Historic Newspapers: 1870-1879

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 2, 1879  The full front page is a print captioned: "Edison In His Workshop" showing him at work on an experiment. Very displayable. An inside page has a related… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York,  June 5, 1875  Full front pg. Nast illus. of "Captured At Last." (Phil Sheridan). Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of "The New Arctic Expedition-The "Alert" and the… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 27, 1878 

* "Blackville" baseball scene
* Famous Thomas Nast print

Perhaps the most notable print is the very nice full page illustration: "Baseball at… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 20, 1873 

* Winslow Homer's most famous print
* "SNAP-THE-WHIP" - great for framing

Certainly, the prime feature of this issue is the much-desired Winslow… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 7, 1874

* Illustrator Winslow Homer

The entire front page features a political cartoon by famed artist Thomas Nast, captioned: "The Good and Bad Spirits at… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 18, 1874  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.… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 13, 1874  

* Illustrator Winslow Homer

The full front page is a Thomas Nast illus. captained: "Jewels Among Swine." Inside is a full page illus. of "The Flower… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 26, 1874  The full front page is a print: "Faith--Waiting for Santa Claus" showing a young girl waiting at the door of a toy store.
Inside has a nice full page:… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 25, 1874  Although this issue includes many very nice & displayable prints, by far the most desirable would be the great full page captioned: "International Base-Ball… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 25, 1874  Although this issue includes many very nice & displayable prints, by far the most desirable would be the great full page captioned: "International Base-Ball… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 25, 1874  

* Early baseball team print

Although this issue includes many very nice & displayable prints, by far the most desirable would be the great full page… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 30, 1871  

* Thomas Nast Santa Claus wood block engraving

The full front page is the famous Thomas Nast illustration of: "Santa Claus's Mail." which is very… more

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Dec. 30, 1971 

* "A Clockwork Orange"
* Premiere review and ad
* Movie director Stanley Kubrick
* Dystopian crime film

As most might be aware "The Village… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 5, 1878 

* Great wine making illustration
* Paul Masson Vineyards
* Saratoga, California
* Santa Clara County

Certainly the most desired print in this is… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY New York, July 11, 1874 

* Winslow Homer illustration - print

Although there are many fine prints in this issue, certainly the most desired is the full page by noted artist… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY New York, January 22, 1870  The full front page is taken up with a print of: "The Ecumenical Council-Head of the Procession Entering the Grand Nave of St. Peter's."
Inside is a full… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 12, 1874 

* Famous Winslow Homer print

Although there are many very nice prints within, the most desired is the full page print by Winslow Homer:… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 7, 1878   The full front page is taken up with: "A Battle In The Clouds" showing an Indian capturing an eagle.
Among prints inside are a full page Nast cartoon: "A… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 22, 1874  Certainly the most notable print in this issue is the very nice full page by Winslow Homer titled: "Waiting for a Bite." It is in great condition.
Other… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 14, 1878  The full front page illustration is captioned: "Is Sercierty to be Reorganized? Is the Wurkin'-man to Hev His Rights? That's Wot I Wants to Know!".… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 15, 1874

* Famous Winslow Homer print

The front page features a print: "Scandal" with a related article.
The prime print in this issue is certainly the very… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 6, 1872  The full front page is a print: "New Year's Day -The First Caller" showing a homeless girl. Inside has a nearly full page: "The Christmas Waits" and… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY Jan. 2, 1875 The full fron page is a print: "Alone with the Dying Year" showing a small child in a snow storm.
Full page print: "Bringing Home the Fifth Wife--A Sketch in Mormondom"… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 9, 1878  The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon captioned: "Crescit Sub Pondere Virtus." 
Inside has a full page Nast illus. entitled: "That… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 1, 1876 

* Santa Claus - Christmas
* Thomas Nast print

Although there are several Christmas-themed print,  perhaps the best  is the  large doublepage… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 30, 1876  

* Santa Claus - Christmas
* Thomas Nast illustration

The full front page shows: "Christmas-Eve In A Light House". Inside has a fullpg: "Christmas… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY January 3, 1874 

* Thomas Nast
* Santa Claus
* Christmas

The entire front page features a terrific & very desirable Thomas Nast illustration: "Christmas Eve - Santa Claus… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 26, 1874  The full front page is a print: "Faith--Waiting for Santa Claus" showing a young girl waiting at the door of a toy store.
Inside has a nice full page:… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1873 

* Caricaturist Thomas Nast
* Christmas - Santa Claus

Certainly the most notable print is the great tipped-in (no binding holes) doublepage… more

(usually offered at a higher price) HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 21, 1870 (includes the Dicken's Supplement)

* Winslow Homer illustration

The most sought after prints within this issue are Winslow… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 26, 1874  The full front page is a print: "Faith--Waiting for Santa Claus" showing a young girl waiting at the door of a toy store. Inside has a nice full page:… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 5, 1874  The most interesting print is a very nice full page print captioned: "Baseball in England -- The Match on Lord's Cricket Grounds Between the Red… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, March 2, 1872  Two front 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Rev. Theodore L. Cuyler" and "Miss Sarah F. Smiley, the Quakeress Preacher."
Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of: "The British Exlipse… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York May 4, 1872  The full front page has 4 political cartoons: "Shakespeare on the 'Liberal' Campaign of Slander".
Almost a fullpg: "Playing Pool in a Paris Cafe". Another… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 11, 1872  Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon includes Greeley & U.S. Grant: "Liberal Gratitude" with another fullpg. Nast cartoon inside: "A Liberal Surrender--Any… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 17, 1872  

* One of Winslow Homer's most popular

The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Will the Senator From Massachusetts Do This to Make… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 30, 1872  The full front page is a dramatic print: "Boston--Into the Jaws of Death", a dramatic scene showing fireman battling a large fire.
Inside has 3 full pages… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, December 27, 1879 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "Charcoal Burning" drawn by S. G. McCutcheon and is comprised of several… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY August 23, 1873

* Winslow Homer's "Clam Bake" illustration

Certainly the prime content is the very nice full pg. Winslow Homer print "Sea Side Sketches - A Clam Bake." which is… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 14, 1878  The full front page illustration is captioned: "Is Sercierty to be Reorganized? Is the Wurkin'-man to Hev His Rights? That's Wot I Wants to Know!".… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 19, 1874 (with Supplement) 

* Famous Winslow Homer Illustration - print
* "Flirting on the Sea-Shore and the Meadow"

Although there are many very nice prints… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY February 24, 1877. Full ftpg. Thomas Nast illus. of: "A Jewel Among Swine." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "St. Valentine's Day in Merrie Old England." Full pg. illus. of: "Skating… more

(7) HARPER'S WEEKLY lot of 7 issues of the 1860's-1880's each with a full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon, and other Nast or non-Nast prints inside. A blend of 1st rate and better than 2nd… more

(10) HARPER'S WEEKLY!  Ten 2nd-rate issues (NOT damaged) from 1866 thru 1890.  This is a nice lot of 10 different dates, in 2nd-rate condition, with a variety of prints in each issue for which this… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, December 27, 1879 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "Sketches on the Road" drawn by Thomas Worth and is comprised of several… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, December 27, 1879 (print only)This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "The Dairy Fair, New York" from sketches by Rogers and Davis. This is a genuine… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 18, 1874 

* Winslow Homer print from the desirable year of 1874

Certainly the best print in this famous illustrated newspaper is the very nice full page by… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1876 (Print only)

This 3/4 page illustration entitled "Gathering Wood" is from a painting by Edouard Frere.

The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16"… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1876 (Print only)

This single page features a Thomas Nast cartoon entitled "No Rudder - No Aim... It Is Not So Easy To Catch That Dear Little (Republican)… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1876 (Print only)

This single page features two Thomas Nast cartoons entitled "Another 'Dead Issue' Turned Up" and "News!", each measuring approximately… more