Many Frederic Remington prints from the West...
Item #645233
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July, 1895 Among the articles within are: "Bear-Chasing In The Rocky Mountains" by the famed Frederic Remington which includes 9 illustrations by him. Also a 21 page article: "The University of Pennsylvania" with 18 illustrations. Other illustrations in this issue as well.
Disbound without outer wrappers, 160 pages, 6 1/2
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Disbound without outer wrappers, 160 pages, 6 1/2
"Backgammon", by Winslow Homer (very small)...
Item #644927
February 24, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY February 24, 1877. Full ftpg. Thomas Nast illus. of: "A Jewel Among Swine." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "St. Valentine's Day in Merrie Old England." Full pg. illus. of: "Skating in Central Park."
The doublepage centerfold has several illus. pertaining to "The Water Color Exhibition, at the National Academy of Design, New York - Sketche... See More
Early print of Pittsburgh...
Item #644513
April 30, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 30, 1853 The front page shows: "Representation of the Royal Guards, of Cincinnati, Ohio" Inside prints include: "View of the City of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania" (with textual description), "View of Indian Falls, near Cold Spring, New York", "New badge of the Boston Police" "View of Font Hill, Forrest Castle, at ... See More
Great Statue of Liberty sketch..
Paul Thompson photographs...
Item #177853
July 19, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 19, 1913 The inside has two pages of vignettes (photoed by the famous photographer Paul Thompson) of well-known actor's and actresses of the period which include Jack Barrymore, Otis Skinner, Vincent Serrano, and Blanch Bates. Also present are images related to: "The Striker," by Frederick Bechdolt; "Le Baiser," by Rodin, "From... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum...
Early view of Sydney, Australia...
Item #642926
June 18, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, June 18, 1853 P.T. Barnum was the co-owner (see photos) of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues.
The text on the front page is: "The Pacific Railroad" and the print shows: "Thomas H. Be... See More
The town that inspired Tom Sawyer...
"Christy" Mattewson, "Nap" Rucker, "Marty" O'Toole, and Walter Johnson...
Item #177852
August 09, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 9, 1913 The inside has "Columbia Inspires Sculpture Anew," by John Walker Harrington, which contains 2 pages of vignettes including: "The Young Girl at the Pool," by Frances Grimes, "Night" and "Day," by Michelangelo, "Toil," by Victor Salvatore, and "The Tiger," by A. Phimster Proctor. Also inc... See More
Coney Island and Newboys photos...
Item #177851
August 02, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 2, 1913 The inside has two pages of vignettes, "The Four Hundred And The Four Million," contrasting the life of the rich and the poor. Included are photos of newsboys, Coney Island, John Nicholas Brown, and Newport Children. Also shown are images and/or text related to: "The Ward Of 'Mullin Rudge'," by Marie Manning; "The... See More
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
Published by P.T. Barnum...
Item #637694
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, 1853 Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner (see photos) of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly" which would become immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues, or less than one year.There are various prints within ... See More
Civil War illustrations - 2nd-rate 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 (possible foxing, staining, close-trimming, separation at the spine, non-archival tape mends, etc.), yet more than half off the regular price. Over 25 Civil War era prints - great ... See More
Item #637510
(8) 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.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Item #636876
(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY -- the first year: 1857 A lot of 5 issues but all in '2nd rate' condition. Very few illustrations from this initial year.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Nice collection of Thomas Nast political cartoons...
Item #636875
(7) HARPER'S WEEKLY lot of 7 issues of the 1860'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.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Civil War era illustrated issues at a great price...
Item #636873
(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY A Civil War era lot of 5 issues in average 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. Typical of this era, light foxing and/or rubbing may be presen... See More
New York Fire Department, English Lake District, pottery in the United States...
Item #636857
February 01, 1881
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, (New York), February, 1881
* New York City firefighting
Among the many articles within are: "The English Lakes & Their Genii" which includes many prints including: "Wordsworth's Seat, Grasmere" "Helvellyn & Thirlmere" "Lower Rydal Falls" & much more. Also: "Pottery in the United States"... See More
Hot Springs in Arkansas...
Item #636659
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, January, 1878 Featured in this issue is an article "The Hot Springs of Arkansas". Other articles are: "A Glimpse of Prague"; "Sappho"; "On the Welsh Border"; "Life on Broadway"; "Popular Exposition of Some Scientific Experiments"; "A Turko-Russian War; A Year of American Travel"... See More
City Of Saints (Rome)... California...
Item #636657
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July, 1872 Within the issue is: "The City of Saints" (Rome); "The Explorations of Di Cesnola in Cyprus"; "California" and other articles and stories.Complete in 150+ pages, disbound without wrappers, some lite scattered foxing, otherwise in very good condition.
Winslow Homer print...
Item #636433
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, March, 1879 * Winslow Homer print
* Breezing Up (A Fair Wind)
Featured is an article" "Present Tendencies of American Art" in which an illustration by Winslow Homer entitled "Sail-Boat" is included. Other articles are: "A Few Sea-Birds" "The Coast Survey" "The English Home of the Washington... See More
Great Hawaii prints... Gold in the Klondike...
Item #636147
August 07, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 7, 1897
* Klondike gold rush
* Hawaiian Islands
The full front page is an illustration of: "Rembrandt's Father". Terrific doublepage centerfold: "The Hawaiian Island--Scenes in Honolulu & the Island of Oahu" with 11 scenes, being very displayable. Nice fullpg. with 8 photos of: "The Gold Discoveries in the Klondike... See More
Largest hotel, the Lindell House...
Item #634327
December 22, 1860
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 22, 1860 The front cover has "Huntington's Improved Snow Power" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Largest Hotel in the World" which was the Lindell House in St. Louis, Missouri. This was destroyed by fire in 1867 as reported in the Harper's Weekly issue dated April 20, 1867; "Crandall's Hydraul... See More
Small Civil War map on the front page...
Item #633584
December 04, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 4, 1862 The ftpg. has a small, one column head of a map of the New Bern and Beaufort area (see). Various column heads on the Civil War include: "Important From North Carolina" "Important From Eastern Virginia" "News From Burnside's Army" "Interesting From Arkansas" "Reconnaissance from Harper's Ferry..." and much... See More
The surf at Asbury Park... The Klondike gold fields...
Item #633555
September 11, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 11, 1897 Full ftpg. shows the surf breaking over the boardwalk at Asbury Park, N.J. Fullpg. shows 6 photos of "Scenes in Kansas City's Great Grain & Cattle Market". Fullpg. with 7 photos of "On the Way to the Klondike Gold Fields--Scenes at Dyea & Skagway, Alaska" & another fullpg. on the Klondike. Fullpg. with 7 ph... See More
Charles Dickens... Washington Territory...
Item #633480
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, September, 1870 Within this is issue is a 5+ page article "Footprints of Charles Dickens" which begins "Charles Dickens was dead. It was hard to realize, but realized it was at last; and then there was no look or voice in London but repeated it over and over -- Charles Dickens is dead!..."Also within the issue are articles &q... See More
A pair of issues on the White House wedding...
Item #632842
February 18, 1906
THE FREE PRESS, Feb. 18, 1906 The ftpg. has two photos headed: "Magnificent Apartments In White House Where the Wedding Ceremony Took Place" and also heads: "Fair Alice Is Happy Bride of Rep. Longworth" with related subheads on the marriage of Alice Roosevelt, daughter of Teddy Roosevelt.
Also included is: HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 17, 1906 Front page&nbs... See More
Dedication of the Franklin statue in Boston...
Item #631688
October 11, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, October 11, 1856 Within this issue are prints captioned: "Tufts College, Somerville, Massachusetts" "Warwick Castle" "The Village Postman" with a full back page print of: "The French Soldiers' Return From War".
The prime print is the very nice doublepage centerfold captioned: &
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The prime print is the very nice doublepage centerfold captioned: &
Dozens of displayable 19th century prints...
Item #631673
(10) HARPER'S WEEKLY! Ten 2nd-rate issues (NOT damaged) from 1866 thru 1890. This is a nice lot of 10 different dates, in 2nd-rate condition, with a variety of prints in each issue for which this paper is so famous. The set contains issues which range from 1866 thru 1890. A great lot for resale, or for someone wishing to begin a collection. The images shown are representative of ... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum...
Item #631627
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, 1853 Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner (see photos) of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly" which would become immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues, or less than one year.There are various prints within ... See More
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands... fire engine...
Item #629761
April 10, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 10, 1852 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857.
Within this issue are prints captioned: "View of the Island of St. Thomas, West Indies"; "Market Place, At
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Within this issue are prints captioned: "View of the Island of St. Thomas, West Indies"; "Market Place, At
The Microscope... it's origin...
Item #628319
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, March, 1876 Featured in this issue is an article "The Microscope" - Its Origin. Other articles are: The Principalities of the Danube; The Crime of Abigail Tempest; The Crime of Abigail Tempest; The First Century of the Republic; The Baby; Confederate Make-Shifts; The Southern Industrial Prospect; and other additional stories and illustrations ... See More
Life on the Mississippi, with several prints...
Item #624536
May 20, 1871
EVERY SATURDAY, Boston, May 20, 1871 Formatted much like Harper's Weekly with many prints including several on the "Revolution In Paris". Also a nice full page of: "Lord Dunmore's New Steam Plough" in the field. There are 3 pages and 9 prints on life: "On The Mississippi" (see).
Complete in 24 pages, some minor staining to the ftpg. only, slightly irreg... See More
Large front page map of the War in Virginia...
Item #621897
June 10, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, June 10, 1861
* Early in the Civil War map
* Harper's Ferry, West Virginia
The front page is dominated by a large Civil War map headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN VIRGINIA". Among the first column heads are: "The Insurrection" "The Latest News from the Seat of War" "Important Movement of Federal Troops Toward Harper's Ferry " &... See More
Mount Holyoke & Amherst College, Massachusetts...
Item #621301
March 17, 1855
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, March 17, 1855 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints: "Prison at Breslau" "Mount Holyoke" "Amherst College, Massachusetts&q
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View of Camp Seco, California...
Item #621300
December 24, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Dec. 24, 1853 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "Camp Seco California" "Tonawanda, or Waite's Island, Niagara Riv
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Columbia University...
Item #621048
November 22, 1894
ONCE A WEEK--An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper, New York, Nov. 22, 1894 Formatted much like Harper's Weekly but much more scarce. Full ftpg. shows: "Dr. Knickerbocker Parkhurst". Doublepg. centerfold shows: "English Sport In China: Paper-Chasing at Shanghai is Locally Much Resented". Also halfpg: "Launching of the American Liner 'St. Louis' " and: &quo... See More
Twelve issues of this illustrated weekly...
Item #620764
April 22, 1871
(12) EVERY SATURDAY, "An Illustrated Weekly Journal", Boston, 18721 This is a lot of 12 complete issues, formatted much like Harper's Weekly. Partially loose at the spine, minor margin wear, scattered foxing, generally in nice condition.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Panama Railroad... Quebec... Red River...
Item #619489
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, January, 1859 Featured in this issue is an article "Panama Railroad". Other articles are: "The People of the Red River"; "Quebec"; "The Ransom of a Heritage"; "An America in Japan in 1858"; and other additional stories and illustrations included.Complete in 150+ pages, disbound without wrappers, measur... See More
Article and illustration by Frederic Remington... bullfighting...
Item #618768
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July, 1898 This issue contains a story "Sun-Down Leflare's Money" which is written by Frederic Remington and also contains an illustration by him. Also within the issue is "A Prince of Georgia"; "The People and Their Government"; "The Ethics of a Corrida" which is about bullfighting and contains many sma... See More
Blanchard's flying balloon...
Item #617502
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July, 1869 The first article in this issue is "Early Aeronautics" and contains several illustrations including "Blanchard's Flying Balloon", "Blanchard's Counterpoise" and the "Death of Madame Blanchard".Also within the issue is "Making Watches by Machinery"; "The Birds of Paradise&q... See More
University of Michigan prints from 1887...
Item #616767
July 09, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 9, 1887
* University of Michigan - U-M
* Ann Arbor buildings prints
Nice, tipped-in double page centerfold: "The University Of Michigan, At Ann Arbor" features 9 illustrations of the notable buildings on the campus, including: "The Library" "The Museum" "The Medical School" "The School Of Dentistry"... See More
Springfield, Massachusetts... Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
Item #614084
August 26, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, August 26, 1854 The front cover is a half-page "Philadelphia" which includes an illustration of William Penn and an accompanying article "City of Philadelphia". Inside the issue is a half-page "Don Pedro II., Emperor of Brazil"; an article "Springfield, Mass." which includes three illustrations; h
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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
Scenes of Lowell, Massachusetts...
Item #609270
April 26, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 26, 1856 Much like Harper's Weekly, but it preceded it by several years. The ftpg. shows: "The New Addition to the Boston State House". Other prints inside include: "Syra [Hermopolis, Greece] In the Archipelago" "City of Erzeroum, Capital of Armenia" "Boston Railroad Depot, Lowell" "Junction of the Concord... See More
Actor Edwin Booth... Montreal, Canada...
Item #603236
May 30, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, May 30, 1857
* Actor Edwin Booth
* Sumo Wrestling
* Montreal, Canada
This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints
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* Actor Edwin Booth
* Sumo Wrestling
* Montreal, Canada
This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints
Capture of a slave ship... Lincoln offered as a compromise candidate for President...
Item #602895
June 21, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1860
* Famous slaver "Wildfire"
* African slave trade print fame
Page 2 has small one column headings: "The Captured Slaver" "Reception Of The Negroes At Key West--How They Fare" This is a notable slave ship, made somewhat famous by the print of it found in the June 2, 1860 issue of Harper's Weekly.
Other news of the day. Com... See More
Latest from Harper's Ferry & elsewhere...
Item #602737
May 21, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1861 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "The Secession Rebellion" "Sanitary Condition of the Troops" "The Rebel Battery at Sewell's Point Shelled" "Important From Harper's Ferry" "Important From Maryland" "Important From Fort Pickens" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.... See More
Early reports from the Civil War...
Item #602734
May 29, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, May 29, 1861 Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War are: "The Secession Rebellion" "Alexandria Still further Strengthened by Federal Troops" "Their Entrenchments at Manassas Gap Junction" "Movement of Ohio Troops on Harper's Ferry" "A Rebel Demonstration in New Mexico" "Important Appointments in the ... See More
Watkins Glen, New York...
Item #600949
HARPER'S MONTHLY, New York, June, 1871 Inside has a twelve page article: "An Excursion To Watkins Glen" that includes fullpg. illustrations of the "Entrance To Watkins Glen" & "Glen Alpha" and nearly halfpg. illustrations of "The Cathedral" "The Cascade" "The Well" and a few others. Article: "The Horrors of Santa Doming... See More
Volume 1, number 1 issue...
Item #600470
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, June, 1850 This is a volume 1, number 1 issue of this publication. Articles within are "Maurice Tiernay, The Soldier of Fortune"; "Jewish Veneration"; and much more.This is complete in 144 pages, disbound without outer wrappers, measuring 9 x 6 inches, with scattered lite foxing, otherwise is nice condition.
Public (reformed) education... pre-1900 style...
W.A. Rogers prints... Colorado...
Item #600426
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, January, 1880* The Shepherds of Colorado... (w/ many W.A. Rogers prints)
* Compulsory education in Brooklyn, New York
* Old Baltimore and its merchants
This 150+ page magazine is loaded with interesting stories, news events, and numerous prints - too many to photograph. The primary content is the multi-page piece on Colorado, complete with many... See More
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