Illustrated Issues
Illustrated Issues
Item #173842
July 11, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY July 11, 1874 Nice full ftpg: "A Kansas Land Office". Fullpg: "A Boy's Dream of the Glorious Fourth" fullpg. Winslow Homer: "Gathering Berries"
Nice Winslow Homer...
Item #173416
June 11, 1870
Harper's WEEKLY, June 11, 1870 The front page contains an article "The Rev. J. Trumbull Backus, D.D." and associated illustrations. Very nice fullpage Winslow Homer print: 'The Dinner Horn'. A fullpage of illustrations on the "Greek Brigandage" including the attack, those murdered, funeral and the heads of those executed. Fullpage: 'Departure of a Steamer for Liverpool'. 3/4 pg... See More
Charles Dickens... Five issue set...
Item #551084
October 31, 1857
Harper's Weekly set of 5 issues, dated weekly from October 31, 1857 through November 28, 1857, all featuring a serialized portion of "The Lazy Tour Of The Two Idle Apprentices", by Charles Dickens. This is a great way to purchase the entire series, all five issues, for more than 20% off the single issue price. The issues are individually described as follows:
Harper's WEEK... See More
Winslow Homer Print...
Item #173780
December 6, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 6, 1873 Certainly the prime print in this issue is the full page by famed artist Winslow Homer titled: "The Last Days Of Harvest".
Other prints within this issue include a full ftpg. political cartoon: "Poor Old Spain!", a three-quarter pg: "Preparing for Thanksgiving--Flanking the Victim", seven small prints of: "North ... See More
Desirable Winslow Homer...
Item #173852
August 15, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 15, 1874 The ftpg. has a print: "Scandal" with a related article.
The prime print in this issue is certainly the very nice full page by noted artist Winslow Homer, titled: "On The Beach at Long Branch--The Children's Hour". But other prints within this issue include a halfpg: "A Negro Fight In South America", a doublepage cent... See More
One of the more desirable Winslow Homer prints...
Item #173834
June 13, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY June 13, 1874. Front full pg. Nast illus. entitled "Jewels Among Swine." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Flower Mission." Full pg. illus. of "Decoration Day - Services Around the Lincoln Monument, Union Square, New York." Full pg. WINSLOW HOMER PRINT of "Raid on a Sand Swallow Colony." Full pg. illus. of "Who Struck De Fustest."... See More
Nice Balloon and Fireworks prints...
Item #173528
July 8, 1871
Harper's WEEKLY, from New York, dated July 8, 1871 The frontpage of the issue features a nice fullpage entitled "The Glorious Fourth - Sending Up the Fire Balloon". Inside the issue is an article "Corea" (Korea) which includes 3 scenes: "The U.S. Naval and Diplomatic Expedition to Corea"; "The Corean Sailors Rescued from a Sinking Junk" and "The S... See More
Winslow Homer... The Modoc War...
Item #173734
June 28, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 28, 1873 Two-thirds of the ftpg. is an illustration: "The Modoc War-Captain Jack's Cave in the Lava Beds."
Inside has a full page illustration of "The Modocs-Murder of General Canby" but perhaps the prime feature is a full page print by Winslow Homer: "The Noon Recess".
Also in this issue is a full page: "Way Down U... See More
Nast Santa Claus by Thomas Nast...
Item #575596
January 5, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 5, 1878
* Santa Claus - (2) Thomas Nast print
* Christmas
There are two very nice Thomas Nast Christmas prints in this issue, one being a great doublepage centerfold captioned: "Here We Are Again" showing a full-figure Santa Claus, with toys, next to a fireplace. This doublepage print is tipped-in without binding holes &... See More
The Philadelphia Collection II
Item #206229
July 21, 1871
Harper's Weekly, various dates from July 21, 1877 through January 28, 1899. This is a six issue set (part 2) 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 another great set of issues for anyone interested in Philadelphia, PA, early U.S. a... See More
Custer Massacre...
Item #545167
July 22, 1876
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, N.Y., July 22, 1876
* Custers Last Stand...
Inside under "News Of the Week Domestic" is an inconspicuous report reading: "The Indian camp of 200 lodges on the Little Horn was attacked by Government troops on the 25th of June. General Custer, his two brothers, nephew and brother-in-law,
... See More
* Custers Last Stand...
* The Battle at Little Bighorn...
* Custer massacreInside under "News Of the Week Domestic" is an inconspicuous report reading: "The Indian camp of 200 lodges on the Little Horn was attacked by Government troops on the 25th of June. General Custer, his two brothers, nephew and brother-in-law,
Thomas Nast Christmas Print...
Item #173684
January 4, 1873
Harper's WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1873
The front page illustration 'Christmas Dinner Gone!' shows two Black men chasing a rabbit. A fullpage Thomas Nast entitled 'The Finger of Scorn'. A halfpage illustration of 'Old Swedish Church in Philadelphia'.
A very nice doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast entitled 'The Same Old Christmas Story Over Again' shows two kids sleeping am... See More
Great baseball print...
Item #173838
June 27, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 27, 1874 Within this complete issue is a great full page print captioned: "International Baseball--The Boston Champions" showing the entire team in uniform (see ). The name of each player is captioned below, the list including Al Spaulding and James O'Rourke among others. A related article as well. A great companion issue to join the 2004 Bos... See More
Thomas Nast Santa Claus...
Item #175146
December 25, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 25, 1886
Thomas Nast is credited with creating the modern version of Santa Claus, as well as being a well-known political cartoonist. The entire front page is a print by Nast captioned: " 'Twas The Night Before Christmas..." which includes a partial scene of Santa Claus in a framed picture.
Other prints in this issue include a full page on: &quo... See More
Desirable Winslow Homer...
Item #584068
August 15, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 15, 1874
* Famous Winslow Homer print
The prime print in this issue is certainly the very nice full page by noted artist Winslow Homer, titled: "On The Beach at Long Branch--The Children's Hour" which is in very nice condition with some foxing at the margins only (see photos).
Other prints within this issue include a front page pri... See More
Emancipation Proclamation & battle of Antietam...
Item #172612
October 4, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 4, 1862 Page 3 contains the complete and historically significant printing of the Emancipation Proclamation signed in type by the President: Abraham Lincoln, & headed: "The Abolition of Slavery--A Proclamation". There is also a nice page 2 editorial concerning the Emancipation Proclamation headed: "Slavery Practically Abolished" ... See More
Winslow Homer... "The Last Days Of Harvest"...
Item #554304
December 6, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 6, 1873
* Rare Winslow Homer original print
Inside this issue is a fine full page illustration by Winslow Homer entitled: "The Last Days Of Harvest".
A scene for the season, the illustration shows two boys shucking ears of corn among a field of upright bales of gathered cornstalks, with two men using pitchforks to load pumpkins on a wagon in... See More
Nast Santa Claus on the front page...
Item #575576
December 30, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 30, 1871
* Great Santa Claus print
* Thomas Nast original
The full ftpg. is a very popular Thomas Nast Santa Claus print, captioned: "Santa Claus's Mail" showing a stack from "naughty children's parents" and a much smaller stack from "good children's parents" (see). Inside the "Supplement" issue has a fullpg: "The... See More
Baseball... Red Stocking Club...
Item #173318
July 3, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 3, 1869 The front page features an article on "Henry J. Raymond" with a large illustration of him. A fullpage illustration "Peace - Finale, Bost, June, 1869". A very nice halfpage illustration is 'The Picked Nine of the Red Stocking Baseball Club, Cincinnati' shows 10 players in uniform, with some equipment. Another half-page il... See More
First appearance together of the Democratic donkey & Republican elephant...
Item #174414
December 27, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 27, 1879
An ideal issue for any political junkie as it contains the famous Thomas Nast print with the first appearance together of the Republican elephant & Democratic donkey. Thomas Nast was the creator of these two famous political symbols making this a very significant print. The caption reads: "Stranger Things Have Happened."
The bal... See More
First appearance of the Democratic Donkey... Nice Judaica print...
Item #173374
January 15, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 15, 1870 Certainly the most historic or noteworthy print in this issue is the somewhat nondescript political cartoon by famed artist Thomas Nast on the back page titled: "A Live Jackass Kicking a Dead Lion". Its significance is that this is the very first appearance of the Democratic Donkey, which has remained the image of the Democratic party to thi... See More
Great print of a baseball game in progress...
Item #173422
July 2, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 2, 1870 Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the upper half of a doublepage centerfold which shows an expansive view of a baseball game in progress, between the Brooklyn Atlantics and the Cincinnati Red Stockings. The caption reads: "Base Ball.--The Match Between the 'Red Stockings' and the 'Atlantics' " In this historic g... See More
Famous Homer print...
Item #173862
September 19, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 19, 1874 (with Supplement) Although there are many very nice prints within this complete, 16 page issue, by far the most desired is the very nice full page print by Winslow Homer titled: "Flirting on the Sea-Shore, and on the Meadow" (see ).
Also included in this issue is a nice full front page by Frank Church: "A Village Public ... See More
"CHRISTMAS BOXES IN CAMP" by Winslow Homer
Item #555197
January 4, 1862
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 S... See More
Temple Emanu-El dedicated...
Item #578908
October 3, 1868
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, October 3, 1868 Within this issue is the article "Dedication of the New Hebrew Temple, Emanu-El, on the Corner of fith Avenue and forty-third Street, New York City, Septmeber 11th". This also includes a quarter page illustration of the outside of the Temple and a fullpage of the interior.
Other news of the day and advertisements ar... See More
George Armstrong Custer takes the entire front page... African-American soldiers...
Item #172764
March 19, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 19, 1864 The entire front page is taken up with a great print captioned: "Brigadier General George A. Custer" showing him leading a charge on horseback brandishing his sword. There is a related article inside.
Other prints within include a full page of: "Brigadier General Judson Kilpatrick"; a full page: "Map of the Rebellion As ... See More
Statue of Liberty...
Item #175132
November 6, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 6, 1886
Fullpg. of: 'The Bartholdi Statue of Liberty' shows illustration of 'Frederic A. Bartholdi, R.M.Hunt, Architect of the Pedestal, and Gen. C.P.Stone, Engineer of the Pedestal'. This issue features a great dblpgctrfld. of 'Bartholdi's Statue of Liberty--the Illumination of N.Y. Harbor' at night, with fireworks going off, etc.
Other news and advertise... See More
George Armstrong Custer takes the entire front page... African-American soldiers...
Item #559072
March 19, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 19, 1864
* Rare General George Custer
* Civil war era original prints
The entire front page is taken up with a great print captioned: "Brigadier General George A. Custer" showing him leading a charge on horseback, brandishing his sword. There is a related article on him on an inside page (see).
Other prints within this issu... See More
Frederick Douglass...
Item #559405
October 12, 1867
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated October 12, 1867 The frontpage features three prints, one of which shows: "Gen. Sheridan Receiving the Congratulations of Fred Douglass and the Colored Citizens of Baltimore, at the Philadelphia Depot, Baltimore", this print measuring about 4.5 by 4.5 inches. Very rare, early image of Frederick Douglass!
The double-page centerfold... See More
Hanging of Lincoln's assassins...
Item #598508
July 22, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, July 22, 1865 The entire front page is taken up with a print captioned: "Execution of the Conspirators in Washington, D.C.--The Final Preparations--Appearance of the Criminals on the Scaffold." which includes Mrs. Surratt in her dress, among the others.
The tipped-inn doublepage centerfold is quite dramatic, captioned: &quo... See More
Winslow Homer front page Christmas print...
Item #172534
January 4, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1862 The full front page is a notable Winslow Homer print: "Christmas Boxes in Camp, 1861", which does show some mild margin wear as this was the first page in the volume.
Among the prints inside are a full page with 4 scenes of a: "General view of Ship Island, showing the Landing of General Phelps's Brigade"; a full page: &q... See More
Winslow Homer...
Item #173744
August 2, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 2, 1873
Front 1/2 page illustration entitled "Hunting the Cave Bear" (Cave Men). Inside is a full page illustration of "The Bathers" by Winslow Homer. Full page illustration of "The Springfield University Regatta -The Finish." Doublepage centerfold entitled "The Big Guns of the Iron Clad Steamer the "Sultan" - Sail... See More
Christmas Issue...
Item #206284
December 6, 1902
HARPER'S WEEKLY, December 6, 1902, from New York . Frontpage color illustration "Here We Are Again" by Rogers; "The Belated Russian Passport" by Mark Twain; color fullpage "The Christmas Mail In The Far North" by Post; color fullpage "The Toy-Shop Window" by McLane; color fullpage "Christmas-Eve" by Green; fullpage "A Contrast"; fullp... See More
Christmas Prints...
Item #204441
December 8, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, December 8, 1900, from New York. includes Supplement. Very nice Christmas issue with several black/white and colored prints. Includes "The Christmas 'Possum" by Frost; Making Christmas Toys; and other articles. See photos for full details.
Winslow Homer...
Item #558332
December 13, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, December 13, 1873
* Winslow Homer original
* Prints - Illustrations
Inside this issue is a nice full page illustration by Winslow Homer entitled: "The Morning Bell".
Shows school children crossing a walking bridge, with a pine tree in the immediate background & a school with the rooftop bell tolling in the background. On another page is a p... See More
Existed exclusively to report on the Columbian Exposition... Colorful cover...
Item #564340
January 1, 1893
WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION ILLUSTRATED, Chicago, January, 1893
* Great Columbian Exposition issue
* Color cover and photos
A very short-lived illustrated newspaper formatted much like Harper's Weekly but which existed solely to report on the Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This is the vol. 1 number 23 issue and still has the original colorful outer wrappers (rare as such). As woul... See More
Mark Twain's death... Special issue...
Item #571386
April 30, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 30, 1910 The prime content within this issue is the content related to the life and death of Mark Twain. The front page has: "Mark Twain: 1835-1910". Several pages include text and prints related to his life and work (see images). The issue also contains: "A Diana of Africa", The First LAdy On South Africa"... See More
First world championship boxing match: Heenan vs. Sayers...
Item #172360
May 5, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 5, 1860 The prime feature of this issue would have to be the great doublepage centerfold print captioned: "Bloody, Brutal, and Blackguard Prize-Fight In England, Between Heenan and Sayers, On April 17, 1860" which shows hundreds of spectators. This historic boxing match is considered the very first world boxing championship. It is a terrific boxin... See More
The Vintage in California... a great wine making print...
Item #174284
October 5, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 5, 1878 Full ftpg. cartoonish scene: "The Veteran Butler on the Trained Democratic Steed 'Buncombe' ". Halfpg: "President Hayes at the Northwestern Fair, Minneapolis--Viewing Prize Cattle". Small print of: "Rev. Samuel Caldwell, President of Vassar College". Fullpg. with 3 scenes: "Field Trial of Dogs Near West... See More
Civil War era illustrated issues...
Item #211148
January 1, 1863
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.
Additional lots are available--inquire if multiple sets a... See More
The Wright brothers fly!
Item #220998
January 30, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1904.
* Wright Brothers flight at Kitty Hawk North Carolina
* Airplane invention
Near the back is an article marking perhaps the most significant development of the 20th century, that being manned flight. Note this issue is the month following the Wright brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk.
The article is h
... See More
* Wright Brothers flight at Kitty Hawk North Carolina
* Airplane invention
Near the back is an article marking perhaps the most significant development of the 20th century, that being manned flight. Note this issue is the month following the Wright brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk.
The article is h
The 'Central America' disaster...
Item #172088
October 3, 1857
Harper's WEEKLY, New York, October 3, 1857
The front page article "Thrilling Narrative of a Ship-Wrecked Passenger on Board the 'Central America" features the nearly half-page illustration 'Wreck of the Central America, Adrift on the Ocean'. Five nice illustrations on two pages regarding: 'Mining Life in California', two showing gambling: 'Faro' and 'Monte'. 'Travel Notes in Bible Lan... See More
Death of Frederick Douglass...
Item #176000
March 2, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 2, 1895 Certainly the prime content in this issue is not just the page 6 article: "Death of Frederick Douglass" which takes over three-quarters of the first column, but the related illustration of him appearing on page 4 which takes one-third of the page, captioned: "Frederick Douglass, Died Feb. 20, 1895" (see).
The full front page i... See More
Winslow Homer...
Item #173782
December 13, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 13, 1873 By far the best & most desirable print in this issue is the nice full page by noted artist Winslow Homer titled: "The Morning Bell", which has a related article on a preceding page.
But there are many other prints in this issue including a full front page illustration by political cartoonist Thomas Nast captioned: "Justice.&quo... See More
Winslow Homer centerfold...
Item #173156
December 21, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 21, 1867 Certainly the prime print in this issue is the nice doublepage centerfold by celebrated artist Winslow Homer, titled: "Homeward Bound" showing people on the deck of a ship (see).
There are other nice prints within this issue including a front page of: "James Watt's First Idea of Steam", a nearly full page of: "Squirrel Hunti... See More
Very desirable Frederic Remington print showing Geronimo...
Item #175318
August 18, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 18, 1888 Perhaps the most desired print in this issue is the very nice full page by Frederic Remington, captioned: "Geronimo and His Band Returning From a Raid Into Mexico", which is one of the more sought-after of the Remington prints in this title.
Other prints include the full ftpg. W. A. Rogers political cartoon: "Make Way For The Unc... See More
Thomas Nast "A Christmas Box"... Santa Claus...
Item #575580
December 26, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 26, 1885 (print only)
This is just the doublepage centerfold only, the very famous print by Thomas Nast, titled: "A Christmas Box" which shows Santa Claus coming up from it. This print was tipped-in so it has no binding holes and is in very nice, clean condition. Measures 16 by 22 inches.
Black soldiers by Winslow Homer... The Emancipation Proclamation...
Item #172642
January 17, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 17, 1863 Certainly the most historic content would be the page 2 complete printing of: "By the President of the United States of America - A Proclamation" which is the full text of the Emancipation Proclamation, signed in type by the President: Abraham Lincoln.
Half of the front page: "The Teamsters' Duel" showing two Black men ... See More
Great slave auction print... Winslow Homer print...
Item #172484
July 13, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 13, 1861 The front page features: 'Battle of Boonville, Missouri' and smaller illustrations of: "Brigadier-General Lyon, U.S.A." and "The late Captain Ward". Inside the issue is a full page: 'The Cabinet at Washington' showing Abraham Lincoln and the others. Also featured is a full page Winslow Homer print: "Crew of... See More
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"; small pr... See More
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