With the very rare engraving of "General Washington"...
Item #642573
April 01, 1800
THE EUROPEAN MAGAZINE, London, March & April, 1800 Formatted much like the Gentleman's Magazine of the period, but a much less common title. A pair of issues due to the Washington content which concludes in the April edition.
Certainly the most notable feature of the March issue is that it still contains the three full page engravings called for, the most famous being: &... See More
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Famous issue of Wilbur Wright circling the Statue of Liberty...
Item #642353
October 09, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 9, 1909 Almost the entire front page is taken up with the famous photo captioned: "A New Kind Of Gull In New York Harbor--Wilbur Wright...made a most spectacular flight on Sept. 29th when he circled the Statue of Liberty...without mishap..." . A great & very displayable issue on early aviation. Additional prints include: "The History ... See More
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Lot of six New York Times with early baseball reports...
Item #639846
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, a lot of six issues from October, 1870, each containing on page 5 or the back page a report of a baseball game with box scores. All issues 8 pages, very nice condition.
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Record flight in a Wright biplane...
Item #639717
July 23, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 23, 1910 The full front page is a photo captioned: "The Aeroplane That Made A Record Ascension - Walter Brookins and the Wright biplane which broke the world's record for altitude in a 6,175 foot ascent at Atlantic City..." with a bit more (see). It is rare to find a full front page photo devoted to the early world of manned flight.
Inside h... See More
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Baseball... the technique of pitching...
Item #639701
May 11, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 11, 1895 The front page is a political cartoon by W. A. Rogers captioned: "All Broke Up - the Only Cure For A Financial Spree." Inside has a full page with 7 scenes of: "Sandy Hook Lightship--The Only Electric Lightship in the World". There are two pages of text headed: "The Evolution of the Amateur Pitcher" which includes 10 p... See More
Nice & rare full front page rabbi print... Tournament of Roses...
Item #639602
February 14, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 14, 1891 Great full front page illustration of: "A New York Rabbi" which as a related article inside. Full page: "The Tournament of Roses at Pasadena, California" which began in 1890 is comprised of six illustrations. "Coal-Mining in Chili" is a full page comprised of five illustrations. Full page illustrations: &quo... See More
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Transatlantic telegraph cable...
Item #639532
May 02, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 2, 1857 Two half page scenes showing the 'Niagara' laying the telegraph cable across the Atlantic Ocean, with the accompany article: "The Laying of the Transatlantic Telegraph" and small illustration of Professor Morse among others. Also an illustration: "The Transatlantic Telegraph Wire, Full Size".
Articles entitled: "The... See More
Great & graphic issue on Lincoln's funeral...
Item #639375
May 06, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 6, 1865
* Great & graphic issue on Abraham Lincoln's murder & funeral
This issue remains one of the most desired of the Civil War era, if not the 19th century, as much of it deals with the assassination and funeral of President Abraham Lincoln.
The entire front page is a print captioned: "President Lincoln At Home" showing him r... See More
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Lot of six New York newspapers with early baseball reports...
Item #639255
N.Y. TRIBUNE, TIMES, and HERALD, a lot of six issues of these three famous titles (2 of each) dating from 1865 & 1868 each containing on inside or back pages a report of a baseball game with box scores. All issues complete in 8 pages, good condition.
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Buffalo hunting in the Wild West...
Item #639091
August 02, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 2, 1884 The full ftpg. is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "The Key-Note of the Great Presidential Trial". Inside has a fullpg: "At the Mouth of the Columbia River" which includes a view of Astoria, Oregon. There is a terrific fullpg. print: "Buffalo Hunting" which shows 9 scenes. Also a full page: "The Rescue of the Su... See More
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Great Peshtigo Fire more tragic than the Chicago fire... Victorial Woodhull...
Item #639066
November 25, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 25, 1871
* Peshtigo fire disaster
* Wisconsin forest
* Victoria Woodhull
The significant print is the very dramatic double page centerfold captioned: "Forest Fires In The West--The Burning of Peshtigo", Wisconsin. This fire, which occurred on the same day as the more famous Chicago Fire & consequently received much less press attentio... See More
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Criticizing Jefferson for his friendliness towards Thomas Paine...
Item #638811
September 25, 1802
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Sept. 25, 1802 Page 2 has nearly 3 columns headed: "Tom Paine, Invited to This Country by His Right Worthy and Affectionate Friend, T. Jefferson, No. VIII". This is a continuing editorial piece with criticism towards Thomas Paine, and towards Jefferson for allowing him back in this country after living in France for many years. Although P... See More
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Criticizing Jefferson for his friendliness towards Thomas Paine...
Item #638810
September 23, 1802
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Sept. 23, 1802 Page 2 has over 2 columns headed: "Tom Paine, Invited to This Country by His Right Worthy and Affectionate Friend, T. Jefferson, No. VII". This is a continuing editorial piece with criticism towards Thomas Paine, and towards Jefferson for allowing him back in this country after living in France for many years. Although Pain... See More
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Criticizing Jefferson for his friendliness towards Thomas Paine...
Item #638809
September 21, 1802
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Sept. 21, 1802 Page 2 has over a column headed: "Tom Paine, Invited to This Country by His Right Worthy and Affectionate Friend, T. Jefferson, No. VI". This is an editorial piece with criticism towards Thomas Paine, and towards Jefferson for allowing him back in this country after living in France for many years. Although Paine was much c... See More
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Criticizing Jefferson for his friendliness towards Thomas Paine...
Item #638808
September 18, 1802
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Sept. 18, 1802 Page 2 has over a column headed: "Tom Paine, Invited to This Country by His Right Worthy and Affectionate Friend, T. Jefferson, No. V". This is an editorial piece with criticism towards Thomas Paine, and towards Jefferson for allowing him back in this country after living in France for many years. Although Paine was much ce... See More
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Much criticism against Jefferson for his friendliness towards Thomas Paine...
Item #638807
September 15, 1802
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Sept. 15, 1802 Page 2 has nearly 2 columns headed: "Tom Paine, Invited to This Country by His Right Worthy and Affectionate Friend, T. Jefferson, No. III". This is an editorial piece with strong criticism towards Thomas Paine, and towards Jefferson for allowing him back in this country after living in France for many years. Although Paine... See More
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Jefferson's letter inviting Thomas Paine back in the country...
Item #638806
September 13, 1802
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Sept. 13, 1802 Page 2 has nearly 3 columns headed: "Tom Paine, Invited to This Country by His Right Worthy and Affectionate Friend, T. Jefferson, No. II". This is an editorial piece with strong criticism towards Thomas Paine, and towards Jefferson for allowing him back in this country after living in France for many years. Included is the... See More
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Much criticism against Jefferson for his friendliness towards Thomas Paine...
Item #638805
September 11, 1802
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Sept. 11, 1802 Page 2 has nearly 2 columns headed: "Tom Paine, Invited to This Country by His Right Worthy and Affectionate Friend, T. Jefferson". This is an editorial piece with strong criticism towards Thomas Paine, and towards Jefferson for allowing him back in this country after living in France for many years. Although Paine was much... See More
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John L. Sullivan plays baseball... Professional baseball in 1883...
Item #638769
November 05, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 5, 1883 Page 2 has much on: "Sporting" including: "Sullivan Attracts 5,000 People at the Baseball Park" with details of a baseball game involving famed boxer John L. Sullivan.
Also: "Report of the Base Ball Arbitration Committee", the meeting in New York, as well as: "The National Agreement of Professional Base Ball Associati... See More
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Creek Indian War, the Fort Mims massacre...
Item #638710
October 16, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 16, 1813 Pages 1, 2 & 3 contain a great report of the massacre at Fort Mims near Mobile, Alabama. This was the opening engagement of the Creek War during which the Creeks attacked For Mims, massacring nearly half of the 550 within the fort & burning many others to death. The report begins: "The dreadful catastrophe which we have been so... See More
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Recurring Sets - at a significant discount...
Item #638562
A set of four era-based newspapers, sent either monthly or quarterly (whichever you select), for as short or as long as you wish - guaranteed to be valued at less than half of the per-issue price...Have you ever had difficulty deciding which issues to add to your collection? Are you seeking to purchase a unique gift for someone, but are unsure of which issues to select? Perhaps one of our 4-is... See More
Ratification of the treaty ending the Spanish-American War...
Item #638263
February 07, 1899
THE GLOBE, South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Feb. 7, 1899
* Treaty of Paris ratification
* End of Spanish-American War
The top of page 2 has: "THE TREATY RATIFIED" "Senate Confirms the Work of Our Peace Commission" "With Only One Vote to Spare" and more. This was the ratification of the Paris Treaty which ended the Spanish-American War. This treaty was made ... See More
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Terrific & displayable baseball print...
Item #638261
May 08, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 8, 1886
* Great 19th century baseball print
The full ftpg. shows: "Some Setters & Pointers at the Dog Show" with a related article inside. Other prints include: "The Canoe Exhibition", a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "The Root Of The Matter"; a doublepage centerfold of: "Trinity Church, Boston"; and a full ... See More
Terrific & displayable baseball print...
Item #638260
May 08, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 8, 1886
* Great 19th century baseball print
The full ftpg. shows: "Some Setters & Pointers at the Dog Show" with a related article inside. Other prints include: "The Canoe Exhibition", a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "The Root Of The Matter"; a doublepage centerfold of: "Trinity Church, Boston"; and a full ... See More
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John Brown on his way to the gallows... Whaling off Long Island...
Item #638241
January 31, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 31, 1885
* John Brown on way to hanging
* re. Harper's Ferry insurrection
* Whaling at Long Island
Front full page portrait of "The Hon. William M. Evarts", the Senator from New York, with an article on him inside.
Inside is a full pg. illus. of: "Japan at New Orleans"; full pg. illus. of "Long Island Produce by Ra... See More
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The North Alaskan Coast Whaling disaster of 1871...
Item #637847
December 02, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, December 2, 1871
* Whaling disaster of 1871 (1st report)
* Bowhead whales hunting
* Arctic ice jam prints
Full front page political cartoon: 'The Tammany Tiger Strung Up' by the Justice figure. Inside has a fullpg. Thomas Nast political cartoon: 'to Whom It May Concern'. Nice double page centerfold (sewn-in): 'Destruction of the Whaling Fleet in the... See More
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Creation of the flying eagle cent...
Item #637777
February 07, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 7, 1857 This is the volume one, number six issue as this famous title didn't begin publication until January, 1857.
Page 3 not only has a nice article on the new Flying Eagle penny, but it also includes an illustration of both the obverse and reverse of the new coin.
The complete text, headed "Not A Red Cent" takes half a column a... See More
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Early Salt Lake City... Paul Morphy the famous chess player...
Item #637756
September 25, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 25, 1858
* Paul Morphy - American chess champion
* Early Salt Lake City, Utah view
The prime print would be the great and displayable full page view of: "Salt Lake City, from the Observatory of the Council House" being one of the earlier views of Salt Lake City to be had in any periodical. The condition of this print is quite n... See More
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Aftermath of the Great Chicago Fire...
Item #637673
November 11, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 11, 1871 The full front page is taken up with 9 scenes of: "The Ruined Churches of Chicago". Another fullpg. shows the ruins of Chicago after the fire, plus a halfpg. as well.
The doublepage centerfold is a very famous political cartoon by Thomas Nast: "The Tammany Tiger Loose" which is tipped-in (desired). Another political cartoon by... See More
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Early bicycle race on the front page...
Item #637661
August 21, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 21, 1897 The full front page is a nice illustration of early bicyclists racing: "Well Bunched" by famed artist A.B. Frost.
Inside has a full pg: "Newport's Brilliant Summer Fete - Scenes in the Harbor During the night Illumination."; a full page: "Francois Felix Faure, President of the French Republic, at Home."; three ... See More
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Civil War illustrations at a reduced price...
Item #637512
(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY Civil War lot of five issues which we consider "2nd rate". Not what we sell as damaged, but not good enough to be listed as "good" with minor problems and small disfigurements, yet more than half off the regular price. Great for research, classroom use, and still include many Civil War related prints - especially if you do not mind the minor condit... See More
Item #637510
EARLY YEARS OF HARPER'S WEEKLY: Lot of 8 issues of this famous title from 1857-1859, all different dates from its first three years. Nice condition & with some illustrations. A nice wholesale lot at a good price.Additional lots are available--inquire if multiple sets are wanted.
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Thomas Nast print... "Our Centennial" prints... Bird's Eye view of Philadelphia...
Item #637472
May 27, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 27, 1876 Full front page: 'The Centennial: The Rush for Rooms at the Philadelphia Hotels'; Four full page scenes on the "Our Centennial" including 'The Plan of the Grounds & Buildings'; Full page Thomas Nast: 'The Lion (U.S.G.) Not In Love - Went To Clip, But Was Clipper'.
The four-panel "Bird's Eye ... See More
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Lot of six New York newspapers with early baseball reports...
Item #637153
N.Y. TRIBUNE and N.Y. HERALD, a lot of six issues of these two famous titles dating from 1865, 1868 & 1869, each containing on inside or back pages a report of a baseball game with box scores. All issues 8 pages, some irregular at the margins, generally good.
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A dramatic issue on the Chicago fire...
Item #636922
October 28, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 28, 1871
* Great Chicago Fire of 1871
The full front page is a dramatic print: 'The Great Fire in Chicago--Group of Refugees in the Street'. Prints inside include a nice fullpg: 'Chicago In Flames--The Rush for Life over Randolph St. Bridge' plus a very dramatic doublepage centerfold: 'Chicago In Ruins' which is a large overview sho... See More
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First appearance together of the Democratic donkey & Republican elephant...
Item #636881
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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Item #636876
HARPER'S WEEKLY -- the first year: 1857 A lot of 6 issues but all in '2nd rate' condition. Very few illustrations from this initial year.
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Nice collection of Thomas Nast political cartoons...
Item #636875
HARPER'S WEEKLY lot of 7 issues of the 1870's-1880's each with a full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon, and other Nast or non-Nast prints inside. A blend of 1st rate and better than 2nd rate issues. A great lot for a dealer or anyone wishing to begin a collection.Additional lots are available--inquire if multiple sets are wanted.
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Civil War era illustrated issues...
Item #636873
(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY A Civil War era lot of 5 issues in very good condition. This lot offers an excellent illustrated and textual view of this critical period in American history, at a significantly reduced price from their individual values. All issues are complete in 16 pages and include many prints suitable for framing.Additional lots are available--inquire if multiple se... See More
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Thomas Nast print... Italy... Vicksburg...
Item #636856
July 14, 1866
Harper's WEEKLY, New York, July 14, 1866 Dblpgctrfld. has five illustrations, two rather large showing: 'Vicksburg, from the Old Spanish Fort' and 'Natchez on the Hill', plus 3 other scenes. Small scene shows: 'Negro in Stocks: A Scene in Florida' and 'Sunday Amusements at New Orleans--Duel at the Half-Way House'. Full page "The Uprising of Italy" by T... See More
'Mustered Out' Colored Volunteers at Little Rock, Arkansas...
Item #636853
May 19, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY May 19, 1866 Two 1/3 pg. illus. of "Major General Judson Kilpatrick, U.S. Minister to Chile" and "Commodore John Rodgers, U.S.N." Also a 1/3 pg. illus. of the "Bombardment of Valparaiso by the Spanish Fleet, March 31, 1866." Inside is a full pg. illus. entitled "'Mustered Out' Colored Volunteers at Little Rock, Arkansas." Dblpgctr... See More
Ice Bridge over Niagara Falls... The game of billiards...
Item #636852
March 31, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 31, 1866. Ftpg. article: 'The Game Of Billiards' with illustrations of 4 famous players, including Michael Phelan. Fullpg. of scenes in Peru. Very nice dblpgctrfld: 'Ireland & the Fenian Leaders'. Halfpg: 'The Ice Bridge Over Niagara' & one 'The Fenian Excitement'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included.
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Jerusalem from the Golden Gate...
Item #636851
March 17, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY March 17, 1866 Front full pg. illus. of "Snuffing the Candle for Grandpa." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Railroad Bridge Across the Hudson River at Albany, New York." Ten small illus. pertaining to "Jerusalem from the Golden Gate, Showing the Temple Area in the Fore Ground, with the Mosques and Minarets in the Holy Place." Four small illus. perta... See More
Displayable issue on the republican elephant...
Item #636841
March 08, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 8, 1884
* Displayable Republican elephant print
* Illustrator Thomas Nast engraving
* Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Louisiana
For a political junkie--and a Republican--this could be the best Harper's Weekly for display as the entire front page print is captioned: "The Sacred Elephant. this Animal is Sure to Win, if it is only kept pure &... See More
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Early "beardless" Lincoln illustration on the front page...
Item #636829
May 26, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 26, 1860 This issue has become the most desired pre-Civil War issues of this famous illustrated newspaper, as it did much to propel Abraham Lincoln to national prominence, and is one of relatively few published portraits of Lincoln without his beard.
This issue announces, in a very dramatic way, the selection of Lincoln as the Republican candidate for Pres... See More
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A golf-themed print on the front page...
Item #636828
July 31, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 31, 1897
* William Thomas Smedley
* Golfing illustrations
The full front page is an illus: "I Felt Her Seize My Hand and Shake It." which shows a woman greeting a man with a golf club, with caddies & others in the background. This print accompanies a story inside titled: "Colonel Bogie, A Golf Story" where also is found a pr... See More
A golf-themed print on the front page...
Item #636827
July 31, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 31, 1897
* William Thomas Smedley
* Golfing illustrations
The full front page is an illus: "I Felt Her Seize My Hand and Shake It." which shows a woman greeting a man with a golf club, with caddies & others in the background. This print accompanies a story inside titled: "Colonel Bogie, A Golf Story" where also is found a pr... See More
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Terrific golf print for any golfer...
Item #636826
October 12, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 12, 1895 This issue features a very nice fullpg. print by famed artist A.B. Frost titled: "Golf" which includes 13 illustrations of golf shots, most of a comic theme.
The full front page is a political cartoon by W. A. Rogers: "Mr. Croker's Busy Season Begins". Inside has: "Representative Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Ch... See More
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Proof that Hitler is descended from Jews...
Item #636449
July 13, 1933
NEW YORK TIMES, July 13, 1933
* Adolph Hitler was of Jewish descent...
The top of page 7 has a very intriguing article with column heads: "HITLER TIE SEEN WITH CZECH JEWS" "Organ of Austrian Heimwehr Reports Direct Descent on His Mother's Side" " 'Forebears' Of Same Name" "Woman Who Left Czechoslovakia for Austria Declared a Sister of Chan... See More
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Item #636434
January 29, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 29, 1859 Half front page illustration of 'Rev. J.W. Cummings, D.D.' also features an accompany article. "Employment of Women" features an article and many small illustrations of women working in Douglas & Sherwood's Skirt Manufactory. "The Pope's Railway Car" article also features three illustrations. Two one-thir... See More
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