Valentine's Day... The Bowery of New York...
Item #174536
February 26, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1881 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon: "An Interior Investigation". Halfpg: 'A Race on the Ice--Bicycles vs. Skates'. Fullpg: 'St. Valentine's Day in the Morning' and 'Winter Amusements', by A.B. Frost. Fullpg: 'A Night Scene in the Bowery, New York' & 'The Streets of New York' is cartoonis... See More
Longshoremen in New York...
Item #174586
August 13, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 13, 1881 Front page print by Thomas Nast shows: "The Governor and the People of New York Defied". Full page print: "On South Street, New York--Longshoremen Waiting For A Job". Nice fullpg: 'Among the Thousand Islands' shows 7 scenes. Double page centerfold print: "The Death Caldron at Hunter's Point". Halfpg: &qu... See More
A.B. Frost hunting illustration... Nast political cartoons...
Item #174622
December 17, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 17, 1881 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "It Takes a Star to Catch a Star." Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of "The Condition of Ireland - Posting the Government Proclamation in Connemara." 1/4 pg. portrait of "The Hon. J. W. Keifer, Speaker of the House." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The New Casino, Corner of Thirty-Ninth Street and ... See More
New York casino... Niagara Falls cartoon...
Item #174734
January 13, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 13, 1883 Front page illustration: "Leon Gambetta". Nice fullpg: "In The New York Casino". 3/4 page print: "A Public Fountain in the City of Morocco". 3/4 pg. Th. Nast political cartoon: "All Honor To Senator Pendleton". Halfpg. print: "Ultima Thule--Scenes In Lapland". Bkpg. cartoon on "Niagara As I... See More
The 'Maid of the Mist'... Niagara Falls...
Item #174804
September 15, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 15, 1883 Full ftpg: "The Cincinnati Fete--Grand Procession of the Order of Cincinnatus". Fullpg. print: "The Louisville Exposition" shows several scenes. Halfpg: "The New 'Maid of the Mist' Through the Niagara Whirlpool". Full page print: "Richfield Springs, New York, Where The Republican State Convention Wil... See More
Republican State Convention in Richfield Springs...
Item #174808
September 29, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 29, 188 Full front pg. illus. of "THE Scott Liquor Law in Ohio-Putting the Burden Where It Belongs." Inside is a full pg. of illus. pertaining to "The French Invasion of Anam." 1/4 pg. illus. of "The Island and Volcano of Krakotoa, Strait of Sunda, Submerged During the Late Eruption." Small portrait of "Min Yong Ik, ... See More
Front page print of Frederick Douglass... Poe's The Raven...
Item #174824
November 24, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 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... See More
Floods in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh...
Item #174850
February 23, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 23, 1884 Nice full ftpg: 'A Big Blaze at Hunter's Point--Constant Menace to New York & Brooklyn'. Fullpg: 'Devastated by the Floods--Junction of the Little Miami with the Ohio' & a dramatic dblpgctrfld: 'Devastated by the Floods--Scenes in Cincinnati, Pittsburgh & other Localities'. Fullpg: 'Headquarters of t... See More
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
Niagara Falls...
Item #174996
July 18, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 18, 1885 Full front pg. Nast illus. of "What the Position of a President of the United States Really Is." Inside are two 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Late Commander Gorringe" and "A. E. Stevenson, First Assistant Postmaster-General." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Sloop Yacht "Puritan"." Full pg. illus. containing fiv... See More
Bicentennial of Albany... Saengerbund festival in Milwaukee...
Item #175104
July 31, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 31, 1886 Nice front page print: "The British Cutter Galatea, Challenger for the America's Cup" is a nice sailing scene. Full page print: "Scenes of the Volcanic Eruptions in New Zealand" which shows 4 scenes. Fullpg: "Twenty-Fourth Festival of North American Saengerbund at Milwaukee, Wisconsin". Halfpg. print: "Trial ... See More
Henry Stanley, explorer... Frederic Remington...
Item #175354
December 22, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York, dated December 22, 1888 The full front page of the issue contains the portrait of 'Henry M. Stanley', the famous African explorer. Inside the issue is a full page "The Expedition to Hayti" which is comprised of two half page illustrations and an inset of Admiral Luce. The doublepage centerfold is "The Late Henry Hobson Richardson'... See More
Item #175394
May 11, 1889
HARPER'S WEEKLY May 11, 1889. Not included are the two 4-page foldouts which are rarely present. Request a quote if wanted.
Front full pg. illus. of "The Centennial Celebration - President Harrison Landing at the Foot of Wall Street, Monday, April 29." Inside are two full pg. illus. of "President Harrison Reviewing the G. A. R. Parade in Front of Governor Green's Hous... See More
Pulitzer building in New York City...
Item #175466
January 18, 1890
HARPER'S WEEKY, New York, January 18, 1890 Front full pg. illus. of "Mme. Lilli Lehmann-Kalisch, in the Title Role of Goldmark's Opera 'The Queen of Sheba'." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Pulitzer Building, the New Home of the New York 'World'." 1/2 pg. illus. of "In the Cave of the Dead."
Doublepage centerfold: "The Sir Roger... See More
Views of Louisville, Kentucky...
Item #175488
April 05, 1890
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 5, 1890 Full ftpg. naval-themed print: "Seven Bells! Serve Out!" Fullpg: "New York Shop Girls Buying Easter Bonnets".
Doublepage centerfold has 6 view of "The City of Louisville & its Public Buildings" including a nice overview of the city.
When the controversial Robert E. Lee monument was unveiled in Richmond...
Item #175508
June 14, 1890
HARPER'S WEEKLY June 14, 1890 In the light of current culture is is interesting to note that a full page is devoted to a nice print captioned: "Scene at the Unveiling of the Monument to General Robert E. Lee at Richmond, Virginia.", the very monument which is the focus of much controversy today. The next page has over a full column article on it titled: "The Lee Monument A... See More
Scenes of Sydney, Australia...
Item #175598
April 25, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 25, 1891 Full front page: 'The Observation Car of the Presidential Train'. Nice full page: 'The Columbian Fair, Chicago' shows 4 scenes. Full page with 6 scenes: 'Ship Building in Nova Scotia'. Supplement issue Has a great double page centerfold of eleven: 'Views of Sydney, Australia' which are displayable.
Complete in sixteen p... See More
Flower Market, Union Square...
Item #175606
May 23, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 23, 1891 Full front pg. illus. of "The Flower Market in Union Square, New York." Inside is a full pg. containing three illus. pertaining to "Civil Engineer Robert E. Peary, U.S.N." Two full pg. illus. of "The Pier and Casino at the Columbian Exposition" and "The Annual Dinner of the New York Yacht Club." Four small po... See More
Returning from the country...
Item #175620
July 11, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY New York, July 11, 1891 Front full pg. illus. of "Returning from the Country - Crossing the North River." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "A Belated Passenger."
Doublepage centerfold of "A Fifth Avenue Bus." Full pg. illus. of "On the Roll of Honor." Full pg. of portraits of "The Rebellion in Chili." Several illus. of &quo... See More
Nice football print...
Item #175652
October 31, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 31, 1891 Full front page: 'At the Statue of Joan of Arc, Fairmount Park Drive, Phila.'. Displayable early football print: 'Out of the Game' shows an injured player in the foreground, plus game action in the background.
Most of a pg. has 3 illus. of: 'High Buildings in Chicago'. Half page: 'New Hotel Chamberlin at Old Point Comfort, V... See More
Tunnel under Niagara Falls...
Item #175668
December 26, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 26, 1891 Full front page: 'On Broadway, After the Theatre'. Full page showing building a tunnel under Niagara Falls, with two more half page illustration regarding its construction.
Complete in sixteen pages.
New York Fire Department...
Item #175684
February 20, 1892
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 20, 1892 Front full pg. illus. of "Columbian Exposition - Working Under Canvas on the Mines and Mining Building." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The New York End of the Brooklyn Bridge on a Winter Day." Full pg. of illus. of "Glimpses of Washington's Early Life."
Doublepage centerfold of "The Model New York Fire... See More
Larchmont Yacht Club...
Item #175716
June 11, 1892
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 11, 1892 Front full page illustration of "Lay Aloft! - A Steamship Drill of the Naval Academy Cadets." Inside is a full page illustration of "The Opening of the Yachting Season - Larchmont Yacht Club." Two small portraits of "James S. Calrkson, of Iowa" and "John C. New, of Indiana." 1/2 page illustration of "Th... See More
Baseball...
Item #175720
June 25, 1892
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 25, 1892 Nice double page centerfold: 'Democratic National Convention at Chicago in Session'. Two small photos of Princeton baseball players.
Great fire fighting scene...
Item #175732
August 06, 1892
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 6, 1892 Nice & dramatic full front page: 'A New York Water-tower in Action' showing how they fought high-rise fires, and includes a steam pumper. Half page: 'Cod-fishing on the Grand Banks'.
Full page: 'Columbian Exposition--Manufactures & Liberal Arts Building' 'Full page: 'The Capitals of the World--Athens' ... See More
British Army... A Chicago pool room...
Item #175742
September 10, 1892
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 10, 1892 Full page Frederic Remington: 'An Athletic Tournament of the British Army at Aldershot' shows 8 scenes. Very nice full page: 'A Chicago Pool-Room on Sunday' & '250th Annniversary of the Incorporation of Gloucester, Mass.' shows 4 scenes.
First American newspaper publication of a Sherlock Holmes story...
Item #175778
January 14, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 14, 1893 The prime content is certainly the 2+ page publication of: "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - The Adventures of the Card-Board Box" by Arthur Conan Doyle. This was the very first appearance of a Sherlock Holmes story in any American periodical. Note that above the masthead is: "A Story By S. Conan Doyle, Complete In This Num... See More
A.B. Frost on hunting...
Item #175788
February 18, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 18, 1893 The front cover of the issue features a great full page illustration of 'Tobogganing At Montmorency Falls, Canada'. Inside the issue is a half page photo of "The Trial Trip of the United States Steamship 'Monterey' in San Francisco Bay'. A full page features coverage of Howell E Jackson which includes a 1/4 page photo ... See More
The Columbian Exposition in Chicago...
Item #175824
June 24, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 24, 1893 Front 1/2 pg. illus. pertaining to the story "Stamford's Soprano." Inside are several small portraits of "The Postmasters of Four Great Cities." Full pg. illus. of "Snap Shots on the Equestrian Path in Central Park, New York City." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Launch of the 'Massachusetts' - The Battle Ship... See More
Frederic Remington and A.B. Frost prints...
Item #175870
December 02, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 2, 1893 Full ftpg. illus. of an auction scene. Fullpg. of 6 photos of: 'Hawaiian Scenes' including an overview of Honolulu, and one of 'Liliuokalani, the Deposed Queen'. Fullpg: 'The Salvation Army' Great fullpg. football scene entitled "A Run Behind Interferance" by Frederic Remington: 'A Run Behind Interference' & ... See More
Valentine's Day among the Puritans...
Item #175892
February 17, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 17, 1894 Front full pg. portrait of "The Hon. William L. Wilson." Inside is a 1/3 pg. illus. of "Valentine's Day in Puritan New England." 2/3 pg. portrait of "David Dudley Field."
Two full pg. illus. pertaining to "The Midwinter Exposition, San Francisco." Several illus. pertaining to "Electrical Indust... See More
California's fruit valley...
Item #176044
August 03, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 3, 1895 Halfpg. illus; 'the Foreign Element in New York--A Typical Scene in the Russo-Polish Jew Colony'.
Doublepage centerfold shows 9 photos of: 'The Coming Contest for the America's Cup'. Fullpg. with 5 scenes: 'In A California Fruit Valley' shows raisins, peaches & prunes.
Complete issue.... See More
Clara Barton...
Item #176096
February 01, 1896
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 1, 1896 Full ftpg. political cartoon includes Uncle Sam. One-fifth pg. photo of: 'Miss Clara Barton, President of the American Red Cross Society' with a short article on her as well. Fullpg: 'Along Alaska's Eastern Boundary' includes 7 scenes. Many scenes from 'Fairmount Park' in Phila.
Complete issue.... See More
Lake Michigan...
Item #176208
February 27, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 27, 1897 Full front page illus. of "The Armed Peace of Europe." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Chicago's Water Supply - Winter Difficulties at the Cribs in Lake Michigan." Three small portraits of "King George of Greece, Crown Prince Konstantine of Greece and His Brother Prince George, and Queen Olga of Greece." 1/2 pg... See More
"Inauguration Day in Washington"... Mining in Randsburg, Californi...
Item #176210
March 06, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 6, 1897 Full ftpg. shows: 'Skating at Van Cortlandt Park, New York City'. Nice fullpg. with 5 photos of: 'The New Mining town of Randsburg, in Southern Calif.'. Terrific doublepage centerfold : 'Inauguration Day in Washington' is an elevated view of the Washington skyline. A serialized story entitled "The Pursuit of the ... See More
Early bicycle race on the front page...
Item #176258
August 21, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 21, 1897 The full front page is a nice illustration of early bicyclists racing: "Well Bunched" by famed artiest A.B. Frost.
Inside has a full pg: "Newport's Brilliant Summer Fete - Scenes in the Harbor During the night Illumination."; a full page: "Francois Felix Faure, President of the French Republic, at Home."; three... See More
The war in Puerto Rico...
Item #176374
October 01, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 1, 1898 Full front page illus. of "Puerto Rico - The First Flag of Truce After the News of Peace." Inside is a front full pg. illus. of "Healing the Wounds of War in Puerto Rico." 2/3 pg. portrait of "Rev. John Hall, D.D." Two full pages of illus. of "Winter Scenes in the Klondike."
Doublepage centerfold of "... See More
The fall of Manilia... African-American regiment at the charge of San Juan Hill...
Item #176378
October 15, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 15, 1898 Full front page illus. of "The Fall of Manila." Inside has two full pages showing: "Scenes Attending the Surrender of Manila." 1/2 pg. of illus. of "Launch of the United States Battle Ship 'Illinois' at Newport News, Virginia, October 4, 1898." Full pg. illus. of "Our Occupation of Puerto Rico."
... See More
Nice golf print, and fishing print...
Item #176430
April 15, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 15, 1899 Nice full ftpg. showing a 'Rocky Mountain Sheep Hunting' scene. Nice fullpg. golf print by A.B. Frost: 'Winter Golf--Play the Like In Four' shows several golfers. Great doublepage centerfold: 'Trout Fishing in a Penna. Stream'. Halfpg. bicycle print, and a fullpg. re. the war in Manila.
Other news and advertisements of th... See More
Gunboats at San Diego, California...
Item #176456
July 15, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 15, 1899 Full front page illus. of "The Navy." Inside is a pg. of illus. pertaining to "Liquid Air on Tap." 1/4 pg. illus. of "The Submarine Automobile 'New Argonaut'." 1/4 pg. with a portrait of "Robert Bonner" and "The Christian Endeavor Convention at Detroit." 1/2 pg. of illus. of "Korea - T... See More
America's Cup... Admiral George Dewey...
Item #176480
October 07, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 7, 1899 Full front page illus. of "Admiral Dewey and Mayor Van Wyck Reviewing the Parade at the Triumphal Arch." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Course for the America's Cup Races." Small portrait of "William Marconi." Six small portraits pertaining to "Two International Church Councils."
Full pg. illus. o... See More
Salmon fishing on the Columbia River... Admiral Dewey...
Item #176482
October 14, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 14, 1899 Full front page illus. of "Boder Scouts on the Natal Border." Inside is a 1/4 pg. portrait of "A Thorn in the Hand of Destiny - President Kruger As He is Today: An Autograph Portrait." 1/4 pg. illus. of "Boers in Camp." 1/2 pg. of illus. of "Washington - The Reception to Admiral Dewey at the National Capital.&... See More
Sunday school convention in Atlanta...
Item #174244
May 18, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 18, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: 'Seed That Bears Fruit'. Fullpg; 'The Gilbert Elevated Railroad' with 3 scenes. Interesting Nast dblpgctrfld: 'Our Neighborhood Children'. Fullpg: 'The Chinese College at Hartford, Ct.'. Halfpg: 'Intl. Sunday School Convention, Atlanta Ga.'
Barnum's circus on a steamship...
Item #175444
November 02, 1889
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 2, 1889 Full ftpg: 'Govt. Snagboat Removing Obstruction from the Channel of a Western River.' Fullpg: 'Embarkation of Barnum's Circus on the Steamship Furnessia' shows 7 scenes. Great double-page centerfold: 'The Snake Dance of the Moqui Indians' shows many Indians.
Complete in 16 pages. The 4-page Advertising Supplement (not shown) ... See More
Running a coyote in Southern California...
Item #175546
October 25, 1890
HARPER'S WEEKLY October 25, 1890 Front full pg. illus of "The Ladies' Reception Room, Statuary Hall, in the National Capitol." Inside is a full pg. with three illus. of "Sketches from the New York Polyclinic School of Medicine and Surgery" 1/2 pg. portrait of "Baron Morris De. Hirsch De Gereuth, the Great Hebrew Capitalist and Philanthropist." 1/2 pg. il... See More
Architectual League of New York...
Item #175878
December 30, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 30, 1893 Front full pg. illus. of "Why Is Croker Rich?" Inside has a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Experimental Tests of the Life Saving Kite." Full pg. of illus. of "The Architectural League of New York - view from the Ninth Annual Exhibition."
Full pg. illus. of "The Revolution in Northern Mexico - Moving Regulars to the Fron... See More
Great University of Pennsylvania centerfold...
Item #176118
April 18, 1896
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 18, 1896 Full front page is a political cartoon by W. A. Rogers: "Look Out for Melting Hopes About This Time." Inside has a full pg. illus: "The Marriage of Mrs. Mary Scott Lord Dimmick and Ex-President Harrison at St. Thomas Church, New York, April 6, 1896." Several illus. of "Spring Pictures."
Perhaps the most significant ... See More
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