University of Michigan prints from 1887...
Item #616767
July 9, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 9, 1887
* University of Michigan - U-M
* Ann Arbor buildings prints
Nice, tipped-in double page centerfold: "The University Of Michigan, At Ann Arbor" features 9 illustrations of the notable buildings on the campus, including: "The Library" "The Museum" "The Medical School" "The School Of Dentistry"... See More
Train catastrophe... Alaska...
Item #616650
January 26, 1884
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, January 26, 1884
* Early Alaska scenes
* Los Angeles, California print
The front page features: "Pennsylvania - the Terrible Catastrophe Near Bradford, January 15th - a Railway Passenger Train Engulfed in Burning Oil - Passengers Escaping from the Flames" with text. Another full page: "New York City - Among the Studios" has sever... See More
Vassar College life... The Apaches...
Item #616535
July 4, 1885
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 4, 1885 The full ftpg. is a dramatic print: "Iowa - The Approach of a Tornado...". Inside has: "California - The Grasshopper Invasion...In Eldorado County"; a full page with 6 images of: "Student Life at Vassar College" "New Mexico - The Old Battle ground of Valverde on the Rio Grande & the Scene of the Rec... See More
Very nice baseball print...
Item #616534
October 10, 1885
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 10, 1885 The full ftpg. has 2 prints on: "Canada - The Anti-Vacciation Riots at Montreal...". The prime print inside would be the very nice halfpg. captioned: "Illinois - The Struggle for the Baseball Championship - The Third & Deciding Game Between the Chicago and New York Clubs..." which shows an action scene on the bal... See More
Sumner's "Barbarism of Slavery" speech... Describing Lincoln...
Item #616492
June 5, 1860
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 5, 1860
* Barbarism of slavery speech
* Senator Charles Sumner
A great issue on the famous "barbarism of slavery" speech by Senator Charles Sumner on June 4, 1860, some four years after being beaten by fellow Congressman Preston Brooks for slandering his cousin in an impassioned anti-slavery speech in 1856.
Returning after four years of absence & ... See More
General Lawrence O'Bryan Branch... The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #616351
June 7, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, June 7, 1863
* General Lawrence O'Bryan Branch
* Very rare Confederate title
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: "Genera... See More
Trouble with the miners at Cripple Creek, Colorado...
Item #615781
June 14, 1894
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 14, 1894
* Cripple Creek miners' strike of 1894
* Teller County, Colorado gold mining
Inside has a full page with text and 5 illustrations/photos on: "The Strike at Cripple Creek" captioned: "The Miners' Murderous Outbreak at Cripple Creek, the Gold-Mining Camp of Colorado".
Sixteen pages, nice condition.... See More
Huge Thomas Nast political cartoon consumes the front page...
Item #615770
October 2, 1880
THE PEOPLE, Indianapolis, Indiana, Oct. 2, 1880
* Rare Midwestern title
* Caricaturist Thomas Nast
This newspaper existed from 1870 thru 1903. Only held by 3 institutions: 1 has just 3 issues; 1 has just 1 issue; 1 has a sizable run.
The Entire front page is taken up with a Thomas Nast political cartoon captioned: "Every Public Question With An Eye Only to the Public Good."... See More
James W. Smith, the "colored cadet" at West Point...
Item #615661
January 28, 1871
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Jan. 28, 1871 Inside the issue is a half page print: "West Point, New York--Court Martial Of James W. Smith, The Colored Cadet--Smith Reading His Defense, Jan. 12th." Also a 1/4 page "The Hahnemann Hospital, No. 307 East 55th Street" & another half pg. has four illustration of the Esquimax (Eskimoes). Very uncommon to have an image ... See More
Lorillards Tobacco Warehouse... Oyster stalls...
Item #615644
May 18, 1867
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 18, 1867 An inside full page has 12 scenes of workers at "Lorillards Tobacco Warehouse and Factories, New York City". Another full page has two prints: "Oyster Stalls and Lunch Rooms At Fulton Market, New York" and "A Flood Of Fish At Neenah, Wisconsin". A half page: "The Coal Regions Of Pennsylvania - A Signal Statio... See More
"Remember the Maine"...
Item #615506
December 2, 1890
ONCE A WEEK, New York, Dec. 2, 1890
* USS Maine launched
* Armored Cruiser
* Prints
Formatted much like "Harper's Weekly" but a more rare title. The front page has a comic, Black-themed illustration: "A Stern Chase Is a Long Chase". The doublepg. centerfold his a large, multi-panel political cartoon (see). A halfpg: "Launch of the U.S. Cruiser Maine From ... See More
Pgoress on the Statue of Liberty...
Item #615310
October 17, 1885
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 17, 1885 The full ftpg. shows: "John Cardinal McCloskey, Archbishop of New York, Died Oct. 10, 1885". Over half a page inside has 4 prints of: "Progress of the Work on the Statue of 'Liberty' On Bedloe's Island". The doublepg. centerfold shows: "New York--The Removal of the Hell Gate Obstructions to Nav... See More
Beginning of World War I in Europe...
Item #615228
November 4, 1915
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 4, 1915 The front cover has a very nice, color print of naval action captioned: "In The Fighting Top". Inside has some photos regarding WWI including: "Where the Great War Began" being a photo of: "Sarajevo, the City Where the Archduke Francis Ferdinand was Assassinated".
Complete in 24 pages with the color covers... See More
Grover Cleveland the Democratic nominee... Lifesaving...
Item #615222
July 19, 1884
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 19, 1884 The full ftpg. is a print of: "Hon. Stephen Grover Cleveland, Democratic Candidate for President...". Inside a full pg. has: "The Catamaran Life-Saving Service at Rockaway Beach--Rescue of a Bather", and a fullpg: "Lake & Mountain Views in the Adirondack Region" which has 7 prints.
Sixteen pages, some ... See More
Christopher Columbus...
Item #614980
May 30, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 30, 1868 (print only) This is a single page illustration entitled "Columbus Explaining His Discovery of America to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella", which is also the cover page of the issue.
This measures approximately 10.75 x 15.75 inches and is in very nice condition.
Georgetown University football team...
Item #614914
February 10, 1891
ONCE A WEEK, New York, Feb. 10, 1891 Formatted very much like Harper's Weekly. The full ftpg. shows: "Sarah Bernhardt in Her Studio". Inside includes: "Sketches on That Ever Important Question, 'The Indian' ", a nice halfpg. print of: "Georgetown University Football Team" and more.
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.
Woman's suffrage... Baseball
Item #614913
October 28, 1915
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 28, 1915 The full color cover is a print titled: "As Her Father Fought So Will She" showing a woman in colonial solders' garb with a banner "Votes For Women". A nice suffrage print. The color back cover is for Murad Turkish Cigarettes (see). The centerfold is a nice piece on baseball with many photos & prints of play... See More
Shoemakers' Strike at Lynn, Massachusetts...
Preparing for the famous Heenan - Sayers boxing match...
Item #614760
March 17, 1860
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, March 17, 1860
* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers (pre fight)
* Famous & 1st World championship boxing
* The historic Shoemakers' strike in Lynn, Massachusetts
The double page centerfold features nine prints headed: "Great International Fight in England Between John C. Heenan (Benicia Boy) and Tom Sayers for the C
... See More
* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers (pre fight)
* Famous & 1st World championship boxing
* The historic Shoemakers' strike in Lynn, Massachusetts
The double page centerfold features nine prints headed: "Great International Fight in England Between John C. Heenan (Benicia Boy) and Tom Sayers for the C
Tennis at Newport...
Item #614657
September 5, 1885
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Sept. 5, 1885
* Rare 19th century Tennis print
The full front page print is: "...Removal of Obstructions at Hell Gate, East River...". Inside has a nice half page: "Rhode Island--The Lawn Tennis Tournament at Newport...Sears and Pettit Playing the Match game for the Championship". Other prints as well.
Sixteen pages, a few ... See More
Print from the Wyoming Territory...
Item #614565
August 13, 1881
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Aug. 13, 1881 The full ftpg. is a print of "...James Blaine, Sec. of State, Reading to Mrs. Garfield Letters & Telegrams of Sympathy." Inside has a fullpg: "The Gambling Mania in the City & at the Popular Summer Resorts" & a fullpg. relating to the assassination of President Garfield; a nice halfpg. print; "Wyomin... See More
Print of the Mormon city of Nauvoo...
Item #614513
July 22, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, July 22, 1854 The ftpg. shows: "Pauromama, or Mount of Pleasure, in Japan". Inside has a great half page print captioned: "Nauvoo, From the Mississippi, Looking Down the River." with a related article headed: "Nauvoo City", which begins: "This is the site of the celebrated Mormon city founded by Joe Smith & his followers in 18... See More
Trout fishing... Summer vacation spots...
Item #614475
July 6, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, July 6, 1893 The full ftpg. shows: "The Appalling Battle-Ship Disaster In The Mediterranean". Inside has a very nice full pg. print: "Trout Fishing In Canadian Waters"; centerfold with 11 photos of: "The Season of Summer Outings" includes the falls at Yellowstone, the Adirondacks, Narragansett, the coast of Maine ... See More
Springfield, Massachusetts... Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
Item #614084
August 26, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, August 26, 1854 The front cover is a half-page "Philadelphia" which includes an illustration of William Penn and an accompanying article "City of Philadelphia". Inside the issue is a half-page "Don Pedro II., Emperor of Brazil"; an article "Springfield, Mass." which includes three illustrations; h
... See More
Print of the oldest ship in the United States...
Item #613691
February 12, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Feb. 12, 1859
* Rare title w/ great masthead
One of the more decorative front pages to be seen with the very ornate masthead (see), plus each page is bordered in a patriotic theme. The front page shows the: "New Post Office, Summer St., Boston" . Two other prints inside plus the back page shows: "Ship Maria, of New Bedfor... See More
Great view of Utica, New York... Utah & Oregon...
Item #613593
June 2, 1855
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, June 2, 1855 The front page as a nice graphic which is representative of "New Hampshire" as well as an article on it as well (see). Prints inside include: "View of Constantinople as seen from the Harbor" "View In Calcutta, East Indies" "Falls of Lewis Fork, Oregon" "Pyramid Lake, in Utah Territory", two scenes ... See More
Winslow Homer print...
Item #613568
April 18, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 18, 1874
* Winslow Homer original print
Certainly the best print in this famous illustrated newspaper is the very nice full page by noted artist Winslow Homer, captioned: "New York Charities--St. Barnabas House, 304 Mulberry Street".
Among the other prints in this issue are the full front page by Thomas Worth: "Pride & Politeness"... See More
Larry Lajoie... Fred Merkle...
Item #177850
July 11, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, July 11, 1914
This issue has a color cover page before the title.
In this issue, there are several articles including "A Republican Suicide"; "When Chesterton Is Angry"; "The Women on the Farm"; "Beckham of Kentucky"; "Around the Capitol", "Sports", Balls and Strikes" featuring Larr... See More
Fourth of July cover...
Item #177849
July 4, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, July 4, 1914
This issue has a color cover page before the title page featuring the 4th of July.
In this issue, there are several articles including "Your Chance of Drowning"; "Mona Lisa and the Wheelbarrow" pertaining to da Vinci's diagram; "Around the Capitol"; "You Can't Make a Bull Moose Work in Harne... See More
Scenes from Jacksonville, Lexington, Vicksburg, Syracuse...
Item #612433
August 25, 1855
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Aug. 25, 1855 The front page features an emblematic print of "Connecticut" with a related article on its history. Inside prints include: "Deaf & Dumb Asylum, Jacksonville, Illinois" "The New Clay Monument, Lexington, Kentucky" "View of Vicksburg, Mississippi:" "New York Asylum for Idiots, Syracuse" and more... See More
Jewish synagogue on Clinton Street...
Item #612323
May 7, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, May 7, 1853 Various illustrations within including a small one of the: "Exterior View of the Jewish Synagogue, Clinton St." and a related article: "Synagogue of the Jews" (see). This "Rodolph Sholom" synagogue was located on Clinton between Houston and Stanton Streets in lower Manhattan but is now the congregation Chasam Sopher. Googl... See More
Commodore David Porter story...
Item #612050
December 24, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, December 24, 1859 This newspaper has one of the most ornate & decorative masthead to be found in any newspaper from any period of time, and includes an ornate border around each of the 8 pages as well. The ftpg. features a dramatic engraving titled: "David Porter" with a related article as well as an illustration "Viaduct of the ... See More
Nine issues of one of the more decorative newspapers of the century...
Item #611978
April 30, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, 1859 This remains one of the more ornate newspapers of the 19th century, with a large masthead featuring a full-masted ship with other decorative & patriotic embellishments, plus a decorative, naval-themed border around each of the 8 pages.
A lot of nine issues, all in "2nd rate" condition due to damp staining, fold tears, etc.... See More
Jewish synagogue on Clinton Street...
Item #611406
May 7, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, May 7, 1853 Formatted very much like Harper's Weekly although predating it by four years, with the masthead featuring a nice engraving of the New York skyline at the time. Various illustrations within including a small one of the: "Exterior View of the Jewish Synagogue, Clinton St." and a related article: "Synagogue of the Jews" (see photo)... See More
The Sioux Indians at Standing Rock Agency, Dakota Territory...
Item #611332
January 22, 1887
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, Jan. 22, 1887 The full front page shows: "A Curious Indian Ceremony at Standing Rock Agency--the Sioux Chief 'Fire Cloud' Dedicating the Sacred Standing Rock to Peace & Plenty." The centerfold shows; "The Question of National Defenses--Condition of the United States Navy" with 2 scenes. Also: "The Strike of the Coal-Handlers at t... See More
Great buffalo hunting print...
Item #611295
October 7, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Oct. 7, 1854 A predecessor to Harper's Weekly and in a format very similar to what Harper's would have. Very ornate masthead, the front page has a very dramatic print: "Bison Hunting" which includes Indians (see) and a related article. Inside has several prints of: "Scenes in the Holy Land", and also: "Rocky Glen at Sing Sing,... See More
Fourth of July... Baseball photos...
Item #611254
July 4, 1907
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, "Fourth of July Number", July 4, 1907 This issue still has the original red outer wrappers, the front wrapper having a print of a woman with fireworks (see). One of the inside pages has four photos captioned: "Some Thrilling Moments on the Baseball Diamond." (see).
Complete in 22 pages plus wrappers, date penciled at the top of ... See More
One of the more rare Winslow Homer prints...
Item #611173
September 19, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Sept. 19, 1857 Winslow Homer prints are very desirable, and among the more difficult periodical titles in which to find Homer prints is "Ballou's Pictorial", as it rarely come on the collector market from the Homer era.
Here is one such issue, with a Winslow Homer print on an inside page titled: "The Late William Wood" (see).
Si... See More
The Boston Fire of 1872... several prints...
Item #611105
November 23, 1872
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, November 23, 1872
* Boston, Massachusetts, many scenes
The prime content within this issue are the front page print, "The Fire at Boston". Other related prints are present as well. Note: The Great Boston Fire of 1872 was Boston's largest urban fire and still one of the most costly fire-related property losses in American history... See More
Cheppewa Indians...
Item #609563
January 19, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Jan. 19, 1856 Taking most of the front page is a portrait of six Chippewa Indians who recently visited Boston. The Indians are identified by name below the portrait, plus a report which concludes on an inside page.
Other topics with prints and text throughout this 16 page issue. Nice condition.
Early Horatio Alger story...
Item #609553
February 26, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Feb. 26, 1859 This newspaper has one of the most ornate & decorative masthead to be found in any newspaper from any period of time (see), and includes an ornate border around each of the 8 pages as well. The ftpg. features a dramatic engraving titled: "Representation of a Wild Boar Hunt in Algeria." with a related article. Page 3 has ... See More
Death of Chang-Eng, famous Siamese twins...
Item #609517
February 7, 1874
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, February 7, 1874
* Death of Chang and Eng Bunker
* Siamese twins print
Inside has a nice, full length portrait of Chang-Eng, the famous Siamese twins with a related article: "Death Of The Siamese Twins". Other illustrations include: "'Here They Come!' Pennsylvania--Pike County.--Winter Sports of the Blooming Grove Park Associa... See More
Scenes of Lowell, Massachusetts...
Item #609270
April 26, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 26, 1856 Much like Harper's Weekly, but it preceded it by several years. The ftpg. shows: "The New Addition to the Boston State House". Other prints inside include: "Syra [Hermopolis, Greece] In the Archipelago" "City of Erzeroum, Capital of Armenia" "Boston Railroad Depot, Lowell" "Junction of the Concord... See More
Large print of the Capitol as it will appear...
Item #609269
April 19, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 19, 1856 Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but preceding it by several years. The ftpg. has an allegorical illus. of the: "State of Illinois" with an article on the state. The prime feature of the issue is a great doublepage centerfold of the: "National Capitol" in Washington, D.C., showing it as it will look in the future with... See More
Famous print of Lincoln and his Son...
Item #608423
February 12, 1922
THE DETROIT NEWS (from an 1865 Harper's Weekly), Rotogravure Section only, February 12, 1922 In celebration of Abraham Lincoln's birthday, the Detroit News printed an enlarged image of one of the most famous Abraham Lincoln prints of the 19th century - that being the front cover of the May 6, 1865 Harper's Weekly showing Lincoln reading to his son (Tad). While this print may not ... See More
Celebrating 100 years since Washington's inauguration...
Item #607550
May 11, 1889
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 11, 1889 This issue has a wealth of prints relating to the centennial celebration of the inauguration of Washington as the first President, with scenes of the parade, buildings in New York City, and more.
A double issue with 32 pages, never bound nor trimmed, some minor tears at the spine margins, generally good.
Displayable Thomas Nast Santa Claus...
Item #607386
December 30, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 30, 1865 This issue features a great doublepage centerfold done by famed artist Thomas Nast, titled: "Merry Christmas To All", showing 8 vignettes of a Christmas theme with the central focus being a great portrait of Santa Claus with a pipe in hand. One of the better Nast Santa Claus prints and very displayable. Best of all it is "tipped-in&... See More
The death of Jesse James, with a full page print...
Item #607385
April 15, 1882
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, April 15, 1882
* Jesse James gang
Page 6 contains a significant article headed: "The Death of A Notorious Desperado" and which begins: "The most notorious outlaw in the country met his death at St. Joseph, Mo., last week, when Jesse James, leader of the gang of train robbers who had become a terror to travelers in the f... See More
Very displayable Thomas Nast Santa Claus on the front page...
Item #606997
January 3, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY January 3, 1874 The entire front page features a terrific & very desirable Thomas Nast illustration: "Christmas Eve - Santa Claus Waiting for the Children to Get to Sleep." which is very displayable (see). Thomas Nast is credited with creating the modern "jolly" version of Santa.
Inside is found a wealth of other Christmas-related prints inc... See More
Famous Homer print...
Item #606310
September 19, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 19, 1874 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 School--The Young O... See More
Indians determining the fate of a white prisoner...
Item #605975
January 28, 1860
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 28, 1860 Included in the "Supplement" is a very nice full page print: "North American Indians Holding Council on the Fate of a White Prisoner" (see). Another full page shows: "Roofs of the Houses of Parliament..." which shows the Big Ben clock tower (see).
Complete in 24 pages, very nice condition.
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