Map of Harper's Ferry, West Virginia...
Item #695310
June 15, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 15, 1861
* Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
* Confederates evacuation
* Prelude to Battle of Bull's Run
The format of this title at this time was advertisements on the front page with the wealth of Civil War reporting on inside pages.
A feature of this issue is the nice & detailed back page map headed: "Harper's Ferry And The Region Ro... See More
Map of Washington, D.C. & the suburbs...
Item #695258
September 07, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 7, 1862
* Confederates' Maryland campaign w/ map
The front page has a nice & quite detailed map headed: "OPERATIONS ON THE UPPER POTOMAC. The Fords Where the Rebels Attempt to Cross--Their Plans in Maryland." which shows Washington, D.C., and the towns north of it including Hagerstown, Leesburg, Martinsburg, Harper's Ferry, Havre De Grace, A... See More
Winslow Homer Christmas prints...
Item #695040
December 25, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 25, 1858
* Illustrator Winslow Homer
* Christmas prints & Santa Claus
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 ... See More
Louisville Mail Company Steamboat...
Pottsville, PA... Harper's Ferry, WV... William Penn...
Item #694921
October 14, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, October 14, 1854
The front cover of this issue features an article "William Penn" which is accompanied by several illustrations "Penn's Treaty Ground, Present Appearance". Within this issue are prints captioned: Dominican Iron Light House" "View Of Pottsville, Pennsylvania" "Louisville Mail Company Ste
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The front cover of this issue features an article "William Penn" which is accompanied by several illustrations "Penn's Treaty Ground, Present Appearance". Within this issue are prints captioned: Dominican Iron Light House" "View Of Pottsville, Pennsylvania" "Louisville Mail Company Ste
Niblo's Garden, Broadway... Castle Garden (Battery Park)...
Item #694919
March 06, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, March 6, 1852
* Niblo's Garden, Broadway
* Castle Garden (now Castle Clinton, Battery Park, NY)
* Prints of Albany and the Genesee Falls
Included within this issue are prints of the following: Niblo's Garden, Broadway; Castle Garden Theater; Albany, New York; Genesee Falls at Rochester, New York; the Great Fire At Portland, M
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* Niblo's Garden, Broadway
* Castle Garden (now Castle Clinton, Battery Park, NY)
* Prints of Albany and the Genesee Falls
Included within this issue are prints of the following: Niblo's Garden, Broadway; Castle Garden Theater; Albany, New York; Genesee Falls at Rochester, New York; the Great Fire At Portland, M
Many Civil War illustrations - damaged issues at a reduced price...
Item #694754
(10) HARPER'S WEEKLY Civil War lot of ten "damaged" issues. The issues could be heavily stained, have cut-outs, missing pages, or other disfigurements which would cause them to be considered damaged, but the lots will include at least 50 Civil War era prints. Great for gathering prints for framing and/or scrapbooking.The images shown are not of the actual issues you will receive (s... See More
19th century illustrated issues, at a wholesale price...
Item #694740
(5) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of five illustrated issues from the 19th century in average or better condition. Titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Gleason's, Ballou's, and/or similar. Well over 25 prints from 1866-1899! Each will have only minor (typical) wear, foxing, and toning. Centerfold prints, if present, will only have mi... See More
Early 1900's Harper's Weekly (illustrated)... 2nd-rate and damaged...
Item #694721
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate & damaged Harper's Weekly illustrated newspapers from the early 1900's. Well over 50 prints - each over 100 years old! All will be dated from 1900-1919 and will be a blend of 2nd rate and partially damaged issues which may include any combination of missing or damaged pages, staining, and/or loose spines. If ordering folders, pl... See More
19th century illustrated... Second rate and damaged...
Item #694718
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate and damaged illustrated issues. A blended lot of titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Scientific American, London Illustrated, Gleason's, Ballou's, etc. Well over 50 prints will be found within this lot.All 19th-century 2nd rate and partially damaged illustrated issues may in... See More
Map shows rebels advancing into Pennsylvania...
Item #693839
October 11, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 11, 1862
* 1st rebel invasion of Pennsylvania
* Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
* Battle of Perryville, Kentucky
The front page features a map headed: "INVASION OF PENNSYLVANIA. The Dash of Stuart's Cavalry Across the Potomac and Into Chambersburg." which also shows portions of Maryland and West Virginia including Harper's Ferry.
Among the front pa... See More
Civil War map of the Harper's Ferry vicinity...
Item #693828
October 18, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 18, 1862 The front page features a nice Civil War map headed: "THE ADVANCE OF M'CLELLAN'S ARMY. The Scene of the Next Great Battle in Virginia" which shows from Martinsburg to Sharpsburg to Harper's Ferry & Hillsboro.
Among the front page column heads are: "The Advance of the Union Forces" "Reconnoissance & Skirmishes with t... See More
Lincoln's adversary for the Presidency...
Item #693197
September 17, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 17, 1864 The full front page is a very dramatic print: "Harry Davis Capturing the Battle Flag of the 13th Louisiana Regiment, at the Battle of Ezra Church".
Other prints within include: "Admiral Farragut's Fleet Bombarding Fort Morgan" "Rear-Admiral David G. Farragut, U.S.N." "View of Petersburg, Virginia,... See More
John Brown's Harper's Ferry invasion... Lydia Maria Child's letter...
Item #692550
November 19, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 19, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Woman abolitionist Lydia Maria Child
Page 5 has column heads: "The Panic At Harper's Ferry" "1,000 Men In Arms" "Powder & Minnie Balls Sent On" "Not a Single Enemy to be Found" "He Humbugs the Whole Country" "Virginians Enraged at Him"... See More
Pueblo Indians... Includes the uncommon four page foldout of the America's Cup...
Item #692496
October 14, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY October 14, 1893 Full front page print: "Columbian Exposition - The Grand Arch of the Peristyle." Inside includes a half page: "Columbian Exposition - The Johnson Family Visit the Lapland Village"; halfpg: "Two of Philadelphia's Cricket Clubs"; fullpg: "The Centenary of Williams College" which includes a portrait of "Franklin Car... See More
One of the less common illustrated newspapers from the Civil War...
Item #692095
June 15, 1861
NEW YORK ILLUSTRATED NEWS, June 15, 1861 Formatted very much like the more popular 'Harper's Weekly' but considerably more uncommon.
The front page shows: "Shackles & Handcuffs Used by Slave Drivers in Virginia" and: "Brilliant Exploit...in the Rescue of Two of Their Comrades who were to be Hung by the Rebels at the Village of Fairfax, Va."; a full-page p... See More
One of the less common illustrated newspapers from the Civil War...
Item #692089
May 18, 1861
NEW YORK ILLUSTRATED NEWS, May 18, 1861 Formatted very much like the more popular 'Harper's Weekly' but considerably more uncommon.
The full front page shows; "Shooting a Rebel Who Was Caught Tampering With the Rails...". Prints within include: "General View of Annapolis" "Passage of Troops en Route from Annapolis to Washington..." "Recruiting ... See More
"Through Inland Waters"... Howard Pile... boat on the Erie Canal...
Item #691890
June 01, 1896
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, June, 1896 Within this issue is: "Through Inland Waters", written and illustrated by Howard Pile, and includes many scenes of inland waterways within the United States. Among them is a great illustration of a canal boat on the Erie Canal. Also present are sketches by A.B. Frost, R.C.W. (Richard Caton Woodville), and others. See imag... See More
Much on John Brown's funeral, etc... The infamous slave ship 'Wanderer'...
Item #691886
December 12, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 12, 1859
* Post John Brown execution (hanging)
* Much on the funeral services - burial
Almost the entirety of page 6 is taken up with: "The Burial Of John Brown" "The Passage of the Body to North Alba" "The Funeral" "Speeches of Mr. McKim and Mr. Phillips" "John Brown's Last Will" "Charlestown Intelligen... See More
On John Brown... On the case of a fugitive slave, and a slave ship...
Item #691531
November 17, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 17, 1859
* John Brown's armed insurrection
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia
Page 2 begins with: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" & further down the column: "Capt. John Brown's Early History--Almost A D.D." which mentions he almost died years earlier.
Page 4 has: "The Case of the Fugitive Slave Columbus Jones" as well a... See More
Discounted Harper's Weekly illustrated... 1866-1899...
Item #691518
January 01, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, 1866-1899
* Great for gift-giving at a highly discounted price
* Wonderful way to introduce someone to the hobby
* An 1800’s original with woodcut prints
* A LIMIT of 5 issues per buyer
** Please do not request a specific date **
*** Photos show a pair of issues to merely provide multiple examples. This listing is for a single issue.
An authent... See More
Lincoln accepts the Republican nomination for President... The slave ship Wildfire...
Item #691360
May 22, 1860
NEW-YORK TIMES, May 22, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln accepts presidential nomination
* Republican National Convention in Chicago
Page 4 has a report with column heads: "The Republican Candidate for the Presidency" "Hon. Abram Lincoln Accepts The Chicago Nomination" being a very historic item although inconspicuously reported, indicating the the lack of stature of Lincoln... See More
Santa Claus on his sleigh...
Item #691352
December 26, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 26, 1874 The full front page is a print: "Faith--Waiting for Santa Claus" showing a young girl waiting at the door of a toy store. Inside has a nice full page: "Santa Claus is Coming!" showing Santa on his sleigh being pulled by 4 reindeer. The great doublepage centerfold is: AA Dream of a Christmas Dinner in 5 Parts". Also inside ... See More
Great Mark Twain cover...
Item #690799
December 15, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 15, 1900
* Mark Twain - Samuel Langhorne Clemens
See the photo for the great two-color cover portrait of "Mark Twain" as drawn by William Nicholson. The inside cover shows a photo of: "The Aldine Club Dinner to Mark Twain" and the doublepage centerfold is a great illustration captioned: "A Surprise Party to Mark Twain ... See More
"Tom Sawyer, Detective", by Mark Twain, & "Two Mormons from Muddlety" - prints by Remington, Gaul, Pyle, & Peale...
Item #690342
(3) HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, a three-issue set, July - September, 1896 The Aug. and Sept. issues contain the first appearance of: "Tom Sawyer, Detective", by Mark Twain. Great to have this complete novel in an original printing from 1896.
The Jul, Aug, and Sept. issues contain the entire first printing of: "Two Mormons From Muddlety", by Langdon El... See More
On the John Brown Harper's Ferry invasion... Fugitive slave Columbus Jones...
Item #690299
November 16, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 16, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia
Among articles are: "The John Brown Fund" "JOHN BROWN'S INVASION--Expulsion of Strangers" which takes a full column; "Southern Protest Against The Virginia View of Harper's Ferry" taking half a column.
Page 5 has a report of noted fu... See More
Prints in New Jersey and elsewhere...
Item #689895
January 30, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Jan. 30, 1858 This title was formatted much like the more popular Harper's Weekly. The front page features a print captioned: "The Jersey City Ferry Boat".
Other prints within include: "Hindoo Festival Dance" "Clark's Monument at Rahway, New Jersey" "Boys' Seminary at Perth Amboy" "Old Episcopa
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Other prints within include: "Hindoo Festival Dance" "Clark's Monument at Rahway, New Jersey" "Boys' Seminary at Perth Amboy" "Old Episcopa
Poughkeepsie, New York scenes...
Item #689887
August 29, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Aug. 29, 1857 This title was formatted much like the more popular Harper's Weekly. Within are six prints of various scenes within: "Poughkeepsie, New York". The front page shows a: "View of Brighton, Staten Island, New York". The back page print shows: "Washing For Gold In Brazil".
Sixteen pages, good condition.
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Sixteen pages, good condition.
First Winslow Homer print in a periodical...
Item #689878
June 06, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, June 6, 1857
* American illustrator Winslow Homer
* Very first illustration in a periodical
This periodical was formatted much like Harper's Weekly but predated it by 6 years (started as Gleason's Pictorial).
Certainly the most significant print in this issue is that of: "Captain J. W. Watkins", significant because it was the very fir... See More
Early Chicago scenes...
Item #689875
April 11, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 11, 1857 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly". Among the many prints are a front page print of: "The Emperor & Empress of Austria".
Other prints within include: "Lake St., Chicago" "Clark Street Bridge, Chicago" "Depot of the Illinois & the Michigan Centr
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Other prints within include: "Lake St., Chicago" "Clark Street Bridge, Chicago" "Depot of the Illinois & the Michigan Centr
Scenes in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania...
Item #689874
March 21, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, March 21, 1857 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly". Among the many prints are a front page print of: "The Author of Home Sweet Home", John Howard Payne.
Also four prints of scenes in "Harrisburg, Pennsylvania" including the Court House and the State House. A related article as well. A one
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Also four prints of scenes in "Harrisburg, Pennsylvania" including the Court House and the State House. A related article as well. A one
Lengthy relating to the trial of John Brown: he is sentenced to hang on December 2...
Item #689629
November 03, 1859
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 3, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Sentenced to death (hanging)
* Harpers Ferry, West Virginia WV
Page 2 has 3 1/2 columns taken up with: "A Further Installment of Documents From Capt. Brown's Carpet-Bag" which is a long list of various documents which will be relevant during his trial.
This... See More
Much on the John Brown Harper's Ferry case...
Item #689623
October 27, 1859
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 27, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry, West Virginia trial
Page 3 has over 1 1/2 column taken up with: "Examination Of The Conspirators" in the John Brown insurrection case. One bit mentions: "...to examine the prisoners captured in the recent insurrection...directed to bring in t... See More
Much reporting on the John Brown raid at Harper's Ferry...
Item #689622
October 26, 1859
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 26, 1859
* John Brown's Negro insurrection
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia
Close to half of page 2 is taken up with: "More Letters Of The Conspirators" which has a prefacing report noting in part: "...gives publicity to another series of letters which have been obtained from the Harper's Ferry conspirators..... See More
Reporting on John Brown's raid upon Harper's Ferry...
Item #689620
October 24, 1859
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 24, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia
Page 3 has a report on the raid upon Harper's Ferry by John Brown and his cohorts, headed: "The Harper's Ferry Conspirators" which reports on the coming legal case of those involved. One bit notes: "...take up the caus... See More
Reporting on John Brown's raid...
Item #689619
October 22, 1859
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 22, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry, West Virginia Negroes
Page 3 has a column headed: "The Harper's Ferry Fugitives" with related reports headed: "Arrest of Counterfeiters" and: "Gov. Wide at Richmond" as seen in the photos.
Also on page 3 is half a column ... See More
John Brown's raid upon Harper's Ferry...
Item #689595
November 05, 1859
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 5, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia trial
Page 3 has 2 reports concerning the Raid upon Harper's Ferry by John Brown & cohorts.
"The Harper's Ferry Conspirators" includes: "The counsel in Brown's case have filed exceptions to the decision of the C... See More
First report on John Brown's raid upon Harper's Ferry...
Item #689591
October 18, 1859
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 18, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia - 1st report
Page 3 has the first report of the raid upon Harper's Ferry by John Brown and his cohorts, headed: "Serious Disturbances At Harper's Ferry".
It reads like a first report. It begins: "Information of a somew... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum... Scenes in Concord, New Hampshire...
Item #689512
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Feb. 12, 1853 Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly", the latter two becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues, or less than one year.Among the prints are: "Capt. Er... See More
Follow-up to the Second Battle of Bull Run...
Item #688664
September 06, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 6, 1862
* Second Battle of Bull Run # 2
* Manassas, Virginia
* Confederate victory
Most of the front page is taken up with follow-up reports on the Second Battle of Bull Run (Manassas). Front page column heads include: "THE WAR IN VIRGINIA" "Gen. McClellan's Orders on Assuming His Command" "Latest Reports of Rebel Movements&
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* Second Battle of Bull Run # 2
* Manassas, Virginia
* Confederate victory
Most of the front page is taken up with follow-up reports on the Second Battle of Bull Run (Manassas). Front page column heads include: "THE WAR IN VIRGINIA" "Gen. McClellan's Orders on Assuming His Command" "Latest Reports of Rebel Movements&
The Battle of Antietam... Confederate newspaper printed in Grenada, Mississippi...
Item #688401
September 22, 1862
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Grenada, Mississippi, Sept. 22, 1862 If the title and city of publication seem to be in conflict, they are not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. See the details at the bottom of this listing.
The back page contains an early report on the Battle of Antietam, containing some sketchy, early reports, with: "Later--Another Battle In Ma... See More
Battle of Iuka, Mississippi...
Item #688075
September 22, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 22, 1862
* Battle of Iuka, Mississippi
* Battle of Antietam - Sharpsburg
* Harper's Ferry, West Virginia
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "IMPORTANT WAR NEWS" "The Battle Of Iuka" "Victory of Gen. Rosecrans over Gen. Price" "Capture of Four Cannon from the Rebels" "The Rebels Met in Heavy Fo... See More
Atlantic Baseball Club of Brooklyn...
Item #683435
November 25, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York Nov. 25, 1865
* Brooklyn Atlantics
* Baseball's 1st champions
Over half a page is taken up with portraits of the nine members of the Atlantic Baseball Club of Brooklyn with embellishments titled "'Champion Nine' Of The Atlantic Base-Ball Club Of Brooklyn, L. I., 1865" and an article headed: "The Atlantic Base-Ball Club&qu... See More
May Day in the Country... Baseball President...
Item #683428
May 16, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 16, 1868 The front page features a quarter-page illustration of: "George Sands, President of the National Base-Ball Association" with an article headed: "The Base-Ball President".
Also on the front cover is a half-page illustration entitled " 'See-Saw'--An Illustration for the Juveniles" which shows children see-sawing... See More
Baseball in England...
Item #683420
September 05, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 5, 1874 The most interesting print is a very nice full page print captioned: "Baseball in England -- The Match on Lord's Cricket Grounds Between the Red Stockings and The Athletics". It is unusual in that it shows the full field with players in their positions, and spectators in the foreground.
There is a related article further into th... See More
A baseball team in uniform...
Item #683405
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&... See More
Full page: "Baseball in Blackville" print...
Item #683402
July 27, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 27, 1878
* "Blackville" baseball scene
* Famous Thomas Nast print
Perhaps the most notable print is the very nice full page illustration: "Baseball at Blackville -- The 'White Stockings' Against the 'Black Legs' -- First Blood for the 'Black Legs.' " being a cartoonish illustration showing African-American... See More
Cartoon prints on the game of baseball...
Item #683396
July 28, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 28, 1900 The front cover is a two color political cartoon by W.A. Rogers captioned: "Is This Imperialism?"
An inside page has a great group of ten cartoonish baseball prints titled: "Some Fine Points Of The National Game".
Complete in 24 pages, very nice condition.
Hanging of Thomas Harper, friend of Curly Bill...
Item #683223
July 11, 1881
THE PHILADELPHIA PRESS, July 11, 1881
* Cowboy Thomas Harper hanging
* Outlaw Curly Bill Brocius friend
The back page has a rather brief article headed: "A Cowboy Hanged" "Thomas Harper's Behavior on the Scaffold--A Warning Letter".
It notes: "Thomas Harper, a cowboy, was hanged at Tucson, Arizona, yesterday for the murder of John Soliday last September.... See More
Two baseball Hall of Famers...
Item #682888
October 20, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 20, 1888 Inside has full-length portraits of Timothy J. Keefe, Pitcher & Williams Ewing captioned: "The Winning Battery Of The New York Base-Ball Team." Each portrait measures 6 3/4 by 4 1/4 inches. Both players are members of the Baseball Hall of Fame. There is also a companion article: "The Base-Ball Season".
There is a wealth of... See More
Cripple Creek... W.A. Rogers print...
Item #681737
January 06, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 6, 1894 (print only) This is a single page illustration entitled "In The Lobby of the Palace Hotel, Cripple Creek" by W.A. Rogers. This measures approximately 16 x 10.5 inches and is in very nice condition. Very suitable for framing.
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