being 5 views. Also present is "ELEPHANTS IN A BATH... See More  

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175164

Augusta, Georgia...

Item #175164

February 26, 1887

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1887  Full ftpg. shows: 'Bust of Washington, Modeled from the Houdon Mask'. Halfpg: 'A Seine Loft' shows fishing nets being repaired. 'Arrested on Suspicion' shows a cop catching a burglar. Fullpg: 'Sketches in Washington--In & About the Capitol'.

The New South Supplement to this issue is 4 pgs. with many views i... See More  

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175222

Famous Frederic Remington print...

Item #175222

September 17, 1887

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 17, 1887  Perhaps the best print in this issue is the full front page captioned: "Burning the Range" by famed Western artist Frederic Remington.

But there are many other prints within this issue including a full page with 9 vignettes of: "Sketches In Amsterdam"; a halfpg: "The Minneapolis Exposition Building by Night"; sm... See More  

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175228

The Grand Army Celebration at St. Louis...

Item #175228

October 08, 1887

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 8, 1887  Full ftpg: 'The Presidential Tour' shows Pres. Cleveland & wife in their private railroad car. Nice fullpg: 'The Grand Army Celebration at St. Louis'. Two fullpg. prints of yachts in the America's Cup race. Fullpg: 'Sketches of the New York Quarantine Establishment' includes 16 scenes.

Other news and advertisemen... See More  

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175232

The Challenge Cup of the American Yacht Club...

Item #175232

October 22, 1887

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 22, 1887  Front full pg. illus. of "Returning Home." Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of "The Serpent of the Still."

Double page centerfold of "Statue of Abraham Lincoln, to Be Unveiled in Lincoln Park, Chicago, October 22, 1887." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Challenge Cup of the American Yacht Club." Full pg. illus. of "... See More  

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175254

Canadian fishermen... On the Rocky Mountains...

Item #175254

January 07, 1888

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 7, 1888  Fullpg: "Packing Cord-wood Over the Rocky Mountains" is nice. Full page with 6 scenes: "The Corcoran Art Gallery and Its Founder". Halfpg: "Canadian Fishermen on the Outlook for American Intruders" and "The Lick Observatory & Its Equipment". The double page centerfold: "An Unexpected Visit from an... See More  

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652737

Walt Whitman's "ABRAHAM LINCOLN (BORN FEB. 12, 1809)"... 1st appearance...

Item #652737

February 12, 1888

THE NEW YORK HERALD, February 12, 1888



* Walt Whitman's "ABRAHAM LINCOLN (BORN FEB. 12, 1809)"

* 1st appearance - quite rare




Page 12 has Walt Whitman's "ABRAHAM LINCOLN (BORN FEB. 12, 1809)," which was a piece written exclusively for the New York Herald. While noteworthy, it is certainly one of his shortest poems. The entire text reads: "ABRAHAM LINCOLN (BOR... See More  

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175324

Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore... Alaska towns...

Item #175324

September 08, 1888

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 8, 1888  Front page print: "W.J. Florence As 'Captain Cuttle'". Nice fullpg: 'The Natural Bridge, Va.'.

Doublepage centerfold: 'A Downtown Lunch Room in New York'. Fullpg. with 2 illus. & article on: 'John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore'.

Nice Supplement issue headed: 'A Trip To Southeastern Alaska' ... See More  

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