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"Our Army and Navy in the Philippines"... Golf centerfold by A. B. Frost...
Item #672578
September 17, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 17, 1898 Full front page illus. of "Our Army and Navy in the Philippines" showing Admiral Dewey & General Merritt on the flagship 'Olympia'.
Inside has two full pages of illus. of "Scenes at Camp Wikoff." Full pg. illus. of "On a Homeward-Bound Transport from Cuba."
Doublepage centerfold of "I've Played... See More
Baseball champions...
Item #672984
May 16, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 16, 1885 The entire ftpg. shows: 'Vesuvius In Eruption'. The prime print would be the full page captioned: "Champion Baseball Players" showing portraits of twelve players from various baseball teams, including James O'Rourke, John Ward, Joseph Hornung, William Ewing, and others.
Among other prints in the issue are: "The Twelfth R... See More
Full page baseball team print...
Item #673805
July 25, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 25, 1874
* Early baseball team print
* Old West scene
Although this issue includes many very nice & displayable prints, by far the most desirable would be the great full page captioned: "International Base-Ball -- The Philadelphia Athletics" which shows individual, full-figure illustrations of the baseball players in uniform, most with... See More
Baseball... the technique of pitching...
Item #674746
May 11, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 11, 1895 The front page is a political cartoon by W. A. Rogers captioned: "All Broke Up - the Only Cure For A Financial Spree."
Inside has a full page with 7 scenes of: "Sandy Hook Lightship--The Only Electric Lightship in the World"; a page on "Fort Snelling, Old and News" including 5 prints/photos of the Minnesota military s... See More
Baseball-themed color cover...
Item #674749
September 16, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 16, 1911 The full color front cover is a baseball-themed print captioned: "IF" showing 3 men arguing over a 3-2 baseball game, presumably discussing "what if??"
The inside front page is: "One Of Europe's Prettiest Princesses", Princess Henry of Pless. Other photos within include: "Scenes in the National Shooting con... See More
The Wright brothers fly!
Item #675470
January 30, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 30, 1904
* Wright Brothers 1st flight
* Kitty Hawk NC North Carolina
* Wilbur & Orville
Near the back is an article marking perhaps the most significant development of the 20th century, that being manned flight. Note this issue is the month following the Wright brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk.
The article is headed: "Progr
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* Wright Brothers 1st flight
* Kitty Hawk NC North Carolina
* Wilbur & Orville
Near the back is an article marking perhaps the most significant development of the 20th century, that being manned flight. Note this issue is the month following the Wright brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk.
The article is headed: "Progr
Marking charcoal illustrations...
Item #675547
December 27, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, December 27, 1879 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "Charcoal Burning" drawn by S. G. McCutcheon and is comprised of several illustrations showing the life and procedure of charcoal. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.25 inches, with a few archival mends for small ed... See More
A 5 Issue Set! 1861-1865 Harper's Weekly Civil War Illustrations...
Item #676075
January 01, 1861
(5 issue set) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May, 1861 - May, 1865... one from each year of the Civil War!
* the most recognized illustrated newspaper of the Civil War
* several illustrated prints (suitable for framing)
* discounted by 50% (or more)
You will receive 5 original issues from this famous illustrated newspaper, dated somewhere from May, 1861 through May, 1865, offered at a subs... See More
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Thomas Nast Santa...
Item #676613
December 30, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 30, 1871
* Thomas Nast Santa Claus wood block engraving
The full front page is the famous Thomas Nast illustration of: "Santa Claus's Mail." which is very displayable.
Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Christmas in Virginia - A Present from the Great House." Full pg. illus. of "A Roman Catholic Mission from England to ... See More
Winslow Homer's famous Snap The Whip...
Item #678435
September 20, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 20, 1873
* Winslow Homer's most famous print
* "SNAP-THE-WHIP" Great for framing
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the much desired Winslow Homer doublepage centerfold: "Snap the Whip". As the photos show, this print is in very nice condition.
Front page features a 1/2 page illustration entitled: "The New Sc... See More
Terrific & displayable baseball print...
Item #678716
May 08, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 8, 1886
* Collectible 19th century baseball print
The full ftpg. shows: "Some Setters & Pointers at the Dog Show" with a related article inside. Other prints include: "The Canoe Exhibition", a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "The Root Of The Matter"; a doublepage centerfold of: "Trinity Church, Boston"; and a... See More
Great fire department illustration... F.S. Church print on Thanksgiving...
Item #678975
November 30, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 30, 1872 The full front page is a dramatic print: "Boston--Into the Jaws of Death", a dramatic scene showing fireman battling a large fire.
Inside has 3 full pages of scenes of the Boston fire, plus a great doublepage centerfold showing: 'Bird's-eye View of Boston Showing the Burned District', being a great overview of the city. Also... See More
Winslow Homer: "On The Beach--Two Are Company, Three Are None."
Item #678979
August 17, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 17, 1872
* One of Winslow Homer's most popular
The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Will the Senator From Massachusetts Do This to Make His Words Good?", plus there is another Nast cartoon inside: "Romish Politics--Any Thing To Beat Grant" & yet another Nast, this one a doublepage centerfold: "Sat... See More
Vineyards at Hammondsport...
Item #678983
May 11, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 11, 1872 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon includes Greeley & U.S. Grant: "Liberal Gratitude" with another fullpg. Nast cartoon inside: "A Liberal Surrender--Any Thing To Beat Grant".
Very displayable doublepage centerfold: "Cincinnati, Ohio, The Queen City of the West" is a view from Covington, Kentucky, showing many padd... 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
Oliver Twist and Fagin the Jew...
Item #678986
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."
Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of: "The British Exlipse Expedition in India-Incident at Bakul"; one-third pg. illus. of: "Entrance to the Ancient Jewish Catacombs at Rome"; small portrait of "Pa-Ha-Uzah-T... See More
Early full page golf print...
Item #678992
October 29, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 29, 1898 Full front page illus. of "In a Puerto Rican Prison." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The President's Western Trip - Scenes along the Route." Full pg. illus. of "President McKinley's Visit to the Trans-Mississippi Exposition at Omaha, October 12, 1898." 1/2 pg. of illus. of "The Scene of the Illinois L... See More
Cuba liberated...
Item #678999
April 30, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 30, 1898 Famous full ftpg. illustration: "Cuba Libre!" shows a woman draped in the Cuban flag set free from her shackles.
There is a full page illustration of "The U.S. Regular Infantry, Past & Present". A full page has 3 illustrations titled "With the North Atlantic Fleet at Key West" and another has 7 photos titled &qu... See More
Bombardment of San Juan, Puerto Rico...
Item #679002
June 04, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 4, 1898 Full front page illus. of "Major-General Wesley Merritt, U.S.A." Inside has a full pg. with four illus. of "Some Notable General Officers at Tampa, Florida." Full pg. of illus. of "With Roosevelt's Rough Riders at San Antonio, Texas." Full pg. illus. of "The Bombardment of San Juan De Porto Rico, May 12, 1898.... See More
The riding hall at Fort Myers, Virginia...
Item #679004
April 02, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 2, 1898 There is a full front page illustration of "Los Fosos--'The Ditches'" which is a Havana, Cuba, scene. Fullpg. with 8 photos of "Distribution of American Relief in Cuba'". There is a nearly half page illustration by Remington called: "Hurdling on Three Horses" plus there is a Remington doublepage centerfold... See More
Battle of Manila: Spanish-American War...
Item #679006
June 25, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 25, 1898
* Battle of Manila Bay, Philippines
* Admiral George Dewey's victory
* Spanish-American War
Full ftpg: "The Auxiliary Cruiser 'St. Paul' On Scout Duty". Two fullpgs. showing the harbor of Santiago. Nice fullpg: "Battle of Manila--Adm. Dewey's Squadron Swinging Around the Ellipse". Nice illus. of: "R... See More
Uniforms of the Army...
Item #679007
June 11, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 11, 1898 Full ftpg. shows a ship loaded with soldiers: "Going To Help Dewey". Two fullpgs. with 5 scenes on the Spanish-American War, mostly naval scenes and: "In Santiago De Cuba". Fullpg. with 5 photos of: "Spanish Strongholds in S.E. Cuba".
Displayable fullpg. by Remington shows four: "Prominent Officers at Tampa, Flo... See More
Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine...
Item #679009
March 05, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 5, 1898
* USS Maine sinking disaster
* Spanish-American War prelude
* Havana Harbor, Cuba
The front page has a full page illustration of" "Washington's Birthday Celebration at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia".
Two full pages includes 16 photos of: "Destruction of the U.S. Battleship 'Maine in Havana Harbo... See More
Terrific golf print for any golfer...
Item #679436
October 12, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 12, 1895 This issue features a very nice fullpg. print by famed artist A.B. Frost titled: "Golf" which includes 13 illustrations of golf shots, most of a comic theme.
The full front page is a political cartoon by W. A. Rogers: "Mr. Croker's Busy Season Begins". Inside has: "Representative Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Ch... See More
"A Clockwork Orange" opening movie review and ad...
Item #679489
December 30, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Dec. 30, 1971
* "A Clockwork Orange"
* Premiere review and ad
* Movie director Stanley Kubrick
* Dystopian crime film
As most might be aware "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into ... See More
1899 San Ciriaco hurricane...
Item #680086
August 10, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 10, 1899
* 1899 San Ciriaco hurricane
* Guayama, Puerto Rico
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "HUNDREDS PERISH IN THE WEST INDIES" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complet... See More
1899 Carrabelle, Florida hurricane disaster.....
Item #680101
August 03, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 3, 1899
* Carrabelle, Florida
* Hurricane disaster
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TOWNS DESTROYED" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 8 pages, a few sm... See More
1899 Wisconsin Badgers football victory...
Item #680149
November 30, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 30, 1899
* 1899 Wisconsin Badgers college football
* Victory over the Michigan Wolverines
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CHAMPIONSHIP GAME" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era ... See More
1899 Reading, Pennsylvania Hosiery Mill fire disaster...
Item #680151
December 07, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 7, 1899
* Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania
* Nolde and Horst Hosiery Mill fire disaster
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "FACTORY HOLOCAUST" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era ... See More
Actor Edwin Booth... NYC fire department... Attack by Indians...
Item #680250
January 13, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 13, 1866
* Actor Edwin Booth
* NYC fire department
* Prints - illustrations
Full ftpg. is a nice illus. of: 'Edwin Forrest Booth' from a Brady photograph. The highly sought after great double page centerfold: 'Metropolitan Fire Department' is very displayable with many vignettes on the N.Y. fire dept. in action is present within this issu... See More
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