View of Charleston during the bombardment of Ft. Sumter...
Item #172464
May 04, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 4, 1861 The full front page is taken up with a famous print: "The House-Tops in Charleston During the Bombardment of Sumter" showing men & women viewing the battle in the harbor.
Inside has a full page: "Map of Part of Maryland and Virginia Showing the Probable Theatre of the War", and "The Great Meeting In Union Square, New Yo... See More
The slave Robert Smalls... A Winslow Homer centerfold...
Item #172580
June 14, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 14, 1862 Perhaps the most notable print (with related text) is that of: "Robert Smalls, Captain of the Gun Boat 'Planter' " which includes a related article as well. As Wikipedia notes, Robert Smalls was an enslaved African American who freed himself, his crew and their families from slavery by commandeering a Confederate transport ... See More
The Clerkenwell Prison outrage...
Item #173164
January 18, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 18, 1868 The front page features a 2/3 page illustration of "Ruins of the Wall of Clerkenwell Prison, London, Immediately After the Explosion" (which was in regards to Michael Barrett's efforts to free Richard O'Sullivan-Burke). Inside are two 1/2 page illustrations pertaining to "First and Second Floors - A Study for Bachelors.&q... See More
Floods of Virginia...
Item #173454
October 22, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 22, 1870 The front page contains "Buring of the Village of Bazeilles". Inside the issue is a full page with 3 illustrations: 'The Floods in Virginia' shows a flooded street in Richmond, and in Harper's Ferry and the Potomac at Washington DC. Full page illustrations are 'Bear Hunt in a Southern Cane Break', "Summo... See More
Making wine...
Item #173566
November 18, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 18, 1871 Ftpg. Nast political cartoon: "Killing the Goose that Laid the Golden Egg". Halfpg: "Python Swallowing a Boa". Famous fullpg. Nast: "The Arrest of 'Boss' Tweed--Another Good Joke". The Supplement contains: "Making Wine in Medoc" and "Horse Market, 62nd Street, New York"
Andersonville Prison...
Item #173654
September 21, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 21, 1872 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "General Orders." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. of "Let Us Clasp Hands Over the Bloody Chasm." (Andersonville Prison). Three 1/4 pg. portraits of "Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, and Ulysses S. Grant." 2/3 pg. illus. of "The Wreck of the "Metis"-Thrown Up on the Beach.... See More
Great fire department illustration... F.S. Church print on Thanksgiving...
Item #173674
November 30, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 30, 1872 The full front page is a dramatic print: "Boston--Into the Jaws of Death", a dramatic scene showing fireman battling a large fire.
Inside has 3 full pages of scenes of the Boston fire, plus a great doublepage centerfold showing: 'Bird's-eye View of Boston Showing the Burned District', being a great overview of the city. Also... See More
Winslow Homer... "The Bathers"...
Item #173744
August 02, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 2, 1873 Front 1/2 page illustration entitled "Hunting the Cave Bear" (Cave Men). Inside is a full page illustration of "The Bathers" by Winslow Homer. Full page illustration of "The Springfield University Regatta -The Finish." Doublepage centerfold entitled "The Big Guns of the Iron Clad Steamer the "Sultan" -... See More
Fiji Islands... Sledding on Boston Common...
Item #173904
February 13, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 13, 1875 Full front pg. Nast illus. of "The Mysterious Influence of the New York Herald." Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of "Coasting on Boston Common." Two full pg. Nast illus. entitled "Peace Insecure-Afraid for Her Life" and "Peace Secure-Safe and Protected." Seven small illus. pertaining to "The Feejee Islands.&... See More
The martyr of Andersonville...
Item #174018
March 18, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 18, 1876 Full front page: 'The Beacon Watch' shows a Rev. War soldier in 3-corner hat standing guard; Full page: 'The First Ulster in Blackville Consternation and Flight of the Inhabitants'; Full page: 'Chinese Pirates Attacking a Trader'; Doublepage centerfold: 'Royal Game' shows 3 tigers; Full page Tho... See More
Thomas Nast prints... "The Centennial" print...
Item #174092
December 02, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 2, 1876 Front full page Thomas Nast illustration: "No Rest for the Wicked - Sentenced to More Hard Labor."; Full page illustration of "The Centennial - Diamonds and Jewelry."; 1/2 page illustration of "The Centennial - Art Furniture.; Two 1/4 page illustration of "Satin Wood Cabinet, Exhibited by Collinson ... See More
Building the iconic Brooklyn Bridge...
Item #174126
March 31, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 31, 1877 The full front page shows portraits of: "The Cabinet". Great fullpg. sailing ship illus. perfect for display: "The New U.S. Frigate Trenton". Great fullpg: 'The Brooklyn Ascent to the Bridge Tower" shows the famous Brooklyn Bridge under construction. Nast doublepage centerfold is a political cartoon. There is nearly a... See More
The Behemoth Club of Blackville...
Item #174294
November 09, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 9, 1878 Front full pg. illus. entitled "Canada's Favorite Governor General-Earl Dufferin and his Staff." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Behemoth Club of Blackville." 1/6 pg. illus. of "The Hilton Challenge Trophy." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Monument to Henry Wilson." Dblpgctrfld. by Nast entitled "Help... See More
Tenement life in New York City...
Item #174336
March 29, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 29, 1879 Nice fullpg: 'The Great International Walking Match at Gilmore's Garden' 'Dismal fullpg: 'Tenement Life in New York--Sketches in the 4th Ward'. Fullpg. Nast cartoon shows a Black man 'Waiting' at the Freedmen's Savings Bank.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pa... See More
New York Dog Show...
Item #174556
May 07, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 7, 1881 Full front page Thomas Nast illustration "New York Must Go - Down". One-third page illustration: 'Buildings for the International Cotton Exposition, Atlanta, Ga.' Full page illustration: 'The American Horse Exchange'. Full page illustration "The Luck of Roaring Camp". Full page illustration: 'The Dog Show in N... See More
Passaic Falls... New Jersey floods...
Item #174706
October 07, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 7, 1882 Full ftpg print: 'The floods in New Jersey--Scene at the Passaic Falls'. Another fullpg. on the N.J. floods also. 'The Bicentenary of Philadelphia'.
Fullpg prints: 'Recent Marine Inventions' & 'The Search for Captain DeLong'. Halfpg. print: 'Reunion of the Army of the Cumberland at Milwaukee' by W. A.... See More
Fireboats of New York... The dead horse festival...
Item #174716
November 11, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 11, 1882 The front page of the issue is comprised of a nice fullpage illustration 'A Fire at a New York Dock -- The River Fire Brigade at Work' which is a good view of a fire boat fighting a ship fire. Inside the issue is a three-quarter page 'The Burning of the Park Theatre'. The doublepage centerfold is of 'The New York Pension Ag... See More
Colorado cowboys...
Item #174810
October 06, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 6, 1883 Front page print: "Harmony--Wait Til The Clouds Roll By Johnny". Halfpg. print: "The New York Democratic State Convention at Buffalo'". Two half page prints: "The Third Had Got Him Down Upon His Back, And Was Diligently Pounding His Head Against The Hard Stones" and "The Launch Of The Iron Clipper-Ship '... See More
Great view of the city of Chicago...
Item #174880
June 07, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 7, 1884 Full front pg. illus. of "The Republican Convention at Chicago-Delegates Entering the Exposition Building." Inside is a full pg. illus. containing three illus. of "Sheep and Lambs for the New York Market." 2/3 pg. Nast illus. entitled "Miss Columbia." Doublepage centerfold of "View of the City of Chicago from the ... See More
The Riel Rebellion... Dogs hunting...
Item #174976
May 09, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 9, 1885 Front page print shows 2 ships: "The Anglo-Russian Difficulty--Naval Vessels Watching Each Other In American Waters". Half pg: "Selling Off Unclaimed Baggage at Philadelphia". Fullpg: "Opening of the New York Cotton Exchange" and "The Riel Rebellion--A Battery Going to the Front". Nice fullpg: "Steeple-ch... See More
Lost off Long Island... A loggers' camp...
Item #175066
March 20, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 20, 1886 Full ftpg. Thomas Nast cartoon: "One Thing You Are Accountable To The Public For". 1/3 pg: "The Cunard Steamer 'Oregon', Lost Off Long Island". Fullpg: "A Loggers' Camp At Night". Fullpg: "The United States Ship Of War 'Atlanta'". Fullpg: 'The Moody Schools at Northfield, Massachuset... See More
Stankford's farm at Palo Alto, California: creating Stanford University...
Item #175284
April 21, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 21, 1888 The front page of this issue features a full page illustration entitled 'Hailing the Ferryman'. An article "General Gillmore" also includes three small illustrations of "The Late General Q. A. Gillmore"; "Major-General Crook" and "Brigadier-General J. R. Brooke". A half-page illustration... See More
Nice Remington print...
Item #175350
December 08, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 8, 1888 Full ftpg. shows a scene from the Civil War: "Gunner". Halfpg: "Towing a Vessel Through an Off Shore Blizzard" and "Wreckers at Work on the Sunken Steamer 'Iberia'". Nice fullpg. F. Remington print: "Bringing in a Deserter". Fullpg. print: "Their Pride" shows a black family. Two full pag... See More
First Thanksgiving... duck hunting...
Item #175450
November 23, 1889
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 23, 1889 Full ftpg: shows: 'A Saturday Afternoon on Broadway at Madison Sq." The doublepage centerfold is: "The First Thanksgiving" for the new baby. A halfpg. print is a duck hunting scene: 'Chasing a Cripple'.
Complete in twenty pages.
Uniforms of the Army...
Item #176342
June 11, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 11, 1898 Full ftpg. shows a ship loaded with soldiers: 'Going To Help Dewey'. Two fullpgs. with 5 scenes on the Spanish-American War, mostly naval scenes and: 'In Santiago De Cuba'. Fullpg. with 5 photos of: 'Spanish Strongholds in S.E. Cuba'. Displayable fullpg. by Remington shows four: 'Prominent Officers at Tampa, Florida'... See More
The "Bloody Benders"... Burial of Captain Hall...
Item #173728
June 07, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 7, 1873 (supplement not included - see note below)
The front page features a full page illustration: 'The Burial of Captain Hall' with an accompanying article and a map illustration of 'The North Polar Region' of his expedition. Nice full page with 3 illustrations on: 'The Bender Murders Near Cherryvale, Kansas'. Three illustrations on: ... See More
Bird's-eye-view of Savannah, Georgia...
Item #174822
November 17, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 17, 1883 Front page print: "The Modern David--A Good Work Well Begun". Half page print: "The Labor of Sentenced Prisoners". Nice fullpg: "Sketches in Puget Sound" with 3 scenes. Very nice fullpg: "The City and Harbor of Savannah, Georgia" is a nice overview of the city. 2/3 page print: "The New Building of t... See More
Item #160752
October 06, 1953
MORNING CALL, Allentown, Pa., Oct. 6, 1953 Two line, two column head: "Yanks Win Series, Clipping Bums, 4-3" tells of the New York Yankees' fifth straight World Series title. Ftpg. only!
The Catskill Mountains... Clara Barton...
Item #173008
July 21, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 21, 1866 The front page of the issue has a 1/4 page "Among the Ruins of Columbia, South Carolina" and a smaller illustrations "The Ruins of Columbia, South Carolina - Richardson Street, Looking Toward the Capitol". Inside the issue is half-pages "Sunday Amusements in New Orleans - A Creole Night at the French Opera-House"; "Sun... See More
General Custer...
Item #173116
August 03, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Aug. 3, 1867 Fullpg. with 4 illus: 'Sioux Indians Attempting to Stampede Gen. Custer's Horses' with a view of Custer. Halfpg: 'Colored Emigrants Seeking Homes in the North'.
Complete in sixteen pages.
The Adirondack Mountains...
Item #173124
August 31, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Aug. 31, 1867 Fullpg. article with 9 illus: 'The Adirondack Mtns.'. 1/3pg. illus: 'Boring for Foundations for the N.Y. & Brooklyn Suspension Bridge'. Great fullpg: 'the Sailors' Snug Harbor, Staten Is., N.Y.' shows 9 scenes. Fullpg: 'Hide & Seek' shows children playing the game.
Complete in sixteen pages.
Winslow Homer... Fire-works...
Item #173216
July 11, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 11, 1868 The front page features a full page 'New Tammany Hall, East Fourteenth Street, New York City'. Nearly a half page illustration: 'The 'Little Western' of Chicago Capsizing in Lake Michigan'.and "Vestibule of the Manhattan Club-house, New York - Delegates to the Convention Visiting the Club." Thomas Nast political c... See More
Winslow Homer Print... Liberty Bell...
Item #173320
July 10, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 10, 1869 The front full page illustration is of "The Memory of Seventy-Six." Inside is a full page illustration by Thomas Nast entitled "All hail and Farewell to the Pacific Railroad." A quarterpage illustration "Liberty Bell" also has an accompany article. A halfpage illustration of "British Troops Firing on the Citizens... See More
Winslow Homer: "On The Beach--Two Are Company, Three Are None."
Item #173644
August 17, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 17, 1872 The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Will the Senator From Massachusetts Do This to Make His Words Good?", plus there is another Nast cartoon inside: "Romish Politics--Any Thing To Beat Grant" & yet another Nast, this one a doublepage centerfold: "Satan, Don't Get Thee Behind Me! Any Thing to Get Poss... See More
A Colorado tragedy...
Item #173870
October 17, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 17, 1874 Full ftpg. Th. Nast: 'Hibernia's Shot' portrays a union of America & Ireland. Three prints of 'A Colorado Tragedy' including 'Remains of the Murdered Men' with text on the intriguing murder. Nice & huge doublepage centerfold by Nast: 'Halt!' showing the Liberty figure. Two large prints of a regatta.
Com... See More
Death of Brigham Young, with an illustration of him...
Item #174174
September 15, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Sept 15, 1877 Nearly halfpg. illus. of: 'Brigham Young', with obituary. Two halfpg. scenes: 'Des Moines Rapids Canal--The Lock Above the Rapids' & 'Through the Veta Pass...', Denver & Rio Grand RR expansion.
Item #174190
November 10, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY November 10, 1877. Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Another Sedan." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "A Cranberry Bog, Ocean County, New Jersey - Pickers at Work." Full pg. Nast illus. of "The Web We Ruin." 2/3 of a dblpgctrfld. of "The Battle of Kizil-Tepe, In Armenia." 2/3 pg. illus. of "Trafalgar - The Sinking of the 'Redoutable... See More
Thomas Nast print...
Item #174478
August 07, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 7, 1880 Full front page illustration entitled "A Great Question." Inside is a full page illustration of "Scenes on Mount Desert." Full page Thomas Nast illustration of "Such a Load."
Doublepage centerfold. of "English Church Architecture - Lincoln Cathedral." Full page illustration of "Dog Days." 1/3 pag... See More
Coney Island prints...
Item #174576
July 09, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 9, 1881 The front page has a full page print by Thomas Nast: "Pound Him". Fullpg: "Pigeon Shooting at the Brighton Beach Fair Grounds, Coney Island" and "Yachting at Marblehead" and "The Coney Island Cup Race". Another print taking up almost a full page: "Nan's Mountain Reverie" plus much more.
Other n... See More
Thomas Nast print...
Item #174582
July 30, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 30, 1881 Decorative full ftpg: 'A Regatta--Rounding the Lightship' showing a yacht race. Full page Nast print: "Carrying the War into Africa." Full page with 5 prints of: "The Voyage of the 'Eira'". Double page centerfold shows: "A Sultry Day"Fullpg. with 3 scenes of: 'What the New Juvenile Laws are Intende... See More
Death of President Garfield...
Item #174600
October 01, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 1, 1881 The entire front page is a Thomas Nast print showing the Liberty figure weeping over a memorial to President James Garfield.
A three-quarters page print: 'President Arthur Taking the Oath at his Private Residence".
Other prints include a fulll page: "Last Honors--Lying in State in the Rotunda of the National Capitol"; double... See More
Funeral of President Garfield...
Item #174602
October 08, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 8, 1881 Front full pg. illus. of "The Funeral of President Garfield - The Catafalque at Cleveland." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Funeral of President Garfield - Night View of the Catafalque." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Chateau of Senator Edmund de Lafayette." Full pg. illus. pertaining to "The New Baltimore Water Supply.... See More
Boat racing for the 'America' Cup...
Item #174614
November 19, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 19, 1881 Front full pg. illus. of "The Grand Street Tenement House Disaster." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Race for the 'America' Cup - Coming Up from Sandy Hook." Four small portraits of "New Governors." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The New Portion of the Astor Library Building." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The ... See More
Fulton Markets, New York City...
Item #174656
April 15, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 15, 1882 Front page illustration of: "Trout Display at Fulton Market". 2 half page prints: "The Neighbors" and "Bargaining for a Calf". Double page centerfold: "The Mississippi Floods" which shows 9 scenes. There is a political cartoon by Thomas Nast: "The Veto". Full page print shows 6 scenes: "The S... See More
Turpentine industry of Norh Carolina...
Item #174874
May 17, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 17, 1884 Front page print: "Run Down in Mid-Ocean--Loss of the 'State of Florida'". Nice fullpg: "The Turpentine Industry in North Carolina" shows 5 scenes. Fullpg: "Scenes at the Bench Show, Madison Square Garden" shows 7 scenes. A full page print: "Forests Ablaze--Escaping From Devastated Homes". 3/4 pg. Tho... See More
Grover Cleveland's inauguration...
Item #174960
March 14, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 14, 1885 Full ftpg: 'The Inauguration--Pres. Arthur & Mr. Cleveland Leaving the White House For The Capitol' plus fullpg: 'The Inauguration--Cleveland Delivering The Inaugural Address' is very nice, plus 'Night Scene Near The White House' showing the celebration. Great Doublepage centerfold: 'First Meeting Of Pres. Clevelan... See More
Samuel J. Tilden's death...
Item #175108
August 14, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 14, 1886 Full ftpg: "Samuel J. Tilden". Fullpg: "The Funeral of Samuel J. Tilden". The doublepage centerfold: "A Prairie Fire" shows deer running from it. Halfpg: "President Cleveland's Country House". A one-third page illustration: 'Franz Liszt' with an article on him. A half page Thomas Nast print: &q... See More
Funeral of Henry Ward Beecher...
Item #175170
March 19, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 19, 1887 Front full pg. illus. of "The Funeral Rites of Henry Ward Beecher - Lying in State in Plymouth Church." Inside is a full pg. of illus. pertaining to "Sketches and Memorials of Henry Ward Beecher." Full pg. containing three illus. of "The Funeral Rites of Henry Ward Beecher." Dblpgctrfld. of "Friedland, 1807.&quo... See More
Yachting...
Item #175198
June 25, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 25, 1887 Fullpg: 'Four View of the Yacht Thistle' is nice. Nice double page centerfold: 'A Voudoo Dance' is very displayable. Fullpg: 'Dedication of the Soldiers' & Sailors' Monument at New Haven'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.
The Illinois Railroad disaster... Kennebcunk...
Item #175214
August 20, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 20, 1887 Front page print: "The Illinois Railroad Disaster--Views of the Wreck and the Broken Bridge".
Very nice fullpg. print: "In A Cotton Field" shows several Blacks picking cotton. Great fullpg: "Around Kennebunk and Old Orchard Beach" shows 9 scenes. Fullpg: "Loading an Ocean Steamer at Night". Another page o... See More
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