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.
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
Item #553832
August 14, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated August 14, 1875. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "The British Lion Loose in the House of Commons" -- 'Now put your Head in, if you dare."
The print size is approximately 16.5 x 11.5 inches, has a lite stain at the bottom edge and a few minor edge tears, otherwise is in good condition. P... See More
Christmas poem..
Item #553394
December 26, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated December 26, 1874. (print only)
This is a single-page poem and print engraving entitled "The Christmas Baby" by Will Carleton. This is accompanied by seven small illustrations -- angels; a church; a father and his children; a lady making a visit; children playing; a cemetery; and a father holding a newborn baby.
The print size is approximately... See More
Christmas poem..
Item #553391
December 26, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated December 26, 1874. (print only)
This is a single-page poem and print engraving entitled "The Christmas Baby" by Will Carleton. This is accompanied by seven small illustrations -- angels; a church; a father and his children; a lady making a visit; children playing; a cemetery; and a father holding a newborn baby.
The print size is approximately... See More
Prints, prints, prints... All from the 19th century...
Item #553244
January 01, 1880
A Wholesale Lot of 25 damaged/incomplete 19th century illustrated issues which contain over 100 prints (in all) suitable for framing. A few 2nd-rate issues are included as well. If you are a reseller, or enjoy the beautiful woodcut prints found in issues of Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's Illustrated, etc., this lot is a perfect way to obtain many usable prints for less than a ... See More
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Western Americana...
Print by Sol Eytinge, Jr...
Item #553136
May 17, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated May 17, 1873. (print only)
This is a single-page framed print. The print contains the engraving "Young Bucks returning with Spoils".
The print size is approximately 9.75 x 7.25 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 15 x 11 inches. The matting color is an ivory color.
Please note that these have been matted, unframed, for some time and you ... See More
Item #552498
March 06, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 6, 1880.
Front full page illustration of "The Carnival in Havana - General Grant in the Procession."
Inside are three 1/3 pg. illus. pertaining to "General Grant in Cuba - The Trip to San Diego." Full page Thomas Nast illustration entitled "Let Him Roar, Mr. Speaker." Full pg. illus. of "The Carnival in Central America.&qu... See More
Winslow Homer print from 1874...
Item #552129
April 18, 1874
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 desir... See More
Item #551998
January 30, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1864 (Print only)
This single page illustration is from the last page of the issue. This features a political cartoon of Jeff Davis entitled "Cold Comfort". The remainder of the page is comprised of variety of ads which one is for Remington's Revolver.
The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16" and is in good condition (see photos ... See More
Item #551995
January 30, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1864 (Print only)
This single page illustration is comprised of two half-page illustrations: "The New English Six Hundred-Pounder Armstrong Gun" and "Launch of Her Majesty's Screw Steamship 'Minotaur,' Fifty Guns, at Blackwall, England".
The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16", has a slight irregular left edge, otherwi... See More
Item #551992
January 30, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1864 (Print only)
This single page illustration is from the front page of the issue and is comprised of three separate illustrations: "The Church of the Compania in the Distance"; "The Church of the Compania"; and "Nuns of the Church of the Compania, at Santiago, Chili, After the Conflagration".
The page measures approximat... See More
Charles Dickens... Five issue set...
Item #551084
October 31, 1857
Harper's Weekly set of 5 issues, dated weekly from October 31, 1857 through November 28, 1857, all featuring a serialized portion of "The Lazy Tour Of The Two Idle Apprentices", by Charles Dickens. This is a great way to purchase the entire series, all five issues, for more than 20% off the single issue price. The issues are individually described as follows:
Harper... See More
Colonel Mosby hangs six prisoners....
Item #551075
December 09, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated December 9, 1911. (last issue with the color cover)
This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The American Who May Cause War."
This issue is has an article with some illustrations of "Sizing Up the Presidential Timber" by McKee Barclay. There is a double page illustratio... See More
"Gathering Wood" print...
Item #547957
February 26, 1876
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.
Thomas Nast cartoon...
Item #547956
February 26, 1876
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.
Thomas Nast cartoons...
Item #547954
February 26, 1876
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... See More
"The Dinner Bell" print...
Item #547952
February 26, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1876 (Print only)
This 3/4 page illustration entitled "The Dinner Bell - A Sketch near Silberhausen, Saxony" is from the Supplement section of the issue and contains an accompanying article.
The page measures approximately 11.25" x 16" and is in nice condition.
Noteworthy print... singlesheet leaf only, but nice for display...
Item #540910
January 21, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, N.Y., Jan. 21, 1888 Fullpg. has a halfpg. exterior view of the Art Institute Of Chicago and two quarter page illus. of the interior. Has an archival mend to a minor tear in the right & left margins.
Item #539107
April 19, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated April 19, 1862 (print only)
This is a double-page print. This engraving is entitled "The Great Uprising of the North -- An Anniversary Picture -- April 12, 1862". See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 22 x 16 inches.
W.A. Rogers...
Item #539104
June 06, 1891
Supplement to HARPER'S WEEKLY dated June 6, 1891 (print only)
This is a double-page print. This W.A. Rogers engraving is comprised of several small sketches and is entitled "Sketches in the Chicago Parks". See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 23 x 16.5 inches.
Homer print...
Item #538853
February 06, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated February 6, 1861 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains an engraving by Winslow Homer entitled "'Halt of a Wagon Train". This print has a few small binding holes. See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 22 x 16 inches.
Automobile advertisement...
Item #538783
January 01, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, circa 1905. (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact date is not known. The print is the backcover of an issue and is an automobile ad for Columbia 2 Electric Vehicle Company.
The size is approximately 9.5 x 13.5 inches.
Automobile advertisement...
Item #538781
January 01, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, circa 1913. (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact date is not known. The print is the backcover of an issue and is an automobile ad for The Willys-Overland Company Company.
The size is approximately 11 x 16 inches.
Automobile advertisement...
Item #538780
January 01, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, circa 1913. (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: The exact date is not known. The print is the backcover of an issue and is an automobile ad for Reo Motor Car Company.
The size is approximately 11 x 16 inches.
Item #538772
October 22, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated October 22, 1864 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains an engraving entitled "Grant's Campaign - The Battle at Chapin's Farm, September 29, 1864". See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
Item #538768
April 09, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated April 19, 1864 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains an engraving entitled "'The Metropolitan Fair Buildings on Fourteenth Street New York". See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
Item #538767
April 16, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated April 16, 1864 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains an engraving entitled "'Floral Department of the Great Fair". See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
Item #538766
October 25, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated October 25, 1873 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains an engraving entitled "'The Emigrant Wagon - On the Way to the Railway Station". See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
Item #538765
January 23, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated Janaury 23, 1864 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains an engraving entitled "'Sufferings in a Snow-Storm on the Michigan Central". See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
Item #538755
March 19, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated March 19, 1864 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads. See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
Item #538754
June 25, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated June 25, 1863 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads. See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
Item #538753
February 07, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated February 7, 1863 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads and a poem entitled "Homeless". See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
Item #538752
November 05, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated November 5, 1864 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads. See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
Item #538751
February 20, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated February 20, 1864 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads. See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
Item #538750
August 02, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated August 2, 1862 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads including revolver and/or pistol ads. See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
Item #538749
January 28, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated January 28, 1865 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads including revolver and/or pistol ads. See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
Item #538747
November 09, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated November 9, 1861 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads including revolver and/or pistol ads. See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
Item #538746
January 18, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated January 18, 1862 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads including revolver and/or pistol ads. See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
Item #538745
March 04, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated March 4, 1865 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads including revolver and/or pistol ads. See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
Item #538744
June 07, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated June 7, 1862 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads including revolver and/or pistol ads. See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
Item #538743
January 18, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated January 18, 1862 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads including different revolver and pistol ads. See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
Item #538742
January 30, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated January 30, 1864 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads including a political cartoon entitled "Cold Comfort". See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
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