Christopher Columbus...
Item #614980
May 30, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 30, 1868 (print only) This is a single page illustration entitled "Columbus Explaining His Discovery of America to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella", which is also the cover page of the issue.
This measures approximately 10.75 x 15.75 inches and is in very nice condition.
Thomas Nast Santa...
Item #614643
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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Victoria Woodhull as the devil...
Item #613607
February 17, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 17, 1872
* Victoria Claflin Woodhull
* Women's suffrage movement
This issue features a dramatic full page Thomas Nast print in which he portrays Victoria Woodhull as the devil, captioned: "Get Thee Behind Me, Mrs. Satan!". Not shown in the photo here is an unhappy woman who '...in climbing the rugged hill of life is compelled to be... See More
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Early Ku Klux Klan... Good Mormon content with prints...
Item #613606
January 27, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 27, 1872
* Very rare Ku Klux Klan print
* Brigham Young & the Mormons
The front page is mostly taken up with an article: "The Ku-Klux" which is early discussion of the clan, and also includes an illustration: "Mississippi Ku-Klux in the Disguises in Which they were Captured".
Also within the issue are prints: "Wood Sell... See More
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Famous Winslow Homer Print...
Item #613590
October 11, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 11, 1873
* Original Winslow Homer print
Certainly the primary print of interest is the full page by famed artist Winslow Homer titled: "Ship Building, Gloucester Harbor."
Other prints in the issue include a front full page Thomas Nast: "Keeping the Money Where it Will Do Most Good." Inside has a full page: "Broad Street D... See More
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Larry Lajoie... Fred Merkle...
Item #177850
July 11, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, July 11, 1914
This issue has a color cover page before the title.
In this issue, there are several articles including "A Republican Suicide"; "When Chesterton Is Angry"; "The Women on the Farm"; "Beckham of Kentucky"; "Around the Capitol", "Sports", Balls and Strikes" featuring Larr... See More
Fourth of July cover...
Item #177849
July 04, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, July 4, 1914
This issue has a color cover page before the title page featuring the 4th of July.
In this issue, there are several articles including "Your Chance of Drowning"; "Mona Lisa and the Wheelbarrow" pertaining to da Vinci's diagram; "Around the Capitol"; "You Can't Make a Bull Moose Work in Harne... See More
Republican elephant & Democratic donkey...
First appearance together... Thomas Nast...
Item #612655
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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Full text of the Emancipation Proclamation, plus a Winslow Homer print...
Item #612495
January 17, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 17, 1863 Certainly the most historic content would be the page 2 complete printing of: "By the President of the United States of America - A Proclamation" which is the full text of the Emancipation Proclamation, signed in type by the President: Abraham Lincoln.
Half of the front page: "The Teamsters' Duel" showing two Black men ... See More
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Full text of the Emancipation Proclamation, plus a Winslow Homer print...
Item #609970
January 17, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 17, 1863 Certainly the most historic content would be the page 2 complete printing of: "By the President of the United States of America - A Proclamation" which is the full text of the Emancipation Proclamation, signed in type by the President: Abraham Lincoln.
Half of the front page: "The Teamsters' Duel" showing two Black men ... See More
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The Assassination... President Lincoln's funeral...
Item #608541
May 20, 1865
(2nd-rate - as shown) 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 House, Near the Washington Navy-Yard&qu... See More
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Displayable Thomas Nast Santa Claus...
Item #607386
December 30, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 30, 1865 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 very displayable. Best of all it is "tipped-in&... See More
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Thomas Nast's first Republican elephant print...
Item #607383
November 07, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 7, 1874 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 Republican elephant for the first time. Thomas Nast was the creator of both the Republican elephant and the ... See More
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Very displayable Thomas Nast Santa Claus on the front page...
Item #606997
January 03, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY January 3, 1874 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 found a wealth of other Christmas-related prints inc... See More
The Assassination... President Lincoln's funeral...
Item #606687
May 20, 1865
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 House, Near the Washington Navy-Yard".
Inside has a ful... See More
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One of the more desirable Winslow Homer prints...
Item #606311
June 13, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 13, 1874
* Winslow Homer
Front full pg. Nast illus. entitled "Jewels Among Swine." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Flower Mission." Full pg. illus. of "Decoration Day - Services Around the Lincoln Monument, Union Square, New York."
But certainly the most desired print in this issue is the full page by Winslow Homer:... See More
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Famous Homer print...
Item #606310
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).
Also included in this issue is a nice full front page by Frank Church: "A Village Public School--The Young O... See More
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First appearance of the Republican elephant print... Homer print...
Item #606309
November 07, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 7, 1874 Certainly the most significant print in this issue is another full page Thomas Nast political cartoon titled: "The 3rd term Panic" which shows the Republican elephant for the first time. Thomas Nast was the creator of both the Republican elephant and the Democratic donkey, as well as the modern version of Santa Claus.
Other prints includ... See More
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Winslow Homer print: "Gathering Berries"...
Item #605765
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" (see).
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 ca... See More
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A.B. Frost on hunting... Santa Claus... New Year's...
Item #604671
January 06, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 6, 1877 The full front page is a montage of prints captioned: "The New Year". Prints within include a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "No--No More Chestnuts For Me."; full pg: "An American Farm Yard--A Frosty Morning" & a fullpg: "The Children's Corner at the Centennial--Exhibition of Dolls and Toys"; anoth... See More
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Very displayable Thomas Nast Santa Claus on the front page...
Item #604025
January 03, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY January 3, 1874 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 found a wealth of other Christmas-related pri... See More
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The classic Nast Santa Claus...
Item #604015
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 cre... See More
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Nast Christmas centerfold...
Item #604011
December 25, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Dec. 25, 1886 This is the centerfold only, a doublepage print captioned: "Santa Claus Can't Say That I've Forgotten Anything." Tiny binding holes at the fold and some loss at the left margin not affecting the image. Measures 16 by 22 inches.
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Displayable Thomas Nast Santa Claus...
Item #604010
December 30, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 30, 1865 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 very displayable. Best of all it is "tipped-in&... See More
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Great Thomas Nast Santa Claus print...
Item #603292
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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Report on the Gettysburg Address...
Thomas Nast's Thanksgiving Day...
Item #600526
December 05, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 5, 1863
* Gettysburg Address ceremony
* Abraham Lincoln
* Thomas Nast
The entire front page shows: "The President's Hymn--Give Thanks, All Ye People". However, the most notable content is likely the detailed report of Abraham Lincoln's address at Gettysburg. While the actual address is not provided, considerable details and the rari... See More
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The Providence baseball team, in uniform...
Item #599072
September 30, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 30, 1882 The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "A Proud Day For England". But the most notable print would be the very nice half page baseball print titled: "The Providence Base-Ball Club" showing the team in uniform, with bats and balls as well. The players are identified by name, including the manager: Harry Wright.... See More
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A baseball team in uniform...
Item #599071
May 14, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 14, 1881
* Early baseball team illustration
The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Is There To Be A Power Behind The Throne?" But the most significant print would be the very nice half page baseball print: "The Princeton college Base-Ball Nine" showing them in uniform and with bats, a ball, and two catcher's m... See More
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Mardi Gras... P.T. Barnum Ad...
Item #598341
March 29, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 29, 1873
* Mardi Gras - New Orleans
Full ftpg. political cartoon by Nast: "The Game of Fox and Geese; or Legal Trial of the Period". Fullpage "Mardi Gras in New Orleans--Grand Tableau of the 'Mistick Krewe' " with accompanying article. Nice Thomas Nast double page centerfold: "The Meeting of Nast and Watterson in Central J... See More
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Homer print...
Thomas Nast Emmancipation illustration... Slave auction... Slave pen...
Item #598240
January 24, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 24, 1863
* Thomas Nast on the Emancipation of Negroes
* Winslow Homer print
* Print of a slave pen - a great contrast with the emancipation-themed print
* Reference to the infamous "Weeping Day" auction near Savannah, Georgia (the largest sale of slaves on American soil in U.S. history)
This issue contains a fine centerfold by Thomas Nast: ... See More
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Thomas Nast prints...
Item #598080
February 18, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 18, 1882
Incomplete, various edge tears, some wrinkles - see images
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Mardi Gras... P.T. Barnum Ad...
Item #597312
March 29, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 29, 1873
* Mardi Gras - New Orleans
Full ftpg. political cartoon by Nast: "The Game of Fox and Geese; or Legal Trial of the Period". Fullpage "Mardi Gras in New Orleans--Grand Tableau of the 'Mistick Krewe' " with accompanying article. Nice Thomas Nast double page centerfold: "The Meeting of Nast and Watterson in Central J... See More
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A great double page print of Abraham Lincoln holding a flag...
Item #597225
October 01, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 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 Prev... See More
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Thomas Nast's first Republican elephant print...
Item #597224
November 07, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 7, 1874
* Famous 1st Republican elephant print
* Thomas Nast illustration
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 Republican elephant for the very fi... See More
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Custer's Massacre...
Item #597217
July 22, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 22, 1876
* The Custer Massacre
* Chief Sitting Bull
* Prints
The entire front page is a nice political cartoon by famed artist Thomas Nast, captioned: "The Democratic (Deformed) Tiger 'Fixed' ".
Within this issue is over a full column article headed: "The Montana Slaughter", which in addition to follow up work by Genera... See More
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Mardi Gras... P.T. Barnum Ad...
Item #596701
March 29, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 29, 1873
* Mardi Gras - New Orleans
Full ftpg. political cartoon by Nast: "The Game of Fox and Geese; or Legal Trial of the Period". Fullpage "Mardi Gras in New Orleans--Grand Tableau of the 'Mistick Krewe' " with accompanying article. Nice Thomas Nast double page centerfold: "The Meeting of Nast and Watterson in Central J... See More
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Much concerning Charleston... Two Winslow Homer prints...
Item #596235
April 25, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 25, 1863
* Winslow Homer prints
* Charleston SC South Carolina
The full front page is a print of: "Admiral Samuel F. Dupont, Commanding the Fleet Off Charleston". Inside page prints include a full page by famed artist Winslow Homer: "Great Sumter Meeting in Union Square, New York"; a full page Thomas Nast cartoon: "A Group ... See More
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Great baseball print...
Item #596171
June 27, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 27, 1874
* Great baseball illustration print
* Boston champs
Within this complete issue is a great full page print captioned: "International Baseball--The Boston Champions" showing the entire team in uniform (see ). The name of each player is captioned below, the list including Al Spaulding and James O'Rourke among others. A related a... See More
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Thomas Nast's first Republican elephant print... Homer print...
Item #595714
November 07, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 7, 1874 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 Republican elephant for the first time. Thomas Nast was the creator of both the Republican elephant and the ... See More
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Thomas Nast's first Republican elephant print... Homer print...
Item #595693
November 07, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 7, 1874 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 Republican elephant for the first time. Thomas Nast was the creator of both the Republican elephant and the ... See More
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Famous Winslow Homer print...
Item #595175
September 19, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 19, 1874 (with Supplement) 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" which is in nice condition (see).
Also included in this issue is a nice full front page by Frank Church: &... See More
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Very displayable Thomas Nast Santa Claus front page...
Item #595015
January 03, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 3, 1874 (front page Santa print by Thomas Nast)
* Thomas Nast's Santa Claus
* Only includes the front page print shown)
This is just the front leaf of this issue, which features a terrific & very desirable Thomas Nast illustration: "Christmas Eve - Santa Claus Waiting for the Children to Get to Sleep." (see photos). Nast Santa C... See More
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Thomas Nast's first Santa Claus for Harper's Weekly...
Item #594737
January 03, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 3, 1863 The full front front page is an illustration of "Santa Claus in Camp", this being the very first representation of Santa Claus by Thomas Nast in this publication. Inside the doublepage centerfold has two large illustrations of "Christmas Eve, 1862.", by Thomas Nast.
Full pg. illustration containing two 1/2 pg. prints of &quo... See More
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Very displayable Thomas Nast Santa Claus on the front page...
Item #594730
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." (see photos). Nast Santa Claus prints are much in demand as he is credited with creating the modern "jolly" version of Sant... See More
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Nast print: Lincoln invites Confederates to the Christmas table...
Item #594715
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 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 empty chair
... See More
The very ornate doublepage centerfold 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 empty chair
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Thomas Nast Christmas centerfold...
Item #594712
December 19, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 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.
See our web item #175040 for the many other prints in this issue.
Complete in 16 pages and fea... See More
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Eight Thomas Nast Santa Claus images...
Item #594705
December 29, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 29, 1866 The front page has a lengthy poem withi 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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Graphic issue on Lincoln's assassination...
Item #592886
April 29, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 29, 1865 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 Johnson", "Mr. Seward", "Great Pan Is Dead" and "Th... See More
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Famous Winslow Homer print... Judaica...
Item #592309
September 14, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 14, 1872
* Winslow Homer - painter & printmaker
The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon captioned: "The Next In Order--Any Thing! Oh, Any Thing!" plus there is another full page Nast political cartoon inside; "The Wolf In Sheep's Clothing" which shows Uncle Sam. Other prints include: "...Pope... See More
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Winslow Homer's last print for Harper's Weekly...
Item #591852
June 26, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 26, 1875 The full ftpg. is: "In a Russian Village--'Master's coming!' ". Halfpg: "The Columbia Boat House" & "The Yale Boat House". There is a full page Winslow Homer print titled: "Battle of Bunker Hill--Watching the Fight From Copp's Hill, In Boston" which was his very last for Harper's Week... See More
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