Men In Diving Armor...
Item #598773
August 26, 1871
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, August 26, 1871 A large frontpage illustration "New York City -- Men In Diving Armor Laying A Rip-Rap For The Foundation Of The New Boat Landing". Also an illustration of the boat landing. Almost a halfpage inside "The Ebony Bridal -- The Ball". A fullpage has an illustration of peaches being unloaded at Jersey City for the New York Market, a... See More
Many prints of Newburyport...
Item #598385
November 13, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Nov. 13, 1852 The front page shows a: "View of the Putnam Free School, At Newburyport, Mass." with a related article. Other prints inside include:"Portrait of Hon. Abbott Lawrence" "Mammoth Water-Cure Establishment of the West, at Harrodsburg, Ky." "View of the City of Newburyport, Mass., From Salisbury" "Essex Mer... See More
President Lincoln Hoisting the American Flag Upon Independence Hall...
Item #598234
March 9, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 9, 1861 The issue being offered is an incomplete issue containing the following illustrations: the front page full-page illustration "President Lincoln Hoisting the American Flag with Thirty-Four Stars Upon Independence Hall, Philadelphia, February 22, 1861"; full-page "United States Arsenal at Little Rock, Arkansas, Surrendered to the Stat... See More
Still with the red postage stamp from having been sent through the mail...
Item #597884
October 10, 1874
THE PICTORIAL WORLD, London, Oct. 10, 1874 An illustrated newspaper much in the line of "Harper's Weekly" & "Illustrated London News" but the prime feature is more the back page red postage stamp rather than the content. In the right margin of the back page is a red "one penny" postage stamp, with a cancellation and the mailing address handwritten ... See More
Baseball President... May Day in the Country...
Item #597852
May 16, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 16, 1868 The front page contains a quarter-page illustration of "George Sands, President of the National Base-Ball Association" with an article headed "The Base-Ball President". Also on the front cover is a half-page illustration entitled " 'See-Saw'--An Illustration for the Juveniles" which shows children see-sawing on... See More
Great view of Utica, New York... Utah & Oregon...
Item #597657
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 Iin Calcutta, East Indies" "Falls of Lewis Fork, Oregon" "Pyramid Lake, in Utah Territory", two scenes... See More
Scenes of West Point & the Military Academy...
Item #597651
May 7, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, May 7, 1853
* West Point Military Academy
Inside has several prints of West Point, captions including: "Interior View of Old Fort Putnam, at West Point, New York" "View from Fort Putnam...Looking Up the Hudson River" "View of the U.S. Military Academy & the New Barracks..." "Uniforms of the Cadets at... See More
Franco -Prussian War...
Item #596769
October 1, 1870
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 1, 1870 The doublepg. centerfold shows: "The Unconditional Surrender...of the French Army of Marshal McMahon to the Commander of the Prussian Forces...". There is a full page : "Bird's-eye View of the Fortified City of Metz, France"; a fullpg. cartoon: "Out of the Depths"; a small print of "The Cathedral of... See More
The Santa Barbara flower parade...
Item #596400
May 31, 1894
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, May 31, 1894 Inside has a full page of 7 photos & prints on: "The Flower Carnival at Santa Barbara, California" and a full page: "Caught: Enforcing the Law Which Prohibits Seining on the Mass. Coast", plus other prints.
Sixteen pages, bit of light dirtiness to the front page only, nice condition.
Along the Colorado in Arizona...
Item #596394
December 11, 1886
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 11, 1886 The entire front page is a print of: "Scene In Glen Canyon, on the Colorado River of the West--Photographing A Child of Nature" (see). Inside includes a full page with 9 scenes of: "Club Life in Baltimore--Interior &I Exterior Views of the Crescent Club House"; a fullpg; "Blizzard in Dakota--Caught in Snowdr... See More
Along the Colorado in Arizona...
Item #596393
December 11, 1886
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 11, 1886 The entire front page is a print of: "Scene In Glen Canyon, on the Colorado River of the West--Photographing A Child of Nature" (see). Inside includes a full page with 9 scenes of: "Club Life in Baltimore--Interior &I Exterior Views of the Crescent Club House"; a fullpg; "Blizzard in Dakota--Caught in Snowdr... See More
The Civil War... Marriage of the Prince of Wales...
Item #596234
April 11, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 11, 1863 The full front page has 3 prints captioned: "Bayou Navigation in Dixie." Inside includes a full page of: "The Prince & Princess of Wales"; a three-quarter page: "Queen Victoria & the Princess Beatrice"; a doublepage centerfold: "Marriage of the Prince of Wales at St. George's Chapel, Windsor."; ... See More
Still with the red postage stamp from having been sent through the mail...
Item #595108
January 12, 1875
THE PICTORIAL WORLD, London, Jan. 12, 1875 An illustrated newspaper much in the line of "Harper's Weekly" & "Illustrated London News" but the prime feature is more the back page red postage stamp rather than the content. In the right margin of the back page is a red "one penny" postage stamp, with a partial cancellation (see).
Complete in 16 pages, dirt... See More
Celebrating the new year 1894...
Item #594728
December 29, 1883
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 29, 1883 The full ftpg. is an illus: "Twenty-Four O'Clock, or, Father Time Perplexed." Prints within include: "Opening of the Cantalever Bridge Across the Niagara River..." "Scenes At the Foundling Asylum of the Sisters of Charity..." and "Grand Calico Costume Tea Party & Ball..." and several scene... See More
Christmas in 1893...
Item #594710
December 23, 1893
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Dec. 23, 1893 The full front page is a print of: "More Explosions Expected! Startling Reports!!" which shows children playing with Christmas gifts & with a Christmas tree in the background. Other prints within inc lude: "The 'Truth' Toy & Doll Show at the Royal Albert Hall"; a full page: "The Pantomime Pudding: A ... See More
Baseball... the technique of pitching...
Item #594189
May 11, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 11, 1895 The front page is a political cartoon by W. A. Rogers captioned: "All Broke Up - the Only Cure For A Financial Spree." Inside has a full page with 7 scenes of: 'Sandy Hook Lightship--The Only Electric Lightship in the World'. There are two pages of text headed: "The Evolution of the Amateur Pitcher" which includes 10 pho... See More
Still with the red postage stamp from having been sent through the mail...
Item #593928
February 20, 1875
THE PICTORIAL WORLD, London, Feb. 20, 1875 An illustrated newspaper much in the line of "Harper's Weekly" & "Illustrated London News" but the prime feature is more the back page red postage stamp rather than the content. In the right margin of the back page is a red "one penny" postage stamp, with a cancellation (see).
Complete in 16 pages, some dirtine... See More
The Wright brothers fly... A nice first report...
Item #177848
January 2, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 2, 1904 The significance of this issue is the lengthier-than-most report on page 10 headed: "A Flying-Machine That Flies" which is the great and very historic report of the first successful flight of the Wright brothers at Kitty Hawk.
The article begins with a cautious note: "Stories of flying machines that fly are to be received w... See More
The Dalai Lama... Tibet...
Item #592809
November 20, 1858
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, November 20, 1858
* Dalai Lama
Among the many prints in this issue is perhaps the most notable: "A Lama of the Dalai Sect, Thibet [Tibet], With His Praying Wheel and Trident" with an article on him as well (see photos). Also a half page showing: "The Catamaran Postman" in India, looking more like a man paddling on a surfbo... See More
Still with the red postage stamp from having been sent through the mail...
Item #592548
November 21, 1874
THE PICTORIAL WORLD, London, Nov. 21, 1874 An illustrated newspaper much in the line of "Harper's Weekly" & "Illustrated London News" but the prime feature is more the back page red postage stamp rather than the content. Near the right margin of the back page is a red "one penny" postage stamp, with a cancellation (see).
Complete in 16 pages, some dirti... See More
A 5 Issue Set! 1861-1865 Harper's Weekly Civil War Illustrations...
Item #592372
January 1, 1861
(5 issue set) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May, 1861 - May, 1865... one from each year of the Civil War!
* the most recognized illustrated newspaper of the Civil War
* several illustrated prints (suitable for framing)
* discounted by 50% (or more)
You will receive 5 original issues from this famous illustrated newspaper, dated somewhere from May, 1861 through May, 1865, offered at a subs... See More
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Early prints of 1881 Leadville, Colorado...
Item #592082
May 28, 1881
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, May 28, 1881
* Leadville, Colorado
* Mining scenes - prints
The front page shows: "Irish Harvesters on Their Way to England". Inside has 2 pages of prints of: "The American Franklin Search Expedition", and a nice full page "Matting-Weavers" showing use of a spinning wheel as well. Perhaps the best print ... See More
Centennial Exposition of 1876...
Item #590719
September 30, 1876
SUPPLEMENT TO HARPER'S WEEKLY, Sept. 30, 1876
* Centennial Exposition, Fairmount Park
* Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This is a huge foldout print captioned: "The Centennial---Balloon View Of The Grounds" which gives a terrific overview of it and showing Philadelphia in the background. Rarely do such large, foldout prints from Harper's Weekly survive intact, as they we... See More
Caffraria, Africa...
Item #590113
October 13, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT, New York, October 13, 1877 (print only) This single-page contains a large illustration entitled "Sketches in Caffraria", measuring approximately 11.75 x 9 inches, includes four scenes from Caffraria, a district extending along the east coast of Africa.
This is a SINGLE PAGE only illustration measuring approximately 16x10.75 inches and is in very nic... See More
Scenes in the park... light and dark...
Item #590111
October 13, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 13, 1877 (print only) This single-page illustration is entitled "In the Park -- Light and Shade" by C.S. Reinhart and is comprised of two different scenes, one of mothers and their children in the sunlight of the park while the other is of a gentlemen in the shaded area, sleeping on the park benches.
This is a SINGLE PAGE only illustration me... See More
Great CW-themed illustrations...
A single issue Harper's Weekly from 1862 - during the Civil War...
Item #588626
January 1, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January, 1862 - December, 1862
* the most recognized illustrated newspaper of the Civil War
* several illustrated prints (suitable for framing)
* discounted by 50% (or more)
You will receive an original issue from this famous illustrated newspaper, dated somewhere from January, 1862 through December, 1862, offered at a substantial discount (a minimum of 50% o... See More
Discounted Harper's Weekly Illustrated...
Item #588183
January 1, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED, 1866-1899
* Great for gift-giving at a highly discounted price
* Wonderful way to introduce someone to the hobby
* Authentic 19th century newspaper
An authentic issue of this famous illustrated title selected by our staff and guaranteed to be complete (16 pages), to be in good condition, and to contain a variety of prints for which this paper is so famous. ... See More
Bedford Pennsylvania & Madison Indiana in 1854...
Item #587336
July 8, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, July 8, 1854
* Bedford Pennsylvania
* Lake George New York
* Madison Indiana
... See More
* Bedford Pennsylvania
* Lake George New York
* Madison Indiana
This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within th
Scenes of Cork, Ireland... Military camp in Williamsport PA...
Item #586813
October 2, 1858
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 2, 1858 The front page shows: "Officers of the New York Caledonian Club". Within the issue are a full page of: "Review OF the Troops at Camp Susquehanna, Williamsport, Pa.", and smaller prints of: "Block House at Fort Myers, Florida" "Tomb of the Poet Drake at Hunt's Point, N.Y.", a centerfold with 3 p... See More
Scarce illustrated newspaper...
Item #585825
May 13, 1890
ONCE A WEEK, New York, May 13, 1890
* Uncommon illustrated title
A newspaper much like Harper's Weekly but reasonably more scarce. Among the prints within are a doublepg. centerfold of: "Mr. J. W. Mackay", a two-thirds pg. print: "Trout, & the Fishers Thereof", a full pg. montage of: "The Brooklyn Navy Yard" & more.
This issue is complete wi... See More
Massive print of the 1862 International Exhibition...
Item #584596
October 4, 1862
SUPPLEMENT TO THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Oct. 4, 1862 This is an extremely large foldout print showing the; "Sectional View Of The Nave" of the Exhibition of 1862, as well as the "Sectional View Of The Eastern Transept". This print folds out to measure 31 1/2 by 43 1/2 inches and is in excellent condition. Typically such large foldouts are damaged due to consta... See More
1872 Hop picking print...
Item #584248
September 14, 1872
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Sept. 14, 1872 Inside has a full page print of: "Hop Picking in Germany" which is a nice wine related print. Also: "Dunrobin Castle..." and various prints from "Ghent" among other prints. The complete issue, great condition.
Huge eagle engraving in the masthead...
Item #583878
GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, 1863 Obviously a literary publication from the Civil War era, the prime feature being the huge eagle engraving in the masthead, with a wingspan of 7 inches. There are a few illustrations within, mostly being text. Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 inches, great condition.
1877 prints....
Item #583264
July 21, 1877
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 21, 1877 The full front page shows: "A Tramp's Morning Abutions--An Early Morning Scene in Madison Square" with more on this topic inside. Other prints: "...Three Days in the City of Chicago" "Celebration of the 4th of July at Woodstock" and more. Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed, a few minor archival mend... See More
The Bell Tower at Westminster...
Item #582625
February 2, 1856
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, February 2, 1856 Noteworthy content within this issue includes a small print of the new Bell Tower at the new Palace at Westminster, with supporting text. other prints include: "Balaclava Heights", "State Procession Of Her Majesty To Open Parliament" (being a doublepage print), "Wreck of the George Lord", "The P... See More
The Westminster Clock Bell...
Item #582624
September 13, 1856
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, September 13, 1856 Among the noteworthy items within this issue is the 4 x 5 inch print of the new Westminster Clock Bell (of Big Ben fame), with supporting text (see images). Other prints include: "The American Steamship Arctic", the emperor and empress of Russia, "Gloucester Cathedral", a State Carriage, and more (see images... See More
Frontier life and Sporting scenes in America...
Item #581616
March 27, 1858
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 27, 1858 The front page of the issue contains a large illustration "The East Gate - Canton". Within the issue is: "The New Ministry"; "Expedition to the Andaman Islands"; "Cultivation of Arrow-Root at D'Urban, Port Natal"; "Frontier Life in America" and "Sporting Scenes in America". Other il... See More
Elephants from Calcutta... The Royal Wedding...
Item #581614
February 20, 1858
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, February 20, 1858 The front page of the this issue features a halfpage illustration "The Royal Bridal Tour - The Prince and Princess Frederick William at the Window the King's Palace, Potsdam". Within the issue is: "Effects of the Late Earthquake in Naples"; "The Bridal Tour - Arrival of the Prince and Princess Frederick Will... See More
Tightrope walking...
Item #581435
August 24, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, August 24, 1861 The front page features a half-page illustrations "The British Archaeological Association at Exeter: West Screen of Exeter Cathedral". Within the issue is "The Pneumatic Despatch"; "Cape Race, Newfoundland, The Termination of the American System of Telegraphs"; "The Female Blondin Crossing the Thames fro... See More
Troops reviewed by President Lincoln...
Item #581429
August 3, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, August 3, 1861 The front page of the issue features a half-page illustration "The Archaeological Institute of Great Britain at Peterborough: Entrance to the Nave of the Cathedral". Within the issue is "Prize Dogs at the Leeds Show"; "Review of Federal Troops by President Lincoln and General Scott" which includes a full page ... See More
The Battle of the Alma...
Item #581391
October 14, 1854
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, October 14, 1854 The front page begins the coverage on "The Battle of the Alma" with an "Official List of Killed and Wounded" inside as well as numerous illustrations. The front page includes a large illustration of "The Late Marshal St. Arnaud, Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Armies". Other news of the day and advertisemen... See More
Coromandel gold diggings at New Zealand... Lighthouse at Cape Town... Map of Port of Savannah...
Item #580961
January 14, 1865
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, January 14, 1865 The front page of the issue contains a very large illustration "Opening of the New Exchange at Birmingham" with an associated article and another illustration inside the issue. Within the issue are: "Toledo"; "Coromandel Gold-diggings, New Zealand"; "Distribution of the Queen's New-Year's Day Bounty... See More
Naval Review Supplement... Florence Nightingale song...
Item #580530
April 26, 1856
SUPPLEMENT TO THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, April 26, 1856 This is The Grand Naval Review Supplement. The issues contains a large amount of illustrations and articles pertaining to Naval review at Spithead. Included is a fullpage song entitled "Florence Nightingale".
This is complete in 32 pages and is in very good condition.
Little Red Riding Hood illustration...
Item #580529
March 3, 1888
SUPPLEMENT TO THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, March 3, 1888 (print only) This is a duo-tone doublepage illustration entitled "Little Red Riding Hood" by C. F. Watts, R.A.
This measures approximately 22.5 x 16 inches and is in very nice condition. Very displayable!
Chicago Fire... William Wiberforce...
Item #580293
November 18, 1871
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, November 18, 1871 The frontpage of the issue features a fullpage illustrations "'Divine Service,' by H. Ochmichen". Within the issue are three pages of illustrations from Chicago referring to the Chicago Fire. Fullpage illustrations "'The Gate of Victory,' Cairo", "Scene in a Cabaret in the North of France", "Th... See More
Hunting in Canada...
Item #579853
December 18, 1858
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, December 18, 1858 With the issue is a full page print captioned: "Opening of the Tehuantepec Route to California--Starting of the First Mail From Suchil, at the Commencement of the New Road Across the Isthmus." plus the nearly full page map titled: "Map Showing the Different Routes Across the Isthmus to California". Plus there i... See More
New Naval Uniforms...
Item #579849
May 24, 1856
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, May 24, 1856 The front cover features a nearly halfpage "Deputation of Circassian Chiefs to the Sultan".Halfpage "Inspection of the Royal Sappers and Miners at Brompton Barracks, Chatham". Fullpage "Picture Sale at Messrs. Christie and Manton's, King-Street, St. James's." A fullpage "The New Naval Uniforms"... See More
Lumbering in New Brunswick... Ottawa, Canada...
Item #579843
August 28, 1858
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, August 28, 1858 The front cover features a nearly halfpage illustration "The Wellington Tomb in the Crypt of St. Paul's Cathedral". A nearly half-page illustration "Inauguration of a Russian Gun at Seaham Harbour, near Sunderland". "The Attack on the Peiho Forts by the English and French Fleets" contain two halfpage ... See More
Railway... Indian John Francis...
Item #579842
September 5, 1863
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, September 5, 1863 The front cover features a halfpage illustration "Burning of the Old Seraglio, Constantinople".Within the issue is "Travelling in Madagascar which contains two halfpage illustrations. Halfpage "The Congress of German Sovereigns at Frankfort: Fireworks on the Banks of the Maine". Fullpage "General Vi... See More
India...
Item #579840
September 19, 1863
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, September 19, 1863 The front cover features a nearly fullpage "Fresco in the Palace of Westminster, 'Jane Lane Assisting Charles II, to Escape After the Battle of Worcester'". Within the issue are several illustrations pertaining to India and the taking of the telegraph to India. A fullpage illustration "Scene on Board a Fr... See More
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