Rapid transit in New York...
Item #174216
February 09, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Feb. 9, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast illus: 'For the Good of the People'. Halfpg: 'A Street Musician' dblpgctrfld: 'Rapid Transit in New York' shows 7 illustrations. Another fullpg. Nast illus.
Tramps' lodging house...
Item #174220
February 23, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 23, 1878 Full front page Nast illus. of "Can He?" Inside is a full pg. portrait of "Pius the Ninth." Three large illus. pertaining to "United States Naval Asylum at Philadelphia." 2/3 of a doublepage centerfold of "A Reception by Pius IX." 2/3 of a doublepage centerfold of "A Tramps' Lodging House."... See More
Centerfold print of George Washington...
Item #174222
March 02, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 2, 1878 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Natural History." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "General Grant's European Souvenirs." 2/3 pg. illus. of "Stanley in Africa - Naval Battle Between the Waganda and Wavuma." 2/3 of a dblpgctrfld. of "Stanley in Africa - Burmish Hospitality." Full pg. Nast illus. of "Will... See More
Nast political cartoons...
Item #174224
March 09, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 9, 1878 The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon captioned: "Crescit Sub Pondere Virtus."
Inside has a full page Nast illus. entitled: "That Dollar"; a quarter-page portrait of: "Pope Leo XIII."; a half page: "Ice Boating at Madison, Wisconsin"; most of a doublepage centerfold: "Stanley in ... See More
Thomas Nast print re: Communism... Stanley in Central Africa...
Item #174226
March 16, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 16, 1878 Full front page Nast illus. of "Always Killing the Goose that Lays the Golden Egg."
Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Mr. H. M. Stanley's Anglo-American Expedition for the Exploration of Central Africa - Reception by Mtesa's Body Guard, Prime Minister, and Chiefs." 1/2 pg. illus. of "An Aecumenical Council at St. Pe... See More
Stanley in Africa...
Item #174228
March 23, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 23, 1878 Full front pg. Nast illus. of "The Slippery Hill of Georgia." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Refuge." Two 1/2 pg. illus. pertaining to "General Grant in Egypt" including "At Karnak" and "At the Foot of a Pyramid." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Stanley's Expedition for the Exploration of Central Afr... See More
Nast political cartoons...
Item #174238
April 27, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 27, 1878 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Confusedism." Inside are two full pg. illus. pertaining to "Boys in the Navy - United States Training Ship 'Minnesota'." 2/3 pg. illus. of "Head of an Otter Hound." 2/3 of a doublepage centerfold of "Bavarian Peasant Sports - Kegelbahn in the Highlands."
Doublepage ce... See More
Ostrich farming in South Africa...
Item #174240
May 04, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY May 4, 1878 Front full page Thomas Nast illustration of "Giving U. S. Hail Columbia." Inside is a full page illustration of "Tramps and Their Ways." Full page Thomas Nast illustration of "The Tramp Period." Full page illustration of "Ree Indians Crossing the Missouri in Bull Boats." 2/3 page illustration of "Sketches of Russian... See More
St. Augustine, Florida... New York Aquarium...
Item #174242
May 11, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 11, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon: "The lion of 'the best society' in England". Fullpg: 'Sketches in the New York Aquarium' and 'Love in Blackville: The Wooing of the Twins' shows blacks. Halfpg: 'Indian School at Ft. Marion, St. Augustine, Florida' & 'Archery Practice' One-third pg: 'The New Music Hall, Ci... 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.'
The fire of Minneapolis...
Item #174246
May 25, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 25, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: "Revenge is an expensive luxury". Fullpg. scene of the Minneapolis fire. 3/4 pg. scene of a dog show. Fullpg. scene in Philadelphia. Fullpg. Nast cartoon: 'The Quack Frog'.
Columbia University regatta...
Item #174248
June 01, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 1, 1878 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "The "Internationalists" are to Make the World all one Millennium." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Columbia College Regatta-The Henley Four." Four small illus. pertaining to "The Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C." 1/6 pg. portrait of "The Late Professor Joseph Henry." Small... See More
Nast: the Democratic Camel...
Item #174250
June 08, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 8, 1878 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "The Democratic Camel." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Russian Cruisers-The "Columbus" and "State of California." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Rush for Europe-A Belated Passenger." 2/3 pg. illus. entitled "Decoration Day." Also, a full pg. Nast illus. of "Give Them an Inch, and The... See More
Torpedo practice...
Item #174252
June 15, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 15, 1878 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "The Pen is Mightier then the Sword." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Grand Menan Fishing Boat." Seven small illus. pertaining to "Country Houses." Dblpgctrfld. of "Torpedo Practice on Board H.M.S. "Thunderer"-Preparing to Launch a Whitehead "Fish" Torpedo." Also, a full pg.... See More
Gold digging in Canada...
Item #174254
June 22, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 22, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: 'The European Congress'. Fullpg. with 8 vignettes showing: 'How Matches are Made'. Dblpgctrfld. shows: 'The Watkins Regatta' by A.B. Frost. Fullpg. with 3 illus. & text on: 'Gold-Digging in Canada'. Another fullpg. Nast cartoon.
William Cullen Bryant...
Item #174256
June 29, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 29, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast print. 3/4pg. illus: 'Wm. Cullen Bryant' plus 2 scenes of his Home at Roslyn, Long Island, who recently died. Dramatic Nast dblpgctrfld.
The Bannock Indians... Lava Bends, Idaho...
Item #174258
July 06, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, July 6, 1878 Fullpg. with 5 scenes of: 'The Valley Forge Centennial'. Nice nearly halfpg: 'Group of Bannock Indians' & halfpg: 'Lava Beds, Idaho'.
Moose hunting in Nova Scotia...
Item #174262
July 20, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 20, 1878 Three 1/3 front pg. illus. pertaining to "The Henley Regatta Course-A Quiet Day for Practice Before the Race." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. of "Another Eastern Question-The Imperial Bengal Tiger Entering Europe." Dblpgctrfld. of "Meeting of the Congress at Berlin." Two 1/2 pg. illus. of "Two Phases of E... See More
Famous Nast centerfold... Baseball in 'Blackville'...
Item #174264
July 27, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 27, 1878 The full front page is a Thomas Nast print: "It is Ever Thus with Arbitrators." Inside has a full page of: "Baseball at Blackville-The "White Stockings" Against the "Black Legs"-first Blood for the "BlackLegs." (Negros playing baseball).
The doublepage centerfold by Nast is captioned: "Hail, C-O-L... See More
Archery on Staten Island...
Item #174266
August 03, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 3, 1878 The front page has an illustration: "Archery Practice On Staten Island". The centerfold has a double page illustration: "The Waning of the Honey-moon". There is a 3/4 pg. Nast cartoon: "Bismarck's 'After-Dinner' Speech" and much more.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is c... See More
Scenes on Coney Island...
Item #174268
August 10, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 10, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: 'The Noble Red Man--The Annual Plague of Chief 'Bloody Murder' on the Borders' shows two Indians stalking a house. Fullpg. with 7 scenes of: 'Incidents of an Ocean Trip'. Great dblpgctrfld:' Scenes & Incidents on Coney Island' showing 6 scenes & is very displayable.
Other news and... See More
Nast's famous 'Swill Milk' cartoon...
Item #174270
August 17, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 17, 1878 Full ftpg: 'The Battle of Birch Creek' shows much action. Nice fullpg. Nast: 'Swill Milk' is famous. Nice dblpgctrfld: 'C-O-L-U-M-B-I-A!' shows 3 scenes of the college other illustrations as well. Dblpage. has 8 'Sketches In Palestine' in the Supplement.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This... See More
Rocky Point, Narragansett Bay...
Item #174272
August 24, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 24, 1878 Full ftpg. shows: 'The Great Solar Eclipse'. Nice fullpg. with 5 scenes of: 'Rocky Point, Narragansett Bay'. Fullpg. shows a family on board a ship enroute for Paris.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pages and is in good condition.
Wallingford, Connecticut...
Item #174274
August 31, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 31, 1878 Full ftpg: 'Down by the Sea--Ferry Over Wesley Lake, Ocean Grove'. Fullpg: 'In the Track of the Tornado' shows 8 scenes near Wallingford, Ct. Nice dblpgctrfld: 'Down by the Sea--Sketches at Ocean Grove, Asbury Park & other Sea-side Resorts' shows 9 scenes. Halfpg: 'Incidents of Indian Warfare'
Other news and ... See More
New York elevated railroad...
Item #174276
September 07, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 7, 1878 The full front page is a print of: "The New York Elevated Railroad - View in Franklin Square."
Inside prints include a half page: "A Skirmish with an Unwelcome Intruder"; half page: "Locusts in South India - Driving Them From the Fields"; full page: "The Highlands of the Hudson, From Anthony's Nose, Look... See More
Dangerous lunacy...
Item #174280
September 21, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 21, 1878 Pathetic full ftpg: 'Widowed & Fatherless' shows a mother with 2 small children. Very nice fullpg: 'A Fisherman's Home By The Sea' Great dblpgctrfld. by Nast: 'Turbulent & Dangerous Lunacy' nice: 'A Harvest Scene In The West--Threshing Grain In The Field'.
Other news and advertisements of the day a... See More
Minnesota State Fair at St. Paul...
Item #174282
September 28, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 28, 1878 Front full pg. illus. of "A Musical Stratagem, 1812." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Coaching Season in Blackville-The Grand Start." Full pg. illus. of "Holiday Excursions-Steamers in Rockaway Inlet." Full pg. illus. of "Holiday Excursions-In the Mountains." Full pg. illus. of "The Pittsburgh ... See More
The Vintage in California... a highly sought after wine making print...
Item #174284
October 05, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 5, 1878 Certainly the most desired print in this is the terrific, hard to find, double-page centerfold captioned: "The Vintage in California--At Work at the Wine Presses", which is the quintessential print for any lover of American wines. A beautiful print for display.
Other prints in this issue include a full ftpg. cartoonish scene: "Th... See More
Surveying in Colorado...
Item #174286
October 12, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 12, 1878 Nice full ftpg: 'Pack Mule Train Of A Govt. Surveying Party In Colorado'. Comic fullpg: 'The G. Washington Jones Family Return From Paris' Fullpg: 'Types Of Tramps'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pages and is in good condition.
Highlands of the Hudson River...
Item #174288
October 19, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 19, 1878 Nice fullpg. Nast: 'The Crowning Point of His Life' & another Nast fullpg. showing Uncle Sam. Fullpg: 'Northern Entrance to the Highlands of the Hudson' is nice and a full page illustration: "Too Late for the Coach--An Old Time Incident" by Reinhart.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issu... See More
Cleopatra's Needle...
Item #174290
October 26, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 26, 1878 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "In the Matrimonial Market Again." Inside: A 1/3 pg. illus. of "For the Fever Stricken-Collection of Clothing in New York." Four small illus. pertaining to "The Destroyer-Capeain Ericsson's New Torpedo Boat." 2/3 pg. illus. entitled "A Lover's Tiff." Dblpgctrfld. of &... See More
National Academy of Design in New York...
Item #174292
November 02, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 2, 1878 lus. entitled "Old and Weary." Full pg. Nast illus. of "Cipher Mumm(er)y." Dblpgctrfld. of "Decorative Art-The Loan Echibition at the National Academy of Design, New York." 1/3 pg. portrait of "Shere Ali, Ameer of Cabool." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Afghanistan-The City of Candahar." Full pg. illus. of ... See More
The Behemoth Club of Blackville...
Item #174294
November 09, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 9, 1878 Front full pg. illus. entitled "Canada's Favorite Governor General-Earl Dufferin and his Staff." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Behemoth Club of Blackville." 1/6 pg. illus. of "The Hilton Challenge Trophy." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Monument to Henry Wilson." Dblpgctrfld. by Nast entitled "Help... See More
Wrestling...
Item #174296
November 16, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 16, 1878 Full front pg. Nast illus. of "The Argonauts in Search of the Greenback Fleece." Inside are two 1/2 pg. illus. pertaining to "The city and Harbor of Rio De Janeiro" including "Entrance to the Harbor, Looking Seaward," and "View of the City from Across the Harbor." 1/2 pg. portrait of "The Late Lieut... See More
Nast: "One and Inseparable" ...
Item #174298
November 23, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 23, 1878 Full front pg. Nast illus. of "The Millennium Postponed: The tiger and the Lamb-A Little Mixed." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Decorative Art Has at Last Reached Blackville-"Dat Small Japan Jug Cum From De Ruins of Pompey." Four 1/4 pg. portraits including "George F. Danforth, Judge Elect of the Court of Appeals... See More
Nast prints... Cape May fire disaster...
Item #174300
November 30, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 30, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast shows Uncle Sam. Another Nast print: "Chained". Nice fullpg: 'On the War to the Yosemite Valley' is an outdoor scene. Fullpg: 'Theatrical Scene Painters at Work'. Another full page print shows: "The Failure of the City of Glasgow Bank" and much more. This issue also has a textual (no images) ... See More
Great Indian front page... Nice football print...
Item #174302
December 07, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 7, 1878 The full front page is taken up with: "A Battle In The Clouds" showing an Indian capturing an eagle.
Among prints inside are a full page Nast cartoon: "A Dream: Before & After Thanksgiving Dinner". Great full page: "A Game of Football" is very displayable. Full page: "Forest Fire on the Banks of the Red Rive... See More
Scenes of Bismarck, Dakota...
Item #174304
December 14, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 14, 1878 Full front pg. Nast illus. entitled "The Sooner the Better." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Scenes in Bismarck, Dakota." Full pg. illus. of "The New Regime in Canada-The Landing at Halifax-The "Sarmatian" Passing Through the Fleet to Her Moorings." Dblpgctrfld. of "The Gathering of the Clans-Awaiti... See More
Nast cartoon...
Item #174306
December 21, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 21, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: 'The New Indian War' shows the 'Noble Rem Man' caught between the Interior Dept. & the War Dept. Another fullpg. Nast cartoon inside showing a Black man. A full page shows: "A Group of Afghan Chiefs."
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pages and ... See More
With the Christmas supplement... Wonderful Christmas-themed prints...
Item #174308
December 28, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 28, 1878 (with Christmas Supplement)
Spectacular Christmas issue with several Thomas prints. Every print is included in the images for this listing. The frontpage has the Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Spoiling for a fight". Dblpgctrfld: "Christmas Fairy Gifts". Full pg. illus. "Patience until the Indian is civilized - so to speak&... See More
Pine Bluff, Arkansas...
Item #174312
January 11, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 11, 1879 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: 'The Gold New Year', plus another fullpg. by Nast inside. One-third pg: 'Scene At Pine Bluff Station, Arkansas'. Great fullpg. of 6 scenes of: 'Wonders Underground--The Caves of Luray, Va.'
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pages and is in good c... See More
Thomas Nast print...
Item #174314
January 18, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 18, 1879 Front full page Nast illustration. of "The Lone Fisherman (From Mass.) or, the Bulldozed Old Man." Inside is a full page portrait of "H. R. H. Alice Maud Mary, Grand Duchess of Hesse-Darmstadt (Princess Alice of Great Britain and Ireland)." 2/3 page illustration of "In for a Scrape." Full page illustration of "... See More
Standingd Rock, the sacred stone...
Item #174316
January 25, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 25, 1879 Full ftpg. Nast: 'No More Outbreaks' plus a Nast inside also. Halfpg: 'Sketches in the Northwest--Standing Rock, the Sacred Stone' & 'Traders at Ft. Garry, Manitoba' Spine wear. The double page centerfold has an illustration: "Too Late!" and much more.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included.... See More
Ice-yachting on the Hudson...
Item #174318
February 01, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 1, 1879 Front full pg. illus. of "Our Modern Ulysses on His Travels." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Assembly Chamber, New Capitol, Albany." 1/2 pg. illus. of "A German Snow Plough." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Hon. Thomas G. Alvord" and "The Hon. Morton M'Michael." Two full pg. illus. of &qu... See More
Bowery branch of the YMCA...
Item #174320
February 08, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 8, 1879 Full ftpg. by Nast shows an Indian speaking to a man from China, discussing their common plights. Fullpg: 'The Bowery Branch of the Y.M.C.A.' Halfpg: 'First Public Inauguration of a Gov. in Kansas'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pages and is in good condition.
Michigan's new capitol building...
Item #174322
February 15, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 15, 1879 Full ftpg: 'A Letter from De Ole Man' shows a Black family reading a letter. Fullpg. Nast Political cartoon: 'Southern Claims'. Fullpg. with 5 view of 'The New Capitol of Michigan'. There are two full page prints: "Good-Morning" and "The Morton Commandery Reception at Gilmore's Garden".
Other ne... See More
Shooting cattle at Standing Rock Indian agency...
Item #174324
February 22, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 22, 1879 Front page illustration: 'Anxious Moments'. Double page centerfold: 'Shooting Cattle at Standing Rock Indian Agency' is by W.A. Rogers, showing many Indians. Full page: 'Sketches at the New York Pigeon Show'. 3/4 page illustration: 'The Execution of Moncasi for an Attempt on the Life of King Alfonso'. Full page ... See More
Blackville illustrations...
Item #174328
March 01, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 1, 1879 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon. Quarter-pg. shows: 'Gov. Pitkin, Colorado' Fullpg; 'The War in the Transvaal'. Two halfpg. 'Blackville' illustrations, being cartoonish. Nast fullpg. cartoon. There are two full page illustrations: "The Family Jewel" and "A Dreary Day".
Other news and advertisements of the day a... See More
Scenes of Pine Bluff, Arkansas...
Item #174330
March 08, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 8, 1879 Full ftpg. Nast print: 'The Civilization Of Blaine'. Full page has 4: "Scenes At Pine Bluff, Arkansas". Dblpgctrfld: "Life in Southern India--Return from Early Tea". A fullpg. Nast cartoon: "Attack On The Resumption Safe". Fullpg: 'The Golden Gate--Entrance to San Francisco Harbor'.
Other news and adv... See More
Academy of Music, New York City...
Item #174332
March 15, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 15, 1879 Full ftpg. by Th. Nast: 'Coming Back to Mother England's Apron Strings'. Halfpg: 'Indian Chief Having His Hair Dressed' & 'Across the Missouri by Rail, at Bismarck, Dakota Terr.' Fullpg. Nast: 'A Matter of Taste'. There is a full page print: "The Martha Washington Reception, Academy of Music, New York-... See More
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