Indian's attacking a wagon train...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 19, 1868  The front page features coverage of "The 'Wickedest Man's' Reformation" which includes a half-page illustration "Prayer-Meeting in the 'Wickedest Man's' Dance-House" and a smaller "Scene in Front of the 'Wickedest Man's' Dance-House" - all in reference to John Allen's suppo... See More  

The cotton industry in the South... Santa Fe...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 14, 1883  Front page print: "The Fall Of The Bowlder (Boulder)". Fullpg. print: "Summer Resorts--Mt. McGregor" includes six scenes. Great fullpg: "Cotton Culture in the South" showing 12 scenes in the process of producing it. Full page print by W. A. Rogers: "Keep The Rascals Out". Fullpg. of text and five illustratio... See More  

A. B. Frost print 'Lost Their Way'...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 17, 1887  Front page has a print and story: "The Boom in 'Madre De Dios". Doublepage centerfold is by A.B. Frost: "Lost Their Way". Halfpg. shows: "The Great Lumber Raft Sent by Sea From Nova Scotia to New York" plus much more.

Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.



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The Arctic Expedition...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 19, 1875  Front full pg. Nast illus. entitled "News In Washington." Inside is a 1/2 pg. Nast illus. entitled "We Are Not Proud." 2/3 pg. illus. of "A Warm Reception-A School of Whales Driven into Shallow Water."

Doublepage centerfold of "An Ice Nip in Melville Bay, off the Devil's Thumb." 2/3 pg. illus. of "... See More  

Tennis at Newport...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 5, 1885  Although there are many fine prints in this issue, the most desired may well be the nice full page print captioned: "Lawn Tennis At Newport--the Tournament, From the Upper Balcony of the Casino".

Other prints include a full front page: "Burning of Old Men-Of-War at Blum Beach, Long Island"; a fullpg: "Views In Melbour... See More  

Pine Ridge Indian Agency...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 6, 1890  Full front page illus. of "No Frost Within." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Chasing a Major General." Full pg. illus. of "Concentrating Troops on the Northern Indian Agencies."

Doublepage centerfold of "Lighting the Yule Log." Three 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Late August Belmont, of New York" "... See More  

'Indian Boys Breaking a Pony'... Thomas Nast's, "Robbing the Grave..."...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 2, 1874 Halfpg: 'Monaco--the Fashionable Gambling Town of Italy'. Fullpg. Nast cartoon "Robbing the Grave, and Shielding Themselves Behind the Tombstone. Fullpg: 'Indian Boys Breaking a Pony'. Ftpg "A Home Missionary"; Fullpg "The First of May in New York"

Complete in sixteen pages.



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Views of Grand Rapids...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 14, 1891  Front full pg. illus. of "Lawrence Barrett." Inside is a full pg. containing nine illus. of "Prominent Workers for the Passage of the Copyright Bill." Full pg. illus. of "Views of and Around Grand Rapids." Full pg. illus. of "Gun Casting for the Government at the Bethlehem Iron Workers." 2/3 pg. illus. of &... See More  

The plundering rebels in Maryland...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 30, 1864  The front page has a portrait of: "William Pitt Fessenden, Secretary of the Treasury" as well as an article on him. Other prints within include: "The Rebels Robbing the Flour Mills in Maryland" "The Rebels Pillaging at the Hagerstown Depot" "The Rebels Retreating with Their Plunder Across the Potomac River" ... See More  

Building the iconic Brooklyn Bridge...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 31, 1877  The full front page shows portraits of: "The Cabinet". Great fullpg. sailing ship illus. perfect for display: "The New U.S. Frigate Trenton". Great fullpg: 'The Brooklyn Ascent to the Bridge Tower" shows the famous Brooklyn Bridge under construction. Nast doublepage centerfold is a political cartoon. There is nearly a... See More  

Color Ivory Snow advertisement...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 20, 1898  Full front page illus. of "Through Jucaro-Moron Trocha Under Fire." Inside has a full pg. of illus. of "Santiago - After the Surrender." 1/2 pg. "Map of Part of Eastern Cuba Showing the Route Taken By Our Correspondent on His Visit to General Gomez."

Full pg. with two illus. of "The Invasion of Puerto Rico.&qu... See More  

War events near Petersburg...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 5, 1864  The full front page is a nice print of: "Phil Sheridan's Ride to the Front." showing him on horseback. Inside has a full page print: "Union Refugees Coming Into the Federal Lines" and half page prints: "Adams Express Office at City Point, Virginia, on Pay Day" "Valley Of the Shenandoah--Paying Sheridan's T... See More  

California end of the Central Pacific...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 22, 1871 Fullpg: 'The Banishment of Winter'. Fullpg. Nast cartoon with an Indian getting turned down to vote. 1/3 pg: 'California Terminus of the Central Pacific Railroad'.

April Fool's Day...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 6, 1872  Full front pg. Nast illus. of "The Presidential Fever on the Supreme Bench." Inside: A 1/3 pg. portrait of "The Late Earl of Mayo." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Port Blair, Andaman Islands, Where the Earl of Mayo was Murdered." 2/3 pg. illus. entitled "Faith and Morals at Rome-Beggars on the Steps of St. Peter's."... See More  

Mining in the Rocky Mountains...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 1, 1875 One-third of the front page: 'Polar Bears on St. Matthew Island'. Fullpg Nast cartoon: 'The Republic in Danger'. Nice doublepage centerfold: 'On the way to Diggings-Halt in a rough pass of the Rocky Mountains' (mining).

Complete in sixteen pages.

Philadelphia street characters...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 8, 1876  Front full page illustration of "The Lexington of the Sea."

2/3 page illustration of "The Phul-Bagh, or Flower Garden Palace, Gwalior, India."; Two full page Thomas Nast illustration entitled "The Haunted House; or, the 'Murdered' Rag Baby Will Not Be Still" and "The Reign of the Press."; ... See More  

Nast: "One and Inseparable" ...

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  

Log jam in Grand Rapids, Michigan...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 18, 1883  Full ftpg. shows 4 scenes of: "Jam of Logs at Grand Rapids, Michigan". Very nice fullpg: "Sands Point, Long Island" and "South From Sandy Hook" shows 4 scenes. A full page print: "The Mill and The Still". Another good fullpg: "Oyster & Clam Fisheries" shows 4 scenes as well plus much more.

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Queen Victoria...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York,  April 13, 1872  Full front pg. Nast illus. of "The Republic is Not Ungrateful." Inside is a front pg. illus. of "The Cincinnati Convention in a Pickwickian Sense." 1/3 pg. portrait of "Edward C. Greene-Another Victim of Roman Catholic Persecution."

Doublepage centerfold of "Queen Victoria." 1/2 pg. illus. of "O... See More  

First draft of The Declaration of Independence... Views of St. Louis...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 8, 1876 (with "First Draft" Supplement)  Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon entitled 'Why We Laugh'. A full page illustration 'Pro Patria - 1776'. Great full page bird's-eye-view of: 'St. Louis, Missouri.' is displayable. Doublepage centerfold 'The Centennial - Interior of the Main Building, Near the Musi... See More  

The Territory of Hawaii...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 23, 1898 A nice full frontpage illustration 'Santiago de Cuba--Field Artillery in Action'. "Diary of the War" is in an inclusive feature. Two pages with three photos on 'Operations Against Santiago'. The doublepage centerfold is 'The Invasion of Cuba' includes 11 photos. More photos on the war.  An article on "Captain ... See More  

Lady Liberty decorating General Grant print by Thomas Nast...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 6, 1868  The front page features a full page Thomas Nast illustration which shows Grant being decorated by Lady Liberty entitled "Chicago, May 21, 1868".   Inside the issue includes two illustrations showing Grant, one at Army Head-quarters and one as the candidate for the Presidency. A full page 'The Republican Convention in Session - Vi... See More  

Thomas Nast Santa...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 30, 1871  The full front page is the famous Thomas Nast illustration of: "Santa Claus's Mail." which is 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." Doublepage c... See More  

Nast political cartoon... The early bicycling craze...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 20, 1879  The full front page print is a political cartoon by famed artist Thomas Nast: "Borrowed Plumes--Mr. Jackdaw Conkling". Inside has a nice fullpg: 'Bicycle Match at Philadelphia' shows men on the 'boneshakers'. Fullpg: "Foot-Ball Match Between Yale & Princeton" is a fine print. Fullpg: "Canal Life&quo... See More  

Wounded Knee...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Jan. 24, 1891 Most of ftpg. is a Remington illus: 'In the Trenches at Pine Ridge' and another Remington: 'The Opening of the Fight At Wounded Knee' plus 3 other Remington prints, 1 showing a medicine-man. The Supplement centerfold shows: 'Springfield, Mass.' Nice and an historic issue.

Complete in sixteen pages.