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Winslow Homer's Snap The Whip...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 20, 1873 Frontpage features a 1/2 page illustration entitield "The New School Mistress." Inside is a full page illustration of "Saved!" A article "The Northwestern University" with accompany illustrations. Full page illustration of "The Fete Napoleon at Chiselhurst - Reception of the Visitors by the Ex-Empress Eugenie in t... See More $980.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $491.00
Homer's famous "Snap The Whip"...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, September 20, 1873 * Winslow Homer famous print
* Snap The Whip
This issue has a tipped-in double page centerfold titled: "Snap The Whip" drawn by Winslow Homer. This print, considered by many to be the most desirable illustrations done by Homer to appear in Harper's Weekly--and arguably the most desired issue from the 60 year run of the newsp... See More $980.00
Terrific Jesse James pictorial newspaper...
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FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, April 22, 1882 * Jesse James
* Outlaw
This famous title produced many issues with some very desirable illustrations, but this issue, with the front page portrait of noted outlaw Jesse James, is arguably the most coveted.
The caption beneath the full front page illustration reads: "Missouri--Jesse James, the Notorious Desperado,... See More $955.00
Graphic issue on Lincoln's assassination...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 29, 1865 The frontpage 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&qu... See More $565.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $284.00
Great & graphic issue on Lincoln's funeral...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 6, 1865 This issue remains one of the most desired of the Civil War era, if not the 19th century, as much of it deals with the assassination and funeral of President Abraham Lincoln.The entire front page is a print captioned: "President Lincoln At Home" showing him reading a book to his son. This very image was made into a postage stamp by the Unite... See More $480.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $241.00
"Great Expectations" Collection VI
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Harper's Weekly, June 22, 1861 through August 3, 1861. This is a
seven-issue set (part 6) of Harper's Weekly containing the Charles
Dickens "Great Expectations" in serialization format. The set provides
more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually.
This set would look great displayed in one of our 17 inch by 14 inch display cases which can be viewed at www.ra... See More $472.00
Best of all Nast Santa Claus prints!
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HARPER'S WEEKLY January 1, 1881. Front full pg. Nast illus. of "The Dear Little Boy That Thought Christmas Came Oftener." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "A 'Possum Hunt in Old Virginia." Dblpgctrfld. of "MERRY OLD SANTA CLAUS." is easily the most desired of all the Thomas Nast Santa Claus prints. 2/3 pg. illus. of "Roasting the Pig." Full pg. illus. of "... See More
$470.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $236.00
Very early Abraham Lincoln print in a newspaper...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 10, 1860 This is a terrific issue for display as the entire front page is taken up with a nice illustration of Abraham Lincoln, beardless (see photos), captioned: "Hon. Abraham Lincoln, Born in Kentucky, Feb. 12, 1809". Certainly one of the more desirable issues from the Lincoln era, from before he became president. There is other good content wi... See More $465.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $234.00
"Great Expectations" Collection III - 6 issues...
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Harper's Weekly, February 16, 1861 through March 23, 1861. This is a six-issue set (part 3) of Harper's Weekly containing the Charles Dickens "Great Expectations" in serialization format. The set provides more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually. The individual issues are described as:
Harper's WEEKLY, Feb. 16, 1861 Full ftpg. is an extremely decorative cel... See More $452.00
Early Lincoln illustration...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 26, 1860 This issue has become the most desired pre-Civil War issues of this famous illustrated newspaper, as it did much to propel Abraham Lincoln to national prominence, and is one of relatively few published portraits of Lincoln without his beard.This issue announces, in a very dramatic way, the selection of Lincoln as the Republican candidate for Presiden... See More $435.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $219.00
Extremely early color newspaper...
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GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, Massachusetts, January 3, 1863* Very early rare color usage
* Civil war era original
This newspaper celebrated the first issue of the new year by printing in color--a great rarity and one of the earliest newspapers to do so.
Under the heading on page 9: "The Companion In Colors" the publisher explains:
* We present a great novelty to o... See More $390.00
The slave ship...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 2, 1860 The ftpg. has a print captioned: "The Japanese Embassadors in Their State Costume" with a related article, but the prime graphic print in this issue is the three-quarter page illustration captioned: "The Slave Deck on the Bark 'Wildfire' Brought Into Key West on April 30, 1860." This print shows a huge number of slaves crammed on th... See More
$355.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $179.00
"Great Expectations" Collection V...
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Harper's Weekly, May 11, 1861 through June 15, 1861. This is a six-issue set (part 5) of Harper's Weekly containing the Charles Dickens "Great Expectations" in serialization format. The set provides more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually. This set would look great displayed in one of our 17 inch by 14 inch display cases which can be viewed at w... See More $342.00
"Great Expectations" Collection II
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Harper's Weekly, January 5, 1861 through February 9, 1861. This is a six-issue set (part 2) of Harper's Weekly containing the Charles Dickens "Great Expectations" in serialization format. The set provides more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually. This set would look great displayed in one of our 17 inch by 14 inch display cases which can be viewed at ... See More $332.00
"Great Expectations" Collection IV
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Harper's Weekly, March 30, 1861 through May 4, 1861. This is a
six-issue set (part 4) of Harper's Weekly containing the Charles
Dickens "Great Expectations" in serialization format. The set provides
more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually.
This set would look great displayed in one of our 17 inch by 14 inch display cases which can be viewe... See More $332.00
Lincoln's inauguration...
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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 ... See More $325.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $164.00
"Great Expectations" Collection I
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Harper's Weekly, November 24, 1860 through December 29, 1860. This is a
six-issue set (part 1) of Harper's Weekly containing the Charles
Dickens "Great Expectations" in serialization format. The set provides
more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually.
This set would look great displayed in one of our 17 inch by 14 inch display cases which can be viewed at w... See More $322.00
Lincoln's inauguration...
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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 R... See More $285.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $144.00
Charles Dickens Set...
A White Hand and a Black Thumb...
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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: 'Sufferin... See More $282.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $142.00
Terrific Nast Santa issue...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, Dec. 26, 1885 Entire ftpg. is a Nast print: 'Peace & Good Will Ring the Air' includes two illus. of Santa Claus, both ringing a bell. Great dblpgctrfld: 'A Christmas Box' shows Santa Claus coming out of a large box opened by 3 children.
$280.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $141.00
Terrific & huge panoramic view of Virginia City, Nevada...
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The "Supplement" to Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper for Oct. 19, 1878. This quite large foldout is a great panoramic view of Virginia City, with the caption reading: "Nevada--The Source of Our Silver Wealth--Panoramic View of Virginia City, Showing the Great Bonanza Mines on the Comstock Lode, Including the Consolidated Virginia, The California, The Ophir, the Gould & Curry... See More
$280.00
Winslow Homer...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 1, 1873. Front full page Thomas Nast illustration of "Tammany Hall Will Whip Creation This Fall." Inside are two 1/2 page illustration pertaining to "The Manufacture of Iron" including "...Filling the Furnace" and "...Carting Away the Scorle." Full page Winslow Homer: "Dad's Coming". Full page illustration of... See More $271.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $137.00
General Robert E. Lee... full-length portrait on the front page...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 2, 1864 * Rare Robert E. Lee front page portrait
* Civil War prints
The front page of this issue features a nice, full-length portrait (see) of: "The Rebel General Robert Edmund Lee." The portrait measures 9 1/8 by 6 3/8 inches. There is also a textual sketch of Lee headed: "Gen. Robert Edmund Lee." Note: Lee's middle name was actual... See More $265.00
Most famous of all Homer Civil War prints...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 15, 1862 Although there are many fine prints in this issue certainly the most desired would be the full page Winslow Homer print titled: "The Army of the Potomac--A Sharp-Shooter on Picket Duty." Other nice prints in this issue include the full front page captioned: "Convalescent Soldiers Passing Through Washington to Join Their Regiments&... See More $260.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $131.00
2 Thomas Nast prints...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, January 3, 1863Full front pg. illustration of "Santa Claus in Camp", this being the very first representation of Santa Claus by Thomas Nast in this publication. Inside: Dblpgctrfld. containing two large illustrations of "Christmas Eve, 1862.", by Thomas Nast.
Full pg. illustration containing two 1/2 pg. prints of "The Attack on ... See More $260.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $131.00
First black vote...
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Harper's WEEKLY, Nov. 16, 1867 Historic & significant full ftpg: 'The First Vote' shows a Black man voting, with others in line. Fullpg: 'Council at Medicine Creek Lodge with Kiowa & Comanche Indians' halfpg: 'Attack Upon Smugglers by U.S. Revenue Officers at Masonborough, N.C.'
$260.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $131.00
Nast Santa.... "Another Stocking to fill"...
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Harper's WEEKLY, Jan. 3, 1880 Nice dblpgctrfld: 'Another Stocking To fill' shows a Nast Santa Claus looking over a young baby. Fullpg: 'Bringing Home Christmas Presents'. Fullpg: 'Edison's Electric Light--The Generator' & halfpg: 'Edison's Home, Menlo Park, N.J.' Also, a full ftpg. Th. Nast: 'A Merry Christmas' shows Santa Claus dancing with Mother Goose. Due to being the 1s... See More
$255.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $129.00
Very displayable Thomas Nast Santa Claus on the front page...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY January 3, 1874 The entire front page features a terrific & very desirable Thomas Nast illustration: "Christmas Eve - Santa Claus Waiting for the Children to Get to Sleep." which is very displayable (see photo). Nast Santa Claus prints are very desirable as he is credited with creating the modern "jolly" version of Santa.Inside is found ... See More $250.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $126.00
Brigham Young, 1877...
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LESLIES ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 30, 1877.
* Brigham Young
* Molly Maguires
* Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Taking much of the front page of this issue is a portrait of the famous Mormon leader Brigham Young, captioned: "Brigham Young, Prophet, Seer And Revelator, And President Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints In All The World". There is also an arti
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$250.00
* Brigham Young
* Molly Maguires
* Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Taking much of the front page of this issue is a portrait of the famous Mormon leader Brigham Young, captioned: "Brigham Young, Prophet, Seer And Revelator, And President Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints In All The World". There is also an arti
One of the best baseball prints in Harper's Weekly...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 10, 1887Inside has a great baseball print being a double-page centerfold: "Thrown Out At Second." which is a view of most of the infield showing an infielder receiving a throw from the catcher (see). One of the best baseball prints to appear in this title. The print, including the margins, measures 16 by 20 inches.
There is a related article on... See More $250.00
Thomas Nast Santa...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY December 30, 1871. Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Santa Claus's Mail." Very Displayable. Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Christmas in Virginia - A Present from the Great House." Full pg. illus. of "A Roman Catholic Mission from England to the 'Heathens' of America." Dblpgctrfld. of "Witchcraft in 1871." Two 1/2 pg. illus. of "Chain Gang ... See More
$248.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $125.00
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 4, 1879 The full front page is a nice Christmas-themed print by Thomas Nast, captioned: "Christmas Post" showing a boy mailing a letter to Santa Claus. The other great print is the doublepage centerfold, also by Thomas Nast, captioned: "Merry Christmas" which shows five young children hanging on a jolly Santa Claus. Thomas Nast is credited ... See More
$248.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $125.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $125.00
Terrific baseball centerfold print...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 10, 1887 The full ftpg. is a Zogbaum print: "Mars & Venus at Fortress Monroe". A full page has many scenes of Castine captioned: "An Old Maine; Seaport". Another full page has 6 prints of: "The Annual Meet of the American Canoe Association"But by far the best print in this issue is the terrific doublepage centerfold caption... See More $248.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $125.00
One of the very best baseball prints...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, September 10, 1887 * One of the very best baseball prints to be had (19th century)
* Great for display
The full front page is a Zogbaum print: "Mars & Venus at Fortress Monroe". A full page has many scenes of Castine captioned: "An Old Maine; Seaport". Another full page has 6 prints of: "The Annual Meet of the American Canoe... See More $248.00
Great Thomas Nast Santa Claus...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY Dec. 29, 1866 Ftpg. includes: "The Setter's Christmas Eve". Fullpg: "Hauling Home the Christmas Boughs" halfpg. "Scene of the Holy Nativity, Bethlehem" & "The Wise Men Following the Star in the East". Also: Halfpg: "John Surratt" & Wreck of the Steamship 'Scotland' Bound for Liverpool, off Sandy Hook".But the... See More $245.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $124.00
One of the most desired baseball prints...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, July 28, 1888 The entire front page is taken up with one of the best 19th century baseball prints to be found, showing a batter, catcher & umpire captioned: "A Ball Or A Strike--Which?" drawn by T. de Thurstrup. There are also many other prints within this issue including a fullpg. with 6 vignettes: "View of Town & Country in Honduras'&qu... See More $245.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $124.00
Robert E. Lee portrait on the front page...
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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... See More $240.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $121.00
Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln...
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FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Mar. 18, 1865 Certainly the prime content of this illustrated newspaper is the historic doublepage centerfold captioned: "Second Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, in Front of the Capitol, Washington, March 4, 1865". There is a related article on an early page: "The Second Inauguration Of President Linco... See More
$230.00
Great Thomas Nast Santa Claus Prints...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY December 24, 1881. Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Caught." (Santa Claus). Inside are two 1/4 pg. illus. of "Electric Railway at Berlin, Prussia" and "The Ring Theatre, Vienna, Recently Destroyed by Fire." Dblpgctrfld. by Nast entitled "Christmas Fancies - 'Don't You Wish You Wore Stockings?'." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Hon. Frederick... See More
$229.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $116.00
Great Thomas Nast Santa Claus Prints...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY December 24, 1881. Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Caught." (Santa Claus). Inside are two 1/4 pg. illus. of "Electric Railway at Berlin, Prussia" and "The Ring Theatre, Vienna, Recently Destroyed by Fire." Dblpgctrfld. by Nast entitled "Christmas Fancies - 'Don't You Wish You Wore Stockings?'." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Hon. Frederick... See More
$229.00
Famous Winslow Homer Print
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HARPER'S WEEKLY August 22, 1874. Front full pg. illus. of "The Little Vagrant." Inside is a 1/2 pg. map of "The Gold Regions of the Black Hills, Explored by General Custer's Expedition." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Hunting Grounds of the King of Italy." 1/2 pg. illus. of "A Paris Sketch - Scene in the champs Elysees." Winslow Homer Print: full pg. illus. of &qu... See More
$225.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $114.00
One of the best Remington prints...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 21, 1889 There are many nice prints in this issue, but by far the most desirable is the great doublepage centerfold done by famed Western artist Frederic Remington, titled: "Cow-Boys Coming To Town For Chrisstmas" showing four of them on horseback coming into a typically Western town. A nice item for display.Among other prints in this issue are a f... See More $225.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $114.00
Great baseball print...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 8, 1886 The full ftpg. shows: "Some Setters & Pointers at the Dog Show" with a related article inside. Other prints include: "The Canoe Exhibition", a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "The Root Of The Matter"; a doublepage centerfold of: "Trinity Church, Boston"; and a fullpg: "Unveiling the Statue of Senator H... See More
$222.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $112.00
The Philadelphia Collection I
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Harper's Weekly, various dates from September 1, 1866 through November 18, 1876. This is a six issue set of Harper's Weekly containing various prints pertaining to events and/or buildings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The set provides more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually.
This is a great set of issues for anyone interested in Philadelphia, PA, early U.S. archit... See More
$222.00
One of the best baseball prints to be had...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 22, 1885 Many nice prints in this issue, but certainly the prime piece is the terrific full page baseball print by T. deThulstrup captioned: "The Winning Run--How Is It, Umpire?" being a dramatic print of a runner sliding into home plate showing the catcher, umpire and several players in the field (see). This is one of the best baseball prints t... See More
$220.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $111.00
Great full front page print of Frederick Douglass...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 24, 1883 The entire front page is one of the more desirable of the entire 60 year run of this newspaper, being a fine portrait of: "Frederick Douglass", with a related article on him on an inside page.But there are other nice prints in this issue as well, including a full page: "Autumn Leaves" by Howard Pyle; a print of: "The Late J.... See More $219.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $111.00
The Battle of Gettysburg...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, August 8, 1863Ftpg. has 2 prints: "Saluting the Old Flag at Port Hudson" and "The Formal Surrender of Port Hudson". 1/4 pg: "Siege of Vicksburg", showing huts on a hillside. Fullpg has two prints: "Port Hudson From the Opposite Bank of the River" and "The Union Forces Entering the Breast-Works to Take Possession of Por... See More $215.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $109.00
Famous Winslow Homer Print...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 11, 1873. Front full page Thomas Nast illustration entitled "Keeping the Money Where it Will Do Most Good." Inside is a full page illustration of "Broad Street During the Panic." Full page illustration of "Scenes in Wall Street During the Panic." Doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast of "Our Modern Canute at Long Branch."... See More $210.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $106.00
Charles Dickens...
"The Uncommercial Traveler" Set...
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Harper's WEEKLY, February 18 - March 10, 1860 This is a four issue set of Harper's Weekly issues containing all 4 installments of "The Uncommercial Travelar", by Charles Dickens. The set provides a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually. The individual issues are described as:
Feb. 18, 1860 There is a small & untitled Winslow Homer print on the ftpg., plus... See More $210.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $106.00
Great Frederic Remington centerfold...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 21, 1889 * Rare Frederic Remington print
* Great for display
There are many nice prints in this issue, but by far the most desirable is the great doublepage centerfold done by famed Western artist Frederic Remington, titled: "Cow-Boys Coming To Town For Christmas" showing four of them on horseback coming into a typically Wes... See More $205.00