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The Temptation" is that of Jesus...
Item #173402
April 23, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 23, 1870 The front cover features a 2/3 pg. illustration of "The Funeral of General Thomas-Depositing the Remains in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy" and has a related article. A small portrait of "The Duke De Montpensier" and a 2/3 page illustration of "Irish Turf Carriers" with related articles are on one page. One-quart... See More
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
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
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
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
Thomas Nast print...
Item #173412
May 28, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 28, 1870 The front page features a 3/4 page illustration "In the Pasture". Scenes from Egypt include: 'Death of the Giraffe' and 'Traversing the Desert' on camels, and 'Tearing the Hippopotamus to Pieces'. Nice full page shows: 'The International Yacht Race', showing the English and American entries. Halfpg: 'Wr... See More
Indian illustration... Thomas Nast print...
Item #173414
June 04, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 4, 1870 The front page has a nice article with illustration: 'Making Arrows' which shows a female Indian making one, with two other Indians looking on. A Thomas Nast full page "New York Excelsior". A halfpage, doublepage "General View of Modern Athens, with Ruins of the Ancient City on the Right". Two halfpage illustrations "Firs... See More
Nice Winslow Homer...
Item #173416
June 11, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 11, 1870 The front page contains an article "The Rev. J. Trumbull Backus, D.D." and associated illustrations. Very nice full page Winslow Homer print: 'The Dinner Horn'. A full page of illustrations on the "Greek Brigandage" including the attack, those murdered, funeral and the heads of those executed. Full page: 'Departure of a Steamer for... See More
Indian content...
Item #173418
June 18, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 18, 1870 The front page features a nearly fullpage illustration: "Let Us Have Peace" shows Grant shaking hands with an Indian. Inside the issue is a halfpage: "Landing Tropical Fruits at Burling Slip, New York". Prints of billiard players "A. P. Rudolph" and "Cyrille Dion". Great fullpage: "Indians on The Warpat... See More
Beethoven... Death of Charles Dickens...
Item #173420
June 25, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 25, 1870 The front page is a great illustration of: 'Beethoven'. Within the issue is a nice full page illustration of 'Charles Dickens', and a page 2 editorial concerning the death of Charles Dickens. "The New Masonic Temple" article also includes a halfpage illustration "Laying the Corner-Stone of the New Masonic Temple in New Yor... See More
Great print of a baseball game in progress...
Item #173422
July 02, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 2, 1870 Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the upper half of a doublepage centerfold which shows an expansive view of a baseball game in progress, between the Brooklyn Atlantics and the Cincinnati Red Stockings. The caption reads: "Base Ball.--The Match Between the 'Red Stockings' and the 'Atlantics' " In this historic g... See More
First reading of the Declaration of Independence...
Item #173424
July 09, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 9, 1870 Great full front page illustration with some text: 'First Reading of the Declaration of Independence in New York'. Inside the issue is quarter-page illustrations of "The Late Dr. Nadal" and Hon. Richard L. Larremore" and "The Recent Accident on the Vermont and Massachusetts Railroad". One-third page: 'A Pr... See More
Charles Dickens's home...
Item #173426
July 16, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 16, 1870 The front page features a nearly full page illustration 'Peanut Sellers in Savannah' shows a black woman under an umbrella. Within the issue is a quarterpage "A. T. Akerman, Attorney-General of the United States" and a halfpage "Free Swimming Baths, Foot of Fifth Street, East River". Full page illustrations include '... See More
Charles Dickens grave... Music Evening at the Capitol Grounds...
Item #173428
July 23, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 23, 1870 The front cover contains a 2/3 page illustration of "The Grave of Charles Dickens in Westminster Abbey." Inside is a 1/3 page illustration of "The Chinese in New England-North Adams, Massachusetts." 1/2 page illustration of "The Chinese in New England-The Work Shop." Also, a full page illustration of "Music Eveni... 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
Winslow Homer... Women's archery...
Item #173432
August 06, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 6, 1870 This issue contains a full page Winslow Homer print: "On the Bluff At Long Branch at the Bathing Hour". The front page features a fullpage illustration "Going to Market". A full page "Map of the Seat of War in Europe". Full page political cartoon re. "The New Comet - A Phenomenon Now Visible in All Parts o... See More
Dickens auction... Monmouth Park...
Item #173434
August 13, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 13, 1870 The front page features a nearly full page "The City of Coblentz". Page three contains a text article "The Dickens Auction". A full page "King William and His Generals" articles contains five illustrations. Full page illustrations 'Grand Stand, Monmouth Park--The Hurdle Race' and "'High Life Below Stairs&... See More
Nice stagecoach print...
Item #173436
August 20, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 20, 1870 The front page article is "French Commanders" and features five illustrations. With the issue is a quarter-page "The Late Mr. Benjamin Nathan", a third page "The Mitrailleur" (breech-loading device) and a small illustration of "The Queen's Cup". Great full page stagecoach print showing many people on a... See More
Race for the Queen's Cup...
Item #173438
August 27, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 27, 1870 Front 2/3 pg. illus. of "King William I. of Prussia at the Head of His Army." Inside: A 1/3 pg. illus. of "View of the City of Strasbourg." Three small portraits of "Louis II. of Bavaria, General Steinmetz, and M. Benedetti." 1/3 pg. illus. of "The Fortification of Metz-The Porte Des Allemands." Also, a 1/2 pg. ... See More
Nice displayable boat at sea illustration...
Item #173440
September 03, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 3, 1870 Front full page illustration "A Street Scene in Metz." Inside is a 1/3 page illustration of "Monument to Gutenberg, Faust, and Schoffer, in Frankfort." Two 1/4 page portraits of "Baron Von Moltke" and "General Manteuffel." Doublepage centerfold "Pictorial Map of the Seat of War in Europe." Full... See More
Thomas Nast prints...
Item #173442
September 10, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 10, 1870 The front page features two 1/2 page illustrations entitled "View of Weissenburg" and "View of Saarbruck." Inside are several small illustrations pertaining to "From Ems to Berlin." Doublepage centerfold of "The Battle of Gravelotte, Fought Thursday, August 18, 1870." Two full page illustrations e... See More
War in France...
Item #173444
September 17, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 17, 1870 Front full page portrait of "'Our Fritz,' The Crown Prince of Prussia." Inside is a 1/3 page portrait of "Marshal M'Mahon." 1/3 page illustration of "Prussian Sharp Shooters Thrown Out as Skirmishers." Several small illustrations pertaining to "A Journey Through Iceland." Two full page illus... See More
Surrender of the French Army...
Item #173446
September 24, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 24, 1870. Front full page illustration of "General Reilly Bearing the Surrender of the French Army at Sedan to King William." Inside are several small illustrations pertaining to "A Journey Through Iceland." Two 1/3 page illustrations of "Wounded French Prisoners Escorted from the Battle field by a Detachment of Bavarians" and ... See More
Nast front page: 'The Promised Land..."
Item #173448
October 01, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 1, 1870 The front page features a full page Thomas Nast cartoon: 'The Promised Land as Seen from the Dome of St. Peter's, Rome'. Inside the issue 1/3 page "Preparing Ships to be Sunk in the Harbor of Hamburg", 1/3 page "Drilling Citizens in Paris" and two small illustrations "Wilhelmshohe". Fullpage illustrations &quo... See More
Thomas Nast's "Europe and America Overlooking the Valley of Death..."
Item #173450
October 08, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 8, 1870 The front page contains a 1/2 page illustration of "Gun Boats on the Seine." Also, a 1/2 page illustration of "Blocking Up the Channel of the Weser by the Germans." Inside is a full page illustration of the "Effect of the Mitrailleuse in the Battle of Gravelotte." Full page Thomas Nast illustration of "Europe a... See More
Funeral Obsequies for Farragut...
Item #173452
October 15, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 15, 1870 The front page features a full page illustration 'The Farragut Obsequies--The Funeral Procession Passing up Broadway'. "The Surrender of Sedan" includes two large illustrations. A full page illustrations 'Masterless' shows a horse without its rider and has an accompanying poem. Many prints on the war in Europe. Nearly ... 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
Death of Robert E Lee...
Item #173456
October 29, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 29, 1870 The full front page is "Balloons from Paris Passing Over the Prussian Lines". Text on the death of Robert E. Lee is on the third page of the issue. Four halfpage illustrations on the war. A full page illustration 'Betting on the Favorite' is a scene at a horse race track. A full page Thomas Nast cartoon "The Tammany King-... See More
Thomas Nast print...
Item #173458
November 05, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 5, 1870 Front full page illustration of "The Floral Temple in the Grand German Fair." Inside: A full page illustration of "French Prisoners from Sedan." Three large illustrations pertaining to "Iceland" including "Supper in the Church," "An Involuntary Halt," and "Mount Hecla, from Near the Summit.... See More
Steamboats Robert E Lee and Natchez...
Item #173460
November 12, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 12, 1870 The front page features a full page illustration 'French Refugees in London. Two one-third page illustrations of: 'The Mississippi Steamboat Robert E. Lee' and 'The Mississippi Steamboat Natchez'. A nice full page 'View of the New York Post Office Now Erecting in the City Hall Park'. A full page Thomas Nast illustra... See More
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