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Nice front page reporting on the Spanish-American War...
Item #689858
July 12, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 12, 1898 The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War with: "'Dynamite Guns Trained On Foe" "Shafter's Artillery Opens Fire on Spanish Lines Once More" "Gen. Miles Now With The Army" "Commander of American Forces Has Reached Headquarters" "His Talk With Sampson" "The Flag S... See More
Nice front page reporting on the Spanish-American War...
Item #689859
July 13, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 13, 1898 The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War including a fine graphic headed: "Firing 45-Pounders Into Santiago".
Headlines include: "Toral Again Refuses To Make An Unconditional Surrender" "Fire Was Opened When Answer Was Received" "No Peace Overtures Have Been Made At Washington" &quo... See More
Nice front page reporting on the Spanish-American War...
Item #689864
July 13, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 14, 1898 The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War: "Bombs Will Burst Today From Both the Army & the Fleet" "General Miles Assumes Command" "Brave Dewey Sails In Again & The German Ship Retires" "Admiral Dewey Sailed In & Took Full Possession" & much more.
Ten pages, good cond... See More
Surrender of Santiago in the Spanish-American War...
Item #689865
July 15, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 15, 1898
* Battle of Santiago de Cuba
* Spanish Navy surrenders
* Spanish-American War
The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War: "SANTIAGO SURRENDERED TO AMERICANS: TORAL GIVES UP MEN & TERRITORY" "Shafter Cables Alger That Santiago Has Surrendered" "Toral Wanted To Go Westward Flying The Spanis... See More
After Santiago's surrender: the Spanish-American War...
Item #689866
July 16, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 16, 1898
* Battle of Santiago de Cuba (capture)
* General William Rufus Shafter
* Spanish-American War
The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War: "Toral's Troops Must Give Up Their Guns Or Renew The Fight With Americans" "Martial Law Now Rules In Spain" "Royal Decree Issued Suspending All Constit... See More
On Santiago's surrender: the Spanish-American War...
Item #689867
July 18, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 18, 1898
* Battle of Santiago de Cuba (capture)
* General William Rufus Shafter
* Spanish-American War
The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War: "Toral's Sword Returned To Him By Shafter After the Surrender" "McKinley Officially Informed Of The Occupation of Santiago" "The American Flag Now Prou... See More
Reviews & premieres of "Saturday Night Fever", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #690189
December 16, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 16, 1977
* Best "Saturday Night Fever" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie review
* Disco music era craze - Bee Gees
* Dance drama film - John Travolta
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Saturday Night Fever", and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainme... See More
Great Mark Twain cover...
Item #690799
December 15, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 15, 1900
* Mark Twain - Samuel Langhorne Clemens
See the photo for the great two-color cover portrait of "Mark Twain" as drawn by William Nicholson. The inside cover shows a photo of: "The Aldine Club Dinner to Mark Twain" and the doublepage centerfold is a great illustration captioned: "A Surprise Party to Mark Twain ... 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
1940 "The Great Dictator" opening day ad...
Item #691392
October 15, 1940
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Oct. 15, 1940
* "The Great Dictator" opening advertisement
* Charlie Chaplin's first true sound film
* Political satire comedy-drama movie
* Adolph Hitler - Benito Mussolini - fascism
Page 15 has an advertisement for the famous Charlie Chaplin movie "The Great Dictator" This ad measures 7 x 6 inch advertisement for the film which made... See More
Discounted Harper's Weekly illustrated... 1866-1899...
Item #691518
January 01, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, 1866-1899
* Great for gift-giving at a highly discounted price
* Wonderful way to introduce someone to the hobby
* Authentic 19th century newspaper
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An authentic issue of this famous illustrated newspaper selected by our staff and guaranteed to be complete (16 pages), in good condition, and to contain a variety ... See More
Jim Londos wrestling... USS Akron...
Item #691561
November 03, 1931
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 3, 1931
* Jim Londos - The Golden Greek
* Early professional wrestling
* USS Akron (ZRS-4) airship
The top of page 34 has a banner headline: "8,000 See Londos Retain World's Mat Title by Defeating Kirilenko in Garden" with subheads.
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Akron, New Queen of Sky, Sails Over City; Crowd See Her Lead Los... See More
"Through Inland Waters"... Howard Pile... boat on the Erie Canal...
Item #691890
June 01, 1896
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, June, 1896 Within this issue is: "Through Inland Waters", written and illustrated by Howard Pile, and includes many scenes of inland waterways within the United States. Among them is a great illustration of a canal boat on the Erie Canal. Also present are sketches by A.B. Frost, R.C.W. (Richard Caton Woodville), and others. See imag... See More
Pueblo Indians... Includes the uncommon four page foldout of the America's Cup...
Item #692496
October 14, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY October 14, 1893 Full front page print: "Columbian Exposition - The Grand Arch of the Peristyle." Inside includes a half page: "Columbian Exposition - The Johnson Family Visit the Lapland Village"; halfpg: "Two of Philadelphia's Cricket Clubs"; fullpg: "The Centenary of Williams College" which includes a portrait of "Franklin Car... See More
Uncle Sam political cartoon... Georgia Bulldogs coached by Pop Warner...
Item #692811
January 02, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 2, 1897
* Early Georgia Bulldogs college football
* Their 1st undefeated season - Pop Warner
The front page has a full page political cartoon which includes Uncle Sam by W. A. Rogers titled: "Getting Monotonous". Two full pages with many photos of: 'The Revolt in the Philippine Is., Scenes in Manila'. One-third pg: 'Bird'... See More
Lincoln's adversary for the Presidency...
Item #693197
September 17, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 17, 1864 The full front page is a very dramatic print: "Harry Davis Capturing the Battle Flag of the 13th Louisiana Regiment, at the Battle of Ezra Church".
Other prints within include: "Admiral Farragut's Fleet Bombarding Fort Morgan" "Rear-Admiral David G. Farragut, U.S.N." "View of Petersburg, Virginia,... See More
19th century illustrated... Second rate and damaged...
Item #694718
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate and damaged illustrated issues. A blended lot of titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Scientific American, London Illustrated, Gleason's, Ballou's, etc. Well over 50 prints will be found within this lot.All 19th-century 2nd rate and partially damaged illustrated issues may in... See More
19th century illustrated issues, at a wholesale price...
Item #694740
(5) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of five illustrated issues from the 19th century in average or better condition. Titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Gleason's, Ballou's, and/or similar. Well over 25 prints from 1866-1899! Each will have only minor (typical) wear, foxing, and toning. Centerfold prints, if present, will only have mi... See More
Many Civil War illustrations - damaged issues at a reduced price...
Item #694754
(10) HARPER'S WEEKLY Civil War lot of ten "damaged" issues. The issues could be heavily stained, have cut-outs, missing pages, or other disfigurements which would cause them to be considered damaged, but the lots will include at least 50 Civil War era prints. Great for gathering prints for framing and/or scrapbooking.The images shown are not of the actual issues you will receive (s... See More
Morris Island... Charleston harbor...
Item #695839
August 29, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 29, 1863 The front page features an illustration of: "Rear-Admiral David G. Farragut, U.S.N." and an article on him as well.
Inside has 4 halfpg. prints: "The 'Hartford,' Admiral Farragut's Flag-Ship, Arriving at New York and Returning the Salutes of Foreign Frigates", "Explosion of a Torpedo Under the Bow of the Uni... See More
Emancipation illustration... A letter on Frederick Douglass...
Item #696447
January 12, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 12, 1867 The front page is taken up with a print: "Isaac Watts and His Mother at the Prison-Gate" which has an accompanying article.
The feature of the issue is a letter to the editor headed: "Frederick Douglass" which provides some detail of a man who encountered him as a passenger on a railroad train. One portion notes: "...I be... See More
'Bleeding Kansas'... P.T. Barnum's misfortunes...
Item #696541
April 25, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 25, 1856 (due to printing error the year is missing on page 1 but appears at the top of pages 2-8)
* Bleeding Kansas
* Missouri border invasion
* War on slavery
* P.T. Barnum
Page 5 has over a column of reporting concerning the slavery vs. anti-slavery factions in Kansas as they work towards statehood.
The article is headed: "The Prospects Of Kansas&quo... See More
Great foldout views of London... 1616... 1890...
Item #696663
July 12, 1890
SUPPLEMENT TO HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 12, 1890 This "supplement" issue is a great four page foldout which shows: "Views of London in 1616 and 1890", noting, with much detail, the principal buildings & landmarks from both eras.
This issue is in uncommonly nice, clean condition. There are a few archival mends to tears on the blank reverse, tears not visible... 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
Slaves fleeing into Union camps...
Item #696871
January 31, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 31, 1863 The full front page is a print: "Army Beef" showing soldiers shooting cattle, with 2 smaller vignettes.
Inside has a full page: "Contrabands Coming Into Camp in Consequence of the Proclamation", referring to the recent Emancipation Proclamation. It shows many African-Americans and presumed slaves. Also a full page with 2 print... See More
School for freed slaves at New Orleans...
Item #696872
April 21, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, April 21, 1866 The front page print: "Abraham Lincoln School for Freedmen, New Orleans" with a related article.
Terrific fullpg: "On the Plains--Indians Attacking Butterfield's Overland Dispatch Coach" is a truly fine example of Western Americana for display. Halfpg: 'Street View in Santa Fe, New Mexico".
Sixteen pages, great condition... See More
Gettysburg... Picket's Charge... Little Round Top - 25 years later...
Item #696995
July 07, 1888
Harper's WEEKLY, July 7, 1888 Perhaps the best feature of this issue is the Gettysburg 25th Anniversary Supplement which includes "An Address Before The Veterans Of The Army Of The Potomac And The Army Of Northern Virginia, Delivered At Gettysburg July 3, 1888, On The Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Of The Battle", "From Behind Seminary Ridge", and "The Field Of Gettysburg As... See More
General Sherman enters Savannah, Georgia...
Item #697087
January 14, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 14, 1865
* Fall of Savannah, Georgia
* General William T. Sherman
* American Civil War prints
The front page is taken up with two prints: "Ordnance Stores Captured with Fort McAllister--Lieutenant Spencer's Headquarters" and "General Sherman's Army Entering Savannah, Georgia".
Several full page plates including: &qu... See More
Nice Charleston issue...
Item #697089
January 26, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 26, 1861 The front page shows: "The Prayer at Sumter".
Other prints inside include: "Firing on the 'Star of the West' from the South Carolina Battery on Morris Island" "Group of Guns & Gun Carriages Dismantled by Major Anderson at Fort Moultrie" "Battery at Fort Moultrie, Bearing on Fort Sumter", a full ... See More
Great Thomas Nast Christmas centerfold...
Item #697271
January 04, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1873
* Caricaturist Thomas Nast
* Christmas - Santa Claus
Certainly the most notable print is the great tipped-in (no binding holes) doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast captioned: "The Same Old Christmas Story Over Again" showing two kids sleeping amongst their dreams. Santa Claus with his bag of toys is here as well.
The front pa... See More
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