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 article on him, taking 1 1/2 columns.
Other prints within including a full page of: "The Saratoga Regatta", a full page of: "Lake George, Looking Southwest from Black Mountain", "The Moss Bunker or Menhaden Fishery on the Long Island Coast", a full page Thomas Nast political cartoon: "The Campaign…

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 "Discovery"." Six illus. pertaining to "The Fulton Street Prayer Meeting-North Dutch Church."
Doublepage centerfold of "The Last Muster." Full pg. Nast illus. of "This Tub Has No Bottom to Stand on." 2/3 pg. illus. of "Venetian Loafers." Also, a 1/4 pg. portrait of "Henry Ward Beecher."
Complete in sixteen pages.

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 Blackville -- The 'White Stockings' Against the 'Black Legs' -- First Blood for the 'Black Legs.' " being a cartoonish illustration showing African-Americans playing baseball.
A wealth of other, unrelated prints as can be seen in our web listing 174264.
Complete in 16 pages, very nice condition.

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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 Homer doublepage centerfold: "Snap the Whip". As the photos show, this print is in very nice condition.
Front page features a 1/2 page illustration entitled: "The New School Mistress." Inside is a full page illustration of "Saved!" A article "The Northwestern University" with accompany illustrations.…

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 War".
But likely the most desired print is the nice full page by Winslow Homer, titled: "The Chinese In New York--Scene In a Baxter Street Club-House" which is in very nice, clean condition.
Other prints within include: "The Rev. Charles Kingsley" "Opening the Sixth Ward Soup House in Centre Street",…

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. Barnabas House, 304 Mulberry Street".
Among the other prints are the full front page by Thomas Worth: "Pride & Politeness"; the full page with eleven scenes of "American Sardine Fishery"; a 3/4 page with two prints of monkeys and baboons; a full page: "The Poor Drunkard--More Helpless than a…

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 Mission"; a full page illus. of "Decoration Day - Services Around the Lincoln Monument, Union Square, New York."
But certainly, the most desired print is the full page by Winslow Homer: "Raid on a Sand Swallow Colony." which is in great condition and ideal for display. Other prints in this issue as…

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: "Santa Claus is Coming!" showing Santa on his sleigh being pulled by 4 reindeer.
The great, tipped-in doublepage centerfold is: A Dream of a Christmas Dinner in Five Parts". Also inside is a poem with illus: "The Christmas Baby".
Other prints include: "The Late Hon. Era Cornell" and "King Kalakaua"…

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 -- The Philadelphia Athletics" which shows individual, full-figure illustrations of the baseball players in uniform, most with a bat or ball in hand. A very displayable item for any baseball collector.
The full ftpg. print is by the famed Frenzeny & Tavernier, captioned: "A Saturday Noon In A…

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 -- The Philadelphia Athletics" which shows individual, full-figure illustrations of the baseball players in uniform, most with a bat or ball in hand. A very displayable item for any baseball collector.
The full ftpg. print is by the famed Frenzeny & Tavernier, captioned: "A Saturday Noon In A…

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 captioned: "International Base-Ball -- The Philadelphia Athletics" which shows individual, full-figure illustrations of the baseball players in uniform, most with a bat or ball in hand. A very displayable item for any baseball collector.
The full ftpg. print is by the famed Frenzeny & Tavernier, captioned:…

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 displayable.
Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Christmas in Virginia - A Present from the Great House." Full pg. illus. of "A Roman Catholic Mission from England to the 'Heathens' of America." Doublepage centerfold of "Witchcraft in 1871." Two 1/2 pg. illus. of "Chain Gang in the Cathedral Plaza, Havana" and…

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 Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history.
Page 54 has the reprinted review from the New…

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 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. The print is "tipped-in" (it doesn't have the typical small binding holes of most…

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 Winslow Homer titled: "Gathering Berries".
The full front page shows: "A Kansas Land Office" and prints inside include: "A Boy's Dream of the 'Glorious Fourth' "; a full page by political cartoonist Thomas Nast: "Dog-Days"; a full page: "Great King! What I Gwine to Do Now?" "The Syracuse Disaster" and…

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 page illustration of "Curling, or Bonspiel" with an associated article; one-third page illustration of: "Chinese Coolies Crossing the Missouri River".  The doublepage centerfold is by Thomas Nast:  "Shadows of Forthcoming Events" (Tammany). Full page illustration of "Lost in the Snow" two-thirds…

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: "Seesaw--Gloucester, Massachusetts".  
Also within is a full page: "The American Baseball Players in England--Match between the Red Stockings and the Athletics..." plus a half page baseball print captioned: "The Maple Leaf Baseball Club of Guelph, Ontario, Canada" showing the players in uniform with bats.
…

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 Dream: Before & After Thanksgiving Dinner". Great full page: "A Game of Football" is very displayable. Full page: "Forest Fire on the Banks of the Red River" is a nice scene of a paddlewheeler. Another fullpg. Nast: "On Shakespeare's Tomb".
Sixteen pages, 

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 prints in this issue are a full ftpg. illus. "The Little Vagrant." Inside is a 1/2 pg. map of "The Gold Regions of the Black Hills, Explored by General Custer's Expedition."; a halfpg. of "Hunting Grounds of the King of Italy."; a halfpg. of:  "A Paris Sketch - Scene in the champs Elysees."; a full…

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!". Inside prints include a full page: 'Picking Peaches in Delaware'. There is a very dramatic and displayable doublepage centerfold captioned: 'From Mine to Mill'. Great fullpg. print: 'Lawn Tennis' and nice fullpg: "At Washington Market, New York".
Other news and advertisements of the day are included.…

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 nice full page by noted artist Winslow Homer, titled: "On The Beach at Long Branch--The Children's Hour". But other prints within this issue include a half page: "A Negro Fight In South America", a tipped-in (no binding holes), double page centerfold showing 3 scenes of: "The Pittsburgh Flood" with…

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 another: "Punch and Judy in the Drawing Room" as well as a full page Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Can The Law Reach Him? The Dwarf And the Giant Thief" which is focused on Boss Tweed.
Also a full page: "The Dawning of the New Year" by Jules Taverner; a nearly full page: "The March Past. Other prints…

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" also includes a small article. Nice, tipped-in (no binding holes), doublepage centerfold: "Indian Sun Dance - Young Bucks Proving Their Endurance by Self-torture" within the Sioux tribe.
Other prints include a full page Thomas Nast: "The Outs Always Wake up the Ins". Full page with 9 scenes…

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 Dollar"; a quarter-page portrait of: "Pope Leo XIII."; a half page: "Ice Boating at Madison, Wisconsin"; most of a tipped-in (no binding holes), doublepage centerfold is: "Stanley in Africa - Shooting the Rapids on the Congo River"; and two full page illustrations of "Winter in the North" and "Winter in…

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 centerfold by Thomas Nast (considered the creator of the modern version of Santa Claus) captioned: "The Watch On Christmas Eve" showing two children sitting in anticipation, by a fireplace.
And equally as nice, and also by Thomas Nast, is the three-quarter page in the "Supplement" captioned: "Seeing Santa…

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 Eve--Getting Ready For Santa Claus" "Christmas In A Fishing Smack" and a few others.
But the prime Christmas print has to be the very nice full page Thomas Nast print: " 'Twas The Night Before Christmas" showing a child hanging a Christmas stocking at the fireplace, with a cameo print of Santa Claus…

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 Waiting for the Children to Get to Sleep."  This is one of Nast's more iconic Santa images, often reproduced for advertising, promotions, etc. in recent years.
Thomas Nast is credited with creating the modern "jolly" version of Santa.
Inside is found a wealth of other Christmas-related prints…

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: "Santa Claus is Coming!" showing Santa on his sleigh being pulled by 4 reindeer.
The great, tipped-in (no binding holes),  doublepage centerfold is: A Dream of a Christmas Dinner in Five Parts". Also inside is a poem with illus: "The Christmas Baby".
Other prints include: "The Late Hon. Era Cornell"…

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 centerfold by Thomas Nast captioned: "The Same Old Christmas Story Over Again" showing two kids sleeping amongst their dreams. Santa Claus with his bag of toys is here as well.
The front page shows: "Christmas Dinner Gone!" with two Black men chasing a rabbit. Inside has a full page Thomas Nast political…

(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 Homer's full-page: "Spring Blossoms" and the front-page: "A Spring Scene Near Richmond, Va.", which shows a black man tending his garden. This issue also has the uncommon Dicken's Supplement (see below).
Other wood-cut illustrations include: the full-page: "Population of an Indian Village Moving",…

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: "Santa Claus is Coming!" showing Santa on his sleigh being pulled by 4 reindeer. The great doublepage centerfold is: AA Dream of a Christmas Dinner in 5 Parts". Also inside is a poem with illus: "The Christmas Baby".
Other prints include: "The Late Hon. Era Cornell" and "King Kalakaua" and "The Transit…

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 Stockings and The Athletics". It is unusual in that it shows the full field with players in their positions, and spectators in the foreground.
There is a related article further into the issue headed: "Base-Ball In England" which describes the game and gives the box score as well. 
Other prints include a…

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 Expedition in India-Incident at Bakul"; one-third pg. illus. of: "Entrance to the Ancient Jewish Catacombs at Rome"; small portrait of "Pa-Ha-Uzah-Tonka at the Age of 120 Years" two-thirds page print: "An Indian Mother"; full pg. print: "A Mid Day Sleep."
Two-thirds page print: "Oliver Twist and…

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 full page: "A Modern Version of the Good Samaritan"; a 3/4 page print: "At The Door of the Opera House"; a full page Nast cartoon: "It Is The Immediate Jewel of Her Soul"; half pg: "Burmese Musicians".
Small back page political cartoon: "The Farmer Candidate En Route" showing Horace Greeley riding a…

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 Thing To Beat Grant".
Very displayable doublepage centerfold: "Cincinnati, Ohio, The Queen City of the West" is a view from Covington, Kentucky, showing many paddlewheelers as well.
Fullpg. with 8 illustrations: "'Pleasant Valley Vineyards, Hammondsport, N.Y.".
Sixteen pages, some wear at the…

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 His Words Good?", plus there is another Nast cartoon inside: "Romish Politics--Any Thing To Beat Grant" & yet another Nast, this one a doublepage centerfold: "Satan, Don't Get Thee Behind Me! Any Thing to Get Possession." showing Greeley pleading with the devil. "
Also a half page: "Ten Acres of…

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 of scenes of the Boston fire, plus a great doublepage centerfold showing: 'Bird's-eye View of Boston Showing the Burned District', being a great overview of the city. Also a fullpg. Nast print regarding the fire and a 1/2 page print: "The Turkeys' Revolt Against Thanksgiving", by F.S. Church.
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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 illustrations showing the life and procedure of charcoal. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.25 inches, with a few archival mends for small edge tears made on the reverse side of the illustration, otherwise in nice condition.

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 in great condition.
Also a full pg: "Sea Side Sketches - A Chowder Party at Fire Island."; fullpg. illus. of: "The Virgin Mary's Letter Box - Romish Superstitions"; full pg. illus. of: "Burning the Prayers - Chinese Superstitions" and more.
Another key item is the large, four page "Supplement"…

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!". Inside prints include a full page: 'Picking Peaches in Delaware'. There is a very dramatic and displayable doublepage centerfold captioned: 'From Mine to Mill'. Great fullpg. print: 'Lawn Tennis' and nice fullpg: "At Washington Market, New York".
Other news and advertisements of the day are included.…

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 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" which is in nice condition. 
Also included in this issue is a nice full front page by Frank Church: "A Village Public School--The…

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 in Central Park."
The doublepage centerfold has several illus. pertaining to "The Water Color Exhibition, at the National Academy of Design, New York - Sketches of Some of the Pictures" (which includes the 2 1/4 by 1 5/8 inch "Backgammon", by Winslow Homer).
Full pg. Nast illus. of "They Do Each…

(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 rate issues. A great lot for a dealer or anyone wishing to begin a collection.
Additional lots are available--inquire if multiple sets are wanted.

(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 paper is so famous. The set contains issues which range from 1866 thru 1890. A great lot for resale, or for someone wishing to begin a collection.  The images shown are representative of the look and condition of the issues you will receive, but actual issues vary.

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 illustration of horse and carriage scenes. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.25 inches, with a few archival mends for small edge tears made on the reverse side of the illustration, otherwise in nice condition.

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 leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.25 inches, with a few archival mends for small edge tears made on the reverse side of the illustration, otherwise in nice condition.

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 noted artist Winslow Homer, captioned: "New York Charities--St. Barnabas House, 304 Mulberry Street"

Many other prints in this issue as well but they pale in comparison in terms of desirability.

Complete in 16 pages, small piece from the top margin of the front leaf not touching anything, nice…

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" and is in nice condition.

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) Lamb, After All".

The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16" and is in nice condition.

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 4.75" x 4.5". The remainder of the page is comprised of various advertisements.

The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16" and is in nice condition.