Military asylum...
Item #173056
January 05, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 5, 1867. Halfpg: 'Military Asylum, Washington, D.C.' and a very nice print of: 'Rice Culture on the Ogeechee, Near Savannah, Ga.' showing eight scenes in the process of growing rice. Halfpg: 'Turkey Shooting'. Other news and advertisements of the day are included.
Complete in sixteen pages.
Skating... Cotton plantation scenes...
Item #173064
February 02, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 2, 1867 The front page features two views of the: "St. John, New Brunswick, Skating Rink" building.
A great doublepage centerfold: "Scenes on a Cotton Plantation" includes twelve prints, most showing Blacks at various chores including picking, hoeing & with the cotton gin.
Other prints include: "The War In Crete" &qu... See More
Gambling...
Item #173070
February 23, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 23, 1867 Halfpg: 'U.S. Patent Office Dept., Wash. D.C.' Great fullpg: 'Scene in a New York Faro Bank--The Critical Moment: Making 'The Turn'' is a gambling scene. Good print.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in sixteen pages.
Crescent City, New Orleans, Louisiana...
Item #173074
March 09, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 9, 1867 Very nice double page centerfold: 'The Crescent City--Scenes in & Around New Orleans, La.' shows 7 scenes, including a nice over-view of the city. Displayable!
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in sixteen pages.
Freed slaves in Atlanta...
Item #173080
March 30, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 30, 1867 Ftpg. shows the 'Freedmen's School at Atlanta' & Freedmen's Farm School near Washington', with article. Nice dblpg. Nast: 'Amphitheatrum Johnsonianum--Massacre of the Innocents at New Orleans'. Halfpg: 'The Game of Keno'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in sixteen pages.... See More
Lindell Hotel in Saint Louis...
Item #173086
April 20, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 20, 1867 Front full pg. Nast illus. entitled Ignis Fatuus. Inside are two 1/2 pg. illus. of "Burning of the Lindell Hotel, at Saint Louis, Missouri" and "Bedtime." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Launch of the Steamship 'Erie,' at Newburyport, Mass. Two 1/4 pg. illus. entitled "The wrong side of the stream" and Sweet Violets.... See More
General Hancock... Kansas Pacific Railroad...
Item #173102
June 15, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 15, 1867 Includes a map showing scene of Gen. Hancock's operations in the Indian country; "Valley of Spring Creek, Kansas Pacific Railroad" "Cave on Mulberry Creek, Kansas Pacific Railroad" "Look's Ranche, Kansas Pacific Railroad" "Pulpit Rock on Alum Creek, Kansas Pacific Railroad" "Maguire & Risley's Jap... See More
Custer's scouts... Croquet... Paul Revere's Ride with Poem...
Item #173106
June 29, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 29, 1867 Half of the ftpg. is a print of: "Religion In Intolerant Rome--Priestly Absolution From Sin at St.Peter's" with a related article.
Perhaps the best print is the very nice full page captioned: "The New Game of Martelle--The Queen of the Lawn" which looks very much croquet (see). Thee is also a one-third pg. print: "Arapahoe Indi... See More
Admiral Farragut's ship "Franklin"...
Item #173112
July 20, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY July 20, 1867 Full front pg. illus. of "Cherry Ripe." (Small girl eating cherries). Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Harvest on Historic Fields-A Scene at the South." Six illus. of "Scottish Games at Jones's Wood." Dblpgctrfld. containing six illus. pertaining to "Scenes on Board Admiral Farragut's Flag Ship the "Franklin," Ne... See More
General Custer...
Item #173116
August 03, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Aug. 3, 1867 Fullpg. with 4 illus: 'Sioux Indians Attempting to Stampede Gen. Custer's Horses' with a view of Custer. Halfpg: 'Colored Emigrants Seeking Homes in the North'.
Complete in sixteen pages.
The Adirondack Mountains...
Item #173124
August 31, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Aug. 31, 1867 Fullpg. article with 9 illus: 'The Adirondack Mtns.'. 1/3pg. illus: 'Boring for Foundations for the N.Y. & Brooklyn Suspension Bridge'. Great fullpg: 'the Sailors' Snug Harbor, Staten Is., N.Y.' shows 9 scenes. Fullpg: 'Hide & Seek' shows children playing the game.
Complete in sixteen pages.
Buffalo Soldiers attacking Indians...
Item #173126
September 07, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Sept. 7, 1867 Ftpg: 'Waiting For the Pawn Shop To Open--a N.Y. Street Scene'. 1/4pg: 'Cheyenne Indians Attacking a Working Party on the Union Pacific R.R.' & also: 'Colored Troops Attacking Indians Near Wilson Creek Sta.'. Great dblpgctrfld: 'Public Garden & Commonwealth Ave., Boston'. Halfpg: 'Cable Landing at South Beach, Key West&... See More
Admiral Farragut... Seal hunting...
Item #173130
September 21, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY Sept. 21, 1867 Full front pg. illus. of "The Raccoon Hunt." Inside: 1/3 pg. illus. of "Disaster to Shipping in the White Sea." 2/3 pg. illus. of "Seal Hunting as Practiced by the Norwegians." 1/3 pg. illus. of "Fairmount Water Works, Near Philadelphia." Small illus. of "Whale Captured Near Tiverton, Rhode Island." 1/2 pg. illus.... See More
Elon Musk & his Hyperloop idea is just a re-invention...
Item #173138
October 19, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY Oct. 19, 1867 Front 1/3 illus. of "Joseph Garibaldi, the Italian Patriot." Also, there is a one-third page illustration of a: "Model of the Pneumatic Railway on Exhibition at the American Institute, New York." This is a much earlier version of what Elon Musk invisions with his "Hyperloop" concept, a revolutionary transportation system for the futur... See More
Pony Express...
Item #173142
November 02, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nov. 2, 1867 Nice 1/3 pg. illus. of 'The Overland Pony Express', plus a small illus. of a Pony Express Station in Nebraska, and some illus. of Ute & Snake Indians. An article as well on the Pony Express of recent years. Dblpgctrfld: 'Indiana State Fair at Terre Haute'
Complete in sixteen pages.
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
Two full page Thanksgiving prints... Nice portrait of Charles Dickens...
Item #173150
November 30, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 30, 1867 This issue has several desirable prints: The front page has:" 'The Soldier's Friend' - An Incident in General Grant's Life", with a related article. The inside contains: "Thanksgiving--A Thanksgiving Dinner Among the Puritans" along with: "Thanksgiving--A Thanksgiving Dinner Among Their Descendants", a... See More
Charles Dickens...
Illicit Distillation (moonshine) in the South... Central Pacific Railroad...
Item #173152
December 07, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Dec. 7, 1867 Five views of scenes on the Central Pacific R.R. Two illustrations 'Illicit Distillation of Liquors' in the South. Nice halfpg: 'Charles Dickens as He Appears When Reading' shows him on stage. 'Fullpg: 'Elephant Hunting in Africa'.
Complete in sixteen pages.
Winslow Homer: The Morning Walk... Johnson's impeachment...
Item #173186
March 28, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 28, 1868 Great full front page: "George T. Brown, Serving the Summons on President Johnson" concerning his impeachment. Inside is a nice, full page Winslow Homer print: 'The Morning Walk - Young Ladies' School Promenading the Avenue' with accompanying article.
Also a one-third page portrait: 'The Late Daniel Lord.'; a ... See More
"The Model Maker"... Impeachment Trial... Ohio River steamer Magnolia explodes...
Item #173188
April 04, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 4, 1868 The front page features: "The Model-Maker" with a descriptive article inside. A full page of two prints on the impeachment trial" "Lobby of the White House at Washington" & "President Johnson Consulting with His Counsel" plus a print of the ticket for admission to the trial.
The doublepage centerfold: ... See More
Benjamin Disraeli., Cornelius Vnderbilt, Andrew Johnson's Impeachment...
Item #173190
April 11, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 11, 1868 The front page features both text and illustration entitled 'The Impeachment Trial' showing members of the House of Representatives proceeding to the Senate Chamber. A terrific doublepage centerfold: 'The Senate as a Court of Impeachment for the Trial of Andrew Johnson' is very displayable. A nice full page of: "Admiral Farra... See More
Minnehaha Falls... Fur-traders attacked by Indians...
Item #173202
May 23, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 23, 1868 The frontpage features a full page illustration "The Little Woman" which also features a poem on the inside page. An article "American Artists" features 1/4 page illustrations of "J.Q.A. Ward, N.A." and R. W. Hubbard, N.A." One-third page shows: 'Minnehaha Falls, Minnesota.' (famous from the song of... See More
Suspension Bridge Over the Hudson...The Chineses Embassy...
Item #173208
June 13, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 13, 1868 A nice full front page illustration entitled: 'Parade of the Brooklyn Sunday School Children, May 26, 1868'. A half page illustration: 'General Hawley Formally Tendering the Republican Nominations to General Grant and Mr. Colfax'. A quarter-page "General John M. Schofield, The New Secretary of War" also has an accompanyin... See More
The Schutzenfest... Sharp Shooters... Tammany Hall...
Item #173218
July 18, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 18, 1868 The full front page illustration is of "The Schutzenfest-The Procession Passing Through Union Square." Inside are five illustrations pertaining to "The Schutzenfest" including: "...The Domestic Sharp Shooter," "...The Convivial Sharp Shooter," "...Shooting Gallery at Jones's Wood-Sharp Shooters Firi... 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
Death of Thaddeus Stevens... Methodist camp meeting at Sing-Sing...
Item #173230
August 29, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 29, 1868 The full front page of the issue is of the illustration entitled 'Body of Thaddeus Stevens Lying in State at the Capitol, Washington' with several Black soldier guards. A text articles on "Thaddeus Stevens" and a halfpage 'Scene at the Deathbed of Thaddeus Stevens' and one-third "The Late Thaddeus Stevens of Pennsy... 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
Winslow Homer's:'Our Next President''... Chicago cattle market...
Item #173248
October 31, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 31, 1868 The front page of this issue features a Winslow Homer illustration entitled 'Our Next President'. A full page features halfpage illustrations "The City of Cadiz, Spain" and "Engagement of the Haytien Corvette 'Alexandre Petion' with the Batteries and Vessels off Petit Goave". A halfpage "Africa, Peru, South Am... 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
Homer print... Valentine's Day...
Item #173280
February 20, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 20, 1869 The front page features a full page illustration entitled 'The Letter Box' shows a woman with a baby at the Post Office. Halfpage illustrations 'Underground Lodgings for the Poor, Greenwich Street, New York and "Love's Crosses - 'Cross Lots". Nice fullpg. A fullpage illustration by Winslow Homer print: 'Jurors Liste... See More
Inauguration of President Grant... Howard University...
Item #173288
March 20, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 20, 1869 The front cover of this issue features "Vice-President Wade Administering the Oath to Schuyler Colfax". Also there is a nice doublepage centerfold of "The Inauguration of President Grant, March 4, 1869" which is very is displayable. A half-page illustration "Howard University, Washington D.C." A full page illus... See More
Boston Peace Jubilee... Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn...
Item #173314
June 19, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 19, 1869 The front page of the issue features a 1/6 page illustration of "P. S. Gilmore." alsong with a halfpage illustration of "Decoration of the Graves of Union Soldiers at Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York, May 30, 1869." Inside the issues is a one-third page illustration of "Wesleyan Female College, Cincinnati, Ohio." ... See More
New York City Docks... Salt Lake City...
Item #173336
September 04, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 4, 1869 The front page features a hal fpage illustration 'Great Trot at the Buffalo Driving Park' along with a quarter page illustration "Governor Senator, of Tennessee". Inside the issue is a full page each of 'The Oxford Crew' and 'The Harvard Crew'. A terrific doublepage centerfold is 'Along the Docks, New York... See More
Avondale disaster... Peter Cartwright (Methodist revivalist)...
Item #173344
October 02, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 2, 1869 The front page of the issue is an article "Rev. Peter Cartwright, D.D." and features a large illustration of him as well. A nice full page illustration is 'Caught In A Shower'. A halfpage illustration is 'Graves of Avondale - Shupp's Hill Grave Yard, Near Plymouth, Pennsylvania.' Two full page illustrations are of &... See More
Captain C. F. Hall's Arctic expedition...
Item #173350
October 23, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 23, 1869 The front page of the issues shows: 'Types of the Cuban Patriot Soldiers' and 'Lord and Lady Byron'. A nice full page of the 'Excavating for the Foundation of the New York City Post Office Building'. "Captain Hall's Arctic Expedition" also has a one-quarter page illustration 'Capt. C.F. Hall and His Esquimaux... See More
Union Pacific Railroad - Weber Canyon...
Item #173352
October 30, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 30, 1869 The front page of the issue contains a nice illustration and biography of 'Henry Ward Beecher and Harriet Beecher Stowe'. A quarter page illustration of "Major-General William M Belknap, the New Secretary of War" also has an accompanying article. A nice halfpage illustration is of 'The Union Pacific Railroad - Weber ... See More
Pittsburgh Presbytery...
Item #173362
December 04, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 4, 1869 The front page of the issue shows: 'The Cuban Insurgents Burning Plantations' and 'Senor Miguel Aldama, President of the Cuban Junta'. "The Presbyterian Union at Pittsburg" article also features four illustrations. A full page with four illustrations and text on the curious 'Cardiff Giant' who was 10 ft.,... See More
St. Patrick's Cathedral... Blacks operating the first cotton gin...
Item #173366
December 18, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 18, 1869 The front page features a large illustration of "Reynard's Breakfast". A full page of "Egypt Awakened" is comprised of three illustrations. "Mr. Peabody's Funeral" article features a large illustration of him along with a fullpage illustration of the funeral. A nice fullpage illustration of 'St. ... See More
Lord Lytton... Christmas illustrations...
Item #173370
January 01, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY,
First appearance of the Democratic Donkey... Nice Judaica print...
Item #173374
January 15, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 15, 1870 Certainly the most historic or noteworthy print in this issue is the somewhat nondescript political cartoon by famed artist Thomas Nast on the back page titled: "A Live Jackass Kicking a Dead Lion".
Its significance is that this is the very first appearance of the Democratic Donkey, which has remained the image of the Democratic party t... See More
St. Peter's Cathedral... Curling...
Item #173376
January 22, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY New York, January 22, 1870 The full front page is taken up with a print of: "The Ecumenical Council-Head of the Procession Entering the Grand Nave of St. Peter's."
Inside is a full page illustration of "Curling, or Bonspiel" with an associated article; one-third page illustration of: "Chinese Coolies Crossing the Missouri River". T... See More
The Vatican...
Item #173378
January 29, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 29, 1870 The front page features a full page illustration of "A Father's Advise." Inside are five small illustrations pertaining to "The Grand Procession" from "A Negro Holiday in Havana". Also, a 1/4 page illustration of "M. Emile Ollivier." A 1/2 page illustration of "A Group of Thugs (India)." Inc... 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
Indians Gambling... Departing for Colorado...
Item #173394
March 26, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 26, 1870 The front page features "Captain Williams, of the 'Oneida'" with a related article. A three-quarter page illustration "Wild-Boar" also includes an article. Full page illustrations include "Scenes on the Mississippi" shows a paddlewheeler, and "Whisky Peddler on the Plains" and "Interior of Male... See More
Thomas Nast prints...
Item #173400
April 16, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 16, 1870 The front page features a 2/3 pg. portrait of "General Prim." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Watching for the Missing." 1/4 pg. illus. of "Prince Henri De Bourbon." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The New Fire Alarm Telegraph-Single Box." Also, a full pg. Nast illus. of "The Creek Slave" (Tammany). Full pg. N... See More
Jewish Synagogue in London...
Item #173408
May 14, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 14, 1870 Half of front page: 'View of Richmond, Va.' with some text. Inside is a 3/4 page: 'Head Of Our Saviour (by Leonardo da Vinci)'; a full page: 'The Richmond Calamity--Interior of Hall of Delegates' & 'Richmond Calamity--Removing the Dead & Wounded'. A halfpage "An Irish Landlord Walking Out, Guarded by Pol... See More
On the Hudson River...
Item #173430
July 30, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 30, 1870 The front page features a 3/4 page illustration "The Royal Family of Prussia". A 1/3 page illustration of "Napoleon III". A nice full page illustration "Up the Hudson" shows people on a pleasure boat. 1/4 page portrait of Rear Admiral Dahlgren. A halfpage "The Riot at Elm Park". Small illustratio... See More
Floods of Virginia...
Item #173454
October 22, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 22, 1870 The front page contains "Buring of the Village of Bazeilles". Inside the issue is a full page with 3 illustrations: 'The Floods in Virginia' shows a flooded street in Richmond, and in Harper's Ferry and the Potomac at Washington DC. Full page illustrations are 'Bear Hunt in a Southern Cane Break', "Summo... See More
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