Christmas & New Year's cover...
Item #633421
December 31, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 31, 1870 The front page features a great full page: "A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!" which shows an older version of Santa Claus.
Within the issue are half page illustrations: "Selling Fish at Auction in Paris" and "The Entente Cordiale - The Prussian Bugbear in the park of Versailles". Full page illustrations: &qu... See More
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Christmas & New Year's cover...
Item #633420
December 31, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 31, 1870 The front page features a great full page: "A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!" which shows an older version of Santa Claus.
Within the issue are half page illustrations: "Selling Fish at Auction in Paris" and "The Entente Cordiale - The Prussian Bugbear in the park of Versailles". Full page illustrations: &qu... See More
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Christmas & New Year's cover...
Item #633418
December 31, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 31, 1870 The front page features a great full page: "A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!" which shows an older version of Santa Claus.
Within the issue are half page illustrations: "Selling Fish at Auction in Paris" and "The Entente Cordiale - The Prussian Bugbear in the park of Versailles". Full page illustrations: &qu... See More
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Christmas & New Year's cover...
Item #633414
December 31, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 31, 1870 The front page features a great full page: "A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!" which shows an older version of Santa Claus.
Within the issue are half page illustrations: "Selling Fish at Auction in Paris" and "The Entente Cordiale - The Prussian Bugbear in the park of Versailles". Full page illustrations: &qu... See More
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Thomas Nast Christmas centerfold...
Item #633413
January 04, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1873 Certainly the most notable print is the great doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast captioned: "The Same Old Christmas Story Over Again" showing two kids sleeping amongst their dreams.
The front page shows: "Christmas Dinner Gone!" with two Black men chasing a rabbit. Inside has a full page Thomas Nast political cartoon... See More
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Winslow Homer Christmas prints...
Item #633410
December 25, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 25, 1858 The front page features a print: "Santa Claus Paying His Usual Christmas Visit to His Young Friends" shows him in a sleigh pulled by a turkey, with many toys. This is an early image of Santa Claus before the more common imagine created by Thomas Nast changed his appearance forever.
Inside pages have four prints by famed artist Winsl... See More
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Thomas Nast Christmas front page...
Item #633403
January 04, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 4, 1879 This is the front leaf only. This full front page is a nice Christmas-themed print by Thomas Nast, captioned: "Christmas Post" showing a boy mailing a letter to Santa Claus. Lightly toned, nice condition & displayable.
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Nice Thomas Nast Christmas centerfold...
Item #633402
January 04, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 4, 1879
* Thomas Nast
* Santa Claus
* Christmas
Although 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, this print is damaged as a portion to the right is missing. But the other great print is the doublepage centerfold, also by Thomas Nast, ca... See More
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Nast Santa Claus centerfold...
Item #633393
December 26, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 26, 1863 The feature of this issue is the very displayable doublepage centerfold titled: "Christmas, 1863" which includes 6 vignettes by Thomas Nast, one showing Santa Claus with his bag over his back looking over two sleeping children (see). A very displayable print which measures about 16 by 21 inches.
The front page has two prints: ... See More
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Nast Santa Claus centerfold...
Item #633391
December 26, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 26, 1863
* Thomas Nast Santa Claus wood block engraving
The feature of this issue is the very displayable doublepage centerfold titled: "Christmas, 1863" which includes 6 vignettes by Thomas Nast, one showing Santa Claus with his bag over his back looking over two sleeping children (see). A very displayable print which measures about 16... See More
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Thomas Nast Santa, plus the Supplement issue...
Item #633389
December 30, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 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." Doublepage c... See More
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Thomas Nast Santa, plus the Supplement issue...
Item #633384
December 30, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 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." Doublepage c... See More
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Thomas Nast Santa...
Item #633381
December 30, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 30, 1871
* Thomas Nast Santa Claus wood block engraving
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 ... See More
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Very displayable Thomas Nast Santa Claus on the front page...
Item #633379
January 03, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY January 3, 1874
* Thomas Nast
* Santa Claus
* Christmas
The entire front page features a very desirable Thomas Nast illustration: "Christmas Eve - Santa Claus Waiting for the Children to Get to Sleep." which is very displayable (see photo). Nast Santa Claus prints are very desirable as he is credited with creating the modern, "jolly"... See More
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Thomas Nast Santa Claus...
Item #633378
December 25, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 25, 1886
* Caricaturist Thomas Nast
* Christmas - Santa Claus
Thomas Nast is credited with creating the modern version of Santa Claus, as well as being a well-known political cartoonist. The entire front page is a print by Nast captioned: " 'Twas The Night Before Christmas..." which includes a partial scene of Santa Claus in a fram... See More
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Thomas Nast Santa Claus...
Item #633377
December 25, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 25, 1886
* Caricaturist Thomas Nast
* Christmas - Santa Claus
Thomas Nast is credited with creating the modern version of Santa Claus, as well as being a well-known political cartoonist. The entire front page is a print by Nast captioned: " 'Twas The Night Before Christmas..." which includes a partial scene of Santa Claus in a fram... See More
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First appearance of the Democratic Donkey... Nice Judaica print...
Item #633334
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 to... See More
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First appearance together of the Democratic donkey & Republican elephant...
Item #633333
December 27, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 27, 1879 An ideal issue for any political junkie as it contains the famous Thomas Nast print with the first appearance together of the Republican elephant & Democratic donkey. Thomas Nast was the creator of these two famous political symbols making this a very significant print. The caption reads: "Stranger Things Have Happened."
The balanc... See More
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Thomas Nast's first Republican elephant print... Homer print...
Item #633266
November 07, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 7, 1874
* Famous 1st Republican elephant print
* Thomas Nast illustration
* Winslow Homer print
The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "A Tammany Rat", but certainly the most significant print in this issue is another full page Thomas Nast political cartoon titled: 'The 3rd term Panic' which shows the Republic... See More
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First appearance of the Democratic Donkey... Nice Judaica print...
Item #633263
January 15, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 15, 1870
* Democratic Donkey makes it's debut
* Famous Thomas Nast illustration
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 appeara... See More
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Best of all Nast Santa Claus prints!
Item #632972
January 01, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 1, 1881 The most notable print is the terrific doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast: "MERRY OLD SANTA CLAUS.", a classic image & perhaps one of the most reproduced of all Santa Claus prints used today in a wealth of advertisements and Christmas-themed promotions, etc. This print has water staining at center of the left & right ma... See More
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Famous Thomas Nast Santa Claus print...
Item #632963
December 30, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 30, 1876 The full front page shows: "Christmas-Eve In A Light House". Inside has a fullpg: "Christmas Eve--Getting Ready For Santa Claus" "Christmas In A Fishing Smack" and a few others. But the prime Christmas print has to be the very nice full page Thomas Nast print: " 'Twas The Night Before Christmas" showing ... See More
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Santa Claus by Thomas Nast... "The New Comer...", by F.S. Church...
Item #632958
January 05, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 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 being a great doublepage centerfold captioned: "Here We Are Again" showing a full-fi... See More
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Thomas Nast Christmas centerfold...
Item #632949
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 doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast captioned: "The Same Old Christmas Story Over Again" showing two kids sleeping amongst their dreams. Although this print is sewn-in, the tiny binding holes have been repaired from the reve... See More
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Great Thomas Nast Santa Claus...
Item #632943
December 29, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 29, 1866 Althought there are several other prints in this issue, 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 (see). This p... See More
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Very historic Nast print: "The First Vote" of African-Americans in the reconstructed South...
Item #632867
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
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Many prints of Geronimo...
Item #631833
April 24, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 24, 1886 The entire front page is taken up with two prints captioned: "Closing Scenes of the Apache War", the upper one: "Geronimo and His Band" and the lower one: "General Crook's Conference With Geronimo", showing both, among others. Inside has a full page with four prints of: "The Hostile Apaches" with each c... See More
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Emancipated slaves... Ice skating at Central Park...
Item #630955
January 30, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1864 The most desired & notable print is likely the full page captioned: "Emancipated Slaves, White and Colored" showing one man with a brand on his forehead.
The front page shows the: "Ruins of the Church of the Compania, at Santiago, Chili, After the Conflagration". Inside has a full page: "Snowy Morning--On Picket&qu... See More
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The North Alaskan Coast Whaling disaster of 1871...
Item #630237
December 02, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Dec. 2, 1871
* Whaling disaster of 1871 (1st report)
* Bowhead whales hunting
* Arctic ice jam prints
Full ftpg. political cartoon: 'The Tammany Tiger Strung Up' by the Justice figure. Inside has a fullpg. Th. Nast political cartoon: 'to Whom It May Concern'. Nice dblpgctrfld: 'Destruction of the Whaling Fleet in the Arctic Ocean' shows 4 scenes... See More
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Graphic issue on Lincoln's assassination...
Item #628158
April 29, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 29, 1865
* The famous Abraham Lincoln assassination issue
* John Wilkes Booth cover
* 2nd rate issue priced lower
The front page 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 Linco... See More
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The Assassination... President Lincoln's funeral...
Item #628143
May 20, 1865
(slightly better than 2nd-rate offered at the 2nd-rate price) 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's... See More
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Great Thomas Nast Santa Claus print...
Item #626961
December 24, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 24, 1881
* Thomas Nast Santa Claus wood block engraving
The full front page is a great print of the famed Thomas Nast Santa Claus print: "Caught ! " showing Santa with a child's arms around him (see). Thomas Nast is credited with creating the modern version of Santa Claus. The doublepage centerfold is also a nice Thomas Nast Christm... See More
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Great Thomas Nast Santa Claus print...
Item #626960
December 24, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 24, 1881 The full front page is a great print of the famed Thomas Nast Santa Claus print: "Caught!" showing Santa with a child's arms around him (see). Thomas Nast is credited with creating the modern version of Santa Claus. The doublepage centerfold is also a nice Thomas Nast Christmas print, captioned: "Christmas Fancies - 'Don... See More
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The classic Nast Santa Claus...
Item #626959
December 20, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 20, 1884
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the great two page spread with two prints by noted artist Thomas Nast. One is captioned: "Hello! Santa Claus!" showing a girl on the telephone, and the other is: "Hello! Little One!" showing Santa Claus on the phone as well. This is the classic portly, jolly image of Santa (Nast is ... See More
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Thomas Nast creates a displayable New Year's Day centerfold...
Item #622536
January 02, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 2, 1864 Part of front page is a cross section: 'Diagram of Monitor 'Weehawken' Sunk in Charleston Harbor'. Also on the ftpg. are prints of: "Frederick VII, Late King of Denmark" and "Christian IX, Present King of Denmark".
Inside has full page prints captioned: "The Army of the Cumberland--General Baird's Di... See More
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Terrific Nast Santa issue...
Item #621768
December 26, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 26, 1885 The full ftpg. is a famous Thomas Nast Christmas print: "Peace and Good Will Ringing In The Air -- Ding! Dong!!" showing two Santa Claus prints (see). Prints within include: "The Meet Of a Canadian Show-Shoe Club" and a great doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast: "A Christmas Box" showing Santa Claus coming up from it... See More
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Thomas Nast Santa Claus...
Item #621767
December 25, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 25, 1886 Thomas Nast is credited with creating the modern version of Santa Claus, as well as being a well-known political cartoonist. The entire front page is a print by Nast captioned: " 'Twas The Night Before Christmas..." which includes a partial scene of Santa Claus in a framed picture.
Other prints in this issue include a full page ... See More
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Nast Santa.... "Another Stocking to fill"...
Item #621766
January 03, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 3, 1880 The entire ftpg. is a Thomas Nast print captioned: "A Merry Christmas" showing Santa Claus dancing with Mother Goose (see). The doublepage centerfold is a very nice Thomas Nast Christmas print captioned: "Another Stocking to Fill" showing Santa Claus leaning over a sleeping baby (tipped-in).
An old repair to the right margin... See More
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Famous Thomas Nast Santa Claus print...
Item #621764
December 30, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 30, 1876 The full front page shows: "Christmas-Eve In A Light House". Inside has a fullpg: "Christmas Eve--Getting Ready For Santa Claus" "Christmas In A Fishing Smack" and a few others. But the prime Christmas print has to be the very nice full page Thomas Nast print: " 'Twas The Night Before Christmas" showing ... See More
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Very displayable Thomas Nast Santa Claus on the front page...
Item #621761
January 03, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY January 3, 1874
* Thomas Nast
* Santa Claus
* Christmas
The entire front page features a terrific & very desirable Thomas Nast illustration: "Christmas Eve - Santa Claus Waiting for the Children to Get to Sleep." which is very displayable (see). Thomas Nast is credited with creating the modern "jolly" version of Santa.
Inside is foun... See More
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Thomas Nast Santa...
Item #621760
December 30, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 30, 1871
* Thomas Nast Santa Claus wood block engraving
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 ... See More
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Nast's Santa Claus about to come down the chimney...
Item #621433
January 01, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 1, 1876 The full ftpg. shows a mother with two young children in a snowstorm: "Light In The Window". An inside page has a 3/4 pg. print: "The Christmas Chariot--The Coming of the Plum-Pudding" being pulled by two turkeys. Also a fullpg. print: "No Small Breed Fer Yer Uncle Abe Dis Christmas!..." showing a Black family with a l... See More
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The classic Nast Santa Claus...
Item #621429
December 20, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 20, 1884 Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the great two page spread with two prints by noted artist Thomas Nast. One is captioned: "Hello! Santa Claus!" showing a girl on the telephone, and the other is: "Hello! Little One!" showing Santa Claus on the phone as well. This is the classic portly, jolly image of Santa (Nast is c... See More
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Great Thomas Nast Santa Claus...
Item #621428
December 29, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 29, 1866 The front page has a lengthy poem with a related print titled: "The Setter's Christmas Eve". Inside contains a full page: "Hauling Home the Christmas Boughs"; halfpg: "Scene of the Holy Nativity, Bethlehem" & "The Wise Men Following the Star in the East". Also: a halfpg: "John Surratt"... See More
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Thomas Nast print... "Our Centennial"...
Harper's Weekly 19th Century Collectible Gift Issue w/ Prints...
Item #620259
May 27, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 27, 1876, presented within a Deluxe Gift Portfolio - with certificate of authenticity included!
* From the Heart of the Reconstruction, Wild West and/or Industrial Revolution Era...
* Harper's Weekly Illustrated prints are the most frequently framed prints...
* Thomas Nas
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Displayed within a Deluxe Gift Portfolio!
* From the Heart of the Reconstruction, Wild West and/or Industrial Revolution Era...
* Harper's Weekly Illustrated prints are the most frequently framed prints...
* Thomas Nas
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Includes a portfolio and certificate...
Civil War Era Harper's Weekly... 1864...
Item #620256
November 12, 1864
HARPER WEEKLY, New York, November 12, 1864 (including a portfolio and certificate)...
* General George Armstrong Custer on the front page...
* Displayed within a Deluxe Gift Portfolio
The front page contains a nice print captioned: "General Custer Presenting Captured Battle Flags at the War Department, Washington" showing him and many others holding flags. Many other Civil
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Graphic issue on Lincoln's assassination...
Item #619650
April 29, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 29, 1865
* The famous Abraham Lincoln assassination issue
* John Wilkes Booth cover
The front page 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 Johns... See More
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First appearance together of Republicsan elephant & Democratic donkey...
Item #616745
December 27, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, December 27, 1879 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue of the famous Thomas Nast print containing the first appearance together of the Republican elephant & Democratic donkey. Thomas Nast was the creator of these two famous political symbols making this a very significant print. The caption reads: "Stranger Things Have Happened.&qu... See More
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Famous Winslow Homer print...
Item #615775
September 19, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 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". Some light dirtiness or toning near the margins (see).
Also included in this issue is a nice full front page by Frank Church: &qu... See More
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"International Base-Ball -- The Philadelphia Athletics"....
Item #615420
July 25, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 25, 1874
* Early baseball team print
* Old West scene
Although this issue includes many very nice & displayable prints, by far the most desirable would be the great full page captioned: "International Base-Ball -- The Philadelphia Athletics" which shows individual, full-figure illustrations of the baseball players in uniform, most with... See More
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