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Thomas Nast...
Item #173790
January 10, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY Jan. 10, 1874 Full front pg. Nast illus. of "Obey the Law of Necessity." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "A Christmas Tableau." Small portrait of "Captain Joseph Fry." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Surrender of the "Virginius" in Bahia Honda." (Boats). Dblpgctrfld. of "The Collision Between the "Ville Du Havre" and "... See More
The Washington Market...
Item #173792
January 17, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Jan. 17, 1874 Ftpg: 'Justice Cheated Again & Again' is by Nast. Nice fullpg: 'Holiday Greens--A Scene in Washington Market'. Qtrpg "Th Hon. Caleb Cushing"; fullpg: 'Turkey-Shooting'; Halfpg "The Lost 'Virginus' -- Transfer of the Crew to the 'Ossipee'"; Dbpg centerfold "'The Black Bench" -- Scene in ... See More
From the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas...
Item #682481
January 24, 1874
FOOT-HILL WEEKLY TIDINGS, Grass Valley, California, Jan. 24, 1874
* Rare old West publication
* Many interesting advertisements
This town in Northern California was formally named "Boston Ravine" and then "Centerville". It began as a mining town, situated at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range in Northeastern Calif. This is the volume 1, number 3 issu... See More
Featuring a Winslow Homer print from this desired year...
Item #173806
March 07, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 7, 1874 The entire front page features a political cartoon by famed illustrator Thomas Nast, captioned: "The Good and Bad Spirits at War". But likely the most desired print is the nice full page by Winslow Homer, titled: "The Chinese In New York--Scene In a Baxter Street Club-House".
Other prints within this issue include: "The R... 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
Thomas Nast prints..
Item #173828
May 23, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 23, 1874 Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon, showing Uncle Sam with the Democratic Donkey 'The Next Thing In Order'; Half page: 'An Indian Grave on the Yellowstone River' and 'Antelope Hunting In The West'; Another fullpage Thomas Nast shows Grant 'Public Opinion - April 22, 1874'; Doublepage Centerfold ... See More
Chicago fire department...
Item #173888
December 19, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY Dec. 19, 1874 Nice fullpg: "Children Who Go To Public Schools" & "Children Who Do Not Go To Our Public Schools" shows dramatically different results! Very nice fullpg: "The Chicago Fire Dept." shows 5 men & 4 scenes. Ftpg "Shall Teacher's Salaries be Lowered?" by Nast. 3/4 pg "The Chess-Players". Two full pg "Ch... See More
Kate Greenaway Christmas print...
Item #604021
December 26, 1874
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Dec. 26, 1874
* Kate Greenaway
* Christmas Dream
The full front page is a print: "Little Willie's Christmas Greeting". Inside has several full page prints including: "Christmas In Roumania", "Landing Oranges at Fresh Wharf, London Bridge, For Christmas", "Christmas Time Forty Years Ago" "A Christmas Pre... See More
Santa Claus on his sleigh...
Item #173890
December 26, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 26, 1874 The full front page is a print: "Faith--Waiting for Santa Claus" showing a young girl waiting at the door of a toy store.
Inside has a nice full page: "Santa Claus is Coming!" showing Santa on his sleigh being pulled by 4 reindeer.
The great doublepage centerfold is: A Dream of a Christmas Dinner in Five Parts". Also ins... See More
Christmas poem..
Item #553391
December 26, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated December 26, 1874. (print only)
This is a single-page poem and print engraving entitled "The Christmas Baby" by Will Carleton. This is accompanied by seven small illustrations -- angels; a church; a father and his children; a lady making a visit; children playing; a cemetery; and a father holding a newborn baby.
The print size is approximately... See More
Christmas poem..
Item #553394
December 26, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated December 26, 1874. (print only)
This is a single-page poem and print engraving entitled "The Christmas Baby" by Will Carleton. This is accompanied by seven small illustrations -- angels; a church; a father and his children; a lady making a visit; children playing; a cemetery; and a father holding a newborn baby.
The print size is approximately... See More
Santa Claus on his sleigh...
Item #691352
December 26, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 26, 1874 The full front page is a print: "Faith--Waiting for Santa Claus" showing a young girl waiting at the door of a toy store. Inside has a nice full page: "Santa Claus is Coming!" showing Santa on his sleigh being pulled by 4 reindeer. The great doublepage centerfold is: AA Dream of a Christmas Dinner in 5 Parts". Also inside ... See More
Santa Claus on his sleigh...
Item #697289
December 26, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 26, 1874 The full front page is a print: "Faith--Waiting for Santa Claus" showing a young girl waiting at the door of a toy store.
Inside has a nice full page: "Santa Claus is Coming!" showing Santa on his sleigh being pulled by 4 reindeer.
The great, tipped-in (no binding holes), doublepage centerfold is: A Dream of a Christmas... See More
Indian dance illustration... Mormon illustration...
Item #173892
January 02, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY Jan. 2, 1875 The full fron page is a print: "Alone with the Dying Year" showing a small child in a snow storm.
Full page print: "Bringing Home the Fifth Wife--A Sketch in Mormondom" also includes a small article. Nice doublepage centerfold: "Indian Sun Dance - Young Bucks Proving Their Endurance by Self-torture". Full page Thomas Nast: "The O... See More
Nast political ccartoon...
Item #173896
January 16, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 16, 1875 Full front pg. illus. of "Compulsory Education-The Safeguard of Free Institutions." Inside is a 1/4 pg. portrait of "The Late Gerrit Smith." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Waiting." Full pg. illus. of "Christmas on an Ice Floe-An Incident of the Austrian Polar Expedition."
Full pg. Nast illus. of "Amphitheat... See More
Nast: "Go West, young man..."
Item #173984
November 20, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, November 20, 1875. Front full pg. Nast illus. entitled "Go West, Young Man." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. of "Tammany Down Again - The 'Reform' Trap Smashed." Four 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Hon. John Bigelow," "Stephen D. Van Schaick," "Frederick A. Schroeder," and "Henry A. Gildersleeve." Dblpgctrfld. of ... See More
Statue of Liberty...
Item #173986
November 27, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nov. 27, 1875 Full ftpg: 'Elk hunting in the bad lands of the upper Missouri'. Fullpg: 'Projected Statue of Liberty for New York Harbor'. 1/3 pg: 'The Fast Mail Train, Engine No. 110'. 1/3 pg: 'Mining in Colorado, a played out Gulch'.
Complete in sixteen pages.
Nast political cartoons...
Item #173988
December 04, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, December 4, 1875. Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Thanksgiving Finance." Inside is a small portrait of "Joseph Guibord." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Cemetery Where Joseph Guibord was Buried." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Thanksgiving Time - Driving Home the Turkeys." 2/3 of a dblpgctrfld. of "Bravo Torro - A Reminiscence of San Roque." Full pg... See More
Edgar Allen Poe... Cleopatra's Needle...
Item #173990
December 11, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, December 11, 1875. Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Ay, There's a Rub." Inside are two large illus. pertaining to "Moody and Sankey in Philadelphia" including "...Outside the Building" and "...The Opening Service." 1/4 pg. illus. of "Edgar Allen Poe." 1/4 pg. illus. of "Poe's Monument at Baltimore." 1/2 pg. illu... See More
Henry Wilson...
Item #173992
December 18, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, December 18, 1875. Full front full pg. Nast illus. titled: "Post Haste--Let This Be the Fastest (Male) Mail on Record." Inside are two 1/2 pg. illus. pertaining to "Obsequies of Henry Wilson" including "...The Procession Passing St. Paul's Church, New York" and "...The Remains Lying in State in Doric Hall, Boston, Massachusetts." Fou... See More
Selling Christmas greens in Richmond, Virginia... Thomas Nast prints...
Item #173994
December 25, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 25, 1875 Front full pg. illus. of" "Selling Christmas Greens - A Scene in Richmond, Virginia." Inside is a full pg. Thomas Nast illus: "J. G. B. Jun., In His Property Room." Two one-quarter pg. portraits of: "The Hon. Michael C. Kerr" and "The Rev. Dr. W.E. M'Laren."; one-third pg. portrait of: "J. ... See More
Selling Christmas greens in Richmond, Virginia... Thomas Nast prints...
Item #662530
December 25, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 25, 1875 Front full pg. illus. of" "Selling Christmas Greens - A Scene in Richmond, Virginia." Inside is a full pg. Thomas Nast illus: "J. G. B. Jun., In His Property Room." Two one-quarter pg. portraits of: "The Hon. Michael C. Kerr" and "The Rev. Dr. W.E. M'Laren."; one-third pg. portrait of: "J. Ross... See More
Nast's Santa Claus about to come down the chimney...
Item #173996
January 01, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 1, 1876 The full ftpg. shows a mother with two young children in a snowstorm: "Light In The Window". An inside page has a 3/4 pg. print: "The Christmas Chariot--The Coming of the Plum-Pudding" being pulled by two turkeys. Also a fullpg. print: "No Small Breed Fer Yer Uncle Abe Dis Christmas!..." showing a Black family with a l... See More
Nast's Santa Claus about to come down the chimney...
Item #697293
January 01, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 1, 1876
* Santa Claus - Christmas
* Thomas Nast print
Although there are several Christmas-themed print, perhaps the best is the large doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast (considered the creator of the modern version of Santa Claus) captioned: "The Watch On Christmas Eve" showing two children sitting in anticipation, by ... See More
Thomas Nast prints...
Item #173998
January 08, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 8, 1876 The front full page Thomas Nast illustration of "Calling On Miss Columbia - New Year's Day, 1876." Inside is a full page illustration of "The Centennial Banquet in Horticultural Hall, Philadelphia, December 18, 1875." Full page Nast illustration of "In My Mind's Eye." Full page illustration of "Saved Fr... See More
Bear hunt in the Rocky Mountains...
Item #174000
January 15, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 15, 1876 Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon 'Madness (Yet There's Method In It)', plus another full page inside 'The (D. D.) Field of Gold, or The Lion's Legal (?) Share.' A half page: 'A Bear Hunt in the Rocky Mountains.' Most of the doublepage centerfold: 'A Visit to a Light House' which is comp... See More
Hunting deer in Scotland...
Item #174004
January 29, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 29, 1876 Front full page illustration of "The Conspirators."; Inside is a full page illustration of "A Chase After Smugglers."; 1/2 page illustration of "High Street, With the First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia."; 1/4 page illustration of "Monument to Agassiz."; 2/3 of a doublepage c... See More
The Thanksgiving turkey...
Item #174094
December 09, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 9, 1876 Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon: 'The Ignorant Vote--Honors Are Easy' is Black-themed. A half-page illustration 'The Louisiana Returning Board - Taking the Oath' with an accompanying article.
Doublepage centerfold: 'The British Arctic Expedition - Sunday Morning on Board the Alert, in Midwinter... See More
Fort Fetterman and Old Fort Reno.....
Item #174096
December 16, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 16, 1876 Full front page Thomas Nast cartoon entitled 'Another Outrage at the Pole (Poll) - The British Lion Bear-Dozed.' Full page of 3 illustration of the Sioux War: 'The Powder River Expedition' and 'Gen. Crook's Hqts., Ft. Fetterman' and 'Old Ft. Reno'.
Four half-page illustrations 'The Louisiana Returning B... See More
Opening of the season at the North Pole...
Item #174098
December 23, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 23, 1876 (includes supplement with "Vanity Fair Christmas, 1683") Doublepage by Thomas Nast: 'Grant's Last Annual Message' shows a weeping Liberty figure; Full page: 'The Centennial--Wall paper Printing Press'; Front page: 'Burning of The Brooklyn Theatre - Scene at the Washington Street Entrance"; ... See More
Famous Thomas Nast Santa Claus print...
Item #174100
December 30, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 30, 1876 The full front page shows: "Christmas-Eve In A Light House". Inside has a fullpg: "Christmas Eve--Getting Ready For Santa Claus" "Christmas In A Fishing Smack" and a few others. But the prime Christmas print has to be the very nice full page Thomas Nast print: " 'Twas The Night Before Christmas" showing ... See More
Famous Thomas Nast Santa Claus print...
Item #697286
December 30, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 30, 1876
* Santa Claus - Christmas
* Thomas Nast illustration
The full front page shows: "Christmas-Eve In A Light House". Inside has a fullpg: "Christmas Eve--Getting Ready For Santa Claus" "Christmas In A Fishing Smack" and a few others. But the prime Christmas print has to be the very nice full page Thomas Nast print... See More
A.B. Frost on hunting... Santa Claus... New Year's...
Item #174102
January 06, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 6, 1877 The full front page is a montage of prints captioned: "The New Year". Prints within include a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "No--No More Chestnuts For Me."; full pg: "An American Farm Yard--A Frosty Morning" & a fullpg: "The Children's Corner at the Centennial--Exhibition of Dolls and Toys"; anoth... See More
Christmas in the wilds...
Item #174104
January 13, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 13, 1877 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon: 'Justice Brings Peace'. Nearly fullpg: 'The Terra Nova Snowshoe Club of Montreal' & 'One More Mouth to Feed' Very nice fullpg: 'Christmas In the Wilds--With the Hudson Bay Company Hunters' & 'Sleighing Sketches In New York'.
Cornelius Vanderbilt...
Item #174108
January 27, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Jan. 27, 1877 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon. 1/2 pg: 'Burial of Cornelius Vanderbilt'. Fullpg: 'The stranded steamship 'L'Amerique'. Fullpg: 'Winter sketches'.
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
The Republican elephant on the front page...
Item #174194
November 24, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 24, 1877 Full front page shows a Thomas Nast political cartoon entitled "Saved (?) By The Skin Of His____" showing the injured Republican elephant hanging onto a limb with his trunk. Great full page shows construction of the Brooklyn Bridge "The East River Bridge - Demolition of Buildings for the New York Approach". Full page Thomas... See More
Artificial chicken hatching...
Item #174200
December 15, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 15, 1877 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "C. O. D." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Artificial Chicken Hatching." 1/3 pg. illus. of "Breakfast for the Prisoners." 2/3 of a doublepage centerfold of "Rainy Weather." 2/3 pg. illus. of "The Last Purchase." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "M. Jules Grevy, ... See More
The masquerade ball...
Item #174202
December 22, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 22, 1877 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "More Pacification." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Farewell Reception to Minister Welsh at the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts." 1/3 pg. portrait of "Osman Pasha." 1/4 pg. illus. of "Victor Hugo in Auguste's Wine Shop." 2/3 of a doublepage centerfold of "An Old-F... See More
Virginia City, Nevada...
Item #174204
December 29, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 29, 1877 Front full pg. illus. of "The Christmas Baby." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. entitled "Death on Economy." Full pg. illus. of "Chinese Quarters, Virginia City, Nevada."
Doublepage centerfold containing many illus. pertaining to "The Story of a Giant." Full pg. illus. of "Annual Dinner of the St. ... See More
Judaica item...
Item #540482
January 03, 1878
AMERICAN STANDARD, Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, January 3, 1878
* Judaica item : "Work of Jewish Bondholders"...
* "An Ugly Day at Harper's Ferry"...
Page 2 has a lengthy half column article headed:
"The National Suffering The Work of Jewish Bondholders"
with the full text visible in the photos below.
Also on pg. 2: "... See More
Santa Claus by Thomas Nast... "The New Comer...", by F.S. Church...
Item #174206
January 05, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 5, 1878 The full ftpg. is taken up with: "The New Comer--A Sketch in the Depot of an Importer of Animals", by famed artist F.S. Church.
There are two very nice Thomas Nast Christmas prints, one being a great doublepage centerfold captioned: "Here We Are Again" showing a full-figure Santa Claus, with toys, next to a fireplace. "... See More
Nast on Boss Tweed...
Item #174210
January 19, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Jan. 19, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast: 'The Tweed-ization Of Silver' & another fullpg. Nast: 'Ideal Money'. Nice fullpg: 'A Warm Bed For Uncle' Two halfpg. views: 'Loading Cotton at Charleston' & 'A Cotton Wharf, Charleston, S.C.' 3/4 pg: 'Henry Stanley, The African Explorer' with text.
Nast cartoon...
Item #174306
December 21, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 21, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: 'The New Indian War' shows the 'Noble Rem Man' caught between the Interior Dept. & the War Dept. Another fullpg. Nast cartoon inside showing a Black man. A full page shows: "A Group of Afghan Chiefs."
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pages and ... See More
With the Christmas supplement... Wonderful Christmas-themed prints...
Item #174308
December 28, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 28, 1878 (with Christmas Supplement)
Spectacular Christmas issue with several Thomas prints. Every print is included in the images for this listing. The frontpage has the Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Spoiling for a fight". Dblpgctrfld: "Christmas Fairy Gifts". Full pg. illus. "Patience until the Indian is civilized - so to speak&... See More
Nice Thomas Nast Christmas centerfold...
Item #174310
January 04, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 4, 1879 The full front page is a nice Christmas-themed print by Thomas Nast, captioned: "Christmas Post" showing a boy mailing a letter to Santa Claus. The other great print is the doublepage centerfold, also by Thomas Nast, captioned: "Merry Christmas" which shows five young children hanging on a jolly Santa Claus. Thomas Nast is credi... See More
Pine Bluff, Arkansas...
Item #174312
January 11, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 11, 1879 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: 'The Gold New Year', plus another fullpg. by Nast inside. One-third pg: 'Scene At Pine Bluff Station, Arkansas'. Great fullpg. of 6 scenes of: 'Wonders Underground--The Caves of Luray, Va.'
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pages and is in good c... See More
Standingd Rock, the sacred stone...
Item #174316
January 25, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 25, 1879 Full ftpg. Nast: 'No More Outbreaks' plus a Nast inside also. Halfpg: 'Sketches in the Northwest--Standing Rock, the Sacred Stone' & 'Traders at Ft. Garry, Manitoba' Spine wear. The double page centerfold has an illustration: "Too Late!" and much more.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included.... See More
Bowery branch of the YMCA...
Item #174320
February 08, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 8, 1879 Full ftpg. by Nast shows an Indian speaking to a man from China, discussing their common plights. Fullpg: 'The Bowery Branch of the Y.M.C.A.' Halfpg: 'First Public Inauguration of a Gov. in Kansas'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pages and is in good condition.
Scnes near Newport and San Francisco...
Item #174370
July 26, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 26, 1879 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon: 'The Statesman At Home'. Fullpg; 'The Metropolitan Regatta on the Hudson'. 3/4 pg: 'The Eruption of Mt. Etna--The Great Stream of Lava'. Fullpg. with 7 scenes of a military encampment at Newport. Fullpg. shows the ship: 'Jeannette Leaving San Francisco'.
Other news and advertiseme... See More
First appearance together of the Democratic donkey & Republican elephant...
Item #174414
December 27, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 27, 1879 An ideal issue for any political junkie as it contains the famous Thomas Nast print with the first appearance together of the Republican elephant & Democratic donkey. Thomas Nast was the creator of these two famous political symbols making this a very significant print. The caption reads: "Stranger Things Have Happened."
The ba... See More
Nast Santa.... "Another Stocking to fill"...
Item #174416
January 03, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 3, 1880 The entire ftpg. is a Thomas Nast print captioned: "A Merry Christmas" showing Santa Claus dancing with Mother Goose (see). The doublepage centerfold is a very nice Thomas Nast Christmas print captioned: "Another Stocking to Fill" showing Santa Claus leaning over a sleeping baby (see). A full page shows: "Bringing Home C... See More
Nast Santa.... "Another Stocking to fill"...
Item #697509
January 03, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 3, 1880 The entire ftpg. is a Thomas Nast print captioned: "A Merry Christmas" showing Santa Claus dancing with Mother Goose (see). The doublepage centerfold is a very nice Thomas Nast Christmas print captioned: "Another Stocking to Fill" showing Santa Claus leaning over a sleeping baby (see). A full page shows: "Bringing Home C... See More
Nast Santa.... "Another Stocking to fill"...
Item #671840
January 03, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 3, 1880
* Thomas Nast Santa Claus wood block engraving
The entire ftpg. is a Thomas Nast print captioned: "A Merry Christmas" showing Santa Claus dancing with Mother Goose.
The doublepage centerfold is a very nice Thomas Nast Christmas print captioned: "Another Stocking to Fill" showing Santa Claus leaning over a sleeping baby... See More
Cleopatra's Needle...
Item #174418
January 10, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 10, 1880 Full ftpg: 'From the Land of the Nile to the Shores of the Hudson: Cleopatra's Needle'. Nearly halfpg: 'New Farmers' Market in New York'. Three-quarter pg: 'Some Early Inventions' shows five. Fullpg; 'Gen. Grant in Phila.' Fullpg: 'Christmas Dinner at the Five Points House'.
Other news and advert... See More
Meridian, Mississippi...
Item #174420
January 17, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 17, 1880 Front page has two prints of: "The Late Attempt on the Life of the Czar of Russia". Very nice fullpg: "A Cotton Blockade at Meridian, Mississippi" includes 9 scenes. Fullpg: "The Bridge Over the Firth of Tay, Scotland". Halfpg: "The Kremlin at Moscow"plus much more.
Other news and advertisements of the d... See More
Christmas Morning... Thomas Nast - early Silver Standard political cartoon...
Item #174518
December 25, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 25, 1880 Front full pg. illus. of "Making Wreaths." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Excavations Under Flood Rock, Hell Gate." Three large illus. of "Sketches on the Nile."
Doublepage centerfold of "Christmas Morning in Old New York." 1/4 pg. illus. of "The Gun of Ericsson's Torpedo Boat the 'Des... See More
Rare "Supplement" issue from San Leandro...
Item #583745
December 25, 1880
SAN LEANDRO REPORTER "SUPPLEMENT", Alameda County, California , Dec. 25, 1880
* Rare Old West title
A very scarce and quite small single sheet "Supplement" issue, measuring just 9 by 10 3/4 inches. Beneath the masthead is: "A Merry Christmas To All!" Various news tidbits and an ad for a "Cow For Sale". A crude & old tape mend across the center caus... See More
Best of all Nast Santa Claus prints!
Item #174520
January 01, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 1, 1881 The full front page is a Thomas Nast illustration: "The Dear Little Boy That Thought Christmas Came Oftener." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "A 'Possum Hunt in Old Virginia."
But certainly the most notable print is the terrific doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast: "MERRY OLD SANTA CLAUS.", a classic image &... See More
Thomas Nast print...
Item #174522
January 08, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 8, 1881 Full front page Thomas Nast illustration of "Ring Out the Old (John Bull), Ring in the New." 2/3 page illustration of "Prosperity." 2/3 page illustration of "Adversity." Full page illustration of "New Year's Day Seventy Years Ago - The Last Evening Caller."
Full page illustration of "New Year'... See More
Displayable football print...
Item #174610
November 05, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 5, 1881 The prime print in this issue is the doublepage centerfold, which is one of the best football centerfolds of the19th century to be had.
The doublepage is captioned: "A Game of Foot-Ball---A 'Scrummage' at the Close" which was drawn by the famed artist A. B. Frost. Very displayable as such.
Among other prints are a full front pag... See More
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
A.B. Frost hunting illustration... Nast political cartoons...
Item #174622
December 17, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 17, 1881 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "It Takes a Star to Catch a Star." Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of "The Condition of Ireland - Posting the Government Proclamation in Connemara." 1/4 pg. portrait of "The Hon. J. W. Keifer, Speaker of the House." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The New Casino, Corner of Thirty-Ninth Street and ... See More
Great Thomas Nast Santa Claus print...
Item #174624
December 24, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 24, 1881 The full front page is a great Santa Claus print by the famed artist Thomas Nast: "Caught!" showing Santa with a child's arms around him.
Thomas Nast is credited with creating the modern version of Santa Claus. The doublepage centerfold is also a nice Thomas Nast Christmas print captioned: "Christmas Fancies - 'Don'... See More
Charles Dickens... "A Christmas Carol" print...
Item #174626
December 31, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 31, 1881 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Constancy is a Jewel." Inside is a 1/3 pg. illus. of "Hell's Kitchen, New York." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Hon. B. H. Brewster" and "Thomas C. Acton." 2/3 pg. illus. of "Escape of the Frigate 'Constitution' After Three Days' Chase By British Ships.&... See More
Henry W. Longfellow...
Item #174654
April 08, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 8, 1882 Front full pg. illus. of "Henry W. Longfellow." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Sketches in the Capitol, Washington." 2/3 pg. illus. of "Easter Morning." Two full pg. illus. of "The Funeral of Henry W. Longfellow" and "An Imperial Courier in Siberia." 1/3 pg. illus. of "The Tug of War at the S... See More
A Puritan Thanksgiving...
Item #174722
December 02, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 2, 1882 Front page print: "Tom Begins To Think That The Turkey Won't Go Round". Halfpg: "Pumping Works, Chicago". Fullpg. print: "At the Church Door--A Puritan Thanksgiving". 3/4 page print: "Thurlow Weed". Nearly halfpg. print: "A Pot-hunter Tolling in Broad-Bills" is a duck hunting scene. 2/3 page... See More
The great Teton mountain range of Idaho...
Item #174724
December 09, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 9, 1882 Ftpg. shows: "Christmas Presents for the Squire". Displayable fullpg. print: "The Great Teton Range, Idaho". Full page print shows several "Character Sketches in Germany". Two halfpg. prints: "An Old Whaler Hove Down for Repairs, Near New Bedford" and "The Garfield Monument Fair, Washington, D.C.--In... See More
Getting ready for Christmas...
Item #174726
December 16, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 16, 1882 Nice full ftpg: "Getting Ready for Christmas". Fullpg: "Character Sketches in Germany". Double page centerfold: "'Merry Christmas To You, Old Barebones!'" Halfpg. print by A.B. Frost: "Dis Ain't Nuthin' Short of Murder, It Ain't." shows a Black woman scolding two men. Nearly half page... See More
Christmas Eve and Christmas shopping...
Item #174728
December 23, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 23, 1882 Very nice fullpg: "Quincy Market, Boston". Halfpg: "Testing the Roof of the Bergen Tunnel". Two full page prints: "Christmas-Eve" and "Christmas Shopping'" shows a busy street scene. Another full page print: "Christmas Morning in Dalecarlia--Peasants Going to Church" plus much more.
NOTE: ... See More
Views of Milwaukee...
Item #174730
December 30, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 30, 1882 Nice full ftpg. illus. shows a man ringing the new year in. Great full page by Frenzeny: 'The Shipment Of Mules From New York' Really fantastic 'View Of The City Of Milwaukee' is an overview of the city. Very displayable! Fullpg: 'The Erie Grain Elevator'. Three-quarter page Nast cartoon: "Before Beginning the New ... See More
Northern shore of Lake Superior... Hand of Statue of Liberty...
Item #174732
January 06, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 6, 1883 The cover of the issue is a full page illustration entitled 'Early Settlers On Their Way To Church'. A great 1/3 page illustration: 'Framework For the Hand Of Bartholdi's Statue Of Liberty' is an early view! Full page: 'New Decorations In the White House'. Another full page which is comprised of several scenes i... See More
New York casino... Niagara Falls cartoon...
Item #174734
January 13, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 13, 1883 Front page illustration: "Leon Gambetta". Nice fullpg: "In The New York Casino". 3/4 page print: "A Public Fountain in the City of Morocco". 3/4 pg. Th. Nast political cartoon: "All Honor To Senator Pendleton". Halfpg. print: "Ultima Thule--Scenes In Lapland". Bkpg. cartoon on "Niagara As I... See More
Huge Santa Claus print on the front page...
Item #638736
November 29, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 29, 1883
* 19th century Santa Claus illustration - Christmas
Certainly the dominating image of the front page is the huge illustration of Santa Claus with his bag full of toys about to descend a chimney, an advertisement for a local store.
Ten pages, small address label in the masthead, very nice condition.
A dance by Crow Indians...
Item #174830
December 15, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 15, 1883 Front page print: "How We Fought The Fire". Full pg. print: "The Author's Carnival, Hartford, Connecticut" which includes several sketches. Very nice full pg. which is very displayable: "A Dance of Crow Indians". Full pg. print: "A Tramp and His Deeds" by A.B. Frost showing 5 scenes. Full page with 2... See More
The Christmas issue... Multiple A.B. Frost illustrations...
Item #174832
December 22, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 22, 1883 (with Supplement) Full front pg. illus. entitled "I'll Never Touch a Drop of Liquor, Sick or Well, Living or Dying, So Help Me, God" by A.B. Frost. Inside are two 1/4 pg. portraits of "District Attorney Peter B. Olney" and "The Rev. E. R. Huntington, D.D., the New Rector of Grace Church." Full pg. illus. of &q... See More
Christmas issue with a print of Monterey, California...
Item #575594
December 25, 1883
CHRISTMAS CHIMES, the "Supplement to Tuolumne Independent", California, December 25, 1883
The masthead has a very nice Christmas theme. The ftpg. also has two Christmas poems & a print: "The Mistletoe Bough". Near the back is a very nice illustrated ad for "Monterey, Cal.", considered the "Queen of American Watering Places..." (see photos).
T... See More
Christmas morning...
Item #174834
December 29, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 29, 1883 Full front pg. illus. entitled "The Ant and the Grasshopper." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The War in the Soudan--A Parley by the Way." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "Charles F. Dowd" and "Augustus P. Martin, Mayor Elect of Boston." Two 1/2 pg. illus. pertaining to "Christmas Sunrise, Afloat and Ashor... See More
Caribou hunting in New Brunswick...
Item #174836
January 05, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 5, 1884 Full ftpg. print by A.B. Frost: "Good Resolutions". Fullpg: "Green Turtle Soup Today". Nice fullpg: "Echoes of Old Plantation Melodies" shows several black men singing. Fullpg. by A.B. Frost: "Hunting Caribou in the Barren Grounds, New Brunswick" plus much more.
Other news and advertisements of the day ar... See More
Overview of Mobile, Alabama...
Item #174844
February 02, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 2, 1884 Front page print: "Unmasking". Three-quarter pg. illustration: "A Herd of Antelopes Delaying a Railway Train". Very nice & displayable fullpg: 'Mobile--The Gulf City' is a good overview of the city. A full page and half page print: "The Wreck of the 'City of Columbus'" plus much more.
Other new... See More
Tappan, New York... Thomas Nast cartoon...
Item #174868
April 26, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 26, 1884 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: "The Great Democratic Protectionist". Nice fullpg. of "The Proposed Cathedral at Albany, New York". Text with 3 illustrations of: "Historic Tappan", New York. Fullpg. with 5 scenes of: "The Dismal Swamp" & fullpg: "Judge Lynch" shows a mounted "lynch mob", al... See More
Forests in the Adirondacks... Cowboy cattlemen at St. Louis...
Item #174932
December 06, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 6, 1884 (with supplement) Full ftpg: 'Destruction of Forests in the Adirondacks'. Fullpg: 'First National Convention of Cattlemen at St. Louis' shows many cowboy-types.
Doublepage centerfold: 'Destruction of Forests in the Adirondacks' Halfpg: 'Big Guns in the Brooklyn Navy Yard' The Supplement has a full pg. with 6 sce... See More
"Under the Mistletoe - A Test of Courage."...
Item #174934
December 13, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 13, 1884 Front full pg. illus. of "The Goddess of Our Kitchen." Inside are two full pg. illus. of "Why We Spent Last Christmas in Town" and "Mr. Merridew's Gold Piece - He Seized and Held the Treasure Near the Light."
Doublepage centerfold of "A Christmas Memory." Full pg. illus. of "Under the Mistletoe... See More
The classic Thomas Nast Santa Claus...
Item #174936
December 20, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 20, 1884 Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the great two page spread with two prints by noted artist Thomas Nast. One is captioned: "Hello! Santa Claus!" showing a girl on the telephone, and the other is: "Hello! Little One!" showing Santa Claus on the phone as well. This is the classic portly, jolly image of Santa (Nast ... See More
The New Orleans Exposition... Miners' strike at Hocking Valley...
Item #174938
December 27, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 27, 1884 Front full pg. Nast illus: "On Earth Peace, Good Will Toward Men." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Opening the New Orleans Exposition - Ceremonies in the East Room of the White House, Washington." 2/3 pg. illus. of "The New Orleans Exposition - Planting Trees."
Doublepage centerfold of "Opening the New Orlea... See More
Turkey hunting... The New Orleans Exposition...
Item #174942
January 10, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 10, 1885 The front page features a very nice dockside scene: 'The New Orleans Exposition--Arrivals At The Levee'. Plus two full pgs. inside on the New Orleans Exposition.
Half page print: "'Yelping' Up Wild Turkeys". A full page print showing 2 scenes: "The Hocking Valley Strike--Guarding A Hopper--Interior of a Miner'... See More
The Oklahoma land rush... Scenes in Alaska...
Item #174964
March 28, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 28, 1885 Very nice & displayable full ftpg Remington illus.: 'Ejecting an Oklahoma Boomer' shows a family in a covered wagon being lead out by soldiers (at least one of whom is Black).
Displayable fullpg. with 5 scenes: 'Logging In Wisconsin'. Fullpg: 'Snake Charming in Tangier'. Halfpg: 'Shad Fishing in Florida' &... See More
Ulysses S. Grant... Cowboys...
Item #175000
August 01, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 1, 1885 Full ftpg: 'General Grant's Last Message' is quite somber, as he was near death. Halfpg: 'Dr. Ferran Inoculating for Cholera in Spain' Displayable fullpg. cowboy print: 'On A Hot Trail' shows cowboys on the hunt for Cheyennes. Fullpg: 'Death of Grant' shows him on his deathbed. Fullpg: 'On the Roof of a Ten... See More
Ulysses S. Grant... Cowboys... Thomas Nast print...
Item #684937
August 01, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 1, 1885 Full front page: 'General Grant's Last Message' is quite somber, as he was near death. Halfpg: 'Dr. Ferran Inoculating for Cholera in Spain' Displayable fullpg. cowboy print: 'On A Hot Trail' is by noted artist T. Thurstrup & shows cowboys on the hunt for Cheyennes. Fullpg: 'Death of Grant' shows him on his... See More
Thomas Nast... Pilgrim with turkey... The execution of Louis Riel... Billiards.. Texas...
Item #175034
November 28, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 28, 1885 (with Supplement) The full front page is a political cartoon by the famed Thomas Nast, shows a pilgrim about to carve a turkey on "The Union Altar".
Among prints inside are a full page: "Washington Market the Day Before Thanksgiving"; a full page: "Galveston After the Fire: a half page: "The Billiard Tournament a... See More
Flooding along the Atlantic coast...
Item #175036
December 05, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 5, 1885 Full front pg. portrait of "The Late Thomas Andres Hendricks, Vice President of the United States." Inside is a 1/3 pg. illus. of "Proposed Design for the New Fifth Avenue Omnibuses." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Old Broadway Stages in 1831." Full pg. illus. containing three illus. pertaining to "The High Tide of No... See More
Christmas issue...
Item #175038
December 12, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 12, 1885 Full front pg. illus. of "Dolly Vansittert's Other Lover." Inside has a doublepage centerfold. of: "A Christmas Fantasy." (Woman running in the snow with polar bears). Doublepage centerfold of "Christmas in Camp-Tying up the Pudding." Full pg. illus. of "Christmas in the South-A Suggestive Visit to t... See More
Terrific Nast Santa issue...
Item #175042
December 26, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 26, 1885 The full front page is a famous Thomas Nast Christmas print: "Peace and Good Will Ringing In The Air -- Ding! Dong!!" showing two Santa Claus prints.
Other prints within include: "The Meet Of a Canadian Show-Shoe Club" and a great doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast: "A Christmas Box" showing Santa Claus coming up f... See More
"Gathering Christmas Laurel"... Thomas Nast New Year cartoon...
Item #175044
January 02, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 2, 1886 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: "What You With Us Is One Thing; What You Will Give Us Is Another". Fullpg: "The Nanticoke Mining Disaster" shows 5 scenes.
Doublepage centerfold: "Gathering Christmas Laurel". Fullpg: "Issuing Christmas Dinners to the Veterans in Brooklyn" plus much more.
Other news and advertise... See More
Glen Canyon on the Colorado... Lick Observatory...
Item #175142
December 11, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 11, 1886 Front page print: "The Tables of the Law". Nice full ftpg: 'Scene In Glen Canon, On the Colorado River of the West' shows a man photographing an Indian child among the cliffs. Fullpg: 'Maryland--Club Life In Baltimore' fullpg: 'A Blizzard In Dakota' shows a train caught in snowdrifts. Small illus of 'The L... See More
Christmas issue...
Item #562177
December 16, 1886
YOUTH'S COMPANION--CHRISTMAS NUMBER, December 16, 1886 With the original blue outer wrapper. Has a Christmas-themed engraving in the masthead with "Christmas Greeting". Another Christmas-themed print near the back (see).
The complete issue, never bound nor trimmed, some cover wear at the central fold, otherwise good.
Frank S. Church centerfold: "Here's A Jolly Christmas Load"...
Item #175144
December 18, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 18, 1886 The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: 'An Unnecessary Burden' which shows Uncle Sam with the Liberty figure. Fullpg: 'Tuxedo Park' has 8 scenes. Nearly halfpg: 'Coursing Jack Rabbits at Great Bend, Kansas'.
The very nice doublepage centerfold is by famed artist Frank S. Church: "Here's A Joll... See More
Christmas Eve...
Item #574047
December 24, 1886
DEMOCRATIC WATCHMAN, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, December 24, 1886
* 19th century Christmas Eve original
* Rare title
Page 2 has several items appropriate for Christmas-eve: "An Editor's Christmas" "Xmas And the Children" "Miss Polly's Christmas "Phil's New Year Present" and "New Thought for the New Year". Plus there is also a poem: &q... See More
Thomas Nast Santa Claus...
Item #175146
December 25, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 25, 1886 Thomas Nast is credited with creating the modern version of Santa Claus, as well as being a well-known political cartoonist. The entire front page is a print by Nast captioned: " 'Twas The Night Before Christmas..." which includes a partial scene of Santa Claus in a framed picture.
Other prints in this issue include a full page ... See More
San Antonio, Texas...
Item #175148
January 01, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 1, 1887 Full ftpg. shows: "John Ericsson", the creator of the iron-clad from the Civil War. Nice fullpg. view: "San Antonio, Texas" shows 7 scenes. The double page centerfold: "Hospital Sunday In New York--Christian Work Among The Poor" shows 7 scenes. 2/3 page Thomas Nast print: "The President's New-Year Messenger... See More
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