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Nast's Santa Claus about to come down the chimney...
Item #663974
January 01, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 1, 1876
* Santa Claus - Christmas
* Thomas Nast print
Although there are several Christmas-themed print, perhaps the best is the large doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast (considered the creator of the modern version of Santa Claus) captioned: "The Watch On Christmas Eve" showing two children sitting in anticipation, by ... See More
Nast print: Lincoln invites Confederates to the Christmas table...
Item #663973
December 31, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 31, 1864 The full front page shows children in a bedroom playing with Christmas gifts and toys while the parents watch from the doorway.
The very ornate doublepage centerfold (tipped-in) by Thomas Nast is titled: "The Union Christmas Dinner" and shows President Lincoln welcoming Confederates to dinner, with a long table in the background and
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The very ornate doublepage centerfold (tipped-in) by Thomas Nast is titled: "The Union Christmas Dinner" and shows President Lincoln welcoming Confederates to dinner, with a long table in the background and
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First American newspaper publication of a Sherlock Holmes story...
Item #663928
January 14, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 14, 1893 The prime content is certainly the 2+ page publication of: "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - The Adventures of the Card-Board Box" by Arthur Conan Doyle. This was the very first appearance of a Sherlock Holmes story in any American periodical. Note that above the masthead is: "A Story By S. Conan Doyle, Complete In This Num... See More
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Lincoln's famous letter to Greeley... Homer centerfold...
Item #663880
September 06, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 6, 1862 The front page shows: "Thomas Fitch Rowland, Builder of the New Monitors" and "The Iron-Clad Frigate 'Ironsides' In Fighting Trim" with related articles.
Of special note is the historic letter headed: "The President On the Negro Question". This was one of the more famous letters from Abraham Lincoln, being hi... See More
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Early Winslow Homer print: Skating in Boston...
Item #663871
March 12, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 12, 1859 An incomplete issue as it is lacking half of the pages, but present is the desired full page print by Winslow Homer: "Skating At Boston" which is in nice condition (see photos).
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Emancipation Proclamation & battle of Antietam...
Item #663859
October 04, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 4, 1862 Page 3 contains the complete and historically significant printing of the Emancipation Proclamation signed in type by the President: Abraham Lincoln, & headed: "The Abolition of Slavery--A Proclamation". There is also a nice page 2 editorial concerning the Emancipation Proclamation headed: "Slavery Practically Abolished" whi... See More
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A great double page print of Abraham Lincoln holding a flag...
Item #663061
October 01, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 1, 1864 The front page shows: "General Warren Extending & Fortifying His Lines Across the Weldon Railroad". Inside has a full page: "The Halt" by Thomas Nast; a full page: "General Sherman's Victory--Rebel Prisoners Being conducted to Atlanta From Jonesborough"; a half pg: "Destruction of Cars by General Hood P... See More
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Two Winslow Homer prints, including a centerfold...
Item #662898
January 05, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 5, 1861 The full front page is drawn by Winslow Homer & has: 'The Georgia Delegation in Congress' showing 10 men. Also done by Winslow Homer is the doublepage centerfold: "Seeing the Old Year Out".
Also in this issue is: "New Year's Eve in the Country" plus there is a serialized portion of "Great Expectations"... See More
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Nice New Year's prints... Plan for a "submarine railway" between England & France...
Item #662897
January 02, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 2, 1858 The front page features a full page print: "New Year's Visiting in New York". Two other nice full page prints inside: "The Birth of the New Year' and 'A Happy New Year!" and an article "The Life of American Students at Heidelberg" features several small illustrations.
Interesting article with two illust... See More
George Armstrong Custer takes the entire front page... African-American soldiers...
Item #662798
March 19, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 19, 1864
* General George Armstrong Custer
* Other Civil War illustrations
* Nice item for display
The entire front page is taken up with a great print captioned: "Brigadier General George A. Custer" showing him leading a charge on horseback, brandishing his sword. There is a related article inside. Minor rubbing at the central fold here... See More
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Chicago in ruins...
Item #662738
November 04, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 4, 1871
* Great Chicago Fire of 1871
Full ftpg: "Chicago In Ruins--Laying The Cornerstone of the First Building After the Fire" plus 3 other fullpgs. of fire scenes and a dramatic doublepage centerfold on the "Ruin & Desolation Of Chicago" (small binding holes here).
A great issue on the Chicago fire.Also a dramatic fullpg: &... See More
Women's Suffrage: the suffragist parade of 1912...
Item #662734
May 11, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 11, 1912 This issue has two parts, the typical first 16 pages (called Part I), and the woman's suffrage-themed supplement (called Part II).
Part 1 includes an political cartoon: "The Representative American Citizen?" by Kemble. Also a fullpg. with 6 photos relating to the recovery of bodies from the Titanic; a halfpg. photo of a l
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Early 1933 King Kong advertisement...
Item #662683
February 28, 1933
NEW YORK TIMES, February 28, 1933
* Early newspaper advertisement
* King Kong, the movie for opening day
Page 15 has an advertisement for the movie King King, appearing two days prior to the movie making it's premiere at Radio City Music Hall. A great addition for any movie memorabilia collection. The advertisement measures 7 by 6 inches.
Great to have this advertisem... See More
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Displayable Thomas Nast Santa Claus...
Item #662533
December 30, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 30, 1865
* Santa Claus - Christmas
* Thomas Nast print
This issue features a great doublepage centerfold done by famed artist Thomas Nast, titled: "Merry Christmas To All", showing 8 vignettes of a Christmas theme with the central focus being a great portrait of Santa Claus with a pipe in hand. One of the better Nast Santa Claus prints and... See More
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Selling Christmas greens in Richmond, Virginia... Thomas Nast prints...
Item #662531
December 25, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 25, 1875 Front full pg. illus. of" "Selling Christmas Greens - A Scene in Richmond, Virginia." Inside is a full pg. Thomas Nast illus: "J. G. B. Jun., In His Property Room." Two one-quarter pg. portraits of: "The Hon. Michael C. Kerr" and "The Rev. Dr. W.E. M'Laren."; one-third pg. portrait of: "J. Ross... See More
Selling Christmas greens in Richmond, Virginia... Thomas Nast prints...
Item #662530
December 25, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 25, 1875 Front full pg. illus. of" "Selling Christmas Greens - A Scene in Richmond, Virginia." Inside is a full pg. Thomas Nast illus: "J. G. B. Jun., In His Property Room." Two one-quarter pg. portraits of: "The Hon. Michael C. Kerr" and "The Rev. Dr. W.E. M'Laren."; one-third pg. portrait of: "J. Ross... See More
Selling Christmas greens in Richmond, Virginia... Thomas Nast prints...
Item #662529
December 25, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 25, 1875 Front full pg. illus. of" "Selling Christmas Greens - A Scene in Richmond, Virginia." Inside is a full pg. Thomas Nast illus: "J. G. B. Jun., In His Property Room." Two one-quarter pg. portraits of: "The Hon. Michael C. Kerr" and "The Rev. Dr. W.E. M'Laren."; one-third pg. portrait of: "J. Ross... See More
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Nice Thomas Nast Christmas centerfold...
Item #662528
January 04, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 4, 1879
* Thomas Nast
* Santa Claus
* Christmas
The full front page is a nice Christmas-themed print by Thomas Nast, captioned: "Christmas Post" showing a boy mailing a letter to Santa Claus. The other great print is the doublepage centerfold, also by Thomas Nast, captioned: "Merry Christmas" which shows five young children hang... See More
Great Thomas Nast Santa Claus...
Item #662527
December 29, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 29, 1866 Certainly the prime feature is the great Thomas Nast doublepage centerfold: "Santa Claus & His Works" which includes over a dozen vignettes, eight of which show Santa Claus. The central print is nice, showing Santa Claus filling stockings by a fireplace.
Other prints in the issue as well, several shown in the photos.
Th... See More
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Santa Claus by Thomas Nast... "The New Comer...", by F.S. Church...
Item #662526
January 05, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 5, 1878
* 2 Thomas Nast prints
* Santa Claus - Christmas
The full ftpg. is taken up with: "The New Comer--A Sketch in the Depot of an Importer of Animals" by famed artist F.S. Church.
There are two very nice Thomas Nast Christmas prints, one a great doublepage centerfold captioned: "Here We Are Again" by Thomas Nast, showing a f... See More
Marking out Santa's route from the North Pole, by Thomas Nast...
Item #662525
December 19, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 19, 1885
* Thomas Nast
* Christmas
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the great Thomas Nast double page print: 'Santa Claus's Route' showing two children marking out his route from the North Pole. Very displayable.
Other prints as well, several shown in the photos.
The complete issue, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condit... See More
Thomas Nast Santa...
Item #662524
December 30, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 30, 1871 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 the 'Heathens' of America." Various other pr... See More
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With the Christmas front wrapper...
Item #662520
December 11, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY--CHRISTMAS, New York, Dec.11, 1909 Rare to find this issue with the front outer wrapper showing a young girl near the fireplace. Green & black ink, with a library stamp at the bottom margin.
There is a wealth of Christmas-related prints within, some in color, but the best being the doublepage centerfold: "The Christmas Tree Ship".
The complete issue with t... See More
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W.A. Rogers print of Santa Claus...
Item #662518
December 06, 1902
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 6, 1902
* William Allen Rogers
* Santa Claus - Christmas
The front page is a ice duo-tone print by the famed artist W. A. Rogers, captioned: "Here We Are Again" showing Santa Claus atop a chimney, with reindeer.
A wealth of Christmas-related prints within, a few in full color, too many to list here. See the photos.
Complete in 98 pages, ... See More
Rare Maxfield Parrish wrapper & F.S. Church Christmas centerfold...
Item #662517
December 18, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY - CHRISTMAS, New York, December 18, 1897 Quite rare to find this issue with the desirable Maxfield Parrish outer wrapper still present.
The full front page is a nice print: "Santa Claus's Return Home." by the famed artist W. A. Rogers, showing a full-figure Santa Claus with various elves. Inside is a full pg. illus. of "A Christmas Hymn."; a full ... See More
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Very rare & desirable Maxfield Parrish Christmas cover...
Item #662516
December 14, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY--CHRISTMAS, Dec. 14, 1895 Certainly the feature of this issue is the great Maxfield Parrish front wrapper which shows a waiter delivering a plate with Christmas pudding. Typically this desirable cover is lacking as they were extracted from volumes over the years. Rare to find an issue with this cover intact.
Although the prints within pale in comparison, they inclu... See More
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With the rare, color outer wrappers...
Item #662515
December 15, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 15, 1894 A rare issue as it still contains the very decorative, two-color front wrapper showing Santa Claus, and noting: "Christmas 1894". The back wrapper is present as well.
Within, the full front pg. is an illus. of: "The Holy Family." Inside has a full pg. illus: "How Santa Claus Comes in Canada." which is by the fame... See More
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Lincoln's inauguration... Winslow Homer print...
Item #662334
March 16, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 16, 1861 The entire front page shows: "The Inaugural Procession at Washington Passing the Gate of the Capitol Grounds" which shows Abraham Lincoln & James Buchanan in the carriage.
Inside has a nearly half page print showing: "Presidents Buchanan and Lincoln Entering the Senate Chamber Before The Inauguration" with related text he... See More
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The Lincoln assassination & funeral, illustrated...
Item #661876
May 06, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 6, 1865 This issue remains one of the most desired of the Civil War era, if not the 19th century, as much of it deals with the assassination and funeral of President Abraham Lincoln.
The entire front page is a print captioned: "President Lincoln At Home" showing him reading a book to his son. This very image was made into a postage stamp by the U... See More
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Displayable football print...
Item #661842
November 05, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 5, 1881 The prime print in this issue is the doublepage centerfold, which is one of the best football centerfolds of the19th century to be had.
The doublepage is captioned: "A Game of Foot-Ball---A 'Scrummage' at the Close" which was drawn by the famed artist A. B. Frost. Very displayable as such.
Among other prints are a full front pag... See More
Death of famed artist Thomas Nast...
Item #661810
December 20, 1902
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 20, 1902
* Death of Thomas Nast
* Caricaturist- cartoonist
* Best title to be had ?
The entire front page is a photo of Thomas Nast, the great American cartoonist. A related article is inside which includes a rare illustration of himself.
Other prints include: "The Arrival of Admiral Dewey in the Caribbean Sea" "Will Marconi S... See More
Women's Suffrage: the suffragist parade of 1912...
Item #661610
May 11, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 11, 1912 This issue has two parts, the typical first 16 pages (called Part I), and the woman's suffrage-themed supplement (called Part II).
Part 1 includes an political cartoon: "The Representative American Citizen?" by Kemble. Also a fullpg. with 6 photos relating to the recovery of bodies from the Titanic; a halfpg. photo of a l
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Greatest baseball series ever played...
Item #661602
November 02, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 2, 1912 Still has the original color outer wrapper (typically lacking) which is a political cartoon featuring Teddy Roosevelt and Howard Taft.
The front page has: "The War in the Near East." Also within is the article: "The Greatest Baseball Series Ever Played," by Edward Bayard Moss, with a related photo.
The doublepage illustrat... See More
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Baseball in England...
Item #661497
September 05, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 5, 1874 Full ftpg. Nast 'Precious Jewel of Thy Home Return'. Fullpg: 'Sketches At Long Branch'. Great doublepage centerfold: 'The Game Of Polo' is dramatic. Fullpg: 'Bullfight At Madrid'. Fullpg: "Baseball in England -- The Match on Lord's Cricket Grounds Between the Red Stockings and The Athletics".
Comp... See More
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Winslow Homer print...
Item #661452
April 18, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 18, 1874 Certainly the best print in this famous illustrated newspaper is the very nice full page by noted artist Winslow Homer, captioned: "New York Charities--St. Barnabas House, 304 Mulberry Street".
Among the other prints in this issue are the full front page by Thomas Worth: "Pride & Politeness", the full page with eleven sce... See More
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Famous Homer print... "Flirting on the Sea-Shore, and on the Meadow"...
Item #661011
September 19, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 19, 1874 Although there are many very nice prints within this complete, 16 page issue, by far the most desired is the very nice full page print by Winslow Homer titled: "Flirting on the Sea-Shore, and on the Meadow" (see image).
Also included in this issue is a nice full front page by Frank Church: "A Village Public School--The Y... See More
Graphic issue on Lincoln's assassination...
Item #660723
April 29, 1865
(Priced down from $720 due to condition as described via email) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 29, 1865 The frontpage has a large and dramatic illustration of "J. Wilkes Booth" plus a lengthy article headed: 'The Murder Of The President' making this a nice display issue.
Inside text articles are entitled "Abraham Lincoln", "President Johnson", "Mr.... See More
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Office seekers at the White House...
Item #660681
April 15, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 15, 1893 Front full pg. illus. of "Rear-Admiral Bancroft Gherardi, U.S.N." Inside is a 1/4 pg. illus. of "The Clearing House of the New York Stock Exchange." Several portraits of "Some New Appointments." 2/3 pg. illus. of "A Reception at the Art Museum, Cincinnati." Two full pgs. of illus. pertaining to "Stockh... See More
Winslow Homer print: "Gathering Berries"...
Item #660629
July 11, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY New York, July 11, 1874 Although there are many fine prints in this issue, certainly the most desired is the full page by noted artist Winslow Homer titled: "Gathering Berries".
The full front page shows: "A Kansas Land Office" and prints inside include: "A Boy's Dream of the 'Glorious Fourth' "; a full page by political cartooni... See More
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Passage of the Thirteenth Amendment...
Item #660552
February 18, 1865
(price reduced for quote - see description below) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 18, 1865 The full front page is a jubilant scene captioned: "Scene in the House on the Passage of the Proposition to Amend the Constitution", being the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution outlaws slavery and involuntary servitude, excep... See More
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The Assassination... President Lincoln's funeral...
Item #660551
May 20, 1865
(price reduced by 10% due to left margin being slightly rough) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 20, 1865 The front page has an article: "The Assassination" and another "President Lincoln's Funeral" and also includes illustrations of: "Ruins of Garrett's Barn...Where Booth Was Shot: and "Garrett's House, Where Booth Died" and: "Harold'... See More
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Great & graphic issue on Lincoln's funeral...
Item #660535
May 06, 1865
(nearly 1st-rate) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 6, 1865 This issue remains one of the most desired of the Civil War era, if not the 19th century, as much of it deals with the assassination and funeral of President Abraham Lincoln.
The entire front page is a print captioned: "President Lincoln At Home" showing him reading a book to his son. This very image was made into a post... See More
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A free Harper's Weekly dated in 1869......
Item #660487
[As of 5:48 ET, all 25 free issues had been sold. Free issues are no longer available] HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, 1869 What was life like 150 years ago? This month we are offering up to 25 free* issues of this famous illustrated title from 1869. Why for free? We'd like to provide a low-risk (potentially no-risk) opportunity to demonstrate that: "History is never more fascinating... See More
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Review & premiere of "Die Hard", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #660393
July 15, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 15, 1988
* Best "Die Hard" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Bruce Willis - Los Angeles skyscraper
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Die Hard" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's pr... See More
Transcontinental Railroad completed...
Item #660323
May 29, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 29, 1869
* Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad
* Great double-page print with article
The key print in this issue is a fine double page centerfold on "Completion Of The Pacific Railroad - The Great Link Connecting Europe With Asia Across the American Continent", which is a great scene of the Transcontinental Railroad with vignettes around... See More
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Review & premiere of "Die Hard", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #660280
July 15, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 15, 1988
* Best "Die Hard" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Bruce Willis - Los Angeles skyscraper
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Die Hard" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's pr... See More
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Review & premiere of "Men in Black", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #660233
July 01, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 1, 1997
* Best "Men in Back" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American science fiction action comedy film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Men in Black" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area... See More
Color cover of Theodore Roosevelt... Hard to find...
Item #660031
June 22, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 22, 1912
* Teddy Roosevelt - color cover
This issue features the hard to find color cover of Teddy Roosevelt: "MY TICKET THEODORE ROOSEVELT FOR PRESIDENT FOREVER...". The front page of this issue is an illustration of "'Let the Republican Party Come to Order!'--Elihu Root" by C. J. Budd, which shows Teddy Roosevelt in the foregr... See More
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Lincoln's inauguration...
Item #659723
March 18, 1865
(price slightly reduced) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 18, 1865 The entire ftpg. is taken up with a very nice engraving captioned: "President Lincoln Taking the Oath At His Second Inauguration, March 4, 1865", showing just that. A great display issue as such.
An inside page has an article headed: "The President's Inaugural", which includes the text of his 2nd ... See More
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Women's Suffrage.... The suffragist parade of 1912...
Item #659600
May 11, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 11, 1912 This issue has two parts, the typical first 16 pages (called Part I), and the woman's suffrage-themed supplement (called Part II).
Part 1 includes an political cartoon: "The Representative American Citizen?" by Kemble. Also a fullpg. with 6 photos relating to the recovery of bodies from the Titanic; a halfpg. photo of a l
... See More
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