Illustrated Issues
Illustrated Issues
General Warren's monument... The Bible lands...
Item #698448
June 20, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 20, 1857 The full front page features: "Prince Frederic William of Prussia, and the Princess Royal of England" which also has an inside accompanying article.
"Travel Notes in Bible Lands" features nearly half page illustration of: 'Bethlehem' and a smaller print of: 'Grotto of Christ's Birth' & 'Church of th... See More
Early prints of Sitka, Alaska...
Item #689133
February 08, 1868
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Feb. 8, 1868 Perhaps the most notable prints are: "Fortifications at the Entrance to Sitka Harbor" and: "South View of New Archangel (Sitka) from the Deck of the U.S. Steamer Resaca" which also has two related articles on Sitka, Alaska. This is from shortly after the purchase of Alaska by the United States.
The front page shows: ... See More
Frederic Remington illustration...
Item #175848
September 16, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 16, 1893 Front full pg. illus. of "Columbian Exposition - In the Cairo Street, Midway Plaisance." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "The Recent Cyclone in the South." Full pg. of illus. of "With the New York Naval Reserves on Long Island." 2/3 pg. portrait of "The Hon. Hamilton Fish." Full pg. of illus. of "The I... See More
Remington "The Frozen Sheep-Herder"...
Item #177035
March 10, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 10, 1900 Doublepage centerfold: "The Frozen Sheep-Herder" by Remington. This issue covers the reports of the Boer War as well as other news of the day. See photos for full details.
A print of the Apache surrender... Cotton culture in the South...
Item #174784
July 07, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 7, 1883 Great full ftpg: "The Apache Surrender--Chief Nane Entering General Crook's Camp to Sue For Peace" by W. A. Rogers (from a sketch by A. F. Harmer) with a short article as well. Full page with several sketches: "The Seventh In Camp". Full page illustration: "The Wedding Trip" and another full page print: "... See More
The HMS Resolute... The Westminster Clock Bell...
Item #668507
December 27, 1856
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Dec. 27, 1856 Among the noteworthy items within this issue is the front page print of the new Westminster Clock Bell (of Big Ben fame), with supporting text.
Significant as well are the two prints related to the famous arctic exploring vessel "The HMS Resolute". Other prints include: "The Rev. Dr. Livingston, The Traveler In Afric... See More
Winslow Homer print...
Item #172340
February 25, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Feb. 25, 1860 Full ftpg. illus: 'Clark Mills' Statue of Washington'. Halfpg: 'Bridge over Green River on the Louisville & Nashville Railroad'. Halfpg: 'Hon. Clement C. Clay of Alabama'. Small Winslow Homer print: 'The Meeting After the Marriage'. This issue also contains the 2nd installment of "The Uncommercial Traveler&... See More
The HMS Resolute... The Westminster Clock Bell...
Item #644854
December 27, 1856
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, December 27, 1856 Among the noteworthy items within this issue is the frontpage 9 x 8 inch print of the new Westminster Clock Bell (of Big Ben fame), with supporting text (see images). Significant as well are the two prints related to the famous arctic exploring vessel "The HMS Resolute". Other prints include: "The Rev. Dr. Livings... See More
Winslow Homer's vision of Thanksgiving during the Civil War...
Item #172628
November 29, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 29, 1862 The most desired print in this issue would be the very nice full page by noted artist Winslow Homer titled: "Thanksgiving In Camp".
The front page has a nice portrait of: "Major-General A. E. Burnside, Commander of the Army of the Potomac" with an article on him. Other prints inside include: "The Army of the Potomac--Thor... See More
New York Fire Department...
Item #175684
February 20, 1892
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 20, 1892 Front full pg. illus. of "Columbian Exposition - Working Under Canvas on the Mines and Mining Building." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The New York End of the Brooklyn Bridge on a Winter Day." Full pg. of illus. of "Glimpses of Washington's Early Life."
Doublepage centerfold of "The Model New York Fire... See More
Rebel prisoners at New Orleans... Gold panic on Wall Street...
Item #172660
March 21, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 21, 1863 The front page has images of: "Hon. John Van Buren" and "James T. Brady". Inside has a full page with five prints: "Cutting The Levees at Providence" which includes a view of "The Canal at Lake Providence", Mississippi. A half pg: "The Loss of the 'Queen of the West' " and another: "R... See More
Much on General George A. Custer...
Item #172766
March 26, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 26, 1864 The front page has a print of: "The Late Colonel Ulric Dahlgren" with an article on him. The ftpg. also has articles titled: "General Grant as Lieutenant-General" and "General Custer's Raid".
Inside has a full page: "Ambuscade & Death of Colonel Dahlgren" and also: "General Grant Receiving His... See More
Preparations for Civil War...
Item #172458
April 13, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 13, 1861 The front page has a print of: "Mrs. General Gaines" as well as a view of "Point Isabella, Texas, with the 'Daniel Webster' sailing with U.S. Troops on Board". The doublepage centerfold shows six "American Home Scenes", which includes prints of "The Applecut" "The Dance" "Quilting&quo... See More
Great Thomas Nast centerfold on the 'Blessings of Victory'...
Item #172818
September 24, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 24, 1864 The front page has prints of: "The Late Rebel General John Morgan" with a biography on him. Also: "Rebel Torpedo Boat" with a related article as well. Other prints within include: "General Grant's Campaign--In The Trenches Before Petersburg" "Plan of the Battle of August 5, 1864" "Fort Morgan Just ... See More
Hanging of Amy Spain, the Negro slave...
Item #172924
September 30, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 30, 1865 Certainly the most notable print in this issue is the nearly quarter-page captioned: "View of Darlington Court House and the Sycamore Tree Where Amy Spain, the Negro Slave, Was Hung by the Citizens of Darlington, South Carolina". There is an article: "Amy Spain" beneath the print.
The front page has a large print of: "Th... See More
Item #203818
September 22, 1910
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, September 22, 1910. A great issue for framing and displaying!
1912 Emperor Taishō becomes new emperor of Japan...
Item #711752
August 03, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 3, 1912 (no color cover)
* Emperor Taishō of Japan cover photo
* Bull Moose Party
The front page of this issue has: "Japan's New Ruler."
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign", which is related to the new "Bull Moose" Party. The double page illustration is called "When the Sunday... See More
Civil War events in Kentucky, North Carolina, and elsewhere...
Item #172550
March 01, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 1, 1862 The full front page is a dramatic print captioned: "The Surrender of Fort Donelson, February 16, 1862" which is very nice for display.
Inside has a full page with 3 scenes of: "Our Navy in the Savannah River--Loss of Steamer Winfield Scott--The Expedition in Warsaw Sound--Gun-Boats Entering Savannah River Above Fort Pulaski"; ... See More
The Siege of Charleston, Fort Wagner, & the ruin of Lawrence, Kansas...
Item #172712
September 19, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 19, 1863 The full front page shows: "The Secretary of State and the Diplomatic Corps at Trenton Falls". Inside has a full page: "The Siege of Charleston--The Morning Call to the Rebels" and another full page has 3 prints: "The Siege of Charleston--The Swamp Angel" & "Diagram Showing the Torpedo Buried in the Sand... See More
"Duck-Shooting: Starting For The Blinds" by Frost...
Item #177099
June 01, 1901
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 1, 1901 Illustration "Sunday Morning On Riverside Drive"; The Army and Its Rulers; The Pan-American Exposition; fullpage illustration "Crusaders Sighting Jerusalem" by Abbey; Two Lessons in Colonial Government; doublepage centerfold "In Memoriam" by Keller; "Duck-Shooting: Starting For The Blinds" by Frost; The ... See More
Black soldiers in the military... focus on Louisiana...
Item #697029
March 07, 1863
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 7, 1863 The front page has a large print showing Black soldiers captioned: "Pickets of the First Louisiana 'Native Guard' Guarding the New Orleans...Railroad" with a related article, plus: "The Old Slave Laws".
The back page has the illustration: "A Queer Rencontre", which shows a black soldier being ... See More
Early Salt Lake City... Paul Morphy the famous chess player...
Item #722303
September 25, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 25, 1858
* Paul Morphy - American chess champion
* Early Salt Lake City, Utah view
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 n... See More
The Army of the Potomac... Freed slaves in Louisiana...
Item #215461
November 14, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 14, 1863 Over half of the front page is taken up with a print: "The War In The Southwest--Adjutant-General Thomas Addressing the Negroes in Louisiana on the Duties of Freedom" showing hundreds of black soldiers, women and children.
Inside has a full page: "Lookout Mountain--Sketched by Theodore R. Davis from Our Works on Chattanooga Cre... See More
The Army of the Potomac... Freed slaves in Louisiana...
Item #172728
November 14, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 14, 1863 Over half of the front page is taken up with a print: "The War In The Southwest--Adjutant-General Thomas Addressing the Negroes in Louisiana on the Duties of Freedom" showing hundreds of black soldiers, women and children.
Inside has a full page: "Lookout Mountain--Sketched by Theodore R. Davis from Our Works on Chattanooga Cre... See More
The "Rare & Early Newspapers' logo... Civil War reporting... Prince Albert's funeral...
Item #716162
January 04, 1862
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 4, 1862 The front page has prints: "The Falls of the Riviere Du Loup, In Lower, or Eastern Canada" and: "Riviere Du Loup, or Fraserville, on the St. Lawrence, the Eastern Terminus of the Grand Trunk Railway".
Prints inside include: "The Slidell & Mason Case Argued at the American Bar" "Eruption of Mount Vesuv... See More
Homer print, Pawnee prints, New Brunswick prints...
Item #689899
December 04, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Dec. 4, 1858 The front page has the print of: "William E. Burton, Esq., Comedian", which is by Winslow Homer.
Other prints within include: "Falls on the St. John, New Brunswick" "Lumbering in New Brunswick - Lumberman's Camp" "St. Boniface Cathedral, Red River, British America" "Ojibway Encampment At Rain... See More
Vassar College... Early baseball...
Item #684208
November 17, 1866
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 17, 1866 Inside has a half page print: "The Misses Cooke's School Room, Freedman's Bureau, Richmond, Va." showing a room full of African-American student.
With a baseball connection, there is a small portrait of "Frank Pigeon, Of The Eckford B.B. Club, Brooklyn E. D.".
The double page centerfold has three views of t... See More
Sleigh riding... Counting election results...
"Grinding a skate in Friesland", by Christoffel Bischop
Item #174114
February 17, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Feb. 17, 1877 (including Supplement) Perhaps the most notable is the double-page print found in the Supplement: "Grinding a Skate in Friesland", by Christoffel Bischop (engraved for Harper's Weekly by William Biscombe Gardner). Note: This print (as do nearly all double-page prints) typically has (very) small binding holes.
Also included are: Full ftpg. Nas... See More
Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine...
Item #176312
February 26, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1898 Full ftpg. is a photos of "Capt. Charles Sigsbee, U.S.N.".
Good text with 14 related photos on: "Loss of the U.S. Battleship Maine in Havana Harbor". Fullpg. with 5 photos of: "With the Cuban Insurgents". Nice fullpg. illus of: "New Buildings for the Immigrant Station, Ellis Island, N.Y. Harbor", recent... See More
"The Return From The Blind" by Frost...
Item #177079
January 12, 1901
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 12, 1901 Doublepage centerfold "The Return from the Blind" by Frost; frontpage photo "The Children of Theodore Roosevelt"; The Inauguration of the Governor of New York - Governor Odell; Peace Negotiations at Peking; fullpage illustration "Battle-Ships and Cruisers Now Building for the United States Navy"; and other news of ... See More
Thomas Nast prints... A.B. Frost print... "The Centennial" prints...
Item #174086
November 11, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 11, 1876 Full front page Thomas. Nast political cartoon: "The Prospect in New York". Inside includes a full page A.B. Frost print: "The Democratic Team". There are many Centennial prints & a doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast: "The Political Lottery" and a full page: "The Republican in Brooklyn" which has two s... See More
The Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City...
Item #175208
July 30, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 30, 1887 Nice fullpg: 'Views In & About Marblehead' shows 6 scenes. Very nice fullpg: 'Sketches In Utah' shows 9 scenes including 'Mormon Temple at Logan' & 'Tabernacle & New Temple at Salt Lake'. Fullpg: 'Wheat Harvest in Dakota'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pag... See More
Louisville Mail Company Steamboat...
Pottsville, PA... Harper's Ferry, WV... William Penn...
Item #694921
October 14, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, October 14, 1854
The front cover of this issue features an article "William Penn" which is accompanied by several illustrations "Penn's Treaty Ground, Present Appearance". Within this issue are prints captioned: Dominican Iron Light House" "View Of Pottsville, Pennsylvania" "Louisville Mail Company Ste
... See More
The front cover of this issue features an article "William Penn" which is accompanied by several illustrations "Penn's Treaty Ground, Present Appearance". Within this issue are prints captioned: Dominican Iron Light House" "View Of Pottsville, Pennsylvania" "Louisville Mail Company Ste
Coca-Cola Advertisement...
Item #222424
March 27, 1913
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY NEWSPAPER: March 27, 1913.
* Quaker Oats
* Coca-Cola
* Post Cereal
This issue, the Health and Pure Food Number for 1913, contains many advertisements by companies which are well known today including: Quaker Oats, Postum (Post) Cereal, and Coca-Cola.
... See More
Item #177830
April 08, 1916
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, April 8, 1916 (no color cover)
In this issue, there are several articles including "A Reply to Mr. Wilson" by Lincoln Steffens; "Rumania's Man of Power" by Gerald Morgan; "The Humanness of Advertising" by Milton Goodman; "Trails of the Little Neutrals" which includes several photos; "Huerta and the Tw... See More
Villa and Zapata...
Item #177792
January 16, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, January 16, 1915
In this issue, there are several articles including "'Suffering Women'" by George Creel; "Genius in Hockey" by Herbert Reed; "Doc Munyon and His Pals" by George Creel; "High Explosives in War" by Hudson Maxim; "The Gentle Zapatistas" by Allene Tupper Wilkes (with two small re... See More
Remington: The Frontier Troooper's Thanatopsis...
Item #175386
April 13, 1889
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Apr. 13, 1889 Full ftpg. is the famous Remington print: 'The Frontier Trooper's Thanatopsis'. Displayable fullpg: 'Oklahoma Sketches', several with men on horseback. Dblpgctrfld: 'Going to a Fire in St. Petersburg.
Complete in twenty pages.
The Christmas Season in the Shopping District... Moose hunting...
Item #176082
December 14, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 14, 1895 Full front page illus. of "The Christmas Season in the Shopping District." Inside is a 1/4 pg. portrait of "Madame Calve as Anita in 'La Navarraise'." Full pg. illus. of "Buying Christmas Presents." 2/3 pg. illus. entitled "Maternity." Full pg. illus. of "Je Vous Salue, Marie (Hail Mar... See More
Advancing upon Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina...
Item #172872
April 01, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 1, 1865 The front page has a nice print showing: "General Sherman's Entry Into Columbia, South Carolina". Pages 2 and 3 have some interesting war-related articles including: "Davis Asks to be Dictator" "Davis and Lee" "Trade With Rebels" and more.
Other prints within include: "14th and 20th Corps Crossing ... See More
Wild Boar Hunt... The international rifle match...
Item #173868
October 10, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Oct. 10, 1874 Full ftpg: 'The Louisiana Outrages' shows the men involved, plus other scenes. Fullpg: 'The Intl. Rifle Match' dblpgctrfld: 'A Wild Boar Hunt in Olden Time' fullpg: 'The Fall River Disaster' shows 3 scenes of the terrible fire.
Complete in sixteen pages.
Battle of Malvern Hill...
Item #172592
July 26, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 26, 1862 The front page shows 3 views of the "New Rebel Iron-Clad 'Richmond' or 'Virginia #2'', one being a sectional view. Also on the front page are prints of: "Brigadier-General Daniel Butterfield" and "Brigadier-General Truman Seymour".
Other prints within include: "Army of the Potomac--Battle of the C... See More
A wealth of Civil War prints...
Item #172662
March 28, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 28, 1863 The front page is taken up with: "A Torpedo Exploding Under the 'Montauk' , In the Ogeechee River" and "The Destruction of the 'Nashville' by the Iron-clad Monitor 'Montauk'". Other prints within include: "Bombardment of Fort M'Allister by the Iron-Clad Fleet"; a bust of: "The Princes... See More
Memorial to President McKinley...
Item #177116
September 28, 1901
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 28, 1901 Frontpage colored memorial illustration by Rogers; several pages of photos of the funeral of President McKinley; President (Theodore) Roosevelt and his Cabinet; doublepage centerfold illustration "The Funeral of President" by Rogers; The Dead President; Tributes to President McKinley; Greetings to President Roosevelt; President... See More
Charleston and vicinity...
Item #172702
August 15, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 15, 1863 Half of the front page is a nice print captioned: "Morgan's Raid--Entry of Morgan's Freebooters into Washington, Ohio.", the balance of the ftpg. taken up with an article on it.
Inside has a full page: "Bird's-Eye View of Charleston, South Carolina and its Environs, Showing the Scene of General Gilmore's Operation... See More
Print that made Thomas Nast famous...
Item #172812
September 03, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 3, 1864 The full front page is taken up with a print: "Gen. Sherman's Campaign--Council of War Held at Gen. Wood's Headquarters".
Certainly the best print in this issue is also one of the more famous by Thomas Nast. This print (see) shows a triumphant Confederate soldier shaking hands with a peg-legged Union veteran as what appears ... See More
Thomas Nast prints... A.B. Frost prints... "The Centennial" prints...
Item #174064
August 26, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 26, 1876 Full front page Thomas Nast illustration of "A Hard Summer for the Soft Rag Baby."; 1/2 page illustration of "The Centennial - The Japanese Bazar."; 1/2 page illustration of "The Centennial - The Doulton Pottery."; 2/3 of a doublepage centerfold of "The Broken Hoop."; Full page illustra... See More
10 Die in 12-Inch Rifle Malfunction....
Item #177572
August 06, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 6, 1910
This issue a full color, cover page. The front page of this issue has a photo of "Ohio's Republican Candidate for Governor."
This issue has an illustration of "A Parallelogram" by Kemble and an article with photos of "A Diana in Africa" by H. R. H. Helene de France, Duchess of Aosta. There are photos of "Whe... See More
Hunting for Easter eggs...
Item #173504
April 15, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 15, 1871 Three front pg. illus. pertaining to "Scenes in Paris During the German Occupation" including: "An Object of Curiosity in the Champs Elysees," "The Penalty of Speaking to a German Soldier" and "The Germans at the Tuileries." Inside: A full pg. illus. of "Scenes in Paris During the German Occupation-Waiting f... See More
A dramatic naval battle...
Item #172496
August 24, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 24, 1861 Half of front page shows: "Presentation of Prince Napoleon by Secretary Seward to the President", which shows Abraham Lincoln. Other prints within include a full page: "General McClellan & His Staff" & fullpg: "Splendid Charge of U.S. Cavalry at the Battle of Dug Spring, Missouri" & "Scenes in the Bro... See More
Benjamin Disraeli., Cornelius Vnderbilt, Andrew Johnson's Impeachment...
Item #173190
April 11, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 11, 1868 The front page features both text and illustration entitled 'The Impeachment Trial' showing members of the House of Representatives proceeding to the Senate Chamber. A terrific doublepage centerfold: 'The Senate as a Court of Impeachment for the Trial of Andrew Johnson' is very displayable. A nice full page of: "Admiral Farra... See More
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