Illustrated Issues
Illustrated Issues
Incredible Battle of Gettysburg reporting...
Item #582467
July 25, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, July 25, 1863
* One of the best regarding the Battle of Gettysburg!
A very rare publication from the Confederacy, only a few issues of which having come into our inventory over the past 35 years. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page is dominated by a print of: "Gen. Willi... See More
Winslow Homer's Snap The Whip...
Item #173758
September 20, 1873
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
Homer's famous "Snap The Whip"...
Item #561826
September 20, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 20, 1873 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 newspaper--features several young boys playing snap-th... See More
General P.G.T. Beauregard...
The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #583608
June 20, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, June 20, 1863 A very rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page is entirely taken up with a large portrait of: "Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard" with a nice biography of him found on page 4. Also on p... See More
General Ewell... The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #583609
July 4, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, July 4, 1863 The front page features a nice print of: "Lieut. Gen. Richard S. Ewell" with most of the balance of the page taken up with a detailed biography of him, including much on his career in the Civil War up to this point. Curiously, on the date of this issue his actions at the Battle of Gettysburg would would be controversial in the Confe... See More
Death of Stonewall Jackson in the Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #582857
May 23, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, May 23, 1863 A very rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page has a nice illustration of: "General Beverly Holcombe Robertson" with a front page biography of him, focusing on his leadership ... See More
General Albert Sidney Johnston... Confederate answer to Harper's Weekly...
Item #582935
January 31, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, Jan. 31, 1863 A very rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
A nice feature of this issue is that the entire front page is taken up with an illustration of one of the more famous generals of the Confederacy: "Gener... See More
The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #582630
December 13, 1862
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, Dec. 13, 1862 A very rare publication from the Confederacy, only a few issues of which having come into our inventory over the past 35 years. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page features a nice print of: "General Nathan George Evans" with a biography of him on the front p... See More
General Samuel Cooper... The Life Of Stonewall Jackson...
The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"... The advance towards Gettysburg & Gettysburg described...
Item #582465
July 11, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, Virginia, July 11, 1863
* Very rare Confederate publication
* Southern version of Harper's Weekly
* General Samuel Cooper illustration
A very rare publication from the Confederacy, only a few issues of which having come into our inventory over the past 35 years. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few il... See More
Brigadiers-General Samuel Garland...
The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #582078
March 14, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, March 14, 1863
* Very rare Confederate title
* General Samuel Garland Jr.
A very rare publication from the Confederacy, only a few issues of which having come into our inventory over the past 35 years. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations. The entire front page is taken up w... See More
Admiral Franklin Buchanan...
The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #582561
January 3, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, Jan. 3, 1863 A very rare publication from the Confederacy, only a few issues of which having come into our inventory over the past 35 years. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page features a nice print of: "Admiral Franklin Buchanan" with the balance of the ftpg. taken... See More
Scene at Fredericksburg, Virginia....
The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #582659
January 24, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, Jan. 24, 1863 This is a very unusual issue as rather than the front page featuring a print of a leading Confederate leader as found on most issues, this front page is an actual scene from the Civil War, captioned: "Barksdale's Brave Mississippi Pickets Watching the Yankee Pontoniers at Fredericksburg. Also on the front page is a related art... See More
The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"... Portrait of General Kirby Smith... Battle of Antietam...
Item #582877
October 4, 1862
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, October 4, 1862
* Portrait of General Kirby Smith
* Battle of Antietam
A very rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page is entirely taken up with a nice illustration of: "Maj... See More
Confederate answer to Harper's Weekly... General A. P. Hill print...
Item #582931
November 22, 1862
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 22, 1862 A very rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
A nice feature of this issue is the large front page illustration of one of the more famous generals of the Confederacy: "Major-General A... See More
Commodore D.N. Ingraham...
The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #582448
February 14, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, Virginia, February 14, 1863
* Very rare Confederate title
A very rare publication from the Confederacy, only a few issues of which having come into our inventory over the past 35 years. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page is dominated by a nice print of: "Commodore D.N. ... See More
General William Lewis Cabell...
The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #582025
November 29, 1862
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, November 29, 1862
* Very rare Confederate title
* General William Lewis Cabell
A very rare publication from the Confederacy, only a few issues of which having come into our inventory over the past 35 years. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations. The front page features an engraving of "Ge... See More
General G. W. Smith... The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #582469
June 27, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, June 27, 1863 A very rare publication from the Confederacy, only a few issues of which having come into our inventory over the past 35 years. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page features a nice print of: "Gen. G. W. Smith" with the balance of the ftpg. taken up with... See More
The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #582560
January 10, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, Jan. 10, 1863 A very rare publication from the Confederacy, only a few issues of which having come into our inventory over the past 35 years. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page features a nice print of: "Gen. Benj. Franklin Cheatham" with much of the balance of the... See More
Battle of Fredericksburg reporting... M. F. Maury portrait...
The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #582562
December 27, 1862
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, Dec. 27, 1862
* Very rare Confederate title
A very rare publication from the Confederacy, only a few issues of which having come into our inventory over the past 35 years. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page features a nice print of: "Commander M. F. Maury, C. S. Navy&qu... See More
Brigadier-General C. M. Wilcox...
The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"... Print of Fort Sumter...
Item #582861
April 25, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, Virginia, April 25, 1863
* Very rare Confederate publication
* Southern version of Harper's Weekly
* General Cadmus Marcellus Wilcox illustration
A very rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page... See More
General John H. Winder... The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #583614
September 12, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, September 12, 1863 The front page features an illustration of: "Gen. John H. Winder" along with a nice biography of him (see). Inside has an editorial on the Civil War, including: "There has been little change in the military situation since our last, save the evacuation of Knoxville by General Buckner...Advices from Fredericksburg state th... See More
Thomas R.R. Cobb... The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #582468
March 21, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, March 21, 1863 A very rare publication from the Confederacy, only a few issues of which having come into our inventory over the past 35 years. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page is entirely taken up by a print of: "Brigadier-General Thomas R. R. Cobb". Page 2 has a... See More
General Godeon Johnson Pillow... Gettysburg... The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #583611
August 15, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, August 15, 1863 A very rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page includes a print of: "Maj. Gen. Gideon J. Pillow". A biography of him takes up most of the front page and includes his involv... See More
Thomas R.R. Cobb... The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #595486
March 21, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, March 21, 1863 A very rare publication from the Confederacy, only a few issues of which having come into our inventory over the past 35 years. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page is entirely taken up by a print of: "Brigadier-General Thomas R. R. Cobb". Page 2 has a... See More
General James Archer... The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #582655
April 18, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, April 18, 1863 A very rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page is entirely taken up by a print of: "Brigadier-General James J. Archer". A biography of him is found on page 2. Also on page 2... See More
General Lawrence O'Bryan Branch... The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #582855
June 7, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, June 7, 1863 A very rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page is entirely taken up with a nice illustration of: "General Lawrence O'Brien Branch" beneath which is noted: "Killed at ... See More
Alfred H. Colquitt....
Alfred H. Colquitt... The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #582859
May 9, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, May 9, 1863 A very rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page has a nice illustration of: "Brigadier-General Alfred Holt Colquitt" with a front page biography of him which carries over take t... See More
Commodore French Forrest... The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #582856
May 30, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, May 30, 1863 A very rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page has a nice illustration of: "Commodore French Forrest, C.S. Navy" with the balance of the front page taken up with a detailed bi... See More
General John Williams and John Mosby... The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #582656
April 11, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, April 11, 1863 A very rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page is entirely taken up by a print of: "Brig. Gen. John S.Williams". A biography of him is found on page 3 and takes over a full column... See More
Major-General Lafayette McLaws... Captain John S. Mosby...
The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #582657
April 4, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, April 4, 1863 A very rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page is entirely taken up by a print of: "Major-General Lafayette McLaws". A biography of him takes more than two-thirds of page 3. ... See More
General Lloyd Tilghman... The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #582658
February 7, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, February 7, 1863 A very rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page is entirely taken up by a print of: "General Lloyd Tilghman". A biography of him takes more than two-thirds of page 3. A ful... See More
General James Archer... The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #595484
April 18, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, April 18, 1863 A very rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page is entirely taken up by a print of: "Brigadier-General James J. Archer". A biography of him is found on page 2. Also on page 2... See More
Secretary of War James Seldon... The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #583613
September 5, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, September 5, 1863 A very rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page features a portrait of: "Hon. James Alexander Seddon, Secretary of War of the Confederate States", with the balance of the ... See More
General J. R. Jones... A look back on victories...
The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #583615
January 16, 1864
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, January 16, 1864 A very rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page features a print of: "Brigadier-General J.R. Jones", with a very brief biography of him as well. Inside has over a full colu... See More
General E. L. Thomas...
The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #583616
January 23, 1864
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, January 23, 1864 The front page features a print of: "Brigadier-General E. L. Thomas" with a brief biography of him as well (see). Inside includes a column-long editorial on the Civil War, including: "The interval of winter is not one of inactivity to the enemy. Though their guns are hushed, their tramp is ceased...the efforts of the Lincol... See More
The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #581842
October 25, 1862
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, Oct. 25, 1862 A very rare publication from the Confederacy, only a few issues of which having come into our inventory over the past 35 years.
The front page features an engraving of "General Benjamin McCulloch" with the balance of the front page taken up with a biography on him (see for portions).
Page 2 has some war reports under the heading:... See More
Confederate answer to Harper's Weekly... General John B. Magruder and General Ambrose Burnside...
Item #582932
December 6, 1862
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, Virginia, Dec. 6, 1862
* Very rare Confederate title
* John Bankhead Magruder
A very rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
A nice feature of this issue is the large front page illustration of one of the more f... See More
General Joseph E. Johnston...
The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #582917
November 1, 1862
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, November 1, 1862
* Very rare Confederate title
* General Joseph E. Johnston
A very rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page features a nice illustration of: "General Joseph E.... See More
Graphic issue on Lincoln's assassination...
Item #172880
April 29, 1865
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... See More
Great & graphic issue on Lincoln's funeral...
Item #172882
May 6, 1865
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 U... See More
"Great Expectations" Collection VI
Item #206678
June 21, 1861
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... See More
Best of all Nast Santa Claus prints!
Item #174520
January 1, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, 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. il... See More
Very early Abraham Lincoln print in a newspaper...
Item #172414
November 10, 1860
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 Winslow Homer 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 g... See More
"Great Expectations" Collection III - 6 issues...
Item #206668
February 16, 1861
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 d... See More
Early "beardless" Lincoln illustration...
Item #172366
May 26, 1860
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 Pres... See More
The slave ship...
Item #172368
June 2, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 2, 1860 The front page 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 sla... See More
"Titanic" sunk....
Item #544402
April 20, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, April 20, 1912 There is a full, color, cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Lost 'Titanic.'"
This issue is in two parts. The first part has an article of "Quarreling at the coal-bin" by Edward Hungerford and an article of "Improving the Aeroplane" by Albert S. Levino.
The second p... See More
Extremely early color newspaper...
Item #562388
January 3, 1863
GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, January 3, 1863 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 our readers & the literary world...printed in eight different colors, vi... See More
The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #582631
November 15, 1862
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, Nov. 15, 1862 A very rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page features a nice print of: "Lieut. Gen. Leonidas Polk" with a biography of him on the front page taking most of the first column... See More
"Great Expectations" Collection V...
Item #206675
May 11, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, 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 ... See More
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