Nantucket's life saving service...
Item #175780
January 21, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 21, 1893 Full ftpg. boating scene: 'Call Away the Life Boat!'. Fullpg. with 6 photos: 'Scenes on the Shrewsbury River During the Cold Spell'. Halfpg: 'Ice Jam in the North River'. Photo of Nantucket's Coskata Life Saving Service crew.
Complete in sixteen pages.
The great naval parade... Prints by Remington...
Item #175810
May 06, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 6, 1893 (without panorama; sold separately) The front page features a full page illustration: 'The Naval Land Parade'. A full page with 8 vignettes of: "The Uprising in Chihuahua, Mexico" is by famed artist Frederic Remington & includes an accompanying article by him as well.
A full page "Incidents of the Naval Parade" featu... See More
Tornado in Pomeroy, Iowa...
Item #175832
July 22, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 22, 1893 Front full pg. illus. of "On the Way to Chicago - The Observation Car." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "Our Russian Visitors." Full pg. of illus. of "The Recent Cyclone at Pomeroy, Iowa." Full pg. of illus. of "The Englishmen in Egypt."
Doublepage centerfold of "The Anniversary of the Fall of the Ba... See More
A.B. Frost centerfold: "Woodcock-Shooting"...
Item #175846
September 09, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 9, 1893 Full ftpg: "Columbian Exposition--Aboard The Battleship". Nice fullpg. with 8 scenes of: "Firemen of Different Nationalities". Halfpg: "Cadets Camping on the Fair Grounds". More scenes of the Columbian Exposition. Two fullpgs: "Capitals of the World--Calcutta (India)". Nice dblpgctrfld. by A.B. Frost: "Woodco... See More
The Oklahoma land rush... Colorado Springs floral carnival...
Item #175852
September 30, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 30, 1893 Nice fullpg. with 8 illustrations on: 'The Opening of the Cherokee Strip'. 'Newport Society'. Halfpg: 'Floral Carnival at Colorado Springs'. Fullpg; 'A Hoosier Harvest Jubilee' has 8 scenes. Fullpg. with 7 photos of: 'The Oyster Industry on the Chesapeake'
Complete issue.
The Columbian Exposition at Chicago...
Item #175860
October 28, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 28, 1893 In the masthead is: 'An 8 Pg. World's Fair Supplement' included within on glossy stock. Fullpg. Remington: 'Sketches from the Recent English Military Tournament'. Many prints on the Expo.
Complete issue.... See More
Chicago's mayor is assassinated...
Item #175864
November 11, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 11, 1893 The front page features a full page illustration "The Assassination of Mayor Harrison of Chicago." Inside is a half-page illustration of "The New War Between the Spaniards and the Moors."
A half-page illustration of "The 'Algerian' - Finale of the Second Act." Two half-page illustrations of "The Columbian ... See More
Views of Yosemite Valley...
Item #175888
February 03, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 3, 1894 Full ftpg. shows a performance at the remodeled Metropolitan Opera House. Halfpg: 'View in the Yosemite' & fullpg: 'The New Bridge Across the Harlem River at 3rd Ave.' Halfpg: 'State Capitol at Albany'. Nice fullpg. Remington: 'A Gander-Pull' on horseback. An article on A. Conan Doyle, author of Sherlock Holmes.
Compl... See More
Valentine's Day among the Puritans...
Item #175892
February 17, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 17, 1894 Front full pg. portrait of "The Hon. William L. Wilson." Inside is a 1/3 pg. illus. of "Valentine's Day in Puritan New England." 2/3 pg. portrait of "David Dudley Field."
Two full pg. illus. pertaining to "The Midwinter Exposition, San Francisco." Several illus. pertaining to "Electrical Indust... See More
Show dogs...
Item #175894
February 24, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 24, 1894 Front full pg. portrait of "Hon. George F. Hoar, United States Senator from Massachusetts."
Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The United States Supreme Court and Its Robing Room." Four small portraits of "Hon. Thomas S. Martin, Thomas B. Ferguson, Hon. A. J. McLaurin, and George W. Childs Drexel." 1/6 pg. portrait ... See More
New York City palaces...
Item #175906
April 07, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 7, 1894 Front full pg. illus. of "The Hon. Thomas C. Catchings, of Mississippi." Inside is a 1/3 pg. portrait of "Mounet Sully as Hamlet."
Two small portraits of "Cardinal Rampolla" and "The Late George Ticknor Curtis." Four illus. of "Some New York Palaces." Two full pg. illus. of "Selections from t... See More
Tennis players at Newport, Rhode Island...
Item #175950
September 08, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY,, New York, Sept. 8, 1894 Full page: 'The Great Soda Lake in Inyo Co., Calif'. Three-quarter page: 'A Prayer For Rain' shows a farmer and a thirsty cornfield, done by A.B. Frost. Full page: 'The Sutro Baths, San Francisco' three photos of: 'The Foremost Players in the Tennis Tournament at Newport'
Complete issue.
Helena, Montana...
Item #175966
November 03, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 3, 1894 Full front page illus. of "The Proposed Design for the New Library Building of Columbia College." Inside are two 1/2 pg. illus. of "Potato Day at Greeley, Colorado" and "The Salvation Army Meeting at Carnegie Music Hall, New York - General Booth Addressing the Audience."
Full pg. illus. of "Columbia College, ... See More
City views of Boston...
Item #175992
February 02, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 2, 1895 Dramatic full ftpg: 'The Strike in Brooklyn--Firing at the Mob'. Inside has five more pgs. of illustrations and photos on 'The Strike in Brooklyn'. Nice two-thirds pg. Remington military print: 'We Were Now Out of the Smoke' shows many soldiers with rifles. Dblpgctrfld. has 2 wide photos of: 'Panoramic Views of the City of Bos... See More
The North Atlantic squadron...
Item #176008
March 30, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 30, 1895 Full front pg.illus. of "Gresham Fires Back." Inside is a full pg. of illus. pertaining to "Recent Rioting in New Orleans Levees." 2/3 pg. portrait of "Prince Bismarck." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The American Steamship 'Allianca,' Fired Upon by the Spanish Cruiser 'Conde De Venadito'." Small portra... See More
Metropolitan Opera House...
Item #176010
April 06, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 6, 1895 Full front page illus. of "Prisoners and Captives." Inside are two full pages of illus. pertaining to "From the Seventeenth Annual Exhibition of the Society of American Artists" and "From the Seventieth Annual Exhibition of the National Academy of Design." 1/4 pg. portrait of "Richard Vaux."
Doublepage cent... See More
Fort Adams at Newport, Rhode Island... W.A. Rogers' Silver Standard themed illustration...
Item #176024
May 25, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 25, 1895 Frontpg. has W.A. Rogers' Silver Standard themed: "Will He Be Buncoed? It Was Greenbacks; It Is Now Silver; And Always Fiat Money". Nice fullpg. on: 'Fort Adams, Newport, R.I.' shows 6 scenes. Fullpg: 'The Prado, Havana, Cuba'. Several illus. & article on a traveling circus & the rigors of setup, etc.
Complete... See More
Golf prints by A.B. Frost...
Item #176064
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.
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 Church in Convention at Minneapolis&quo... See More
Clara Barton...
Item #176096
February 01, 1896
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 1, 1896 Full ftpg. political cartoon includes Uncle Sam. One-fifth pg. photo of: 'Miss Clara Barton, President of the American Red Cross Society' with a short article on her as well. Fullpg: 'Along Alaska's Eastern Boundary' includes 7 scenes. Many scenes from 'Fairmount Park' in Phila.
Complete issue.... See More
Appomattox after General Lee's surrender...
Item #176130
May 30, 1896
HARPER'S WEEKLY May 30, 1896 Full front page illus. of "Jack's Wash Day - 'Scrub Working Clothes!'." Inside are two full pgs. of illus. pertaining to "The Cuban Insurrection" including "- Among the Insurgents" and "- With the Spanish Soldiers Along the Trocha." Full pg. illus. of "With the World's Transportation Commission - Ch... See More
Crater Lake in the Cascade Mountains...
Item #176162
September 19, 1896
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 19, 1896 Nice fullpg. shows: 'Wm. McKinley in his Library, Canton, Ohio'. Very dramatic & displayable doublepage centerfold: 'High Tide at Gettysburg' shows a dramatic charge of the Confederates. Nearly halfpg. illus., plus text, on 'Crater Lake & Cone, Cascade Mountains'
Complete issue.
Mississippi River floods...
Item #176224
April 24, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 24, 1897 Full front page illus. of "The Mississippi River Floods - Two Scenes in Front of Greenville, Mississippi." Inside are two full pgs. of illus. of "The Mississippi River Floods - Scenes and Incidents Along the Levees." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The New Public Library and Museum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin." 1/2 pg. ilus. of &... See More
Large fold-out map of the United States Navy...
Item #176240
June 19, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 19, 1897 The front page is an illustration of: "With the Cuban Insurgents - A Hurried Exit From the Government Workshop at Pico Blanco." Another full pg. illustration of "President McKinley's Visit to the Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition" and a 1/2 pg. illustration of "With the Cuban Insurgents - Food Supplies ... See More
Mesa Encantada, New Mexico...
Item #176260
August 28, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 28, 1897 Full front page illus. of "Summer Diversions - A Garden Party on the North Shore, Massachusetts." Inside are two full pgs. of illus. of "Ascent of the Mazamas to the Summit of Mount Rainier, Washington." Full pg. illus. of "The Requiem Mass for the Late Senor Canovas Del Cstillo - Scene in the Church of St. Vincent De Pa... See More
The riding hall at Fort Myers, Virginia...
Item #176322
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
Black troops...
Item #176338
May 28, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 28, 1898 Full ftpg. shows: 'Comm. Winfield S. Schley on the Bridge of the ship 'Brooklyn' '. Nice fullpg. Remington print: 'Colored Troopers of the U.S. Cavalry Taking their Horses for a Dash into the Gulf' at Tampa, Florida. Nice fullpg. with 3 prints of the 'U.S. Regulars at Port Tampa, Florida'. Much more on the military i... See More
Scenes of Jamica... Helena, Montana...
Item #176392
December 03, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 3, 1898 Full front page illus. of "A Market Scene in Ponce." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "Jamaica - Scenes in England's Chief West-Indian Possession." 1/4 pg. illus. of "The New State Capitol, Helena, Montana."
Doublepage centerfold of "Art Treasures in New York - Some of the Famous Paintings Owned in this ... See More
Hudson River water front...
Item #176420
March 11, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 11, 1899 Full front page illus. of "Admiral George Dewey, U.S.N." Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of "Puerto Rico - Sundown on the Plaza at Ponce." Full pg. illus. of "Sunday Afternoon in a Mexican Town."
Full pg. illus. of "Paris - The Death of President Faure and the Election of President Laubet."
Doublepage centerfo... See More
The desert in Southern Arizona...
Item #176448
June 17, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 17, 1899 Full front page illus. of "Wards of the Nation - Their First Vacation from School." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Opening Session of the Peace Conference in the Orange Room, Palais Du Bois, Near the Hague." 1/4 pg. portrait of "Hon. John Barrett, Late United States Minister to Siam." Full pg. of illus. of "The P... See More
Yachting on a summer day...
Item #176460
July 29, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 29, 1899 Full front page portrait of "Major-General Elwell S. Otis, U.S.V." Inside has a full pg. of illus. pertaining to "Before the Dreyfus Trial." Full pg. of portraits of "The Democratic National Committee." Full pg. of illus. of "The Strike of the Trolley Employees in New York City."
Doublepage centerfold of &q... See More
The Dreyfus Affair...
Item #176472
September 09, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 9, 1899
The front page of this issue has a full page photo: "For the Dewey Arch" which says underneath: "John Q. A. Ward, President of the National Sculpture Society, at work in his studio on the models of his contribution to the decorations." There is a fullpg. with 8 photos of: 'In the Track of the Puerto Rico Cyclone--A City in... See More
Mark Twain's haunts... Mormons & Brigham Young...
Item #176500
December 16, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 16, 1899 Full front page illus. of "Santa Claus: These New-Fangled Chimneys are Very Trying to an Old Fogy Like Me.", by W.A. Rogers. "A Glance Ahead - Being a Christmas Tale of A.D. 3568" by John Kendrick Bangs takes 3 pages and includes several color prints.
Inside are two full pgs. of illus. of "The War in Sout... See More
Inventions, patents, and more... From the early 1900's...
Item #180068
(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York A lot of ten issues from 1900 - 1915. Not a "supplement" of the regular issue, but rather a separate stand-alone title which got its start to report on the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Nice condition with a wealth of illustrations and photos throughout.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
The Sioux Reservation... Baseball in the Brooklyn Armory...
Item #175480
March 08, 1890
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 8, 1890 Nice full ftpg 'The Opening of the Sioux Reservation--Newly Arrived Settlers in the Territory'. F. Remington illus. for a story: 'The Aztec Treasure House'. Halfpg: 'A Match Game in the Court of the N.Y. Racket Club' shows racketball. Halfpg: 'A Game of Baseball in the 13th Reg. Armory, Brooklyn' is a very nice indoor bas... See More
Billy Bowlegs... Yachting...
Item #172162
June 12, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 12, 1858 The front page article "A Visit to Captain Howes, of The Schoonoer 'Mobile'" also features a half-page illustration "The British Officer Boarding the 'Mobile' and a smaller illustration 'Side of the 'Mobile,' Showing the Mark of the Rifle-Ball". A text article on "Luncan's Light". "... See More
Louisville, Kentucky... Jamestown prints...
Item #172060
June 27, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 27, 1857 Front page includes "Travel Notes in Bible Lands" an illustration of 'Bethany' in Palestine. Inside has a nice & quite early quarter-page view of the 'City of Louisville, Kentucky'. Quarter page: 'St. Luke's Home for Indigent Females'.
"The Jamestown Celebration" Jamestown, Virginia (Jamestown S... See More
Terrific, early, centerfold print of Salt Lake City...
Item #172154
May 15, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 15, 1858 Certainly the prime content is half of the doublepage centerfold, being a great print of a: "General View of Salt Lake City, Utah Territory" which is an overview of the city. Above it are 6 smaller illustrations of the vicinity including: "A Mormon Harem" "Tithing Office, Salt Lake City" "Devil's Gate" an... See More
The Mormon War...
Item #172158
May 29, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 29, 1858 The front page features a print of: "Hon. William M Gwin, of California".
Other prints within include: "'Travel Notes in Bible Lands" includes a print of: "Plain and Ruins of Sardis".
"The Great Bell Crevasse' is just above New Orleans and shows 3 scenes. Nice full page illustrations of the: "... See More
Early Mormon...
Item #172212
December 04, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 4, 1858 The front page features the illustration of "The Cutter 'Christopher Columbus'" with an accompanying article. An article "Modern Algiers" features four illustrations. "The Centennial Celebration at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania" includes a one-third page illustration 'The Railroad Depot at Pittsburgh, Pennsy... See More
Charleston earthquake... Leading tennis players...
Item #175116
September 11, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 11, 1886 Dramatic full ftpg: "The Earthquake--A Street Scene in Charleston". Full page print with four portraits of "Leading Lawn-Tennis Players". Fullpg: "Incidents of the Earthquake at Charleston". A great doublepage centerfold: "Seeing the Yacht Race". Supplement includes a fullpg. & a doublepage centerfo... See More
The masked ball...
Item #175770
December 17, 1892
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 17, 1892 Front full pg. illus. of "Columbian Exposition - Decoration at the Southwest Entrance of the Agricultural Building." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Masked Ball - The Successful Comedy in which Mr. John Drew Appears as a Star." Full pg. of illus. of "Character Studies Among the Soldiers of Crespo's Army During ... See More
Views of Syracuse, New York...
Item #175922
June 02, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 2, 1894 Full front page illus. of "The Pilot Going on Board." Inside is a 1/3 pg. illus. of "The Accepted Design for the New Building of the New York Clearing House." 1/2 pg. portrait of "The Hon. Clifton R. Breckinridge, of Arkansas."
Full pg. illus. of "The Storm on the Chicago Lake Front." Full pg. of illus. of &... See More
Senator Hale, of New Hampshire... War in Utah...
Item #172148
April 24, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 24, 1858 The front page shows: 'Senator Hale, of New Hampshire' with an accompanying large illustration. 'Travel Notes in Bible Lands' features two illustrations. 'The Island Prison of the King of Delhi" also features three illustrations. Terrific and very displayable full page: 'An Army Train Crossing the Plains'. Two hal... 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
Trial of the conspirators, with Mrs. Surratt... "Check-Mate" (end of war)...
Item #172890
June 03, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 3, 1865 The front page is a cartoonish print concerning the end of the Civil War captioned: 'Check-Mate!' showing Jeff. Davis playing a game of chess with Uncle Sam, with war generals as the playing pieces.
Inside has a one-third page showing the various men involved in the: "Trial of the Conspirators--Pencil Sketches from Our Artist's Sketch-B... 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 fire at Madison Square Garden...
Item #174452
May 08, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 8, 1880 Entire ftpg. is taken up with illustrations of "The Colonels of the New York Seventh Regiment". Halfpg: "The Tragedy at Madison Square Garden" shows it in ruins after a fire. Halfpg: "Wild Fowl Massacres" shows a man hunting ducks. Fullpg. Nast cartoon: "The 'Magnetic' Blaine: Or a Very Heavy 'Load'... See More
Salmon Fishing in Canada... W. A. Rogers cartoon...
Item #174788
July 21, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 21, 1883 Front page print by W. A. Rogers: "What Are We Going To Do About It". Nice fullpg: "The Sugar Industry of Louisiana" shows 7 scenes. "The Lincoln National Bank" shows 4 views of it. Displayable fullpg. by A.B. Frost: "Salmon-Fishing in Canadian Waters" is a great fishing print. Nice fullpg. print: "Sket... See More
By Oliver Oldschool...
Item #153098
THE PORT FOLIO, Philadelphia, 1802 "By Oliver Oldschool, Esq." Contains literary content, but some political editorials and comments as well.Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown, and will generally be in better condition.
Measures 10 by 13 inches and contains 8 pages.... See More
Winslow Homer print... Freedman's Bureau...
Item #173220
July 25, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, July 25, 1868 Horatio Seymour, democratic nominee, ftpg. - full page Winslow Homer illus. "New England Factory Life", "Bell Time" - The Freedmen's Bureau, Scene in Printing House Square, New York City, Elevated railway in Greenwich St., New York City, and Electioneering At The South".
Complete in 16 pages and contains additional prints and related... See More
If you are searching for a newspaper from a specific date, please note that we have a vast selection available for purchase by using the date picker on our
gifts and birthday newspapers page.
An Inside Look
Timothy Hughes Rare &
Early Newspapers…
A special thank you goes out
to the staff of WGRC!
to the staff of WGRC!
History's Newsstand Blog
- They Put It In Print – A U.S. President Seeks Permission…
- From the Vault: Headlines drive interest in World War II…
- Headlines That Never Happened: Germany’s Loss and Its Lasting Echoes…
- October Newsletter (2025) – Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers…
Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Weekdays, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Weekdays, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
