Illustrated Issues
Illustrated Issues
Views of Leadvville, Colorado...
Item #174360
June 21, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 21, 1879 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "The Old National Spirit is Gone (For the President)." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The New Iron Pier at Long Branch, Now in Process of Construction." Three large illus. pertaining to "Leadville" including "View in Chestnut Street," "Interior of Shaft House," and &q... See More
"Ruffed-Grouse Shooting" by Frost...
Item #177123
November 16, 1901
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 16, 1901 The Rehabilitation of New York; Election Night in New York; fullpage photos "A New Implement of Warfare - The Pneumatic Aerial Torpedo"; Li Hung-Chang; fullpage illustration "View of Upper Manhattan from Top Story of the Highest Apartment House in the World"; fullpage photos "Transportation Methods in China"; doubl... See More
"Trout-Fishing in the North Woods" by Frost...
Item #177104
July 06, 1901
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 6, 1901 The Sad Story of Philadelphia; The Disaster in West Virginia; doublepage centerfold "Trout-Fishing in the North Woods" by Frost; The Woman's National Tennis Championship at Philadelphia; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.
Thomas Nast print...
Item #174620
December 10, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 10, 1881 Front page print by Thomas Nast: "From Grave to Gay". One-third pg print: "Guiteau on the Witness Stand" 1/4 pg: "Electric Tower, San Jose, Calif." Nice fullpg: "Lawn Tennis at the 7th Regiment Armory", being played inside. Ask about supplement.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Com... See More
Golfing with Francis Wilson...
Item #177112
August 31, 1901
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 31, 1901 Constantinople; The New Regime at Saratoga; Labor Troubles in Maritime business at San Francisco; fullpages "Out for a Pleasure Trip!" by Wright; On the Links with Francis Wilson; doublepage centerfold photos Play-day on the Prairie - How the Farmers Enjoy Themselves"; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.
Rapid transit in New York...
Item #174216
February 09, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Feb. 9, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast illus: 'For the Good of the People'. Halfpg: 'A Street Musician' dblpgctrfld: 'Rapid Transit in New York' shows 7 illustrations. Another fullpg. Nast illus.
"The Wizard of Oz"...
Item #177192
March 07, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 7, 1903
The Lusitania....
Item #177838
September 28, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 28, 1907 There is a front page illustration, "Little Nippon Trusts Noble Ally Did Not Hurt His Honorable Toe" by W. A. Rogers. There are two illustrations, one of "The Husking Bee" by Harold Matthews Brett, and the other by James Montgomery Flagg called "Science." There is also a photo of "The ... See More
Passage of the Civil Rights Bill...
Item #172984
April 28, 1866
Harper's WEEKLY, April 28, 1866 Ftpg: 'Govt. Auction on the Levee at Cairo, Ill.'. Historic dblpgctrfld: 'Lobby of the House of Rep. during Passage of the Civil Rights Bill'. Nice full page: 'Scene at the Penna. Ave. Entrance to the Capitol Grounds at Washington'
Complete in sixteen pages.
A hold-up by masked men...
Item #175008
August 29, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 29, 1885 Nice full ftpg: 'The Jam at the Entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge'. Two half page prints on: "Defending the 'America's' Cup--The American Representative Yachts". The doublepage centerfold is an very dramatic & extremely displayable print of a stagecoach hold-up: 'Hands Up!--An Incident of Travel on the Plains&... See More
Sherman's march through Georgia...
Item #172840
December 10, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 10, 1864 The full front page is: "Arrival Of Union Refugees at Kingston, Georgia". Inside has a full page print: "Thank God! Reception of Our Exchanged Prisoners on Board the 'Eliza Hancox' ". Other prints within include: "Serving Out Rations to Our Exchanged Prisoners on Board the 'New York' " "Sund... See More
Nast on "After the Battle"... Civil War maps...
Item #172618
October 25, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 25, 1862 The full front page is a print of: "Garibaldi, Wounded and A Prisoner". The prints within this issue include 3 scenes: "The Campaign in Maryland--Flag of Truce from the Rebels" "Battle of South Mountain--Franklin's Corps Storming Crampton's Pass" showing 4 views, including Boonesborough, Maryland, and Middl... See More
Rutherford B. Hayes is inaugurated... Republican elephant...
Item #174124
March 24, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Mar. 24, 1877 Full ftpg. shows: 'Our New President Taking the Oath'. Great dblpgctrfld: 'Our New President--General View of the Inauguration Ceremonies' at the Capitol. Two other halfpg. scenes. re. the inauguration. Nice fullpg. Nast cartoon: 'Another Such Victory & I am Undone' shows a wounded Republican elephant in bandages. Fullpg: 'Pres. Gr... See More
Color car ads...
Item #177841
January 11, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, January 11, 1913
The front page of this issue has a photo of "William Sulzer" saying "I will Walk in the Street Called Straight." There is an illustration of: "A Study in Kicks" by Kemble. The double page centerfold of this issue is an illustration by C. M. Relyea called "Forty Winks".
There are many full page ads in ... See More
General Sherman and more...
Item #172822
October 08, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 8, 1864 The entire front page is a nice print captioned: "Major-General Philip H. Sheridan". Inside has a full page and very dramatic print: "The Cavalry Charge at Winchester, Virginia". Other prints within include: "Whitehall Street, Atlanta, Georgia" "Whitehall Street (Looking Eastward) Atlanta, Georgia"; a full... See More
Item #177187
January 31, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 31, 1903
Scenes in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania...
Item #689874
March 21, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, March 21, 1857 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly". Among the many prints are a front page print of: "The Author of Home Sweet Home", John Howard Payne.
Also four prints of scenes in "Harrisburg, Pennsylvania" including the Court House and the State House. A related article as well. A one
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Also four prints of scenes in "Harrisburg, Pennsylvania" including the Court House and the State House. A related article as well. A one
The burned district of Chicago...
Item #173848
August 01, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 1, 1874 Full ftpg: "The College Regatta--The Winner Crew" and a fullpg. inside: "The College Regatta--The Finish".
Doublepage centerfold: "The City of Chicago, Showing the Burnt District" is a nice panorama. Fullpg "Caesarphobia" by Nast. Fullpg "Archbishop Manning".
Complete in sixteen pages.
Golfing...
Item #177309
June 17, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 17, 1905
First African-American lawyer to practice before the Supreme Court...
Item #172862
February 25, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 25, 1865 The front page has prints: "Before Petersburg--Winter Quarters from the Plantation" and "Pocotaligo Depot, South Carolina.
Perhaps the most notable print in this issue is that of: "John H. Rock, Colored Counselor" which has a same-titled article which includes: "We give on this page a portrait of John H. Rock, th... See More
Sherman's march through the South...
Item #172864
March 04, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 4, 1865 The full front page is a print: "Sherman's March Through South Carolina--Road at the Swamp Crossings." which also has a nice page 2 editorial: "Sherman's True Victory.
Other prints inside include: "Camp Ford, Texas" "The Double-ender 'Pontiac' Descending the Savannah River" "Charleston &... See More
"Mud-Hen Shooting" by Frost...
Item #177119
October 19, 1901
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 19, 1901 Fullpage "Old and New - The Two Bridges Connecting New York and Brooklyn"; Munich's New Theatre; doublepage centerfold "Mud-Hen Shooting" by Frost; Football - The Season of 1901; fullpage "Pictorial Notes of Current News"; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.
Item #688909
February 14, 1880
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWS, February 14, 1880 Full front-page image of De Lesseps and his engineers at Panama before beginning the canal. Coverage continues on pg. 7.
Additionally, pg. 12 has images from the Dakota Territory and Mail Service on the Yellowstone Route during the winter. Also, images of the Annual Reception and festival of Palestine Commandery and the Knights Templar; Opera... See More
Arthur Brisbane... Yachting... Polo...
Item #177160
August 09, 1902
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 9, 1902 Frontpage photo Americans of To-Morrow, Arthur Brisbane; fullpage photos The President at Seagirt; fullpage photos The Great Event of the American Yachtsman's Season; fullpage photo Mrs. Robert J. Collier; fullpage illustration "The New Ships of Our Navy"; fullpage photos The International Lawn-Tennis Championship; fullpage illustrat... See More
Item #177070
August 18, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 18, 1900 Crisis in China; The Paris Exposition; doublepage centerfold "The Race-Track At Manila"; The New Croton Dam; The Leper Settlement of the Hawaiian Islands; The New York Yacht Club's Annua Cruise; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.
Item #177073
November 10, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 10, 1900 Through the Forbidden City - Peking; color doublepage centerfold "City Hall Park on Election Night" by Shinn; The New Orleans Sugar Exchange; The Caroline Islands; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.
Ellis's Island, Thaddeus Stevens, & John Bingham prints...
Item #173178
March 14, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 14, 1868 Full front page: 'Impeachment--Thaddeus Stevens and John Bingham Before the Senate'. Inside: 'Impeachment -The Impeachment Committee Preparing the Indictment' shows 4 illustrations. Full page: 'The Streets of New York' shows a chaotic scene. Half page: 'Colored People Gathering Wood - A Winter Scene in Virginia.'&n... See More
E.W.Kemble prints
Item #177846
October 29, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 29, 1910 Contains a great double page print, "Old Man Ananias: 'Welcome, Theodore; That Plank Makes You A Life Member' ", drawn by E.W.Kemble. Also by Kemble is "The Political Juggler On The Slack Wire". The front page has "The Late David B. Hill". Additional prints, news of the day, and period adv... See More
Ice Bridge over Niagara Falls... The game of billiards...
Item #172976
March 31, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 31, 1866. Ftpg. article: 'The Game Of Billiards' with illustrations of 4 famous players, including Michael Phelan. Fullpg. of scenes in Peru. Very nice dblpgctrfld: 'Ireland & the Fenian Leaders'. Halfpg: 'The Ice Bridge Over Niagara' & one 'The Fenian Excitement'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included.
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Item #177154
April 19, 1902
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 19, 1902 Frontpage illustration "'Stay with Him! Stay with Him!'"; fullpage photo The New President of Columbia; fullpage illustration Lunching of the Life-Boat; Something New in the Southwest with photos; "Home-Rule" in Irish Households; fullpage photo Lady Minto; doublepage centerfold "'Wall Street's' Famous U... See More
Buffalo Soldiers attacking Indians...
Item #173126
September 07, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Sept. 7, 1867 Ftpg: 'Waiting For the Pawn Shop To Open--a N.Y. Street Scene'. 1/4pg: 'Cheyenne Indians Attacking a Working Party on the Union Pacific R.R.' & also: 'Colored Troops Attacking Indians Near Wilson Creek Sta.'. Great dblpgctrfld: 'Public Garden & Commonwealth Ave., Boston'. Halfpg: 'Cable Landing at South Beach, Key West&... See More
'A Happy New Year' shows several scenes... New Senate chambers...
Item #172324
December 31, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 31, 1859 A very nice full frontpage illustration entitled 'A Happy New Year' shows several scenes, including Father Time and 6 vignettes. Nice doublepage centerfold shows: 'The United States Senate in Session in Their New Chamber'. The back page features three cartoons.
Complete in 12 pages, in good condition, and contains additional prints ... See More
Nast version of Uncle Sam...
Item #174234
April 13, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Apr. 13, 1878 Ftpg. Nast cartoon. Fullpg: 'Examining & Packing Eggs for Market' Another fullpg. Nast inside, showing Uncle Sam. Two full pgs. showing the 'Women's Hotel' on 4th Ave.
Bkpg. has a Nast illus. of 'Our New Dear Dollar', showing a duck rather than an eagle on the new Morgan dollar, just out this year.
Yachting... Tennis...
Item #177214
August 08, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 8, 1903
Item #203787
September 09, 1915
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY NEWSPAPER, New York, September 9, 1915. A great issue for framing and displaying!
Golfing...
Item #177217
August 29, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 29, 1903
Illustrating Their World Collection II
The Victorian Era
Item #180171
January 01, 1850
Illustrating Their World Collection II The Victorian Era - Each set contains 5 illustrated issues, one each from 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, and 1890s, which include 2 issues of the Illustrated London News and 3 issues of Harpers Weekly. This is a great way to follow news of the day in both textual and print form, including the progression of illustrations from wood engraved prints to photographs... See More
Eskimoes... Early print of the Merrimac...
Item #682996
February 23, 1856
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Feb. 23, 1856 The front page has a print of: "The New U.S. Steam Frigate Merrimac on Her Trial Trip". This was the ship that would ultimately be scuttled by the U.S. Navy with the outbreak of the Civil War, and they resurrected by the Confederate Navy & converted to an iron-clad & be involved in the very famous battle with the M... See More
Winslow Homer Print...
Item #216508
July 04, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, July 4, 1857
* Winslow Homer Print
* "Hon. William Haile"
Winslow Homer prints are very desirable, and among the more difficult periodical titles in which to find Homer prints is "Ballou's Pictorial", as it rarely comes on the collector market from the Homer era.
Here is one such issue, with a Winslow Homer print on ... See More
Early ad for baseball equipment ...
Item #150575
May 27, 1876
LESLIES' ILLUSTRATED, 1876 The inset shows the nice ad for the 'Ward B. Snyder' company, listed as the 'Headquarters for Base Ball Goods'. The ad measures about 3 1/2 by 2 3/8 inches and appears on an inside page. Ad has a nice woodcut of an early-style uniform too. Great to have from the year the National League was established! Good condition.
Eskimoes... Early print of the Merrimac...
Item #600499
February 23, 1856
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Feb. 23, 1856 The front page has a print of: "The New U.S. Steam Frigate Merrimac on Her Trial Trip". This was the ship that would ultimately be scuttled by the U.S. Navy with the outbreak of the Civil War, and they resurrected by the Confederate Navy & converted to an iron-clad & be involved in the very famous battle with... See More
Guthrie, Oklahoma... Horse racing in New York...
Item #652024
May 25, 1889
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, May 25, 1889 The full ftpg. shows: "Opening of the Racing Season of the Brooklyn Jockey Club...The Brooklyn Handicap: Scene at the Finish. Among many prints inside are: "Progress In Oklahoma--Two Typical Views in the Town of Guthrie". Also: "Tragic Death of Washington Irving Bishop, the Mind-Reader...".
Sixteen pag... See More
Dr. Solis Cohen, a notable Jew... Columbian Exposition...
Item #654418
August 17, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Aug. 17, 1893
* Jacob da Silva Solis-Cohen
Full ftpg. shows a scene at: "The World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago". Also a great doublepg. centerfold: "The Architecture of the World's Columbian Exposition--Striking Panoramic Effect of the Fair Buildings as seen from the South Colonnade".
Of special note is an art... See More
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
From the 1840's, 1850's, and 1860's...
The Charles Dickens Collection...
Item #576239
The Charles Dickens Collection - This three issue set features one issue edited by Charles Dickens (either Household Words or All The Year Round from the 1860's), one issue of The ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS from the Dickens Era (1850's), and one issue of The Times (London) from the Dickens Era (1840's), providing a contextual background for the work of this literary giant!
Christmas in a cavalry camp...
Item #175772
December 24, 1892
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 24, 1892 Full ftpg. hunting print by A.B. Frost: 'Missed 'em Agin, by Ginger!' Fullpg. of photos on the Gould family. Very nice & displayable doublepage centerfold by F. Remington: 'Roasting Christmas Beef in a Cavalry Camp'. Nice fullpg: 'A Deer Hunt in Louisiana'
Honoring Mark Twain...
Item #177178
December 13, 1902
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 13, 1902
Morgan the highwayman... Scenes along the Mississippi...
Item #172598
August 16, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 16, 1862 The front page has an illustration of: "John Morgan, The Highwayman of Kentucky" with an article on him. Also on the ftpg: "Searching For Rebels In A Cave In Alabama" and a small print of: "Aunt Charlotte".
Prints inside include: "Sunday At General McClellan's Head-Quarters" "Scene Near Trent'... See More
Indian prisoners captured by General Custer...
Item #173264
December 26, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 26, 1868 The front of the issue is of a 1/2 page illustration entitled "Winter Sports-Fishing for Pickerel Through the Ice." Inside is a full page illustration of "The Steamboat Disaster on the Ohio River, Near Warsaw, Kentucky, December 4, 1868." which also has the accompanying front page article regarding the collisions of the ste... See More
Governor Woodrow Wilson.... Baseball... Coney Island...
Item #672574
August 19, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 19, 1911 The front page is a photo of: "Admiral Togo in America."
A full page is taken up with: "Some Chips from the Diamond" by Kemble, being a collection of ten somewhat comic prints of baseball players. The players include Honus Wagner, Christy "Matty" Mathewson, Ty Cobb and Johnny Evers, among others.
Twenty-four pages, ... See More
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