HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated February 8, 1913.
This issue has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has a photo called "The Enchanted City."
In this issue there is an article and illustrations of "The Making of a Salon Picture" and the double page illustration is called "When Irishmen Ruled Ireland." There is also a photo spread... See More
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated February 1, 1913.
This issue has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has a photo called "A Wedding of National Interest."
In this issue there is an article and illustrations of "The Site for the Lincoln Memorial" by James Barnes. The double page illustration is called "A City Gate that Covers Eighty Acr... See More
Billiards...
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY, February 22, 1862.
* Billiards
* Chess
This newspaper, which was primarily a sporting newspaper, has a quite lengthy article headed: "Billiards". Accompanying subheads include: "Kavanagh and Deery", "Billiard Entertainment", and much more.
Another article found within this issue and entitled: "O... See More
Billiards...
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY, February 15, 1862.
* Billiards
* Chess
This newspaper, which was primarily a sporting newspaper, has a quite lengthy article headed: "Billiards" includes accompanying subheads entitled: "The Foley and Kavanagh Match", "The Match of 1859", and much more.
Another article found within this issue and entitled: "... See More
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, February, 1914.
* Edith and Mabel Taliaferro
This is a black and white photo of Edith and Mabel Taliaferro from "Young Wisdom".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, February, 1914.
* Molly McIntyre
This is a black and white photo of Molly McIntyre from "Kitty MacKay".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, February, 1914.
* Miss Alexandra Carlisle
This is the color cover only from the issue which contains the illustration of Miss Alexandra Carlisle.
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Aviation...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 24, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Persian Lamb Protests Against Assimilation."
This issue has an article of "What's Wrong with Aviation?" by Albert S. LeVino. The double page illustration is of "Floor-Manager Taft: 'Hold On, Colonel--You Can't Do the Grizzly Bear With That Dear Old Lady!... See More
Great sledding color cover...
The Women's Suffrage-themed: "The Militant Recruit" by E.W. Kemble...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 17, 1912
The front page of this issue is an illustration of "The Militant Recruit" by Kemble. Also present is a wonderful color cover a what appears to be a grandfather and grandson painting an old wooden sled.
Additional content includes "The Fall of Fort Donelson" by James Barnes, which includes a "wood-cut in the issue of &q... See More
Martial Law in New England....
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 10, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "Martial Law in New England."
This issue has an illustration of "Not Yet, But Soon" by Kemble. There is an article of "The Most Famous of Sea Duels" by H. Ashton Ramsay and an article with photos of "The King of Winter Sports" by Edward Bayard Moss. Also in this... See More
Leslie's Weekly, from New York City, dated February 25, 1915.
The front page of this issue is an illustration entitled "The Friendly Outposts"
This issue includes "Campaigning in Winter Snows"; "Brave Little Belgium Battles On"; "War Has the World in Its Grip Colonials Join in Britain's War"; "Pictorial Digest of the World's News" and much mo... See More
PARADE (The Detroit Free Press) from Detroit, Michigan dated February 22, 1942.
The front page has a color illustration Carl Sandburg. This is the full, complete issue and is in nice condition.
Aviation...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 18, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "McCurdy's Gallant Flight."
This issue has an illustration of "Our Champ-ion" by Kemble. There is an article with photos of "Flying to Cuba" by Norman Duncan and a full-page illustration of "Joy of Cleaning-Day" by W. A. Kirkpatrick and much more.
Other a... See More
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 11, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Scene of Last Week's Dynamite Disaster."
This issue has an illustration of "Old Doctor Quack: "Now,Then, As a Final Dose Take This Pill, It Will Make You Good and Strong for 1912" by Kemble. There is a photo spread of "What Thirty Tons of Dynamite Did." Ther... See More
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 4, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "Champ Clark."
This issue has photos of "The Democrats On the Ways and Means Committee" and there is an illustration of "The Best Part of the March" by Sidney H. Riesenberg. There are several car ads and much more.
Other advertisements of the day are included as we... See More
Railroading in the Winter....
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1910
The front page of this issue has an illustration of "The Bully's Waterloo" by William L. Jacobs.
In this issue, there are photos of "Railroading at its Worst"; "The Song of the Sea"; "On of the Children of Destiny" and "The Play and its Players." The double page illustration is of "Unc... See More
The Revolution in Nicaragua.... Football...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 19, 1910
The front page of this issue has an illustration of "The Proof of the Porridge--" by H. G. Williamson.
In this issue, there are photos of "The Memorial to Phillips Brooks"; "With the Revolutionists in Nicaragua"; "The Ancestral Home of the Washingtons" and "From 'Salome' to 'Marguerite... See More
Paris Flooded....
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 12, 1910
The front page of this issue has a photo of "The River that Spilled Over."
There are photos of "Paris and its Suburbs Under Water"; "A Star From Arcady" and there is a double page illustration of "Their First Car" by James Montgomery Flagg. There is also an illustration of "Robbing the Sea of Its To... See More
Niagara Falls in Ice....
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 27, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has an illustration of "Around the World and Home Again" by L. A. Shafer.
This issue has photos of "Niagara's Might Chained in Ice" and a double page illustration of "The Grub Ride" by Frank Craig. There is also an illustration of "... See More
Mr. Taft in Panama.... A Capable Humorist by Mark Twain...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 20, 1909 The front page of this issue has an illustration of "February 22, 1732" by A. D. Blashfield which is referencing the birth of George Washington.
This issue has photos of "Mr. Taft at Panama"; "Our Wonderful Country" and there is an article with illustrations of "The Discovery of the Soul" by Victor
Remembering Abraham Lincoln....
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 13, 1909 The color cover of Abraham Lincoln (by Stanton Palmer) is not included. However, all other Lincoln related coverage (prints and text), as shown in the images, are present - including the standard cover with which includes Abraham Lincoln.
This issue has photos and an article of "Lincoln's Last Hours" and an illustration of... See More
The "Florida"/ "Republic" ship crash....
This issue has photos and an article of "The Latest Drama of the Sea." There is a double page illustration of "In 1902 - Still At It" and a full page illustration
1862 New York City Newspaper....
THE EVENING POST, New York City, February 26, 1862
* Fort Donelson Tennessee
* Nashville Tennessee
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear & tear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and loaded with advertisements and Civil War repor... See More
1862 New York City Newspaper....
THE EVENING POST, New York City, September, February 14, 1862
* Springfield Missouri
* Elizabeth City North Carolina
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear & tear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and loaded with advertisements a... See More
Color cover by T. Earl Christy... horse-riding...
SUNDAY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, Feb. 26, 1911.
* Earl Christy front page color print
Front cover has a very nice color illustration of an attractive woman in a riding outfit holding a riding crop and reins over her forearm, and a horse at her side. Done by the famous illustrator T. Earl Christy. This is the complete issue measuring 14 1/2 by 10 ... See More
Huge financial broadside...
THE TIMES---SUPPLEMENT, State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania, February 20, 1903
* Large financial broadside Supplement
This is an interesting & quite large broadside (single sheet & printed on one side only) which has a banner heading: "Receipts And Expenditures Of Centre County For The Year 1902".
The balance of the ftpg. is taken up with seven columns of financi... See More
Supplement to The Illustrated London News, London, dated February 26, 1859 (print only)
This is a single-page color print only is entitled "The Victoria Tower, New Houses of Parliament".
The size of the print is approximately 11 x 15.5 inches.
The Illustrated London News, London, dated February 26, 1859 (print only)
This is a single-page color print only is entitled "The Clock Tower, New Houses of Parliament".
The size of the print is approximately 11 x 15.5 inches.
The Illustrated London News, London, dated February 26, 1859 (print only)
This is a color print only entitled "His Royal Highness Albert Edward - Prince of Wales K.G."
The size of the print is approximately 23.25 x 15.5 inches.
Homer print...
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated February 6, 1861 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains an engraving by Winslow Homer entitled "'Halt of a Wagon Train". This print has a few small binding holes. See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 22 x 16 inches.
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated February 7, 1863 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads and a poem entitled "Homeless". See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated February 20, 1864 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads. See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
First baseball game on ice...
NEW-YORK TIMES, February 5, 1861 On the back page under Brooklyn News is a report: "A Game of Base Ball Played on Skates Great Crowd Of People--Exciting Scenes." The summary begins: "The long-talked contest for a silver ball, between the Charter Oak and Atlantic Base Ball Clubs, on skates...came off yesterday, on the skating pond in the Eighth Ward, between the Third and ... See More
George Washington...
* George Washington's Birthday issue
Mostly literary-related content, but also topical articles, plus other youth-related content and ads. About the size of Harper's Weekly. Small inked address stamp in the blank right margin on the front page, otherwise in nice condition.
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, Feb. 22, 1816.
* Early Cincinnati Ohio population increase
* Early 19th century original
A page 2 item headed Population Of Cincinnati says:
* The population of the town of Cincinnati in Ohio, according to a Census lately taken, is 6498, including 247 blacks and mulattoes. The population in 1810 was only 2320.
Other news of the day includes... See More
NEW-YORK HERALD, Feb. 5, 1858.
* Santa Anna
* General Gideon Johnson Pillow
The front page has:
* General Santa Anna And Pillow
* The Reply of Santa Anna to Pillows Charges--He Reserves the Right to Challenge Pillow.
Lengthy reply is signed in type: A. L. De Santa Anna.
Other news of the day includes: "News From Havana" "Spirit
Gardiner Maine in 1891...
THE GARDINER HOME JOURNAL, Maine, February 25, 1891.
* Baseball chewing tobaaco ad
* 19th century Gardiner Maine
This 4 page newspaper has mostly literary content with some news of the day and several interesting advertisements including one for chewing tobacco which has a baseball theme to it. (see photo)
Slightly browned, otherwise in good condition.... See More
1871 Salt Lake City Utah...
* Wild Old West
* Rare title from Salt Lake City Utah
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, indians, saloons & gunfights wer
1863 Fort McAllister Civil War.....
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, New York, February 13, 1863.
* Fort McAllister Georgia
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history.
This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following FRONT PAGE Map: "THE ATTACK ON FORT MCA
20,000 Mile Motor Race...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 29, 1908 There is a front pg. illustration, "The Voice of Jacob, But the Hand of Esau" by W. A.. Rogers. There is an article with photos of "Touching Hands with Eternity" by Charles Johnston. There are photos of "The Start of the 20,000 Mile Motor Race from New York to Paris by Way of Alaska&q... See More
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 22, 1908 There is a front pg. illustration, "Piling It On" by W. A.. Rogers. There is an article with photos of " 'Crossing the Line With the Fleet" by Robert Dunn. There are illustrations of "Gentlemen of Leisure" by George Wright; a double pg. of "Save Us From our Friends!" by ... See More
King and Crown Prince of Portugal murdered...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 15, 1908
New Police Dogs....
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 8, 1908 There is a front page illustration, "A Mirage in the Desert--it is Wrong Side Up-But What's the Odds?" by W. A.. Rogers. There is an article with photos of "The Trail of the "Night Riders"; "The Dog Policemen of New York"; a double page illustration of "Telephoning to New York" by Henry S. Watson... See More
Rhodes Opera house fire....
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 1, 1908 There is a front page illustration, " 'The (Twice) Belted Knight' " by W. A.. Rogers. There is an article with photos of "Fighting Fire With Politics" by William Inglis. There are photos of "The Sacrifice to a Child's Curiosity" and "The Late Edmund Clarence Stedman.&q... See More
"Ben-Hur" Drama...
Floods in Louisville.....
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 16, 1907
Mark Twain and the Cat....
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 9, 1907 There is a front page illustration, "Discharged Without Honor" by W. A. Rogers. There is an article called, "Mark Twain and the Cat" by Herman Spencer and also an illustration of "The Landing of Carteret in New Jersey" by Loward Pyle. There is also a photo of "The Beginning of a Momentous S... See More
Earthquake in Kingston killing over 600...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 2, 1907
The Eiffel Tower...
* The Eiffel Tower
Svante August Arrhenius...
* Svante August Arrhenius
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "Plowing Six Furrows at Once", "Svante August Arrhenius", "The Proposed Extension of the pier-Line in the Port of