Harper's Weekly Illustrated
Harper's Weekly was the most widely read newspaper during the Civil War. Its many battlefield illustrations and often politically-charged cartoons captivated readers. We are proud to say that our archive contains 95% of Harper's Weekly issues that were ever printed. We encourage you to visit our main Harper's Weekly newspapers page to learn interesting facts and history about this title.Harper's Weekly Illustrated
<em>Harper's Weekly</em> was the most widely read newspaper during the Civil War. Its many battlefield illustrations and often politically-charged cartoons captivated readers. We are proud to say that our archive contains 95% of <em>Harper's Weekly</em> issues that were ever printed. We encourage you to visit our main <em><a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/entry/harpers_weekly">Harper's Weekly newspapers</a></em> page to learn interesting facts and history about this title.
Nice collection of Thomas Nast political cartoons...
Item #636875
(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.
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Civil War era illustrated issues...
Item #636873
(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY A Civil War era lot of 5 issues in very good condition. This lot offers an excellent illustrated and textual view of this critical period in American history, at a significantly reduced price from their individual values. All issues are complete in 16 pages and include many prints suitable for framing.Additional lots are available--inquire if multiple se... See More
Great Hawaii prints... Gold in the Klondike...
Item #636147
August 07, 1897
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... See More
The surf at Asbury Park... The Klondike gold fields...
Item #633555
September 11, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 11, 1897 Full ftpg. shows the surf breaking over the boardwalk at Asbury Park, N.J. Fullpg. shows 6 photos of "Scenes in Kansas City's Great Grain & Cattle Market". Fullpg. with 7 photos of "On the Way to the Klondike Gold Fields--Scenes at Dyea & Skagway, Alaska" & another fullpg. on the Klondike. Fullpg. with 7 ph... See More
Early Salt Lake City... Paul Morphy the famous chess player...
Item #633319
September 25, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 25, 1858 The prime print would be the great and displayable full page view of: "Salt Lake City, from the Observatory of the Council House" being one of the earlier views of Salt Lake City to be had in any periodical. The condition of this print is quite nice (see).
The front page shows: "Rev. Samuel I. Prime, D.D." with text on hi... See More
Lot of six New York newspapers with early baseball reports...
Item #633018
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, a lot of six issues of Sept., Oct. and Nov., 1868, each containing on inside or back pages a report of a baseball game with box scores. All issues 8 pages, very nice condition.
Dozens of displayable 19th century prints...
Item #631673
(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... See More
University of Michigan prints from 1887...
Item #616767
July 09, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 9, 1887
* University of Michigan - U-M
* Ann Arbor buildings prints
Nice, tipped-in double page centerfold: "The University Of Michigan, At Ann Arbor" features 9 illustrations of the notable buildings on the campus, including: "The Library" "The Museum" "The Medical School" "The School Of Dentistry"... See More
Baseball President... May Day in the Country...
Item #597852
May 16, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 16, 1868 The front page contains a quarter-page illustration of "George Sands, President of the National Base-Ball Association" with an article headed "The Base-Ball President". Also on the front cover is a half-page illustration entitled " 'See-Saw'--An Illustration for the Juveniles" which shows children see-sawing on... See More
The Civil War... Marriage of the Prince of Wales...
Item #596234
April 11, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 11, 1863 The full front page has 3 prints captioned: "Bayou Navigation in Dixie." Inside includes a full page of: "The Prince & Princess of Wales"; a three-quarter page: "Queen Victoria & the Princess Beatrice"; a doublepage centerfold: "Marriage of the Prince of Wales at St. George's Chapel, Windsor."; ... See More
Caffraria, Africa...
Item #590113
October 13, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT, New York, October 13, 1877 (print only) This single-page contains a large illustration entitled "Sketches in Caffraria", measuring approximately 11.75 x 9 inches, includes four scenes from Caffraria, a district extending along the east coast of Africa.
This is a SINGLE PAGE only illustration measuring approximately 16x10.75 inches and is in very nic... See More
Scenes in the park... light and dark...
Item #590111
October 13, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 13, 1877 (print only) This single-page illustration is entitled "In the Park -- Light and Shade" by C.S. Reinhart and is comprised of two different scenes, one of mothers and their children in the sunlight of the park while the other is of a gentlemen in the shaded area, sleeping on the park benches.
This is a SINGLE PAGE only illustration me... See More
Great CW-themed illustrations...
A single issue Harper's Weekly from 1862 - during the Civil War...
Item #588626
January 01, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January, 1862 - December, 1862
* the most recognized illustrated newspaper of the Civil War
* several illustrated prints (suitable for framing)
* discounted by 50% (or more)
You will receive an original issue from this famous illustrated newspaper, dated somewhere from January, 1862 through December, 1862, offered at a substantial discount (a minimum of 50% o... See More
1861 unique Civil War era set...
Item #582460
This is a unique three-issue set of authentic Civil War newspapers from the 1st year of the war. Included are one each of the following:* The New York Herald
* Harper's Weekly Illustrated
* The Circular
The New York Herald was known for excellent war reporting, the Harper's Weekly contains outstanding Civil War related prints (many suitable for framing), and The Circular (On... See More
Political Satire print... Thomas Nast...
Item #578419
June 05, 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.
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
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.
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.
Winslow Homer print...
Item #570951
April 18, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 18, 1874
* Winslow Homer original print
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 in this issue are the full front page by Thomas Worth: "Pride & Po... See More
Mariner's children illustration...
Item #568030
April 18, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, April 18, 1868 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue is entitled "The Mariner's Children" which shows three children with a toy sailboat in the water. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches and is in good condition.
Alaska illustration...
Item #567990
September 05, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, September 5, 1868 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue is of two illustrations entitled "Scenes in Alaska - Unalachleet: Indians Fishing Through the Ice" and "Scenes in Alaska - First View of the Yukon River". This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches and is in good con... See More
Maj-Gen Hooker illustration...
Item #567986
February 28, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, February 28, 1863 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "Major-General Hooker, Commanding the Army of the Potomac". This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches and is in good condition.
Winter illustration...
Item #567976
March 02, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, March 2, 1867 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "''Winter'" is showing a grandfather and granddaughter outside the home looking into the valley. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches and is in good condition.
Moving day illustration...
Item #567974
May 04, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 4, 1867 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "'The First of May' - the Discomforts of Moving" which shows moving, cleaning, painting, etc, all going on in one illustration. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches and is in good condition.... See More
Little girl and blindman illustration...
Item #567972
June 08, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 8, 1867 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "The Blindman's Darling" which shows a little girl reading the Bible to a blind man. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches and is in good condition.
Mysterious building at Newport illustration...
Item #567962
August 24, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, August 24, 1867 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "The Round Tower at Newport" which is a building that is still of mystery as why it was built in the design it was. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches and is in good condition.... See More
Long Branch beach illustration...
Item #567961
August 24, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, August 24, 1867 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "The Beach at Long Branch - Wreck of the 'Dora Baker'". This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches and is in good condition.
Sheridan illustration...
Item #567959
September 14, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, September 14, 1867 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "Sheridan's Ride" which has an accompanying poem under the illustration. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches and is in good condition.
Black in Mississippi illustration...
Item #567955
November 09, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, November 9, 1867 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "Scene on a Mississippi River Steamer - 'The Parting Song'" by A. R. Waud. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches and is in good condition.
A.B. Frost illustration...
Item #567947
February 18, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, February 18, 1893 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "A Prize" drawn by A.B. Frost. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches, with an archival mend made on the reverse side of the illustration, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
Ohio Army print...
Item #567939
November 22, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, November 22, 1862 (print only) This is a single leaf double-page print taken from this issue entitled "The Army of the Ohio on the March" and is comprised of several scenes. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 21.5 x 15.25 inches and is in very good condition.
Horse and carriage illustrations...
Item #567787
December 27, 1879
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 t... See More
Dairy Fair illustration...
Item #567780
December 27, 1879
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 ... See More
Indian print...
Item #566544
January 13, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York, dated January 13, 1866 (print only)
This is a single-page print entitled "Mounted Messengers Attacked by Indians on the Plains" by S. B. Enderton.
This measures approximately 15.5 x 10.75 inches, and does contain a lite printing crease in the upper left area of the sky-line, otherwise is in nice condition and is very displayable.... See More
Columbia-Harvard Boat Race...
Item #554948
July 10, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, July 10, 1886 (print only as shown)
This print as a large illustration of "The Columbia-Harvard Boat Race, June 26" by Charles Graham and three smaller prints of "Columbia Cottage"; "The Mascots" and Coaching a Crew". In good condition.
Item #554476
November 08, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated November 8, 1873. (print only)
This is a single-page illustration drawn by Frenzeny and Tavernier entitled "Leaf from a Sketch-Book" which is comprised of eight smaller drawings.
The print size is approximately 16 x 11.5 inches and is in nice condition. Please see photos for details.... See More
Item #554374
July 16, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated July 16, 1881. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "Out-'Shining' Everybody in Humiliation at Albany" with the caption "New York: 'I did not engage you, Vice-President Arthur, to do this kind of work."
The print size is approximately 16.25 x 11.25 inches and is in good condition. Please see ... See More
Item #554357
March 15, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated March 15, 1879. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "A Matter of Taste" with the caption "Confucius. 'How can Christians stomach such dirt?'"
The print size is approximately 16 x 10.5 inches and is in good condition. Please see photos for details.... See More
Item #554354
April 05, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated April 5, 1879. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "Hatching" with the caption "How much longer will birds of prey be allowed to gorge themselves on the savings of the self-denying and industrious -- and escape the consequences?"
The print size is approximately 16 x 11 inches and is in good ... See More
Item #554347
March 08, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated March 8, 1879. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "Attack on the Resumption Safe" with caption "U.S. 'If you think to stop my mouth, you will be greatly mistaken. This sudden kindness at your hands will only make me more watchful.'"
The print size is approximately 16 x 10.5 inches and is i... See More
Item #554346
September 04, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated September 4, 1875. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "That Irredeemable Rag Baby" with caption "This is a nice position for a 'Hard-Money' Bachelor to be placed in."
The print size is approximately 15.75 x 11 inches, as a few minor edge tears, otherwise is in good condition. Please see ph... See More
Item #554338
February 01, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated February 1, 1879. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "Our Modern Ulysses on His Travels" with caption "Ulysses. 'I say, Neptune, all Grecian History need not repeat itself; therefore you had better not laud me there.'"
The print size is approximately 16 x 11 inches, as a few edge minor edge... See More
Item #554335
August 14, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated August 14, 1869. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "Co-Operative Housekeeping" with caption "Go to the ant, thou sluggard; Consider her ways, and be wise"
The print size is approximately 16.25 x 11.25 inches, has a very lite stain in the lower right corner, otherwise is in good condition. ... See More
Item #554333
May 07, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated May 7, 1881. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "New York Must Go -- Down" with caption "Scum: 'When this law is passed, you will be so disorganized that you will not be able to muster a corporal's guard against me.'"
The print size is approximately 16 x 11 inches and is in good condition. ... See More
Item #554332
December 23, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated December 23, 1876. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "Caesar, Now Be Still" with caption quotes by Shakspeare and U.S. Grant.
The print size is approximately 16.5 x 11 inches and is in good condition. Please see photos for details.... See More
Item #553839
June 28, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated June 28, 1879. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "The 'Ohio Idea' of Baby-Farming" which includes a small chorus under the illustration title.
The print size is approximately 16 x 11 inches and is in good condition. Please see photos for details.... See More
Item #553834
October 18, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated October 18, 1884. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "Lashing Himself Into Fever Heat" -- 'Black-Law Reid "You are British Free-Traders, Dudes, Phariesees, Frauds, and Mugwumps - that's what you are!"'.
The print size is approximately 16 x 11.25 inches and is in good condition. Please... See More
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