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130211

A rare title with a Gold Rush history...

Item #130211

January 01, 1888

PLACER HERALD, Auburn, California, 1888-89   Auburn is  the county seat of Placer County. Auburn is known for its California Gold Rush history, and is registered as a California Historical Landmark

An early newspaper from Northern California with various news of the day and a wealth of ads.

An 8 page issue of folio-size, browned throughout with some edge chipping and edge tears, a... See More  

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130219

One of the oldest communities in California...

Item #130219

January 01, 1889

SAN BERNARDINO DAILY COURIER, California, 1889  The city of San Bernardino is one of the oldest communities in the state of California, and in its present-day location, was not largely settled until 1851, after California became a state. 

A nice, four page issue from the late 19th century. Good condition.

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130555
Item #130555
SACRAMENTO DAILY RECORD-UNION, California, 1879  Various news of the day from this northern California town, the capital of California.

The news and advertisements found within these pages provide an interesting perspective of life in California from just 30 years after the Gold Rush.

Complete in four pages, and although having various minor tears at the margins is generally in nice conditi... See More  

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173506

California end of the Central Pacific...

Item #173506

April 22, 1871

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'.

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174118

Sunday sports in Southern California...

Item #174118

March 03, 1877

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Mar. 3, 1877 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon. Fullpg: 'Sunday sports in Southern California'. Another full pg. Nast cartoon.

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174150

Processing whales on the California coast...

Item #174150

June 23, 1877

HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 23, 1877 Nice full ftpg. print: 'A Whaling Station on the California Coast' shows whales being processed. Fullpg. Thomas Nast political cartoon.

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174284

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  

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174334

Menlo Park, California...

Item #174334

March 22, 1879

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 22, 1879  Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Protecting White Labor." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Tenement Life in New York - Sketches in 'Botle Alley'." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Hon. Zachariah Chandler" and "The Late Bishop Thomas Foley." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Country Seat of Mr. James C. Flood, M... See More  

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174552

Bee ranch in California...

Item #174552

April 23, 1881

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 23, 1881  Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon entitled "Hair-Splitting Among Repudiators". Full page Thomas Nast illustration "The Political Ajax Defying the Gods". Full page: 'A California Bee Ranch' shows 10 scenes. Full page illustration by W.A. Rogers "Arrareek Farm". Half page: ' The Missing Mail--An... See More  

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174646

Item from Sojourner Truth...

Item #174646

March 11, 1882

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 11, 1882  Perhaps the most interesting item in this issue is just a small, inconspicuous item on page 3 under the "Personal" column reading: "Sojourner Truth writers to us from Battle Creek, Michigan, in reference to recent published paragraphs of her having a fine home, and her having made a will, etc. She says she has made no will, owns no... See More  

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175156

Baths of Monterey, California...

Item #175156

January 29, 1887

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 29, 1887  Full ftpg:"The Baths at Monterey, California". Halfpg: "Cutting Ice on the Hudson". Double page centerfold: "Leaving the Opera". Several view of athletic clubs in the suburbs. Half page print: "The Boston Post-Office" plus much more.

Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 p... See More  

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175258

Lifesaving...

Item #175258

January 21, 1888

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 21, 1888 (with Supplement) Full front pg. illus. of "Not Even Handed Justice." by W.A. Rogers. Inside is a full pg. illus. containing three illus. pertaining to "The Art Institute of Chicago." Full pg. illus. of "Grape and Hop Culture in California." Full pg. illus. of "The Pennsylvania Strike-Miners Calling a Meeting",... See More  

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175284

Stankford's farm at Palo Alto, California: creating Stanford University...

Item #175284

April 21, 1888

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 21, 1888  The front page of this issue features a full page illustration entitled 'Hailing the Ferryman'.  An article "General Gillmore" also includes three small illustrations of "The Late General Q. A. Gillmore"; "Major-General Crook" and "Brigadier-General J. R. Brooke".  A half-page illustration... See More  

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175338

Baseball... Remington's "Dragging A Bull's Hide Over a Prairie Fire...

Item #175338

October 27, 1888

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 27, 1888  Although this issue has a wealth of fine prints, perhaps the most notable is the very nice doublepage print in the "Supplement" titled: "Dragging A Bull's Hide Over A Prairie Fire In Northern Texas" which was done by Frederic Remington".

Front full pg. illus. of "The Effect of 'Negative Gravity'."... See More  

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175376

Great Salt Lake of Dakota... President William H. Harrison's Inauguration...

Item #175376

March 09, 1889

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 9, 1889 (excludes supplement)  Full ftpg: 'The Arrival of Troops--A Scene on Penna. Ave. Before Inauguration Day.' Very nice doublepage centerfold: 'Sketches in Washington Before the Inauguration' shows 10 scenes, including: 'The Arrival of the President Elect at the Arlington' [President William Henry Harrison]. Fullpg: 'The Gr... See More  

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175528

Scenes of Santa Barbara, California...

Item #175528

August 23, 1890

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Aug. 23, 1890 Fullpg: 'Sketches at Santa Barbara, Southern Calif.' includes 10 scenes--displayable. Nice halfpg: 'British Fleet in Esquimalt Harbor, British Columbia'. Three scenes: 'The Valley of the Upper Delaware', 2 or which show trout fishing and bass fishing. The cover has: "The Late John Henry Newman, Cardinal Deacon Of The Roman Church.&quo... See More  

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175664

The Missions of California... Russell Sage...

Item #175664

December 12, 1891

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 12, 1891. The front of this issues features a full illustration entitled "The Attempted Assassination of Mr. Russell Sage." Inside is a full page illustration of "In and Around the 'Arcade' Building Immediately After the Explosion." Full page illustration of "The Christening of the United States Cruiser 'New York'." ... See More  

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175782

Quail shooting... Ostrich farming in California...

Item #175782

January 28, 1893

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 28, 1893  Front 1/2 pg. portrait of "Rutherford Burchard Hayes." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Niagara Falls in Winter - View from Luna Island." Full pg. illus. of "Columbian Exposition - The Kalsomining Machine for Covering Large Surfaces." Full pg. illus. of "The Eighth Annual Exhibition of the Architectural League ... See More  

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175872

Remington centerfold: "Toro, Toro!"...

Item #175872

December 09, 1893

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 9, 1893 Nice fullpg. with 7 scenes of 'In the San Juan Country', of New Mexico. But the significant content is the terrific dblpgctrfld. by Remington: 'Toro, Toro!' showing a California Vaquero chasing a steer.

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175908

Lacrosse prints... Coronado Beach, California...

Item #175908

April 14, 1894

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 14, 1894 Nice full ftpg. scene of: 'Coronado Beach, Calif.' Nearly halfpg: 'Proposed House for the Rockaway Hunting Club' & 'Nipped in the Ice Floe on the Atlantic'. Fullpg. of text with 9 lacrosse prints.  Advertisement for Yellowstone along with many other period ads are also present.

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175940

Biloxi, Mississippi...

Item #175940

August 04, 1894

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 4, 1894 Halfpg: 'Lugger Camp at Biloxi, Miss.' Fullpg. with 10 photos of: 'Scenes in Korea'. Fullpg. has a nice: 'Model Lemon Ranch in Southern California' with 6 scenes. Fullpg. with 10 photos of: 'Unwholesome Environs of Brooklyn--Views on Newtown Creek' 'A Model State Camp' has 6 military scenes.

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175950

Tennis players at Newport, Rhode Island...

Item #175950

September 08, 1894

HARPER'S WEEKLY,, New York, Sept. 8, 1894 Full page: 'The Great Soda Lake in Inyo Co., Calif'. Three-quarter page: 'A Prayer For Rain' shows a farmer and a thirsty cornfield, done by A.B. Frost. Full page: 'The Sutro Baths, San Francisco' three photos of: 'The Foremost Players in the Tennis Tournament at Newport'

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175958

Japanese occupation of Korea...

Item #175958

October 06, 1894

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 6, 1894 Full ftpg. shows: 'The Japanese Occupation of Korea' which is comprised of four illustrations. Fullpg: 'The Japanese Rejoicing After the Battle of Yasan'. 1/3 pg "New York's Japanese Club". Fullpg. with 8 photos & illus. of: 'The U.S. Naval Observatory at Washington' & fullpg. with 4 illus. of: 'Asphalt I... See More  

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175988

Mining for gold in California...

Item #175988

January 19, 1895

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 19, 1895  Full front page illus. of "The Latest Thing in Cuckoos." Inside is a 1/4 pg. portrait of "Rear-Admiral Richard W. Meade, U.S.N." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The New Bridge Over the East River, New York." Two 1/2 pg. illus. of "Mining for Gold in California." Full pg. illus. of "A Royal Flush." 1/3 pg. il... See More  

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176022

Hydraulic mining in California...

Item #176022

May 18, 1895

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 18, 1895 Full ftpg. is a Frederic Remington print: 'I Began the Retreat as I Intended'. Fullpg: 'Scenes in Eastern Cuba' Halfpg. illus. & lengthy text: 'Hydraulic Mining in Calif.'

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176044

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.

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176230

The Sequoia trees of California...

Item #176230

May 15, 1897

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 15, 1897  Full front page portrait of "Henry Eugene Phillippe Louis D'Orleans, Duc D'Aumale." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York - The New Wing and Some Recent Acquisitions." Full pg. of illus. of "With the Cuban Insurgents - In Search of Gomez."

Full pg. of illus. of "The T... See More  

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176264

The surf at Asbury Park... The Klondike gold fields...

Item #176264

September 11, 1897

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 11, 1897  Full ftpg. shows the surf breaking over the boardwalk at Asbury Park, N.J. Fullpg. shows 6 photos of "Scenes in Kansas City's Great Grain & Cattle Market".

Fullpg. with 7 photos of "On the Way to the Klondike Gold Fields--Scenes at Dyea & Skagway, Alaska" & another fullpg. on the Klondike. Fullpg. with 7 p... See More  

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176298

California's big dam...

Item #176298

January 08, 1898

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 8, 1898  Front full pg. illus. of "In the Maintop of the 'Vandalia'." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Dispute over China." Full pg. illus. of "James A. McNeill Whistler." Full pg. of illus. of "California's Big Dam, and the Big Blast of August 24, 1897." Full pg. of illus. of "The Industrial Mo... See More  

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176480

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  

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130177

Early Los Angeles...

Item #130177
EVENING REPUBLICAN, Los Angeles, California, 1877 An early issue from Southern California. Rare to find issues this early from California.  Ths image shown is representative of the look and condition of the issue you wil receive (not volume 1).  The actual issue will vary, but will be from 1877, and will be in equal or better condition.

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130181

Founded by Mexican miners during the gold rush...

Item #130181

January 01, 1891

THE UNION DEMOCRAT, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, 1891  Founded by Mexican miners—reminiscent of the state of Sonora, Mexico—during the California Gold Rush, Sonora was once a booming center of industry and trade in California's Mother Lode. Sonora & other mining towns of the era experienced economic hardship when the value of gold decreased. As "gold fever&quo... See More  

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130182

From Northern California, late 19th century...

Item #130182

January 01, 1895

SAN BENITO ADVANCE, Hollister, California, 1895  A nice & uncommon title from this Northern California agricultural town. Various local & national news reports of the day, plus a wealth of advertisements, several of which are illustrated.
In surprisingly nice condition for the age. This is NOT a pulpish newspaper.

Four pages, slight browning at the margins, various news of the d
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130217

From the capital of California...

Item #130217
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California,  1872  An early newspaper from what is now the capital of California. Complete in four pages, good condition.

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130222

Early Southern California...

Item #130222
SAN DIEGO UNION, California, 1873  A very early issue from this now-famous Southern California city, this issue published when the population was just 2,300.

This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Some browning at the margins with little spine wear, otherwise in good condition. 

The issue you receive will have the look and be of similar condi... See More  

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130224

San Francisco, California...

Item #130224
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, San Francisco, California, 1875  A rare issue from the Old West in California.

This is complete in four pages.

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130230

Once a military outpost in far Northern California...

Item #130230

January 01, 1880

SCOTT VALLEY NEWS, Fort Jones, California, 1880  This small town has a population of just 839 and is located at the very top of California. It was once a military outpost--hence the name--protecting the various mining communities in the vicinity. A rare issue from the Old West.

Four pages, good condition.

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130233

A town started during the Gold Rush era...

Item #130233

January 01, 1890

SIERRA TRIBUNE, Sierra City, Ca. 1890  Before the California Gold Rush, only Native Americans had ventured into the area, which lies northwest of Lake Tahoe on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. The area is now part of the Tahoe National Forest.
A settlement was established in 1850 however an avalanche of snow destroyed the settlement, which was not rebuilt for several years. Sierra
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130236

First California town name not of Spanish or native American origin...

Item #130236

January 01, 1880

STOCKTON DAILY INDEPENDENT, California, 1880  Stockton was founded by Captain Charles Maria Weber in 1849 after he acquired Rancho Campo de los Franceses. The city is named after Robert F. Stockton, and it was the first community in California to have a name not of Spanish or Native American origin. The city is located on the San Joaquin River in the northern San Joaquin Valley.

Four pages, ... See More  

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130243

Founded by Mexican miners...

Item #130243

January 01, 1883

TUOLUMNE INDEPENDENT, Sonora, California 1883  Founded by Mexican miners—reminiscent of the state of Sonora, Mexico—during the California Gold Rush, Sonora was once a booming center of industry and trade in California's Mother Lode. Sonora & other mining towns of the era experienced economic hardship when the value of gold decreased. As "gold fever" died down, So... See More  

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130244

Visalia, California...

Item #130244
VISALIA WEEKLY DELTA, Visalia, California, 1873 This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis. Very early for California.The photo is re... See More  

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130246

Early from this now-famous city in Southern California...

Item #130246
THE WORLD, San Diego, California, 1874 This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis. Early for California.  

Little mar... See More  

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130564

Rare... from Auburn, California...

Item #130564

January 01, 1890

PLACER HERALD, Auburn, California, 1890-1892



A fragile issue--must be handled carefully. An early paper from Northern California with various news of the day and a wealth of ads. An 8 page issue of folio-size, browned throughout with some edge chipping and edge tears, and mostly loose at the spine. Should be handled carefully. The issue shown is representative of the look and condition of what ... See More  

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160540

California raisin culture...

Item #160540

January 05, 1901

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 5, 1901 The ftpg. has six photos of "The Raisin Industry Of California" showing fields, workers picking & drying raisins, the packing process, etc. The report: "California Raisin Culture", talks about the industry at Fresno. Within the issue are: "A Pyrotechnic Fire-Alarm"; "New French Armored Cruiser 'Montcalm'&... See More  

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173552

Saratoga Lake racing... Mormon Tabernacle... Nast political cartoons...

Item #173552

September 30, 1871

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 30, 1871 The frontpage has the very famous Thomas Nast print: 'TOO THIN!' which is displayable. Inside is a fullpage illustration 'International Boat Race On Saratoga Lake' along with the an illustration of the "The Ward Brothers, Winners of the Saratoga International Regatta". A halfpage 'The Union Torpedo Explosion In Beekman... See More  

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174244

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.'

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174620

Thomas Nast print...

Item #174620

December 10, 1881

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 10, 1881  Front page print by Thomas Nast: "From Grave to Gay". One-third pg print: "Guiteau on the Witness Stand" 1/4 pg: "Electric Tower, San Jose, Calif." Nice fullpg: "Lawn Tennis at the 7th Regiment Armory", being played inside. Ask about supplement.

Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Com... See More  

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174650

Nast political cartoon...

Item #174650

March 25, 1882

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 25, 1882  Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Attorney General Brewster..." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "A Banquet to an American Physician at Tokyo, Japan." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Lick Observatory, California." Two full pg. illus. of "Snake Charming and Religious Rites Among the Indians of Central America" and "Mi... See More  

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174806

The Boston Industrial Fair, North Carolina Exhibit...

Item #174806

September 22, 1883

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 22, 1883  Front full pg. illus. of "Views in Canton, China." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Laying the Corner Stone of the Capitol of Dakota, in Bismarck." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The End of the Long Branch Season-Embarkation of Horses and Carriages at Branchport, New Jersey." 1/4 pg. portrait of "The Late Hugh J. Hastings... See More  

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175366

Two Famous Remington prints...

Item #175366

February 02, 1889

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 2, 1889 The full front page is an illustration by Remington of "Hunting the Prong Horn Antelope in California." Inside is a 1/4 pg. portrait of "Hon. W. D. Washburn, the Newly Elected United States Senator from Minnesota"; a half page of "Destruction of a Derelict by a United States Naval Cruiser." The doublepage centerfold is: &quo... See More  

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