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
Item #579810
November 24, 1860
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, November 24, 1860 The front cover is entitled "Departure of the Prince of Wales from Portland, United States, for England". Within the issue is a fullpage "Sale at Calcutta of Valuable Government Presents and Lucknow Jewels"; doublepage "Grand Ball Given at the Academy of Music, New York, in Honour of His Royal Highness t... See More
Raleigh and Charlotte views...
Item #578480
April 9, 1887
THE NEW SOUTH, Supplement to Harper's Weekly, April 9, 1887
* Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina prints
This is a four page issue with the front page having several scenes of "Raleigh, North Carolina" & the double page centerfold showing: "The Turpentine Industry--North Carolina" and the back page having 5 prints of "Charlotte, North Carolina" (see ph... See More
Political Satire print... Thomas Nast...
Item #578419
June 5, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 5, 1886 (print only) The single page print is entitled "Our Standard (Gauge) Adopted all Over the Union" which is by Thomas Nast. This measures approximately 11.25 x 15.75 and is in very nice condition. Very suitable for framing.
Pittston coal mining tragedy...
Item #577949
September 2, 1871
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, September 2, 1871 Halfpage illustration inside: "Suffocation Of A Score Of Men And Boys In The Eagle Shaft, Pittston, (Pa.)--Bringing Up The Bodies." And a report on another page: "The Colliery Disaster." Almost a halfpage: "Washington Territory--View Of Kalama, On The Columbia River, Western Terminus Of The Northern Pacific Railroad", ... See More
Vessels in Ice in Halifax Harbor...
Item #577675
September 17, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Massachusetts, September 17, 1859
* One of the best masthead engravings to be had
* Battleship
* Rare title - Prints
This newspaper has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century (see photos) with a decorative border around all pages.
Front page has a 9 by 6 inch engraving: "View Of the City of Brookl... See More
The "Special Edition" on the death of President Garfield...
Item #576833
July 23, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 23, 1881 This is the "Special Edition" of Harper's on the death of President James Garfield, and is entirely different from the "regular" edition of the same date as found as item 174580 on our website.
This "Special Edition" is considerably more rare, seldom found in sets of Harper's Weekly when the become available.... See More
From the 1840's, 1850's, and 1860's...
The Charles Dickens Collection...
Item #576239
The Charles Dickens Collection - This three issue set features one issue edited by Charles Dickens (either Household Words or All The Year Round from the 1860's), one issue of The ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS from the Dickens Era (1850's), and one issue of The Times (London) from the Dickens Era (1840's), providing a contextual background for the work of this literary giant!
Samuel Baker... Unrest in Sicily... Fate of Canada...
Item #576228
January 20, 1894
THE ILLUSTRATED AMERICAN, New York & Chicago, January 20, 1894 The front page of the issue is entitled "The Conqueror of Kabba Rega" and includes a photo of Samuel Baker who was involved in Africa much earlier than Stanley Livingstone. Within the issue is coverage on "Troubled Sicily - A State of Siege Has Been Proclaimed - Riots and Bloodshed on Every Side" an... See More
An Army Surgeon's Story...
Item #576205
October 21, 1897
THE YOUTH'S COMPANION, Boston, Massachusetts, October 21, 1897 This is mostly literary-related content, but also topical articles, plus other youth-related content and filled with ads. About the size of Harper's Weekly. The frontpage story is entitled "How Neither of Us Was Hanged - An Army Surgeon's Story" which is from the Battle of Cedar Creek, October 19, 1864. Complete ... See More
Croquet & wine making prints...
Item #573048
September 27, 1873
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, September 27, 1873
* Sport of croquet
* Making of wine
Inside has a nice full page print: "Croquet at the convalescent Home of St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Highgate" (see images). Also includes a full page wine-related print: "The Vintage In France: Grape Gatherers Returning" and a doublepage: "An Apple Orchard". Other prints as ... See More
Political Satire... A.B. Frost print...
Item #572834
September 30, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 30, 1876(print only) This is a single page illustration entitled "Sindbad T., The Old Man of the Sea" by A.B. Frost. This measures approximately 16 x 11 inches and is in very nice condition. Very suitable for framing.
Lake scene.. A.B. Frost print...
Item #572833
November 22, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 22, 1884 (print only) This is a single page illustration entitled "Watering Deer -- Watching the Lake" by A.B. Frost. This measures approximately 16 x 10.75 inches and is in very nice condition. Very suitable for framing.
Cripple Creek... W.A. Rogers print...
Item #572831
January 6, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 6, 1894 (print only) This is a single page illustration entitled "In The Lobby of the Palace Hotel, Cripple Creek" by W.A. Rogers. This measures approximately 16 x 10.5 inches and is in very nice condition. Very suitable for framing.
Pennsylvania Miners Strike... W.A. Rogers print...
Item #572830
January 21, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 21, 1888 (print only) This is a single page illustration entitled "The Pennsylvania Strike - Miners Calling a Meeting" by W.A. Rogers. This measures approximately 16 x 11 inches and is in very nice condition. Very suitable for framing.
Man-of-War... Frederic Remington...
Item #572828
February 19, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 19, 1887 (print only) This is a single page illustration entitled "Sketches on a Man-Of-War Under Sailing Orders -- The Last on Board" by Frederic Remington. This print features an inset which contains five other illustrations. This measures approximately 16.25 x 11 inches and is in very nice condition. Very suitable for framing.
Coastline of Maine...
Item #572826
June 28, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 28, 1884 (print only) This is a doublepage illustration entitled "Picturesque Scenes Along the coast of Maine" drawn by John Rix, which is comprised of seven different scenes. This measures approximately 22 x 16 inches and is in very nice condition. Very suitable for framing.
Seat of War map... Europe...
Item #572491
July 15, 1876
EXTRA SUPPLEMENT TO THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, July 15, 1876 (print only) This is a two-page map entitled "The Seat of War" which measures approximately 21 x 15.5 inches. This is in very good condition and suitable for framing.
Illustration of maiden and children...
Item #572485
June 14, 1873
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS - Extra Supplement, London, June 14, 1873 (print only) This is a double-page print entitled "A Lowland Lassie" which is of a maiden and two children. This is in very good condition and suitable for framing.
Life-Boat Saving Illustration...
Item #572482
November 6, 1880
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS - Extra Supplement, London, November 6, 1880 (print only) This is a double-page print entitled "Life-Boat Service on the Lincolnshire Coast: Throwing the Hand Rocket" which is of the rescuing of a life-saving at sea. This is in very good condition and suitable for framing.
Color print from London....
Item #572464
October 13, 1883
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS extra supplement, England, October 13, 1883 (print only) This is a single page colored print entitled "Capercailzie-Shooting" is of a bird hunter with his dog. This is in very good condition and suitable for framing.
Color print from London....
Item #572460
May 19, 1888
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS extra supplement, England, May 19, 1888 (print only) This is a single page colored print entitled "Sunshine", from a painting by Alice Havers, is of a mother and daughter in a woods setting. This is in very good condition and suitable for framing.
Illustrated London News prints... California...
Item #572456
January 1, 1880
Prints from Illustrated London News... a lot of 3 prints from Illustration London News issues. These are prints of views from Upper and Lower California. You simply cannot go wrong. All are suitable for framing and are in good condition.
Illustrated London News prints...
Item #572455
January 1, 1880
Prints from Illustrated London News... a lot of 4 prints from Illustration London News issues. If you are a reseller, or simply enjoy illustrations from this era, this lot is a perfect way to obtain many prints for a fraction of the cost of 1st-rate issues. There are no duplications. You simply cannot go wrong. All are suitable for framing and are in good condition.
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12 Woodcut prints...
Item #572451
January 1, 1880
Woodcut prints from Harper's Weekly... a lot of 12 single page woodcut prints from Harper's Weekly issues. If you are a reseller, or simply enjoy illustrations from this era, this lot is a perfect way to obtain many prints for a fraction of the cost of 1st-rate issues. There are no duplications. You simply cannot go wrong. All are suitable for framing, some may contain very lite foxing and... See More
Mark Twain's death... Special issue...
Item #177847
April 30, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 30, 1910 The prime content within this issue is the content related to the life and death of Mark Twain. The front page has: "Mark Twain: 1835-1910". Several pages include text and prints related to his life and work (see images). The issue also contains: "A Diana of Africa", The First LAdy On South Africa"... See More
E.W.Kemble prints
Item #177846
October 29, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 29, 1910 Contains a great double page print, "Old Man Ananias: 'Welcome, Theodore; That Plank Makes You A Life Member' ", drawn by E.W.Kemble. Also by Kemble is "The Political Juggler On The Slack Wire". The front page has "The Late David B. Hill". Additional prints, news of the day, and period adv... See More
General Custer... Displayable prints...
Item #177845
June 18, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 18, 1910 The front page has the print, "In Honor of Custer". Inside has: "Dignity and Impudence", Blazing a Trail for Motorists", From Grand Opera To Gilbert And Sullivan", "Beating the Monroe Doctrine", "The Schoolboy and the Aeroplane", and more. However, perhaps the two most displayable print... See More
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James Montgomery Flagg print...
Aeroplane Flight... measuring the altitude...
Item #177844
January 15, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 15, 1910 This issue contains the wonderful double page centerfold print, "Better Than Sugar", by James Montgomery Flagg. Another print of note is, "A Winter Cargo From Maine", by H.M. Brett. Also included are: "The Most Important City Official In The World", "The Senatorial Hall Of Fame", by E.W. Kimbl... See More
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