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Illustrated Issues
Early view of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada...
Item #674520
January 12, 1856
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 12, 1856 There are several nice military-themed prints inside, but some of the better prints are; "The Hon. Sir Allan MacNab, Prime Minster of Canada" and a nice half page view of: "Hamilton, Canada West, From the Mountain" and a great full page print: "Bear Hunting In Sweden".
Complete in 24 pages, great condition.
Rebellion in Mexico....
Item #177595
February 25, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 25, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Late Archbishop Ryan."
This issue has an illustration of " 'Who Said Stand Pat?' " by Kemble. There is also a photo spread of "The Rebellion in Mexico." Plus, there is a photo of "A Bird-Man's Notable Flight" and articles of "Unique Copper ... 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
Golf...
Item #177777
September 25, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, September 25, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page which has an illustration on it titled "Caught" by Morris. On the back of the cover page there is an illustration with a poem titled "A Chinese Lyric" by Pai Ta-Shun.
In this issue, there are several articles including "'C. M. F. (Commonwealth Military... 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
"The Protected Sex"...
Item #177807
May 08, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, May 8, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page. On the back of the cover page there is a poem with illustrations by Oliver Herford titled "War", written by Mary Austin.
In this issue, there are several articles including "The Protected Sex in Wartime" by Aino Malmberg which includes photos; "The Protected... See More
Oliver Twist and Fagin the Jew... One of the first woman preachers...
Item #173596
March 02, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, March 2, 1872 Two front 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Rev. Theodore L. Cuyler" and "Miss Sarah F. Smiley, the Quakeress Preacher." Sarah Smiley is recognized as one of the very first female preachers with much on her on the internet.
Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of: "The British Exlipse Expedition in India-Incident at Bakul"; one-third pg. illus.... See More
Indians Gambling... Departing for Colorado...
Item #173394
March 26, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 26, 1870 The front page features "Captain Williams, of the 'Oneida'" with a related article. A three-quarter page illustration "Wild-Boar" also includes an article. Full page illustrations include "Scenes on the Mississippi" shows a paddlewheeler, and "Whisky Peddler on the Plains" and "Interior of Male... 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
Motor-Boat Carnival... Golfing... Hunting by Auto...
Item #177324
September 30, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 30, 1905
Item #177144
May 03, 1902
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 3, 1902 Front page photo: "The Heavy-Draught Automobile"; Francis R. Stockton with photo; full page photo: "The Installation of the New President of Columbia"; fullpage illustration "Setting Out for the Coronation"; "Through the Grand Canon of the Gunnison" with photos; fullpage illustration "On the Frayed Edge o... See More
Horse Show... Automobile Racing...
Item #177328
October 28, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 28, 1905
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
Auto Races at Ormond, Florida....
Item #177374
January 13, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 13, 1906
Harvard-Cambridge Boat-Race.... H.G. Wells...
Item #177409
September 15, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 15, 1906
The "Montagu"... H.G. Wells...
Item #177413
October 06, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 6, 1906
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Football... Horse Show...
Item #177331
November 18, 1905
Harper's Weekly, New York, November 18, 1905 Front page illustration "Behold Him Now" by W. A. Rogers; The Horse Show; Correctly Appointed Turn-Outs at the Horse Show Driven by Women; The Gentlemen's Pony and Steeplechase Races at "Graceland"; The Latest Type of Transatlantic Liner; Double page Photos, Some of the Principal Prize-Winning Entries in the Y... See More
President William H. Taft....
Item #177341
March 06, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 6, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has a photo of "The New White House Family."
This issue has a photo of "Theodore Roosevelt--Who Retires After Seven Years in the White House" and an article of "To Theodore Roosevelt: Greeting!" There is another full page photo, this one of &qu... See More
Early views of Rahway, New Jersey...
Item #690027
November 14, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Nov. 14, 1857
* Pre Civil War street scenes and views
Inside has two pages of descriptive text with 8 prints of "Rahway, New Jersey" including 2 churches, 2 residences, and "View In Main Street, Rahway" "Farmers' & Mechanics' Bank" "and: "View in Rahway".
Sixteen pages, nice condition.... See More
Leonardo da Vinci....
Item #177757
October 17, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, October 17, 1914
This issue has a color cover page before the title page. On the back of the cover page, there is a photo of "Gail Kane."
In this issue, there are several articles including "The Nation's New Front Door" by Frances A. Kellor; "Bernhardi and the United States; "Keeping It Up--The Spirit of London in War Ti... See More
Mark Twain as Doctor of Letters....
Item #177455
July 27, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 27, 1907
Thomas Nast political cartoon... Cod fishing...
Item #175026
October 31, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 31, 1885 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon: 'The Skeleton in His Closet'. Nearly halfpg: 'St. Louis Exposition & Music Hall'. Nice fullpg: 'Cod Fishing' & a very dramatic fullpg: 'Indian Warfare--Attack on the Village'. Fullpg: 'Sketches from St. Paul, Minnesota' shows 7 scenes.
Other news and advertiseme... See More
Item #177755
October 03, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, October 3, 1914
This issue has a color cover page before the title page. On the back of the cover page, there is a photo of "The Back Trail."
In this issue, there are several articles including "Who Made Germany Crazy?--1. Bismarck and Von Treitske" by Norman Hapgood; "Socialists and the War" by William English Walling; ... See More
Jews....
Item #177785
November 20, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, November 20, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page which has an illustration titled "A Marriage of Convenience" by Morris. On the back of the cover page there is a photo that says "...This photograph shows a wounded Austrian being assisted up the steep slope by his companions."
In this issue, there are... See More
Jews....
Item #177786
November 27, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, November 27, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page which has an illustration titled "Hyphenated Turkey." On the back of the cover page there is a photo of "Emperor and Kaiser."
In this issue, there are several articles including "Cloture in the Senate" by Senator Robert L. Owen, of Oklahoma; "... 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
Aviation...
Item #177001
October 11, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated October 11, 1913.
This issue has a color cover sheet over it.
In this issue there is an illustration called "For Mayor" by Maurice Becker. There are several articles which include "Bryan of the Nineties" by C. S. Thomas; "Why Not Be Interesting?" by Lincoln Steffens; "Flying Ten Thousand Miles--Part II" by... See More
The Modoc War... The tobacco trade prints...
Item #649014
May 10, 1873
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York May 10, 1873 Full frontpage: "Oregon--The Modoc War--Schonchin and His Associate 'Bucks' Killed By An Exploding Shell In The Lava Beds." Inside are: fullpage has two halfpage illustration "Kentucky--The Tobacco Trade--Scenes In The Louisville Market." Another fullpage illustration is "New York City - The Great Musical Festiv... See More
Overland mailcoach crossing the Rocky Mountains...
Item #173170
February 08, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 8, 1868 The front cover illustration is entitled "Please Give Me a Penny, Sir!" and also has a commentary on the inside page in regards to the New York charities of the times. A full page "Art Schools of New York" shows 5 scenes. Great full page "Overland Mailcoach Crossing the Rocky Mountains--Scene in Guy's Gu... See More
Dreadnoughts's 9 Bull's-Eyes in 12 shots....
Item #177462
September 14, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 14, 1907
Item #177682
January 04, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated January 4, 1913.
This issue has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has an illustration called "Here At Last, But It Took Time to Bring It" by Kemble.
In this issue there is an article and photo of "General Homer Lea" by Charles E. Van Loan. There is a full page illustration called "Father Time: 'Humph!... See More
Item #177143
April 12, 1902
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 12, 1902 Frontpage illustration "Opening of the Spring Coaching Season" by Kloppe; The Search for the Origin of the Aborigine with photos; fullpage photos Northeasternmost Siberia; fullpage photos The Society of American Artists; fullpapge illustration "Izaak Walton's Black Sheep" by Lawrence; Boston's Solution of the Transporta... See More
Item #177683
January 18, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated January 18, 1913.
This issue has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has a photo called "America's Greatest Automobile Show."
In this issue there is an article and photo of "Seeking a Famous Trophy" by William Inglis. There are several photo spreads, one called "Plays and Players" and another calle... See More
The Iron Pier at Coney Island...
Item #174686
July 29, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 29, 1882 The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "As Usual, When It's Too Late, The Police Come".
Various prints within include a nice full page: "A Game Of Polo" is displayable by itself. Also a great full page: "On the Iron Pier, Coney Island--The Rush for the Last Boat"; and a full page: "Children&... See More
Football with its New Rules....
Item #177547
November 13, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 13, 1909 The front page of this issue has an illustration of "After Forty Years" by Sarah K. Smith. This issue has an illustration of "After the Battle" by Kemble and photo spreads of "America's Premier Automobile Race"; "The Paper Town that Northcliffe Built"; "Following the Ball Under the New Rules&quo... See More
Harvard defeats Yale at Football.... James Montgomery Flagg...
Item #177350
December 05, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 5, 1908 The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Coming Mistress of the White House", the latest photograph of Mrs. William H. Taft.
This issue has a photo of "Dorando Turns the Tables on Hayes"; "The Founder of a "Social Service" Church"; "Harvard Defeats Yale at Football for the First
... See More
This issue has a photo of "Dorando Turns the Tables on Hayes"; "The Founder of a "Social Service" Church"; "Harvard Defeats Yale at Football for the First
Aviation...
Item #177711
October 18, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated October 18, 1913.
This issue has a color cover sheet over it.
In this issue there is an illustration called "John Drew in "The Tyranny of Tears", now being revived in conjunction with the new Barrie play called "The Will'" by James Montgomery Flagg. There are several articles including "Society You Read About&qu... See More
H.G. Wells...
Item #177412
September 29, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 29, 1906
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
Industrial Series....
Item #177701
June 14, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated June 14, 1913.
This issue has a color cover sheet over it. The front page has a photo called "Remembering the 'Maine.'"
In this issue there are several articles including "They Married on Sixty a Week"; "Fuel for the Human Engine"; "To Make Doctors Better"; "The New Lake Superior Cloverland" and &quo... See More
Item #177688
March 01, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated March 1, 1913.
This issue has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has a photo called "Mrs. Cleveland's Second Marriage."
In this issue there are two letters, one called "To William H. Taft: Good Morning" and the other is called "To William H. Taft: Good Evening." The double page illustration is of ... 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
Dramatic & displayable cavalry charge... Jefferson City...
Item #684143
November 02, 1861
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 2, 1861 The best print is the very dramatic, tipped-in doublepage centerfold which shows a cavalry charge captioned: "...Steamer Monticello Shelling the Rebel Troops at Chicamacomico...Attempt to cut off the Retreat of the 20th Indiana Regiment Towards Hatteras Lighthouse". This is one of the more action-packed prints of the war.
Othe... See More
Training American mustangs... Pennsylvania Railroad...
Item #174720
November 25, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 25, 1882 Front page print: "The Sea-Gull's Song". Halfpg: "An Inspection Car On The Pennsylvania Railroad". Full page print with 3 scenes: "Sunday Morning in the Eel Market, Catherine Slip, New York".
Terrific doublepage centerfold. by Frenzeny: "Taming & Training The American Mustang" shows 11 scenes. F... See More
Views of Billerica and Fitchburg...
Item #690036
July 03, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, July 3, 1858 The front page features a nice print: "Class Day at Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass." with a related article.
Prints within include: "Arabic French School for Boys, at Algiers" and; "Girls' School in Algiers Under Direction of Madame Luce".
Two pages are taken up with test and prints of Fitchburg and Billeri... See More
A series on "Notable Jews"...
Item #689192
July 20, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, July 20, 1893 Of special interest is item #XV of "Notable Jews - Hon. Philip Stein" which also includes a photograph & biography of him.
Among many other prints & photos is a full ft. page: "Recent Appalling Calamity on the Grounds of the Columbian Exposition at Chicago" showing a building on fire; a full page with 2 photos of: &qu... See More
Boer War...
Item #177030
February 03, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 3, 1900 (Supplement not included with this issue.) This issue features illustrations of the Boer War in South Africa; and illustrations featured at the Pennsylvania Academy Exhibition. It also contains numerous news articles of the day. See photos for full details.The Supplement, which contains the desirable print of Teddy Roosevelt on horseback by W.A.... See More
Death of the famed George Bernard Shaw...
Item #662838
November 11, 1950
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Nov. 11, 1950
* George Bernard Shaw death
* Essayist, novelist, writer
The entire inside front page is taken up with a photo of George Bernard Shaw, with the caption beginning: "The Age's Premier Playwright, Wit and Revolutionary: Mr. George Bernard Shaw, the Doyen of English Letters, Who Died as Dawn Broke on November the Second, in this... See More
George Christy, of the Christy Minstrels...
Item #700690
November 25, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Nov. 25, 1854 A title much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. The masthead features a very decorative engraving of Boston Harbor.
Perhaps the most notable prints are the 3 on the back page, with an ar... See More
Uncommon "Special Number" focused solely on Henry Stanley in Africa...
Item #701888
February 06, 1878
STANLEY IN AFRICA, "Special Number of the Illustrated London News", Feb. 6, 1878
* David Livingstone & Henry Morton Stanley
This is a special issue with its own, exploration-themed masthead, containing a wealth of text on Henry Stanley exploring Africa, as well as 24 related prints, 3 of which are doublepage prints.
The text is set in wide, two-column format rather... See More
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