Ostrich farming in South Africa...
Item #174240
May 04, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY May 4, 1878 Front full page Thomas Nast illustration of "Giving U. S. Hail Columbia." Inside is a full page illustration of "Tramps and Their Ways." Full page Thomas Nast illustration of "The Tramp Period." Full page illustration of "Ree Indians Crossing the Missouri in Bull Boats." 2/3 page illustration of "Sketches of Russian... See More
St. Augustine, Florida... New York Aquarium...
Item #174242
May 11, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 11, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon: "The lion of 'the best society' in England". Fullpg: 'Sketches in the New York Aquarium' and 'Love in Blackville: The Wooing of the Twins' shows blacks. Halfpg: 'Indian School at Ft. Marion, St. Augustine, Florida' & 'Archery Practice' One-third pg: 'The New Music Hall, Ci... See More
Sunday school convention in Atlanta...
Item #174244
May 18, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 18, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: 'Seed That Bears Fruit'. Fullpg; 'The Gilbert Elevated Railroad' with 3 scenes. Interesting Nast dblpgctrfld: 'Our Neighborhood Children'. Fullpg: 'The Chinese College at Hartford, Ct.'. Halfpg: 'Intl. Sunday School Convention, Atlanta Ga.'
The fire of Minneapolis...
Item #174246
May 25, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 25, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: "Revenge is an expensive luxury". Fullpg. scene of the Minneapolis fire. 3/4 pg. scene of a dog show. Fullpg. scene in Philadelphia. Fullpg. Nast cartoon: 'The Quack Frog'.
Columbia University regatta...
Item #174248
June 01, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 1, 1878 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "The "Internationalists" are to Make the World all one Millennium." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Columbia College Regatta-The Henley Four." Four small illus. pertaining to "The Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C." 1/6 pg. portrait of "The Late Professor Joseph Henry." Small... See More
Nast: the Democratic Camel...
Item #174250
June 08, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 8, 1878 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "The Democratic Camel." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Russian Cruisers-The "Columbus" and "State of California." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Rush for Europe-A Belated Passenger." 2/3 pg. illus. entitled "Decoration Day." Also, a full pg. Nast illus. of "Give Them an Inch, and The... See More
Torpedo practice...
Item #174252
June 15, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 15, 1878 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "The Pen is Mightier then the Sword." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Grand Menan Fishing Boat." Seven small illus. pertaining to "Country Houses." Dblpgctrfld. of "Torpedo Practice on Board H.M.S. "Thunderer"-Preparing to Launch a Whitehead "Fish" Torpedo." Also, a full pg.... See More
Gold digging in Canada...
Item #174254
June 22, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 22, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: 'The European Congress'. Fullpg. with 8 vignettes showing: 'How Matches are Made'. Dblpgctrfld. shows: 'The Watkins Regatta' by A.B. Frost. Fullpg. with 3 illus. & text on: 'Gold-Digging in Canada'. Another fullpg. Nast cartoon.
William Cullen Bryant...
Item #174256
June 29, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 29, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast print. 3/4pg. illus: 'Wm. Cullen Bryant' plus 2 scenes of his Home at Roslyn, Long Island, who recently died. Dramatic Nast dblpgctrfld.
The Bannock Indians... Lava Bends, Idaho...
Item #174258
July 06, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, July 6, 1878 Fullpg. with 5 scenes of: 'The Valley Forge Centennial'. Nice nearly halfpg: 'Group of Bannock Indians' & halfpg: 'Lava Beds, Idaho'.
Flying machines... Thomas Nast prints...
Item #174260
July 13, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York, July 13, 1878 Interesting full front page illustration of: "The New Flying Machine" shows a man piloting this combination balloon/propeller devise. Nice half page "Inaugurating the Glorious Fourth" shows boys playing with fireworks. A quarter-page illustration is of "Dr. W. F. Carver, the Celebrated Marksman". Nice full page "T... See More
Moose hunting in Nova Scotia...
Item #174262
July 20, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 20, 1878 Three 1/3 front pg. illus. pertaining to "The Henley Regatta Course-A Quiet Day for Practice Before the Race." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. of "Another Eastern Question-The Imperial Bengal Tiger Entering Europe." Dblpgctrfld. of "Meeting of the Congress at Berlin." Two 1/2 pg. illus. of "Two Phases of E... See More
Archery on Staten Island...
Item #174266
August 03, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 3, 1878 The front page has an illustration: "Archery Practice On Staten Island". The centerfold has a double page illustration: "The Waning of the Honey-moon". There is a 3/4 pg. Nast cartoon: "Bismarck's 'After-Dinner' Speech" and much more.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is c... See More
Scenes on Coney Island...
Item #174268
August 10, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 10, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: 'The Noble Red Man--The Annual Plague of Chief 'Bloody Murder' on the Borders' shows two Indians stalking a house. Fullpg. with 7 scenes of: 'Incidents of an Ocean Trip'. Great dblpgctrfld:' Scenes & Incidents on Coney Island' showing 6 scenes & is very displayable.
Other news and... See More
Nast's famous 'Swill Milk' cartoon...
Item #174270
August 17, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 17, 1878 Full ftpg: 'The Battle of Birch Creek' shows much action. Nice fullpg. Nast: 'Swill Milk' is famous. Nice dblpgctrfld: 'C-O-L-U-M-B-I-A!' shows 3 scenes of the college other illustrations as well. Dblpage. has 8 'Sketches In Palestine' in the Supplement.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This... See More
Rocky Point, Narragansett Bay...
Item #174272
August 24, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 24, 1878 Full ftpg. shows: 'The Great Solar Eclipse'. Nice fullpg. with 5 scenes of: 'Rocky Point, Narragansett Bay'. Fullpg. shows a family on board a ship enroute for Paris.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pages and is in good condition.
Wallingford, Connecticut...
Item #174274
August 31, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 31, 1878 Full ftpg: 'Down by the Sea--Ferry Over Wesley Lake, Ocean Grove'. Fullpg: 'In the Track of the Tornado' shows 8 scenes near Wallingford, Ct. Nice dblpgctrfld: 'Down by the Sea--Sketches at Ocean Grove, Asbury Park & other Sea-side Resorts' shows 9 scenes. Halfpg: 'Incidents of Indian Warfare'
Other news and ... See More
Dangerous lunacy...
Item #174280
September 21, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 21, 1878 Pathetic full ftpg: 'Widowed & Fatherless' shows a mother with 2 small children. Very nice fullpg: 'A Fisherman's Home By The Sea' Great dblpgctrfld. by Nast: 'Turbulent & Dangerous Lunacy' nice: 'A Harvest Scene In The West--Threshing Grain In The Field'.
Other news and advertisements of the day a... See More
Minnesota State Fair at St. Paul...
Item #174282
September 28, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 28, 1878 Front full pg. illus. of "A Musical Stratagem, 1812." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Coaching Season in Blackville-The Grand Start." Full pg. illus. of "Holiday Excursions-Steamers in Rockaway Inlet." Full pg. illus. of "Holiday Excursions-In the Mountains." Full pg. illus. of "The Pittsburgh ... See More
Surveying in Colorado...
Item #174286
October 12, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 12, 1878 Nice full ftpg: 'Pack Mule Train Of A Govt. Surveying Party In Colorado'. Comic fullpg: 'The G. Washington Jones Family Return From Paris' Fullpg: 'Types Of Tramps'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pages and is in good condition.
Highlands of the Hudson River...
Item #174288
October 19, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 19, 1878 Nice fullpg. Nast: 'The Crowning Point of His Life' & another Nast fullpg. showing Uncle Sam. Fullpg: 'Northern Entrance to the Highlands of the Hudson' is nice and a full page illustration: "Too Late for the Coach--An Old Time Incident" by Reinhart.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issu... See More
Cleopatra's Needle...
Item #174290
October 26, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 26, 1878 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "In the Matrimonial Market Again." Inside: A 1/3 pg. illus. of "For the Fever Stricken-Collection of Clothing in New York." Four small illus. pertaining to "The Destroyer-Capeain Ericsson's New Torpedo Boat." 2/3 pg. illus. entitled "A Lover's Tiff." Dblpgctrfld. of &... See More
National Academy of Design in New York...
Item #174292
November 02, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 2, 1878 lus. entitled "Old and Weary." Full pg. Nast illus. of "Cipher Mumm(er)y." Dblpgctrfld. of "Decorative Art-The Loan Echibition at the National Academy of Design, New York." 1/3 pg. portrait of "Shere Ali, Ameer of Cabool." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Afghanistan-The City of Candahar." Full pg. illus. of ... See More
The Behemoth Club of Blackville...
Item #174294
November 09, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 9, 1878 Front full pg. illus. entitled "Canada's Favorite Governor General-Earl Dufferin and his Staff." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Behemoth Club of Blackville." 1/6 pg. illus. of "The Hilton Challenge Trophy." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Monument to Henry Wilson." Dblpgctrfld. by Nast entitled "Help... See More
Wrestling...
Item #174296
November 16, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 16, 1878 Full front pg. Nast illus. of "The Argonauts in Search of the Greenback Fleece." Inside are two 1/2 pg. illus. pertaining to "The city and Harbor of Rio De Janeiro" including "Entrance to the Harbor, Looking Seaward," and "View of the City from Across the Harbor." 1/2 pg. portrait of "The Late Lieut... See More
Nast: "One and Inseparable" ...
Item #174298
November 23, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 23, 1878 Full front pg. Nast illus. of "The Millennium Postponed: The tiger and the Lamb-A Little Mixed." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Decorative Art Has at Last Reached Blackville-"Dat Small Japan Jug Cum From De Ruins of Pompey." Four 1/4 pg. portraits including "George F. Danforth, Judge Elect of the Court of Appeals... See More
Nast prints... Cape May fire disaster...
Item #174300
November 30, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 30, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast shows Uncle Sam. Another Nast print: "Chained". Nice fullpg: 'On the War to the Yosemite Valley' is an outdoor scene. Fullpg: 'Theatrical Scene Painters at Work'. Another full page print shows: "The Failure of the City of Glasgow Bank" and much more. This issue also has a textual (no images) ... See More
Scenes of Bismarck, Dakota...
Item #174304
December 14, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 14, 1878 Full front pg. Nast illus. entitled "The Sooner the Better." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Scenes in Bismarck, Dakota." Full pg. illus. of "The New Regime in Canada-The Landing at Halifax-The "Sarmatian" Passing Through the Fleet to Her Moorings." Dblpgctrfld. of "The Gathering of the Clans-Awaiti... See More
Nast cartoon...
Item #174306
December 21, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 21, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: 'The New Indian War' shows the 'Noble Rem Man' caught between the Interior Dept. & the War Dept. Another fullpg. Nast cartoon inside showing a Black man. A full page shows: "A Group of Afghan Chiefs."
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pages and ... See More
Pine Bluff, Arkansas...
Item #174312
January 11, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 11, 1879 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: 'The Gold New Year', plus another fullpg. by Nast inside. One-third pg: 'Scene At Pine Bluff Station, Arkansas'. Great fullpg. of 6 scenes of: 'Wonders Underground--The Caves of Luray, Va.'
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pages and is in good c... See More
Thomas Nast print...
Item #174314
January 18, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 18, 1879 Front full page Nast illustration. of "The Lone Fisherman (From Mass.) or, the Bulldozed Old Man." Inside is a full page portrait of "H. R. H. Alice Maud Mary, Grand Duchess of Hesse-Darmstadt (Princess Alice of Great Britain and Ireland)." 2/3 page illustration of "In for a Scrape." Full page illustration of "... See More
Standingd Rock, the sacred stone...
Item #174316
January 25, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 25, 1879 Full ftpg. Nast: 'No More Outbreaks' plus a Nast inside also. Halfpg: 'Sketches in the Northwest--Standing Rock, the Sacred Stone' & 'Traders at Ft. Garry, Manitoba' Spine wear. The double page centerfold has an illustration: "Too Late!" and much more.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included.... See More
Bowery branch of the YMCA...
Item #174320
February 08, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 8, 1879 Full ftpg. by Nast shows an Indian speaking to a man from China, discussing their common plights. Fullpg: 'The Bowery Branch of the Y.M.C.A.' Halfpg: 'First Public Inauguration of a Gov. in Kansas'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pages and is in good condition.
Michigan's new capitol building...
Item #174322
February 15, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 15, 1879 Full ftpg: 'A Letter from De Ole Man' shows a Black family reading a letter. Fullpg. Nast Political cartoon: 'Southern Claims'. Fullpg. with 5 view of 'The New Capitol of Michigan'. There are two full page prints: "Good-Morning" and "The Morton Commandery Reception at Gilmore's Garden".
Other ne... See More
Shooting cattle at Standing Rock Indian agency...
Item #174324
February 22, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 22, 1879 Front page illustration: 'Anxious Moments'. Double page centerfold: 'Shooting Cattle at Standing Rock Indian Agency' is by W.A. Rogers, showing many Indians. Full page: 'Sketches at the New York Pigeon Show'. 3/4 page illustration: 'The Execution of Moncasi for an Attempt on the Life of King Alfonso'. Full page ... See More
Blackville illustrations...
Item #174328
March 01, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 1, 1879 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon. Quarter-pg. shows: 'Gov. Pitkin, Colorado' Fullpg; 'The War in the Transvaal'. Two halfpg. 'Blackville' illustrations, being cartoonish. Nast fullpg. cartoon. There are two full page illustrations: "The Family Jewel" and "A Dreary Day".
Other news and advertisements of the day a... See More
Scenes of Pine Bluff, Arkansas...
Item #174330
March 08, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 8, 1879 Full ftpg. Nast print: 'The Civilization Of Blaine'. Full page has 4: "Scenes At Pine Bluff, Arkansas". Dblpgctrfld: "Life in Southern India--Return from Early Tea". A fullpg. Nast cartoon: "Attack On The Resumption Safe". Fullpg: 'The Golden Gate--Entrance to San Francisco Harbor'.
Other news and adv... See More
Academy of Music, New York City...
Item #174332
March 15, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 15, 1879 Full ftpg. by Th. Nast: 'Coming Back to Mother England's Apron Strings'. Halfpg: 'Indian Chief Having His Hair Dressed' & 'Across the Missouri by Rail, at Bismarck, Dakota Terr.' Fullpg. Nast: 'A Matter of Taste'. There is a full page print: "The Martha Washington Reception, Academy of Music, New York-... See More
Menlo Park, California...
Item #174334
March 22, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 22, 1879 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Protecting White Labor." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Tenement Life in New York - Sketches in 'Botle Alley'." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Hon. Zachariah Chandler" and "The Late Bishop Thomas Foley." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Country Seat of Mr. James C. Flood, M... See More
Tenement life in New York City...
Item #174336
March 29, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 29, 1879 Nice fullpg: 'The Great International Walking Match at Gilmore's Garden' 'Dismal fullpg: 'Tenement Life in New York--Sketches in the 4th Ward'. Fullpg. Nast cartoon shows a Black man 'Waiting' at the Freedmen's Savings Bank.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pa... See More
Sisseton Indian reservation in the Dakotas...
Item #174338
April 05, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 5, 1879 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon. Dramatic fullpg: 'Tenement Life in New York--Rag Pickers' Court, Mulberry St.' Nice dblpgctrfld: 'A Cabinet Meeting at the White House' includes Pres. Hayes. Fullpg. with 5 scenes of: 'Issuing Rations at the Sisseton Indian Agency, Dakota'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are... See More
The Zulu War...
Item #174340
April 12, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 12, 1879 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "History Repeats Itself - A Little Too Soon." Inside are four 1/4 pg. illus. pertaining to "Society of American Artists - Selections from the Second Expedition, At the Kurtz Gallery, Madison Square Garden." Full pg. illus. of "The Soup Kitchen Charity."
Dblpgctrfld. of "Marriage of... See More
Indians at Standing Rock...
Item #174342
April 19, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 19, 1879 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon re. the 'Solid South--We Have come to Stay'. Great fullpg: 'Indian Dance, Standing Rock Agency, after Distribution of Rations' Halfpg: 'N.Y. Volunteer Life-saving Corps--New Station at Pier 28, East River'. Dblpgctrfld. is a Nast cartoon.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This ... See More
The dog show at Gilmore's Garden...
Item #174344
April 26, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 26, 1879 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "He (The Solid South) Will Soon Be Let Alone." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Spring." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The German Band." 1/3 pg. illus. of "An Arab Caravansary."
Doublepage centerfold of "Sketches at the Dog Show at Gilmore's Garden." Full pg. Nast illus. ent... See More
The Tobacco market...
Item #174346
May 03, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 3, 1879 The front page of the issue features a full illustration entitled "The Goose-herd" from a painting by G. Wertheimer. Thomas Nast political full page cartoon is "Canada's Real Home Rule". A full page illustration "A Tobacco Mart in Lynchburg, Virginia" shows six scenes in the tobacco making process and features... See More
Fort Hamilton in New York harbor...
Item #174348
May 10, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 10, 1879 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon: 'The Bulldozer' shows the Democratic tiger. Nice fullpg: 'View from Ft. Hamilton, New York Harbor--the Sunset Gun' is displayable. Another Nast cartoon shows "The Democratic Dilemma" and a full page print: "The Good Old Times".
Other news and advertisements of the day are inclu... See More
On the wharves at Vicksburg, with a paddlewheeler...
Item #174350
May 17, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 17, 1879 Great fullpg: 'The Negro Exodus--Scenes on the Wharves at Vicksburg' shows them loading onto a paddlewheeler. Nast dblpgctrfld: "Now Let Him Come". Halfpg: 'In The Adirondacks'. The front page has the song "The Imp of Spring-Time" by Bayard Taylor.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issu... See More
Fox hunting in Blackville...
Item #174352
May 24, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 24, 1879 Front full pg. illus. of "Ward's Statue of General Thomas." Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of "The Zulu War - Fort Ekowe." 2/3 pg. Nast illus. of "Brute Force." Full pg. Nast illus. of By All Means 'Let Us Have Peace' At The Polls." Full pg. illus. of "Fox Hunting in Blackville - Mrs. Johnson is Entit... See More
The Zulu War...
Item #174354
May 31, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 31, 1879 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Another Step Toward Civilization." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Sunset Hour." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Village Scene in South Germany." 1/2 pg. illus. of "A City Ambulance." Two 1/4 portraits of "Cardinal Newman" and "Robert Browning." Full pg. illus. of &quo... See More
Asa Packer... Mauch Chunk, PA (Jim Thorpe)...
Item #174356
June 07, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 7, 1879 Front full pg. illus. of "Sad Memories - Decoration Day." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Robin's Vefper." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Left to Perish." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Late Hon. ASA Packer" and "Louis Auguste Blanqui." Dblpgctrfld. of "Decoration Day." 2/3 pg. illus. of "... See More
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