Historic Newspapers: 1890-1899

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 4, 1898  Full front page illus. of "Major-General Wesley Merritt, U.S.A." Inside has a full pg. with four illus. of "Some Notable General Officers at Tampa, Florida." Full pg. of illus. of "With Roosevelt's Rough Riders at San Antonio, Texas." Full pg. illus. of "The Bombardment of San Juan De Porto Rico, May 12, 1898." Full pg. illus. of "Before the Bombardment of San Juan - Admiral Sampson Transfers His Flag to the 'Iowa,' May 11, 5:10 pm, San Juan Bearing…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 31, 1897 

* William Thomas Smedley
* Golfing illustrations

The full front page is an illus: "I Felt Her Seize My Hand and Shake It." which shows a woman greeting a man with a golf club, with caddies & others in the background. This print accompanies a story inside titled: "Colonel Bogie, A Golf Story" where also is found a print of a woman about to hit a golf ball off a tee, with men golfers in the backround (see). 
Elsewhere in the issue: full pg. of…

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"; a page on "Fort Snelling, Old and News" including 5 prints/photos of the Minnesota military site.
There are two pages of text headed: "The Evolution of the Amateur Pitcher" which includes 10 photos of a pitcher throwing. There is…

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"; a page on "Fort Snelling, Old and News" including 5 prints/photos of the Minnesota military site.
There are two pages of text headed: "The Evolution of the Amateur Pitcher" which includes 10 photos of a pitcher throwing. There is…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 26, 1891 

* Displayable issue w/ Mark Twain

The full front page is a nice print captioned: "Samuel L.Clemens (Mark Twain)" with a corncob pipe in his mouth. Very displayable as such.
Inside pages have prints including: "The Manhattan A.C. Grounds" showing several views of the baseball field. Also a halfpg. photos of: "The Philadelphia Champion Team of 1889" for cricket; a doublepage centerfold captioned: "At The Pony Races" and a full page showing:…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 12, 1898  Full ftpg. by A.B. Frost shows a man having fallen off his bicycle. Doublepage centerfold: 'With our Troops in the Philippines--Before & After the Fall of Manila'. Halfpg: 'In & About Havana'. Displayable A.B. Frost hunting print: 'Rail Shooting' shows shooting a bird from a boat.  Also includes a full page color Ivory Soap advertisement.
Completion 24 pages, very nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 1, 1899  Full front page illus. of "Holy Week in the Philippines - The Good Friday Procession at Cavite." Inside is a full page of illus. of "Peking - The American Legation and Its Intercourse with the Chinese Court."
The print is a great doublepage centerfold by famed artist A. B. Frost: "Trout Fishing - 'Well Hooked'." This print is actually the "Supplement" and is tipped-in, meaning no binding holes.
Another tipped-in doublepage centerfold and another full…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 15, 1899  Of special interest gins is the very displayable, color front wrapper noting this is the: "Sportsman's Number" showing two men fishing 
Inside has a nice full front page showing a "Rocky Mountain Sheep Hunting" scene. Nice full page golf print by A.B. Frost: "Winter Golf--Play the Like In Four" which shows several golfers.
Great, tipped-in (no binding holes), doublepage centerfold: "Trout Fishing in a Penna. Stream"; a halfpg. bicycle print, and a…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nov. 22, 1890 (with Supplement containing: "Dinner In The Steerage Of A French Transatlantic Liner", by T. de Thulstrup)
Also included: Full ftpg: 'At the Horse Show, Madison Square Garden'; Fullpg: 'The Day Before Thanksgiving' shows cooks preparing the meal; Doublepage centerfold: 'A Wedding in the Chinese Quarter--Mott St., N.Y.'; Halfpg. military print by Remington, and more.
Complete in 20 pages (16 pages, plus the 4-page Supplement).

Note: If you do not have…

HARPER'S WEEKLY October 11, 1890 (Supplement included)  The most desired illustration is the double-page print captioned: "Esquimaux Hunters Capturing A Polar-Bear", which is found in the Supplement.
Also included is the entire regular issue which features another great double-page print: ""A Tiger Hunt in India", as well as the full pg. illus. of "The Annual Pageant of the Satellites of Mercury at Louisville", small portraits of various men, a 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Karlsbrucke at Prague…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 3, 1890  The most desired item in this issue is the four page supplement which is entirely taken up with the: "Opening Of The Base-Ball Season of 1890 - The Leading Players and Their Positions." Included are 29 illustrations of the better players of the era, including A.C. Anson, John M. Ward, William Ewing, Timothy J. Keefe, John G. Reilly, Charles Zimmer, John Glasscock, Edward Hanlon, Joseph Muley, Thomas Burns, W. A. Latham, C. A. Comiskey among others. Also…

HARPER'S WEEKLY--CHRISTMAS,  New York, Dec. 14, 1895

* Maxfield Parrish
* Christmas illustration

Certainly the feature of this issue is the great Maxfield Parrish front cover which shows a waiter delivering a plate with Christmas pudding. Typically this desirable cover is lacking as they were extracted from volumes over the years. Rare to find an issue with this cover intact.
Although the prints within pale in comparison, they include a full pg: "The Christmas Season in the Shopping…

HARPER'S WEEKLY October 14, 1893 Full front page print: "Columbian Exposition - The Grand Arch of the Peristyle." Inside includes a half page: "Columbian Exposition - The Johnson Family Visit the Lapland Village"; halfpg: "Two of Philadelphia's Cricket Clubs"; fullpg: "The Centenary of Williams College" which includes a portrait of "Franklin Carter: President of Williams College."
Fullpg. print: "The Harvest Dance of the Pueblo Indians of New Mexico". Also the text of: "The Adventures of…

HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, June, 1896  Within this issue is: "Through Inland Waters", written and illustrated by Howard Pile, and includes many scenes of inland waterways within the United States. Among them is a great illustration of a canal boat on the Erie Canal. Also present are sketches by A.B. Frost, R.C.W. (Richard Caton Woodville), and others. See images for details.
Complete in over 150 pages, disbound without wrappers, very nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 2, 1898  There is a full front page illustration of "Los Fosos--'The Ditches'" which is a Havana, Cuba, scene. Fullpg. with 8 photos of "Distribution of American Relief in Cuba'". There is a nearly half page illustration by Remington called: "Hurdling on Three Horses" plus there is a Remington doublepage centerfold: "Training of Cavalry--A Roman Race at the Riding Hall, Fort Myers, Virginia". There is also a full page illustration also by Remington called…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 30, 1898  Famous full ftpg. illustration: "Cuba Libre!" shows a woman draped in the Cuban flag set free from her shackles.
There is a full page illustration of "The U.S. Regular Infantry, Past & Present". A full page has 3 illustrations titled "With the North Atlantic Fleet at Key West" and another has 7 photos titled "With the Flying Squadron at Hampton Roads, Virginia."
The double page centerfold has 13 photos: "Afloat and Ashore at Key West." A full page…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 29, 1898  Full front page illus. of "In a Puerto Rican Prison." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The President's Western Trip - Scenes along the Route." Full pg. illus. of "President McKinley's Visit to the Trans-Mississippi Exposition at Omaha, October 12, 1898." 1/2 pg. of illus. of "The Scene of the Illinois Labor Troubles."
Full pg. illus. by A.B. Frost of "Tournament Day--The Lost Ball" shows golfers looking for a golf ball in the grass.  Doublepage…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 17, 1898  Full front page illus. of "Our Army and Navy in the Philippines" showing Admiral Dewey & General Merritt on the flagship 'Olympia'.
Inside has two full pages of illus. of "Scenes at Camp Wikoff." Full pg. illus. of "On a Homeward-Bound Transport from Cuba."
Doublepage centerfold of "I've Played Thirteen" which is a nice golf print by famed artist A. B. Frost.
Full pg. of illus. of "Colorado Remembers the Sick Soldiers." Full pg. of illus.…

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"; a page on "Fort Snelling, Old and News" including 5 prints/photos of the Minnesota military site.
There are two pages of text headed: "The Evolution of the Amateur Pitcher" which includes 10 photos of a pitcher throwing. There is…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 17, 1898  Full front page illus. of "Our Army and Navy in the Philippines" showing Admiral Dewey & General Merritt on the flagship 'Olympia'.
Inside has two full pages of illus. of "Scenes at Camp Wikoff." Full pg. illus. of "On a Homeward-Bound Transport from Cuba."
Doublepage centerfold of "I've Played Thirteen" which is a nice golf print by famed artist A. B. Frost.
Full pg. of illus. of "Colorado Remembers the Sick Soldiers." Full pg. of illus.…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 3, 1898  Full ftpg. shows: 'The Occupation of Ponce'. Fullpg. with 3 scenes: 'With Our Army in Puerto Rico' plus another fullpg: 'The Advance on Guayama, Puerto Rico' Two pgs. on: 'The Homecoming of the Fleet'.
Doublepage centerfold: 'Honoring the Navy'. Fullpg: 'Our Army in the Philippines'.
Complete in 24 pages, very nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 15, 1893  Front full pg. illus. of "Rear-Admiral Bancroft Gherardi, U.S.N." Inside is a 1/4 pg. illus. of "The Clearing House of the New York Stock Exchange." Several portraits of "Some New Appointments." 2/3 pg. illus. of "A Reception at the Art Museum, Cincinnati." Two full pgs. of illus. pertaining to "Stockholm."
Doublepage centerfold of "All Hands to Skylark!" Two 1/2 pg. illus. of "Teachers College" including "-Main Building" and "-The Mechanic Arts…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 11, 1897 

Certainly the prime print is the great full front page print by the famed artist A.B. Frost titled: "The Drive" showing a golfer about to tee off, with others behind him.

Inside is a one-third page portrait of "Professor Henry Drisler."; a full pg. illus. of: "England's Little War in…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 7, 1897 

* Klondike gold rush
* Hawaiian Islands

The full front page is an illustration of: "Rembrandt's Father". Terrific doublepage centerfold: "The Hawaiian Island--Scenes in Honolulu & the Island of Oahu" with 11 scenes, being very displayable. Nice fullpg. with 8 photos of: "The Gold Discoveries in the Klondike, Northwest Territory" with a one-third pg. photo of Juneau, Alaska. A full page has 9 illustrations of: "The Dedication of the Monument to…

(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, New York, December 30, 1899  Full front page illus. of "Major-General Henry W. Lawton, U.S.V." Inside are two 1/4 pg. portraits of "Lord Roberts of Kandahar" and "Major-General Lord Kitchener." Full pg. of illus. of "The New Court House, Baltimore, Maryland." Full pg. of illus. of "Pretoria - Pictures of Recent Events in the Boer Capital." Full pg. of illus. of "The British Forces in Natal - Scenes at Estcourt and Ladysmith." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Arrival of Emperor William…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 23, 1899  Front full pg. illus. of "The Last Message." Inside are two 1/4 pg. portraits of "Major-General John R. Brooke, U.S.A" and "Major-General Leonard Wood, U.S.V." 2/3 pg. illus. of "The British Military Observation Balloon at Ladysmith." 1/3 pg. illus. "The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Drilling Near De Aar." Full pg. of illus. of "At the National Capitol."
Doublepage centerfold of "In Papa's Absence - Uncle John Undertakes to Impersonate Santa…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 16, 1899  Full front page illus. of "Santa Claus: These New-Fangled Chimneys are Very Trying to an Old Fogy Like Me.", by W.A. Rogers. "A Glance Ahead - Being a Christmas Tale of A.D.  3568" by John Kendrick Bangs takes 3 pages and includes several color prints.  
Inside are two full pgs. of illus. of "The War in South Africa - Scenes in and About Ladysmith." Full pg. illus. of "Bethlehem on Christmas Day." Full pg. of illus. of "Views of he Paris…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 9, 1899  Full front page illus. of "The British Naval Brigade Passing Through Ladysmith." Inside are four small portraits of "Some Probable Leaders in the Coming Congressional Debate." 1/2 pg. illus. of "U.S.S. 'Kentucky' Crossing the Line at the Finish of Her Trial Run." Full pg. illus. of "The Arrival of General Sir Redvers Buller at Cape Town, October 31, 1899."
Full pg. of illus. of "The Philippine Insurrection - Scenes Along the Line of the American…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 2, 1899  The front page has an illustration of: "Thanksgiving in the Olden Time--Reading the Governor's Proclamation".
There is a full page with photos of: "The Anglo-Boer-Struggle--Wartime Scenes in South Africa" and a full page of text with 3 photos of: "The Gold Fields at Cape Nome, Alaska". The doublepage centerfold is an illustration titled "The Message that went Astray". There are also four football action photos and a full page color ad for "Ivory…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 25, 1899  Full front page illus. of "Why They Waited for News From Mafeking." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "The War in South Africa - Points of Interest in the Two Republics and Natal." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Commandeering Horses for the Boer Army." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Loading Refugees on Coal Trucks at Johannesburg." 1/4 pg. portrait of "May Irwin."
Doublepage centerfold of "Social Life in the Philippines - An Evening Concert on the Luneta, Manila." 1/2…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 18, 1899  The front page has a political cartoon: "A Fair Field and No Favor!--Uncle Sam: 'I'm Out for Commerce, Not Conquest'" by W. A. Rogers.
There is a scene on the troubles in the Philippines called: "The Philippines--Thirty Insurgents Wreck a Train Near Angeles, and are Driven off by Four of Lowe's Scouts". There is an illustration of "Schooling Hunters for the Horse Show" and the doublepage centerfold is of: "National Horse Show at Madison Square…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 11, 1899  Full front page illus. of "Brigadier-General Frederick Funston, U.S.V." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "The War in South Africa - Birds-Eye View of Ladysmith, Natal, Defended by Lieut.-Gen. White, Around Which the Boers are Concentrating." Full pg. illus. of "Sir Henry Irving as 'Robespierre." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Discussing the Future of the Philippines - A Meeting of the Commission in Washington." Full pg. of illus. of "Some of the Best Pictures…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 4, 1899  Full front page illus. of "The Democratic Donkey." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Judge Nash Holds a Reception in a Hotel Lobby at Newark, Ohio." Full pg. of ills. of "The Gratitude of a Republic - Admiral Dewey's New Residence in Washington, D.C., Presented to Him by Popular Subscription." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Delegates to the International Commercial Congress at Philadelphia." Two 1/4 pg. photos of "Alfred Dreyfus at Liberty - Two Recent…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 28, 1899  The front page has a battle scene: "The War in S. Africa--British Troops Rebelling a Boer Attack". There is a full page with 2 illustrations of "The Return of the Kansas Volunteers Under General Funston" and a full page with one photo and one illustration of "The Inauguration of President Hadley at Yale University."
There is a full page of photos of "Admiral Dewey and His Alma Mater--He Visits His Native State, and Lays the Corner-Stone of Dewey…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 21, 1899  full front page illus. of "The Philippines - Maddened Carabaos Charging Our Advanced Firing Line." Inside is a 1/4 pg. portrait of "Lieutenant-General Sir Redvers Henry Buller." Three small portraits of "Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, M. T. Steyn, and General Piet Joubert." 1/3 pg. "Map Showing Position of Natal with Relation to the Transvaal and Orange Free State." 1/4 pg. portrait of "Mr. Wellman in his hut."
Two large illus. of "The Motorcycle."…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 14, 1899  Full front page illus. of "Boder Scouts on the Natal Border." Inside is a 1/4 pg. portrait of "A Thorn in the Hand of Destiny - President Kruger As He is Today: An Autograph Portrait." 1/4 pg. illus. of "Boers in Camp." 1/2 pg. of illus. of "Washington - The Reception to Admiral Dewey at the National Capital."
Full pg. of illus. of "Denver - The Fifth Annual Festival of Mountain and Plain, September 25-30." Full pg. of illus. of "The First Trial…

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. of "The New Buildings of the University of California as they Will Appear when Completed." Full pg. illus. of "The Cup Challenger 'Shamrock' Close…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 30, 1899  The front page has three photos of "The Three Admirals of the United States Navy" which includes Farragut, Dewey & Porter.
Doublepage centerfold : 'Battle of Manila, as seen from the Bow of the 'Olympia' '. Article: 'Notes on the Food Value of Cocoa & Chocolate'. Great fullpg. illus. ad for the 'Locomobile' for $600' is very displayable. Several small golf photos. More on the return home of Adm. Dewey.
Other news and advertisements of the day…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 23, 1899  The front page has an illustration titled: " A Second Degradation" by W. A. Rogers. There is a fullpg. illustration with 5 scenes of: "Gov. Roosevelt (Teddy) at the St. Lawrence Co. Fair". There are also four fullpg illustrations of: "Aboard the Cup Defender 'Columbia'". Under the article "Amateur Sport" there are eight polo photos and there is a bkpg. illustration ad for the 'Locomobile' car.
Other news and advertisements of the day are…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 16, 1899  The front page is a full page illustration of "The Transvaal Crisis--President Kruger Entering the Central Bureau at Johannesburg." Fullpg. with 5 photos: "Homeward Bound with Adm. Dewey" & fullpg: "Mounted Troops for the Philippines--embarkation at Seattle of the 3rd U.S. Cavalry for Manila". There is another full page with two photos of "Philadelphia--The Annual Convention of the Grand Army of the Republic"Several yachting photos.
Other news…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 9, 1899

The front page of this issue has a full page photo: "For the Dewey Arch" which says underneath: "John Q. A. Ward, President of the National Sculpture Society, at work in his studio on the models of his contribution to the decorations." There is a fullpg. with 8 photos of: 'In the Track of the Puerto Rico Cyclone--A City in Ruins' at Ponce. Fullpg. showing the Dewey Arch in New York City. There are other full pages with photos which include:…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 2, 1899  Full front page illus. of "Letting Him in on the Ground Floor." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "The State, War, and Navy Departments Building." 1/4 pg. portrait of "Hon. Elihu Root, Secretary of War." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The New Filipino-American Supreme Court of Manila." Three 1/4 pg. portraits of "Thomas Brackett Reed," "Bird S. Coler," and "Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Dinner Given by Admiral Dewey to Addison C. Harris, United…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York,  August 26, 1899  Full front page illus. of "Captain Alfred Dreyfus." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "The Dreyfus Trial - Prominent Figures at the Hearings." Full pg. of illus. of "Smitten Puerto Rico - Havoc Wrought by Cyclone and Flood in Our New Possession." Four portraits of "Commanding Officers of Volunteer Regiments Now Being Formed for Service in the Philippines." Two small portraits of "Winston Churchill" (the American Novelist) and "Mrs. Hugo Gerald De…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 19, 1899  Full front page illus. of "The Cruise of the New York Yacht Club - A Pleasant Evening in Harbor." Inside is a 1/2 pg. of illus. of "Home, Sweet Home! - The Return of the U.S. Hospital Ship 'Relief' from Manila." Full pg. of illus. of "The Evangelistic Work Under the Direction of Dwight L. Moody at Northfield, Massachusetts."
Full pg. of illus. of "The Progress of the Automobile - New Types of Motor Carriages." Full pg. illus. of "Street Fairs in the…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 12, 1899  Front full pg. illus. of "Admiral Dewey at Trieste." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "Admiral Dewey Homeward Bound - Scenes Along the Route." Full pg. illus. of "Honoring Admiral Dewey - The Proposed Triumphal Arch and Colonnade at Madison Square, New York City." 1/2 pg. illus. of "General Alger Congratulating Secretary Root."
Full pg. illus. of "Hawaii - The Eruption of the Volcano of Mauna Loa, July 4." Full pg. illus. of "An Incident of the…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 5, 1899  Full ftpg: "The Open Door!" by W.A. Rogers. Fullpg. with 7 photos: "The Strike of the Trolley Employees in Cleveland". Halfpg: "Admiral Dewey & Col. Denby Watching Target Practice on Board the Olympia" & halfpg: "The U.S.S. Olympia".
Three photos regarding: "Recent Lynching of Italians at Tallulah, Louisiana--Three of the Victims" with related text. 4 photos of "Historic Lakes of Killarney Purchased by an American, A.G. Peck". Photos of "Elihu Root"…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 29, 1899  Full front page portrait of "Major-General Elwell S. Otis, U.S.V." Inside has a full pg. of illus. pertaining to "Before the Dreyfus Trial." Full pg. of portraits of "The Democratic National Committee." Full pg. of illus. of "The Strike of the Trolley Employees in New York City."
Doublepage centerfold of "Yachting - A Cool Breeze on a Hot Summer Day." Seven small illus. pertaining to "The Brazos River Flood."
Other news and advertisements of the day…