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GREAT CHICAGO FIRE Illinois Disaster Illustrations PRINTS 1871 Old Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 372951772447

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 4, 1871 * Great Chicago Fire of 1871 Full ftpg: "Chicago In Ruins--Laying The Cornerstone of the First Building After the Fire" plus 3 other fullpgs. of fire scenes and a dramatic doublepage centerfold on the "Ruin & Desolation Of Chicago" (small binding holes here). A great issue on the Chicago fire.Also a dramatic fullpg: "A Prison Van Discharging At The Tombs". Included also is the "Supplement" issue which features a full page Nast cartoon: The Good-For-Nothing in Miss Columbia's Public School". The complete issue, some wear at margins, generally good.

Rare MAXFIELD PARRISH Harper's Weekly Christmas Plum Pudding PRINT1895 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 391962779422

Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: HARPER'S WEEKLY--CHRISTMAS, Dec. 14, 1895 * Maxfield Parrish * Christmas 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 District."; a 1/4 pg. portrait: "Madame Calve as Anita in 'La Navarraise'."; full pg: "Buying Christmas Presents." 2/3 pg. illus: "Maternity."; full pg: "Je Vous Salue, Marie (Hail Mary)."; doublepg. centerfold: "An Unwelcome Toast... See More  

CHRISTMAS Theme Thomas Nast Prints w/ SANTA CLAUS 1886 Harper's Weekly Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 372915329423

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 25, 1886 * Caricaturist Thomas Nast * Christmas - Santa Claus Thomas Nast is credited with creating the modern version of Santa Claus, as well as being a well-known political cartoonist. The entire front page is a print by Nast captioned: " 'Twas The Night Before Christmas..." which includes a partial scene of Santa Claus in a framed picture. Other prints in this issue include a full page on: "The Thought Reader of Angels" by Bret Harte; a fullpage: "Christmas Eve--The Cousins" showing a woman on a snowy evening; a doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast: "Santa Claus Can't Say that I've Forgotten Anything" showing a young girl standing by the fireplace; a full page: "Tobogganing in New Y... See More  

Great SANTA CLAUS Christmas Thomas Nast PRINT Harper's Weekly 1879 Old Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 392642651208

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 4, 1879 * Thomas Nast * Santa Claus * Christmas The full front page is a nice Christmas-themed print by Thomas Nast, captioned: "Christmas Post" showing a boy mailing a letter to Santa Claus. The other great print is the doublepage centerfold, also by Thomas Nast, captioned: "Merry Christmas" which shows five young children hanging on a jolly Santa Claus. Other prints in this issue as well, some shown in the photos. Sixteen pages, some foxing and toning, good condition.

THOMAS NAST Christmas Santa Claus Route PRINT Harper's Weekly 1885 Old Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 392642640452

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 19, 1885 * Thomas Nast * Christmas Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the great Thomas Nast double page print: 'Santa Claus's Route' showing two children marking out his route from the North Pole. Very displayable. Other prints as well, several shown in the photos. The complete issue, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.

MAXFIELD PARRISH & Frederick Stuart Church CHRISTMAS Prints 1897 Harper's Weekly

eBay Auction Item # 372917600138

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HARPER'S WEEKLY - CHRISTMAS, New York, December 18, 1897 Quite rare to find this issue with the desirable Maxfield Parrish outer wrapper still present. The full front page is a nice print: "Santa Claus's Return Home." by the famed artist W. A. Rogers, showing a full-figure Santa Claus with various elves. Inside is a full pg. illus. of "A Christmas Hymn."; a full pg:"Christmas Carnival on the Ice, Amsterdam."; a full page color print: "I've Kept My Ears Open to all Your Doings" plus other Christmas-themed prints. Of special interest is the Supplement which includes a duo-tone doublepage centerfold: "A Christmas Welsh Rabbit" by famed artist F. S. Church. Complete in 40 pages, an old mend to the margin on the reverse of t... See More  

Best Slavery Africans SLAVE SHIP Print 1860 The Bark WILDFIRE 1860 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392595189927

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 2, 1860 * Likely the most sought after slave ship print * Much text re: slave ships * Black Americana interest The prime graphic print in this issue is the three-quarter page illustration captioned: "The Slave Deck on the Bark 'Wildfire' Brought Into Key West on April 30, 1860." This print shows a huge number of slaves crammed on the deck. The balance of the page is related text on this slave ship, plus the facing page has additional text and 4 related illustrations including those captioned: "An African" "The Only Baby Among the Africans" and "The Barracoon at Key West Where the Africans Are Confined". Further on in the issue is a lengthy & very detailed article titled: "On Board A Slav... See More  

CHRISTMAS Prints Thomas Nast SANTA CLAUS Harper's Weekly 1876 Old Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 392630439723

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: 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. Small binding holes at the central fold. And equally as nice, and also by Thomas Nast, is the three-quarter page in the "Supplement" captioned: "Seeing Santa Claus" showing a young boy watching Santa Claus about to come down the chimney. This is a rather famous print. Complete in 20 pages with the Supplement, nice condition. The Santa Claus print in ... See More  

Best THOMAS NAST Editorial Cartoonist Caricaturist Photo w/ DEATH 1902 Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 392584172539

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 20, 1902 * Death of Thomas Nast * Caricaturist- cartoonist * Best title to be had ? The entire front page is a photo of Thomas Nast, the great American cartoonist. A related article is inside which includes a rare illustration of himself. Other prints include: "The Arrival of Admiral Dewey in the Caribbean Sea" "Will Marconi Show us How to Talk Around the World?" "Modern Dairy Farms" "On the Slope of the Jungfrau" and more. Great to have this report in Harper's Weekly, the prime periodical for whom he worked for so many years and which printed his most famous illustrations. Complete in 38 pages, disbound, very nice condition.

SOJOURNER TRUTH Black Woman Abolitionist Women's Activist 1882 Harper's Weekly

eBay Fixed Price Item # 372839873158

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 11, 1882 * Sojourner Truth * Black Woman * Woman's Activist Perhaps the most interesting item in this issue is just a small, inconspicuous item on page 3 under the "Personal" column reading: "Sojourner Truth writers to us from Battle Creek, Michigan, in reference to recent published paragraphs of her having a fine home, and her having made a will, etc. She says she has made no will, owns no farm, but has a small house encumbered by a mortgage, and has no income but what she derives from the narrative of her life and sale of her photograph, which she hopes, and we hope, her friends will buy to help her along in this one-hundred-and-seventh year of her stay on earth." She would pass aw... See More  

A CLOCKWORK ORANGE Stanley Kubrick Film Open Premiere Review & Ad 1971 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 372806605459

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: 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 York Times for this publication on the premiere of the famous Stanley Kubrick movie, "A Clockwork Orange" Also a advertisement for the film is on the same page. (see) Complete in 72 pages, a fold at the center, minor margin wear, genera... See More  

SOJOURNER TRUTH Black Woman Abolitionist Women's Activist 1882 Harper's Weekly

eBay Auction Item # 392519905945

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 11, 1882 * Sojourner Truth * Black Woman * Woman's Activist Perhaps the most interesting item in this issue is just a small, inconspicuous item on page 3 under the "Personal" column reading: "Sojourner Truth writers to us from Battle Creek, Michigan, in reference to recent published paragraphs of her having a fine home, and her having made a will, etc. She says she has made no will, owns no farm, but has a small house encumbered by a mortgage, and has no income but what she derives from the narrative of her life and sale of her photograph, which she hopes, and we hope, her friends will buy to help her along in this one-hundred-and-seventh year of her stay on earth." She would pass aw... See More  

A CLOCKWORK ORANGE Stanley Kubrick Film Open Premiere Review & Ad 1971 Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 392470525492

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: 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 York Times for this publication on the premiere of the famous Stanley Kubrick movie, "A Clockwork Orange" Also a advertisement for the film is on the same page. (see) Complete in 72 pages, a fold at the center, minor margin wear, genera... See More  

Very Early KING KONG Movie Film Opening Day ADVERTISEMENT 1933 Old NYC Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392393804046

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TIMES, February 28, 1933   * Early newspaper advertisement * King Kong, the movie for opening day Page 15 has an advertisement for the movie King King, appearing two days prior to  the movie making it's premiere at Radio City Music Hall. A great addition for any movie memorabilia collection. The advertisement measures 7 by 6 inches. Great to have this advertisement is in the famous New York Times & from the city featured in the film. Complete in 40 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

Very Early KING KONG Movie Film Opening Day ADVERTISEMENT 1933 Old NYC Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 392383825562

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TIMES, February 28, 1933 * Early newspaper advertisement * King Kong, the movie for opening day Page 15 has an advertisement for the movie King King, appearing two days prior to the movie making it's premiere at Radio City Music Hall. A great addition for any movie memorabilia collection. The advertisement measures 7 by 6 inches. Great to have this advertisement is in the famous New York Times & from the city featured in the film. Complete in 40 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

1874 Baseball Game in London Boston Red Stockings Philadelphia Athletics Print

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392326239318

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old illustrated newspaper: HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 5, 1874 * The Boston Red Stockings vs. The Philadelphia Athletics * Game played in London, England - historic * Game-day original print in an 1874 Illustrated Newspaper An inside page has a full-page illustration of the historic baseball game played in London: the Boston Red Stockings vs. the Philadelphia Athletics. Great to have this collectible print in an original newspaper from 1874. Also included are prints as follows: Full ftpg. Nast 'Precious Jewel of Thy Home Return'; Fullpg: 'Sketches At Long Branch'; Great doublepage centerfold: 'The Game Of Polo' is dramatic; Fullpg: 'Bullfight At Madrid'; and more. The issue is complete in sixteen pages, the centerfold h... See More  

1874 Baseball Game in London Boston Red Stockings Philadelphia Athletics Print

eBay Auction Item # 372697136275

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old illustrated newspaper: HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 5, 1874 * The Boston Red Stockings vs. The Philadelphia Athletics * Game played in London, England - historic * Game-day original print in an 1874 Illustrated Newspaper An inside page has a full-page illustration of the historic baseball game played in London: the Boston Red Stockings vs. the Philadelphia Athletics. Great to have this collectible print in an original newspaper from 1874. Also included are prints as follows: Full ftpg. Nast 'Precious Jewel of Thy Home Return'; Fullpg: 'Sketches At Long Branch'; Great doublepage centerfold: 'The Game Of Polo' is dramatic; Fullpg: 'Bullfight At Madrid'; and more. The issue is complete in sixteen pages, the centerfold h... See More  

Great SARATOGA SPRINGS NY New York View Large PRINT Harper's Weekly Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 392315424388

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SUPPLEMENT TO HARPER'S WEEKLY, July 25, 1874 * Great Saratoga Springs NY print The sheet measures 23 by 31 inches from edge to edge, and includes considerable details of: "Saratoga Springs and Vicinity--Scene Of The Inter-Collegiate Regatta." A very large, very detailed, & displayable item on Saratoga. Various creases and various archival repairs to the blank reverse, some light staining at the margins. Folder size noted is for the print folded in half.

Best "DIE HARD" Action Film Movie Opening Day AD & Review 1990 L.A. Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 372675546064

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 15, 1988 * Best "Die Hard" film advertisement * Grand Opening Day movie premiere review * Bruce Willis - Los Angeles skyscraper A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Die Hard" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication. Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most desirable Hollywood-area newspaper - as we were lucky enough to obtain this (and others) indirectly from the Los Angeles Times' own collection? It simply doesn't get any better! In over 40 years of collecting, we have yet to see such unique & d... See More  

Best 'MEN IN BLACK" Aliens Film Movie Opening Day AD Review 1997 L.A. Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 372667378441

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 1, 1997 * Best "Men in Back" advertisement * Grand Opening Day movie premiere review * American science fiction action comedy film A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Men in Black" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication. Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most desirable Hollywood-area newspaper - as we were lucky enough to obtain this (and others) indirectly from the Los Angeles Times' own collection? It simply doesn't get any better! In over 40 years of collecting, we have yet to see such uniq... See More  

WINSLOW HOMER "Sea-Side Sketches--A Clam-Bake" PRINT & more 1873 Harper's Weekly

eBay Auction Item # 392296619111

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: 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" foldout which has a lengthy print of: "Long Branch From the Sea" with much text as well. This "Supplement" is blank on the reverse and is in uncommonly nice condition as most are torn & damaged in some way due to the huge size when unfolde... See More  

Best "DIE HARD" Action Film Movie Opening Day AD & Review 1990 L.A. Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 392292606320

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 15, 1988 * Best "Die Hard" film advertisement * Grand Opening Day movie premiere review * Bruce Willis - Los Angeles skyscraper A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Die Hard" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication. Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most desirable Hollywood-area newspaper - as we were lucky enough to obtain this (and others) indirectly from the Los Angeles Times' own collection? It simply doesn't get any better! In over 40 years of collecting, we have yet to see such unique & d... See More  

Best 'MEN IN BLACK" Aliens Film Movie Opening Day AD Review 1997 L.A. Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 372663232770

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 1, 1997 * Best "Men in Back" advertisement * Grand Opening Day movie premiere review * American science fiction action comedy film A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Men in Black" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication. Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most desirable Hollywood-area newspaper - as we were lucky enough to obtain this (and others) indirectly from the Los Angeles Times' own collection? It simply doesn't get any better! In over 40 years of collecting, we have yet to see such uniq... See More  

OUTLAW FRANK JAMES Jesse Gang re. Surrender & Future on Stage ? 1882 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392264050913

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 10, 1882 * Outlaw Frank James * Jesse gang fame * To travel on stage ? Page 5 begins with over a full column headed: "FRANK JAMES' FUTURE" "Quotations from the Statutes Relative to State Requisitions" "Gov. Crittenden in a Position to Act in Accordance with His Alleged Promise to the Bandit--The Federal Laws on the Subject Afford the Outlaw No Protection". Included also is: A Theatrical Proposition to Frank James", to exploit his notoriety on the stage. Frank James with the brother of Jesse & a member of the James Gang of outlaws. He surrendered to officials a few days prior. Twelve pages, nice condition.

Nice WINSLOW HOMER Dad's Coming Woodblock PRINT Harper's Weekly 1873 Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 372645092280

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 1, 1873 * One of Winslow Homer's most popular Although there are many fine prints in this issue, likely the most desired is the very nice full page by Winslow Homer: "Dad's Coming". Front full page Thomas Nast illustration of "Tammany Hall Will Whip Creation This Fall." Inside are two 1/2 page illustration pertaining to "The Manufacture of Iron" including "...Filling the Furnace" and "...Carting Away the Scorle."Full page illustration of "The Manufacture of Iron - Tapping the Furnace." Full page illustration of "New York Harbor, As Seen From the Brooklyn Tower of the Suspension Bridge." 1/2 page illustration of "An Aurochs Hunt By the Lake Dwellers." Complete in 16 pages, never boun... See More