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Nice fireman scene... DePauw University...
Item #175276
March 24, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 24, 1888 The entire front page is a very nice & dramatic print: "A Struggle to Answer a Fire Alarm During the New York Blizzard" showing firemen struggling to pull the pumper through the snow. Two more fullpgs. of prints of the New York blizzard.
Nice fullpg. with 7 scenes of "DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana". Fullpg; &quo... See More
The Molly McGuires...
Item #173796
January 31, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Jan. 31, 1874 Nice fullpg. print: "Cattle Raid on the Texas Border" is displayable. Fullpg. with 2 prints: "Life on the Ocean--From Liverpool to New York". Fullpg: "Hard Coal For the Poor" & fullpg: "The Strike in the Coal Mines--Meeting the Molly McGuire Men"
Complete in sixteen pages.
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
1861 unique Civil War era set...
Item #698150
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
Item #177499
December 06, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated December 6, 1913.
In this issue there is an illustration called "Oliver Herford and His Persian Kitten, 'Hafiz'" by James Montgomery Flagg.There are several articles in this issue including "Revolutions and Concessions--Part I" by McGregor; "Secretarying for a Woman Author"; "Stage Notes" by N. H.; &q... See More
Hanging of Champ Ferguson... Wade Hampton...
Item #172936
November 11, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 11, 1865 The front page has prints of: "Hon. Charles Adams" and "Earl Russell" with articles on each. Prints within include: "Thomas Carlyle" "View of the Tobacco Exchange, Corner of Virginia and Cary Streets, Richmond, Virginia" "Interior of the Seabrook Tobacco Warehouse at Richmond, Virginia" "R... See More
Nice Nast print on the Civil War... The siege of Vicksburg...
Item #172692
July 11, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 11, 1863 The full front page is an illustration of: "Major-General George G. Meade, the New Commander of the Army of the Potomac". Other prints inside include a full page: "The Siege of Vicksburg--Approach of M'Pherson's Saps to the Rebel Works"; a full page with 3 illustrations: "View of Springfield Landing, Below Port Hud... See More
Early print of John Charles Fremont...
Item #678989
February 22, 1851
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Feb. 22, 1851 Among the many prints within is a one column wide back page print of: "Colonel Fremont" with a related article: "The Honourable John Charles Fremont" which takes a full column.
Complete in 16 pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
Colfax, Louisiana massacre...
Item #173720
May 10, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 10, 1873 Front page illustration: "The Meadow Brook Disaster - Sticking To His Post"; Two illustrations on the San Salvador Earthquake; Nice full page; 'An Indian Foray' shows Indians robbing a farmer's cattle & kidnapping his wife; Full page: ' Around the Council Fire--The Young Brave's Speech'; Nearly full page illustration... See More
War events near Petersburg...
Item #172830
November 05, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 5, 1864 The full front page is a nice print of: "Phil Sheridan's Ride to the Front." showing him on horseback. Inside has a full page print: "Union Refugees Coming Into the Federal Lines" and half page prints: "Adams Express Office at City Point, Virginia, on Pay Day" "Valley Of the Shenandoah--Paying Sheridan's T... See More
George Dewey & the Spanish-American War...
Item #176334
May 14, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 14, 1898 Great ftpg. photo of: 'Commodore George Dewey'. Six pgs. of illustrations on the Spanish-American War inside, including the 'Battle of Manila', & more. Nice ftpg. for display. Also includes a full page color Ivory Soap advertisement.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 24 pages.... See More
The Coliseum at Rome...
Item #173030
October 06, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 6, 1866 Four small illus. of houses on the front cover: "Philip Embury's House," "Strawbridge Meeting House," "The Rigging Loft," and "The First Methodist Church and Parsonage, in New York." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Coliseum at Rome." 1/4 pg. illus. of "The Rev. William Arthur, President of th... See More
A politcal cartoon re: the Tammany Tiger...
Item #659728
November 25, 1871
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 25, 1871
* The Tammany Tiger
* Wandering minstrels in New York
Key prints include: "The Wandering Minstrels" in N.Y. City, a political cartoon: "Reform Triumphant", which shows "N.Y. City" conquering the Tammany tiger, a view of a soup house in Chicago, and more. See images for details.
Complete in 16 pages, minor foxin... See More
Color cover by W.H.D. Koerner... Print by E.W. Kenble...
Item #177626
October 14, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 14, 1911 (with color cover by W.H.D. Koerner)
This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Winfield Scott Schley, U. S. N."
This issue has an illustration of "The Spear That Knows No Brother" by Kemble. There is a photo of "What the "Hawke" did to the "Olymp... See More
Preparing for the Statue of Liberty... Oklahoma Boomers... Tenement House fire…
Item #705664
May 16, 1885
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, May 16, 1885 The front page is a montage of prints concerning the trial of Richard Short for the assault on Capt. Phelan.
Inside has a very dramatic print of: "The Tenement House Fire...A Father's Desperate Resort--Four Children Thrown from a 3rd Story Window". Another full page shows a reunion of Union & Confederates soldiers ... See More
Poughkeepsie, New York scenes...
Item #689887
August 29, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Aug. 29, 1857 This title was formatted much like the more popular Harper's Weekly. Within are six prints of various scenes within: "Poughkeepsie, New York". The front page shows a: "View of Brighton, Staten Island, New York". The back page print shows: "Washing For Gold In Brazil".
Sixteen pages, good condition.
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Sixteen pages, good condition.
Humpty Dumpty...
Item #177678
November 23, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 23, 1912 This issue has a color cover. The front page is a photo of: "Britain's New Ambassador."
In this issue there is an illustration called "Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall. Humpty Dumpty had a bad fall. All the ex-bosses And Bully Moose men, Can never put Humpty up again." by Kemble. There is a photo spread called "... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum...
Item #698441
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, May 21, 1853 Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly", the latter two becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues, or less than one year.Among the prints are: "Destructi... See More
Playing pool in a Paris cafe...
Item #678984
May 04, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York May 4, 1872 The full front page has 4 political cartoons: "Shakespeare on the 'Liberal' Campaign of Slander".
Almost a fullpg: "Playing Pool in a Paris Cafe". Another full page: "A Modern Version of the Good Samaritan"; a 3/4 page print: "At The Door of the Opera House"; a full page Nast cartoon: "It Is The I... See More
Thomas Nast cartoons... Quail hunting...
Item #174498
October 16, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 16, 1880 Full ftpg by Thomas Nast: 'Women Will Never be Statesmen'. Fullpg: 'The St. Louis Fair'. Fullpg print by W. A. Rogers: 'Now or Never--the White House or Bust'. Fullpg: 'The Quail and its Enemies'(hunting). Fullpg: 'Scenes in Rugby, the English Colony in Tennessee'. Fullpg. Nast pictorial with 4 prints.
O... See More
Highlands of the Hudson River... Cricket Match - New Yorkers vs. Australians....s
Item #174288
October 19, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 19, 1878 Nice fullpg. Nast: 'The Crowning Point of His Life' & another Nast fullpg. showing Uncle Sam. Fullpg: 'Northern Entrance to the Highlands of the Hudson' is nice and a full page illustration: "Too Late for the Coach--An Old Time Incident" by Reinhart. There is also a nice fullpg: "The Cricket Match Between The ... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum...
Item #698440
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, May 21, 1853 Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly", the latter two becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues, or less than one year.Among the prints are: "Destructi... See More
England's Boy Scouts....
Item #177559
March 26, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 26, 1910
The front page of this issue has a photo of "Beginnings in the King Business."
In this issue, there is an illustration of "Stumped" by Kemble and an article with photos of "England's Boy Army" by Sydney Brooks. There is an illustration of "A Singer of Childhood" and photos of "England's "N... See More
Pre-Civil War scenes of Richmond...
Item #690038
June 05, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, June 5, 1858 The front page features a nice print: "The Late Crevasse [breach of a river bank] act Bell's Plantation Near New Orleans" with an article.
Inside has 2 pages of text with 4 prints of: "Views in Richmond Virginia" including: "Head Quarters of Lafayette at Richmond" "The Monumental Church" "Henrico C... See More
Follow-up to the Civil War... Prisoner cruelties...
Item #172894
June 17, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY June 17, 1865 The full front page shows: "Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State" with an article on him on page 2. Other articles are: "The Fate Of Davis" "The Day of Reckoning" "The Conspiracy Trial".
Inside ha a nice, large print of: "Major-General William T. Sherman", and smaller prints of: "General Weitzel&#... See More
Item #177495
May 09, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 9, 1908
The Ku Klux Klan...
Item #173662
October 19, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 19, 1872 Inside has a small illustration: "Mississippi Ku-Klux In The Disguises In Which They Were Captured" with a lengthy article on the 'Ku Klux Conspiracy'. Beneath this print is a Nast print showing an African-American dead & captioned: "One Vote Less".
Inside has a full page Nast political cartoon: "Let Us ... See More
Edison's phonograph...
Item #175298
June 09, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 9, 1888 Fullpg of 4 photos: 'The Work of Construction on the Panama Canal'. Doublepage centerfold: 'Not Guilty' is a nice court scene. Nearly halfpg. with 3 illus. including a nice view of: 'Edison's Perfected Phonograph', plus a nice article on the preceding page. The Supplement contains two great pgs: 'St. Louis, from the ... See More
Item #177639
January 06, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 6, 1912 The front page has a photo of "Mexico's 'Enfant Terrible.'" This issue also has an illustration of "The Motorist: 'One Thing's Certain--They Can't Accuse Me of Being a 'Joy-Rider''" by Kemble. There is an article with photos of "Across America by Auto" by John Guy Monihan. The dou... See More
Charles Dickens grave... Music Evening at the Capitol Grounds...
Item #173428
July 23, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 23, 1870 The front cover contains a 2/3 page illustration of "The Grave of Charles Dickens in Westminster Abbey." Inside is a 1/3 page illustration of "The Chinese in New England-North Adams, Massachusetts." 1/2 page illustration of "The Chinese in New England-The Work Shop." Also, a full page illustration of "Music Eveni... See More
Early scenes of Syracuse, New York...
Item #690020
February 06, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Feb. 6, 1858 The front page features an article and print of: "Frederic W. Lincoln, Jr., Mayor of Boston".
An inside page has an article and two prints of "Syracuse, New York" including: "General View of the City" and: "View of Salina Street". The back page has a print of the: "Royal Barge of the King of Siam"... See More
Cardinal Farley comes to America....
Item #177642
January 27, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 27, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "America's New Prince of the Church."
This issue has an illustration of "Weighing Them In" by Kemble. There are photo spreads of "America's Greeting to Cardinal Farley" and "How They Welcomed His Eminence." There is a photo of "Here the Democrats wil... See More
Polo...
Item #177560
April 09, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 9, 1910
The front page of this issue has a photo of "International Polo at Lakewood."
In this issue, there is an illustration of "William: "That's a Pretty Poor Score for a Qualifying Round; Mighty Hard Course to Play, Hey! What, Jimmie?" James: "It is four Beginners."" by Kemble. There is a photo of "A Sta... See More
Trout fishing... The Klondike country...
Item #699414
April 01, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 1, 1899 Full front page illus. of "Holy Week in the Philippines - The Good Friday Procession at Cavite." Inside is a full page of illus. of "Peking - The American Legation and Its Intercourse with the Chinese Court."
The print is a great doublepage centerfold by famed artist A. B. Frost: "Trout Fishing - 'Well Hooked'... See More
Lumbering, Harrisburg, and other Pennsylvania prints...
Item #564972
May 30, 1874
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated, May 30, 1874 The full frontpage is an illustration entitled: "Fighting Their Battles Over Again - A Scene At Harrisburgh, Pa., During The Renuion Of The Army Of The Potomac." which shows Gen. Sherman shaking hands with another gentleman among several other notables. Other illustrations on this topic are inside the issue. Another ful... See More
More discoveries of Pompeii.....
Item #177658
May 25, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 25, 1912 The front page of this issue is a photo of "A King Who Died Unknown."
This issue has an illustration of "Which Will Win?" by Kemble and an article with photos of "The Rewards of Baseball" by Edward Bayard Moss. There is another article called "Are Women Human Beings?" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and there ar... See More
St. Lawrence River Bridge Disaster...
Item #177463
September 21, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 21, 1907
Mark Twain as Doctor of Letters....
Item #177455
July 27, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 27, 1907
The Wedding at the White House....
Item #177381
March 03, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 3, 1906
Automobile Races at Ormond, Florida...
Item #177377
February 03, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 3, 1906
Pitchers who bat... Walter Johnson...
Item #177708
August 23, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, August 23, 1913 This issue has a color cover sheet over it. "This is the Second Number Edited by Norman Hapgood."
In this issue there is an illustration called "Ebb-Tide" by Stuart Davis and there is an article with a photo called "Mr. Lane and the Public Domain" by Honore Willsie. Also in this issue is a full page illustrati... See More
Theatrical Number.....
Item #177671
August 24, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 24, 1912
This issue is a "Theatrical Number--Season of 1912-13" and has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has a photo called "The Attack on New York."
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." There is a full page illustration called "The Elephant:'If I Wasn't I... See More
Minnehaha Falls... Fur-traders attacked by Indians...
Item #173202
May 23, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 23, 1868 The frontpage features a full page illustration "The Little Woman" which also features a poem on the inside page. An article "American Artists" features 1/4 page illustrations of "J.Q.A. Ward, N.A." and R. W. Hubbard, N.A." One-third page shows: 'Minnehaha Falls, Minnesota.' (famous from the song of... See More
Windmill at Laramie, Wyoming Territory...
Item #628008
May 08, 1869
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 8, 1869 Prints within include: "Marketing At The Five Points, New York"; a full page with two illustrations: "The Strike Of The 2nd Avenue R. R. Drivers -- The Resumption Of Travel -- Scene At The Depot" and "Windmill At Laramie, Wyoming Territory, For Supplying The Locomotives Of The Union Pacific RR With Water".
Sixteen... See More
Funeral for Charles Sumner...
Item #173814
April 04, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Apr. 4, 1874 Ftpg: 'Body of Charles Sumner Lying in State in the Rotunda of the Capitol' plus more illus. re. Sumner's funeral inside. Halfpg: 'Coursing--the Slip'. Illus. of: 'Victor Hugo with several vignettes re. his work. The Supplement has: 'Sketches in the Far West--Curing Hides & Bones' & 'Sugar Making in Texas' & '... See More
Belmont Park... Yachting...
Item #177305
May 20, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 20, 1905
Aviation...
Item #177346
January 14, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 14, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The End of Arch Hoxsey's Last Flight."
This issue has an illustration of "A page From Our Political "Slant-Book'" by Kemble. There is an article with photos of "The Kaiser is Himself Again" and "An Army of the Air" by E. D. Robinson and much more.
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Tribute to Mark Twain....
Item #177588
December 31, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 31, 1910
There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is an illustration of "Step Lively, Please!"
This issue has an illustration of "Ring Out the Old, Ring in the New" by Kemble. Also in this issue is a full page illustration of "The Vampires" by Harry Grant Dart. There is also a full page ... See More
Nevada mining... The Suez Canal...
Item #173298
April 24, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 24, 1869 The front page of the issue is "The Bible Woman". Inside the issue is a half page illustration which shows a scene of the 'Battle Of Lexington, April 19, 1775' along with a quarterpage "Old Battle Monument at Concord, Massachusetts". The doublepage centerfold is comprised of "The Suez Canal" and "The Oxf... See More
"Colored' people at Chicago... Somerset County, New Jersey...
Item #690062
September 24, 1859
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Sept. 24, 1859 The front page has a print of: "The State Encampment at Concord, Massachusetts". Among various prints within: "The Great Crater of the Fudsi Gamma, Japan" "Scene In a Turkish Coffee House" "City of Corfu, as Seen from the Island of Vido" "The Famous Sea Fight Between the Bon Homme Richard & the Se... See More
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