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Very historic Nast print: "The First Vote" of African-Americans in the reconstructed South...
Item #173146
November 16, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 16, 1867 Historic & significant full front page Thomas Nast illustration: "The First Vote" shows an African-American man voting. During the Reconstruction South voting rights for free Blacks came slowly with obstacles such as poll taxes, literacy requirements, etc. This very historic print shows a proud African-American--with others in line b... See More
The Medicine Lodge Treaty...
Item #670769
November 16, 1867
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Nov. 16, 1867
* Treaty (treaties) of Medicine Lodge
The prime content concerns the Medicine Lodge Treaty, taking all of page 5 and includes 4 prints, the largest captioned: "Council of the Arapahoe & Comanche Indians on Medicine Lodge Creek, Arkansas...". The others show: "Comanche Indians on the Way to the Great Co... See More
Early Sitka, Alaska... Bethlehem, Pennsylvania newspaper...
Item #552167
December 06, 1867
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 6, 1867
* Early Sitka Alaska settlement
* From the Indian Wars era
* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day. Several interesting advertisements tell the way life was back then.
A page 2 report says: "At Sitka the land speculators are beginning to buy up ground, in view of the anticipated.... See More
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1867...
Item #551774
December 09, 1867
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 9, 1867
* From the Indian Wars era
* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day. Several interesting advertisements tell the way life was back then.
Made of rag paper, this issue is in nice condition.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1867...
Item #571110
December 12, 1867
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 12, 1867
* From the Indian Wars era
* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original
This issue has many small reports on local news and political news. There is an article on the "Union Pacific Railroad." The rest of the issue consists of ads of all kinds. (see photos) There are several interesting advertisements that tell about the wa... See More
Full page Winslow Homer print... Desirable: "Among the Wrecker of the New Jersey Coast''(Barnegat Light-House)...
Item #173166
January 25, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 25, 1868 The front page shows: "Effect of the Tidal Wave at St. Thomas, West Indies". Inside has a nice full page Winslow Homer print: "Winter - A Skating Scene".
The doublepage centerfold has ten scenes of: "Among the Wrecker of the New Jersey Coast''(Barnegat Light-House). One-quarter page portraits of: &q... See More
Ulysses S. Grant... Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase...
Item #173168
February 01, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 1, 1868 The front page features a 1/2 page illustration 'A Local Item.' A full page illustration 'The British Ship 'Galatea' in a Cyclone in the Indian Ocean.' Great doublepage centerfold: 'Chief Justice & Associate Justices of the Supreme Court' is displayable, showing Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase & the o... See More
Sioux Indians... Erie Railroad disaster...Whiskey stills...
Item #173196
May 02, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 2, 1868 The full frontpage illustration is of 'The Erie Railroad Disaster - the Wrecked and Burning Cars'. There is a short text "Mr. Dickens's Farewell". A half-page illustration "Sergeant Bates with the Flag Passing through Richmond" has an accompanying article. A 1/4 page: 'Raid on Illicit Whisky Stills in Brooklyn' also... See More
The Life of an Indian... The Peddler's wagon...
Item #173210
June 20, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 20, 1868 The front page shows an illustration of mother duck protecting her ducklings entitled "Maternal Vigilance in the Face of the Enemy". A half page illustration shows: 'Unknown Soldier's Monument in Arlington" "Decorating Soldiers' Graves in Cypress Hill Cemetery near Brooklyn" and 'Decorating General Lander's G... See More
Defense of the Kansas Frontier in 1868...
Item #668723
August 18, 1868
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 18, 1868
* Defense of the Kansas Frontier
* Solomon River Valley - Indians
Page 7 has an article headed: "Our Indian Troubles" "Large Bodies of Indians on the War Path--Government Troops Defeated--Settlements Broken Up--Eight Men Murdered" (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with 12 pages, light damp staining at top portion, generally nice.... See More
American Indians... The beach at Long Branch...
Item #173228
August 22, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 22, 1868 The front page of the issue features a nearly half page illustration "Rogers, the Sculptor, Modeling His Colossal Statue of America, at Rome, June, 1868" Nearly half page illustration of: 'Governor W.F.M. Arny's Indian Expedition' shows him with 13 Indians. Halfpg: 'On the Docks After a Hot Day'. An arti... See More
"A White Man's Government", by Thomas Nast... Scenes in Alaska...
Item #173232
September 05, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 5, 1868 Without a doubt, the most sought-after print within this issue is Thomas Nast's, "'his Is A White Man's Government". Also desirable are: the full-page, "Scenes in Alaska"; "Collecting the Customs--Operations of the Customs Inspectors & Agents at N.Y." (shows 5 scenes); "A Chinese Wedding&q
... See More
Indian's attacking a wagon train...
Item #173236
September 19, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 19, 1868 The front page features coverage of "The 'Wickedest Man's' Reformation" which includes a half-page illustration "Prayer-Meeting in the 'Wickedest Man's' Dance-House" and a smaller "Scene in Front of the 'Wickedest Man's' Dance-House" - all in reference to John Allen's suppo... See More
Thomas Nast political illustrations with Black Americana interest...
Item #173242
October 10, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 10, 1868 The front page of this issue features a three-quarter page illustration entitled "The Water Drinkers in Spain". A full page features a halfpage "The South American Earthquakes - Wreck of the 'Wateree'" and "Yacht Race for Vice-Commodore Bennett's Prizes, September 22, 1868". A one-third page "The P... See More
"Boys in Blue"... Lifesaving... The Life of a Trapper'...
Item #173244
October 17, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 17, 1868 The front page features a nice half-page illustration "The 'Boys in Blue' Marching Down Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, October 2, 1868" and a smaller "Mass Meeting of the 'Boys in Blue' in Front of Independence Hall, Philadelphia, October 1, 1868". Also inside is a nice full page 'Grand Procession of the Boys i... See More
Hebrew Temple Emanu-el, New York...
Item #173252
November 14, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 14, 1868 Terrific full front page political cartoon: 'Victory!' shows U.S. Grant on horseback cutting off the head of the K.K.K. on horseback as well. A halfpage illustration of the ''Court House, San Jose, California'. A great and displayable fullpage: 'Duck Shooting' shows 6 scenes. 'Hebrew Temple Emanu-el, Corne... See More
The indian war of 1868/1869... Baron James De Rothschild...
Item #173258
December 05, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 5, 1868 The front page of this issue features a nearly full page portrait of "The Late Baron James De Rothschild", with an accompanying article [Note: at the time of his death, the Jewish Baron was estimated to have amassed a fortune, separate from his family holdings, valued at more than five times the wealth of Bill Gates]. Inside is a 1/2 pg. il... See More
Whipping post in New Castle, Delaware... Negro newsboys in Richmond...
Item #173260
December 12, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 12, 1868 The frontpage of this issue is of 'The Whipping Post and Pillory at New Castle, Delaware'. An article "H. Rives Pollard" also features an illustration of him. A nearly 1/2 page illustration entitled "Scene of the Philadelphia tragedy, Corner of Tenth and Pine Streets" A halfpage 'Alaska--Interi... See More
General Custer attacks the Cheyenne... Ku-Klux Klan...
Item #173262
December 19, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 19, 1868 The frontpage of this issue features "The 'Kelly Medal'" which shows the front and back of the medal as well as a 1/2 page illustration of the "Presentation of the 'Kelly Medal' at the Public Grammar-School No. 45, New York City". An article "Burning of Fort Lafayette" also features two 1/3 i... 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
A Winslow Homer Christmas print... Santa Claus...
Item #173266
January 02, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 2, 1869 The full front page is a nice print: "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year" showing a full-figure Santa Claus carrying a Christmas tree. Inside is a full page Winslow Homer print: "Christmas Belles" showing a family in a sleigh.
Another full page has: 'Home for the Holidays" and other prints include: "The Chr... See More
Winslow Homer's New Year's print...
Item #173268
January 09, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 9, 1869 The front page features a full page illustration by Thomas Nast: "Peace" showing Grant and Miss Liberty.
Inside has a full page illustration by Winslow Homer" "The New Year - 1869". The doublepage centerfold is" "West Point and Vicinity, from Fort Putnam" which is a nice overview. One
page features two i... See More
Full page Winslow Homer print... Custer and the Indians...
Item #173270
January 16, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 16, 1869 The prime print would be the full page by famed artist Winslow Homer: "Winter At Sea--Taking in Sail Off The Coast" with a related article.
The front page shows: "Winter Sports--Ice Boats on the Hudson" and; "Destructive Conflagration at Lynn, Massachusetts".
Among other prints are 3 scenes of: "Custer'... See More
View Of Havana, Cuba... Union Pacific R.R: Echo City & Weber Canon, Utah...
Item #173282
February 27, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 27, 1869 The front page of this issue features an article on Washington's Resignation and illustration "Original Portrait Of Washington" from a painting executed by Polk at Valley Forge. Also a nice full page illustration "General Washington Resigning His Commission To Congress At Annapolis". Large view of "Panoramic View O... See More
Indian burial on Deer Creek near Fort Laramie... The country doctor...
Item #173284
March 06, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 6, 1869 The front page is a nice displayable illustration entitled "The Country Doctor" which shows him having arrived at a woman's home on horseback. A half-page illustration with related article "Mr. Paul Du Chaillu Lecturing to the Young Folks of Boston", the celebrated African explorer. A half-page illustration "Grand ... See More
Arlington Cemetery... Aaron Burr Tomb...
Item #173290
March 27, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 27, 1869 The front page of the issue features the illustrations of the reconstructed Cabinet. There is a half-page illustration of "Soldiers' Cemetery at Arlington Heights, Virginia" with related article in which the illustration shows the rows of soldiers graves around Lee's home with the Potomac River and the dome of the Capitol i... See More
Halsted Observatory, Princeton... The Odd Fellows...
Item #173304
May 15, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 15, 1869 The front page of this issue features a full page illustration "Members of the National Sunday-School Convention Held at Newark, New Jersey, April 28, 29 and 30, 1869". Inside is an article "The 'Odd Fellows' Semi-Centennial" which features a quarterpage illustration "Thomas Wildey, P.G., Founder of Odd Fellowship in Amer... See More
Transcontinental railroad is complete... Cuban revolution...
Item #173310
June 05, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 5, 1869 Inside has a very nice half page print: "Completion of the Pacific Railroad - Meeting of Locomotives of the Union and Central Pacific Lines: The Engineers Shake Hands" being a fine display item. A half page illustration is of the "Great Fire at Dayton, Ohio - Destruction of Turner's Opera-House". Three prints on the "Cu... See More
Swedish settlement attacked by Indians... victims mutilated...
Item #699175
June 07, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 7, 1869
* Swedish settlement attacked by Indians
Page 7 has a brief article headed: "Indian Butcheries in Kansas" "The Indians" "The Savages Devastating the Frontiers--Panic Among the Settlers of Northwestern Kansas". (see image)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition.... See More
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow... The Philadelphia Library...
Item #173330
August 14, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 14, 1869 The front page features a halfpage illustration of "The New Mercantile Library Building, Philadelphia." Also, two small illustrations of the "Medal Presented to Midshipman T. B. M. Mason by the Life Saving Benevolent Association of New York." Inside is a nearly full page illustration is of "Henry Wadsworth Longfellow," th... See More
The Great Whiskey Conflagration in Philadelphia...
Item #173332
August 21, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 21, 1869 This issue features a great full front page of the 'Great Whiskey Conflagration in Philadelphia, on the Night of August 4, 1869' shows firemen fighting a fire. There are four small illustrations showing the phases on "The Eclipse." There is a half page illustration 'Harvesting on the Battlefield of Bull Run'. A fu... See More
Pennsylvania coal mining...
Item #173338
September 11, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 11, 1869 The front page features an approximately one-third page illustration 'Union Pacific Railroad - Sherman Station, Wyoming Territory' along with a quarterpage illustration of "Prince Arthur, of England." Two full pages of 9 illustration of 'The Coal Mines of Pennsylvania - Mining the Coal' and "The Coal-Mines of Pe... See More
The Old West from Northern California...
Item #560807
DAILY EVENING HERALD, Stockton, California, 1870 Stockton came into existence primarily due to the Gold Rush of the mid-19th century as was the case for many towns in Northern California. It is the county seat of San Joaquin County with a population of nearly 300,000 today.During its early years, Stockton was known by several names, including "Tuleburg", "Fat City," and... See More
Funeral of Victor Noir... Mr. Peabody...
Item #173382
February 12, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 12, 1870 The front page features a full page "Christmas-Day in St. Peter's - 'Open the Gates and Let the King of Glory In'". Fine port scene is a full page print: 'Landing of the Remains of Mr. Peabody At Portland' Full page and 2 illustrations on: 'The Funeral Of Victor Noir' 3 scenes of: 'Aerial Voyages... See More
Abraham Lincoln stops an execution...
Item #173386
February 26, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1870 The front page of the issue features an illustration entitled "For I Was Ahungered, and Ye Gave Me Meat." in which a hungry man is being feed in the entrance area of the home. A full page illustration of "Burial of Mr. Peabody's Remains in Harmony Grove Cemetery." A third-page illustration of "The New Lincoln Statu... See More
Victoria Woodhull & Tennie Claflin...
Item #173388
March 05, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 5, 1870 The most intriguing item is the back page cartoon captioned: "The Bewitching Brokers - Women on Change".
The brokers were Victoria Woodhull & her sister Tennessee (Tennie) Claflin, who were the first women to open a brokerage firm on the previously male-dominated Wall Street. The press was not kind to their new enterprise, however t... See More
Thomas Nast illustration of "Fort Sumter"...
Item #173392
March 19, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 19, 1870 The front cover of the issue features a two-third illustration of "The Sheikh." One page consist of a 1/3 pg. illustration. of "The Recent Accident on the Mississippi Central Railroad"; a three small portraits including "Lieut. Commander W. L. Stewart," "Commander E. H. Williams," and "Lieut. Commander... See More
Indians massacre whites in 1870 Wyoming...
Item #669486
April 04, 1870
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 4, 1870
* Indians - Native Americans attack
* Atlantic City, Fremont County, Wyoming
Page 7 has an article headed: "Indian Treachery In Wyoming" "Massacre of Whites by Peaceful Redskins" "The Indians" and more. See image for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, a little irregular along the spine, generally ni... See More
The Fifteenth Amendment...
Item #220988
April 12, 1870
Here is a complete, genuine newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated April 12, 1870.
* Indian Raid in Nebraska
* Indian Raid in Nebraska
* The Fifteenth Amendment
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Indians: A Raid in Nebraska", "The Fifteenth Amendment: Immense Ratification Meeting at the Brooklyn Academy of Music", and much more. Addit
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This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Indians: A Raid in Nebraska", "The Fifteenth Amendment: Immense Ratification Meeting at the Brooklyn Academy of Music", and much more. Addit
Battle with the Indians in the Wind River Valley...
Item #220987
April 15, 1870
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1870
* The Fifteenth Amendment
* The Fifteenth Amendment
* Indian Battle in the Wind River Valley
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Indians: A Fight in the Wind River Valley", "The Fifteenth Amendment: A Gala Day Among the New Citizens", and much more. Additional text is printed
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This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Indians: A Fight in the Wind River Valley", "The Fifteenth Amendment: A Gala Day Among the New Citizens", and much more. Additional text is printed
The Crystal Palace of New York...
Item #220985
April 17, 1870
Here is a complete, genuine newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated April 17, 1870.
* The New York Crystal Palace
* The New York Crystal Palace
* Letter from an Indian Girl
* Napoleon
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "A Crystal Palace for New-York", "An Indian Girl's Letter", "Napoleon to the people on the Significance of the Plebiscite", and much
... See More
* Napoleon
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "A Crystal Palace for New-York", "An Indian Girl's Letter", "Napoleon to the people on the Significance of the Plebiscite", and much
The Fifteenth Amendment...
Item #220984
April 18, 1870
Here is a complete, genuine newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated April 18, 1870.
* The Fifteenth Amendment
* The Fifteenth Amendment
* Indian Raid on the Union-Pacific
* The Ku Klux Klan of Alabama
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Fifteenth Amendment...", "The Indians: The Raid on the Union Pacific Railroad", "Alabama KuKlux", and much
... See More
* The Ku Klux Klan of Alabama
This issue features many one column headlines covering events of the time including: "The Fifteenth Amendment...", "The Indians: The Raid on the Union Pacific Railroad", "Alabama KuKlux", and much
Indian Raid...
Item #220982
April 22, 1870
Here is a complete, genuine newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated April 22, 1870.
* Base Ball
* Base Ball
* Union vs. Atlantic
* The Indians
This issue features many one column headlines including: "More About the Indians...Lynch Law", "Base-Ball: First Match-Game of the Season", and much more. Additional text is printed on the inside and back pages as well, covering
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* The Indians
This issue features many one column headlines including: "More About the Indians...Lynch Law", "Base-Ball: First Match-Game of the Season", and much more. Additional text is printed on the inside and back pages as well, covering
Winslow Homer...
Item #173404
April 30, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 30, 1870 The front page features a 3/4 page illustration "Grandmamma". Inside is a halfpage by Winslow Homer: 'Spring Farm Work - Grafting'. A 3/4 page "Hippopotami in the Jardin des Plantes at Paris". A very nice fullpage: 'An Auction Sale'. Nearly halfpage: 'Indians Swapping Wives' and halfpage; 'An ... See More
American Indians...
Item #556578
HARPER'S MONTHLY, New York, May, 1870* American Indians
* Florida tribes
* Prints
Beginning on the front page is an 18 page article: "Our Barbarian Brethren" that has 23 illustrations of various Indian implements & tools & more, plus a chart of "Indian Symbols", one of "A Scalp" & a scene of "Floridian Widows Scattering Their Hair Over Their ... See More
Winter scenes in Minnesota...
Item #173406
May 07, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 7, 1870 The front page of this issue features a half-page illustration entitled "Photographing The Baby". A full page illustration "Varnishing Day at the New York National Academy of Design" with a related article and a full page "The War in Cuba--Surprise of an Insurgent Camp". A doublepage centerfold '"Winter Scenes ... See More
Winslow Homer's "Spring Blossoms"... Black man tending his garden...
Item #173410
May 21, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 21, 1870 The front page shows a black man tending his garden: 'A Spring Scene Near Richmond, Va.' Full page 'Population of an Indian Village Moving'. Illustration of 'William Lloyd Garrison', publisher of The Liberator. Also illustration of: 'Lucretia Mott', the early feminist. Full page Winslow Homer: 'Spring Blossoms'. A fullpage i... See More
Winslow Homer's "Spring Blossoms"... Black man tending his garden...
Item #696789
May 21, 1870
(usually offered at a higher price) HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 21, 1870 (includes the Dicken's Supplement)
* Winslow Homer illustration
The most sought after prints within this issue are Winslow Homer's full-page: "Spring Blossoms" and the front-page: "A Spring Scene Near Richmond, Va.", which shows a black man tending his garden. This issue also has the uncommon Di... See More
Rare newspaper printed on board a transcontinental train...
Item #684702
May 26, 1870
TRANS-CONTINENTAL, Omaha, Nebraska, May 26, 1870 This is a very fascinating newspaper, borne in the ingenious mind of a publisher who decided to take a small printing press on board the first transcontinental railroad excursion and publish 6 issues westbound and 6 issues eastbound. Printed on a Gordon press in the baggage car, it is considered the very first newspaper composed, printed... See More
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