Setting shad net poles...
Item #175914
May 05, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 5, 1894 Front 1/2 pg. illus. pertaining to the story "The Master." Inside is a 1/3 pg. illus. of "Setting Shad-Net Poles." 1/4 pg. illus. of "The Barye Monument, Paris." Four small portraits of "Rear Admiral John Riwin, Rear Admiral Joseph S. Skerrett, The Hon. Thomas J. Jarvis, and Jesse Seligman." 1/2 pg. of illus. ... See More
Cyrus W. Field...
Item #173046
December 01, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 1, 1866 Front 2/3 pg. illus. of "Choosing the Wedding Gown." Inside contains over sixty small illus. of "Varieties in Ladies Head Gear, 1866." 1/3 pg. illus. of "Cyrus W. Field." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Paris Fashions for November 1866." Also, a full pg. illus. of the "Banquet in Honor of Cyrus W. Field, at the Metropolita... See More
George Washington Statue...
Item #173072
March 02, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 2, 1867. Full front pg. illus. of "Equestrian Statue of Washington, Union Square, New York." Inside is a 1/3 pg. illus. of "Martha Washington." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Washington's Head Quarters at Newburg." Vertical 1/2 pg. of "The Disaster at Regent's Park, London-Rescuing the Skaters from the Broken Ice." Full pg. i... See More
The indian war of 1868/1869... Baron James De Rothschild...
Item #173258
December 05, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 5, 1868 The front page of this issue features a nearly full page portrait of "The Late Baron James De Rothschild", with an accompanying article [Note: at the time of his death, the Jewish Baron was estimated to have amassed a fortune, separate from his family holdings, valued at more than five times the wealth of Bill Gates]. Inside is a 1/2 pg. il... See More
Scenes on Coney Island...
Item #174268
August 10, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 10, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: 'The Noble Red Man--The Annual Plague of Chief 'Bloody Murder' on the Borders' shows two Indians stalking a house. Fullpg. with 7 scenes of: 'Incidents of an Ocean Trip'. Great dblpgctrfld:' Scenes & Incidents on Coney Island' showing 6 scenes & is very displayable.
Other news and... See More
Along the coaast of Maine...
Item #174886
June 28, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 28, 1884 Full front pg. Thomas Nast illus. entitled "A Roaring Farce-The Plumed Knight in the Clean Shirt." Inside is a full pg. illus. containing many smaller illus. pertaining to "The Montreal Festival." 2/3 pg. illus. of "The Democratic State Convention at Saratoga."
Doublepage centerfold containing seven illus. of "P... See More
Bar Harbor...
Item #175230
October 15, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 15, 1887 Front full pg. illus. of "Boss" Gorman in the Toils." Inside is a 1/4 pg. portrait of "Gen. John P. Rea, Commander in Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic."; halfpg. illus. of "The Traders." Four small portraits of "Champions of Recent Athletic Contests."
double page centerfold containing many il... See More
Fisk University, Nashville...
Item #174002
January 22, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 22, 1876 The front page features a full page illustration 'Leading the Blind - A Sketch at Malines, Belgium.' A full page Thomas Nast illustration: 'They Both Lie Together in the Washington Arena' shows a tiger & a lamb. A full page illustration 'A Breakdown - Old Time Winter Travel in Merrie England.' A double-page cen... See More
The Dred Scott decision... General Walker...
Item #172034
March 28, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 28, 1857 The volume 1 #13 issue. The front page has some discussion on "The Dred Scott Case" with talk on the supposed decision (which was accurate), and some editorializing on it. No illustrations regarding the Dred Scott decision.
A few small illustrations on Nicaragua with a separate small article of coverage on General Walker's movement... See More
Pony Express...
Item #173142
November 02, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nov. 2, 1867 Nice 1/3 pg. illus. of 'The Overland Pony Express', plus a small illus. of a Pony Express Station in Nebraska, and some illus. of Ute & Snake Indians. An article as well on the Pony Express of recent years. Dblpgctrfld: 'Indiana State Fair at Terre Haute'
Complete in sixteen pages.
Hebrew Temple Emanu-el, New York...
Item #173252
November 14, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 14, 1868 Terrific full front page political cartoon: 'Victory!' shows U.S. Grant on horseback cutting off the head of the K.K.K. on horseback as well. A halfpage illustration of the ''Court House, San Jose, California'. A great and displayable fullpage: 'Duck Shooting' shows 6 scenes. 'Hebrew Temple Emanu-el, Corne... See More
Moose hunting in Maine...
Item #174642
February 25, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 25, 1882 Front page print: "Hustle Them In". Halfpg: 'A Snow Storm on the Plains' shows a train breaking through the snow. 1/2 pg: 'Moose Hunting in Maine'. Fullpg print: 'Cowboys of Arizona--Roused by a Scout'. A full page print by A. B. Frost: 'The Winner of the Rifle Match'(hunting).
Other news and advertis... See More
Thomas Nast print...
Item #174658
April 22, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 22, 1882 Front full pg. illus. of "A Summer Landscape." Inside are three 1/6 pg. illus. pertaining to "A Picturesque Railway Line." 1/3 pg. illus. of "A Moorish Masonic Lodge in Morocco." Two 1/6 pg. portraits of "George Inness" and "Dante Gabriel Rossetti." Two full pg. illus. containing several illus. of... See More
Mormons in Kirtland... Ocklawaha River, Florida...
Item #174758
April 07, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 7, 1883 Half of the ftpg. shows: 'On the Ocklawaha River, Florida'. Halfpg: 'The Mormon Reunion at Kirtland, Ohio' includes 'The Prophet Joseph Smith' & 'The Old Temple at Nauvoo'. Fullpg. with 5 scenes: 'Incidents of the Milk War'. Doublepage centerfold on breaking the ice on the Mississippi.
Other news ... 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
Death of General Grant...
Item #175002
August 08, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 8, 1885 Full ftpg: 'The Children's Wreath' shows Grant on his deathbed. 3/4 pg: 'Salmon Fishing in Canada'.
Doublepage centerfold has 12 scenes re. 'Metropolis in Mourning' for Grant's death. 3/4 pg: 'Gen. Grant's Death--The News in the Far West' & fullpg: 'Grant's Tomb, Looking North'.
Other ... See More
Blackfeet Indians...
Item #175206
July 23, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 23, 1887 Nice fullpg. prints: "Lincoln Park, Chicago" & "In the Lodges of the Blackfeet Indians". Another full page print: "Manitou, Colorado" is very nice, plus "Nahant and Swampscott, Massachusetts Bay" & "Life Among the Tenements" in New York City. A half page print: "The Unbeaten Race-Horse... See More
Skating in Central Park... "Backgammon", by Winslow Homer...
Item #174116
February 24, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY February 24, 1877. Full front pg. 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." Dblpgctrfld. containing several illus. pertaining to "The Water Color Exhibition, at the National Academy of Design, New York - Sketches of Some of... See More
Eskimos... Scenes of Atlanta... "New South Supplement"...
Item #175160
February 12, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 12, 1887 Front page print: "Constance Fenimore Woolson". Nice doublepage centerfold: 'Around Behring's Straits' shows 11 scenes among the Eskimos including 3 nice illustrations of them. Fullpg: 'Homage To St. Valentine' is a Black scene. Other news and advertisements of the day are included.
Complete in 16 pages.
Al... See More
Union Meeting in New York City... Indian print...
Item #172326
January 07, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Jan. 7, 1860 Full front pg. illus. of "Union Meetings in the Open Air Outside the Academy of Music, December 19, 1859." Inside is a small illus. including "Benjamin Harris and Master Richard Cromwell." Dblpgctrfld. entitled "The Great Union Meeting at the Academy of Music, New York, December 19, 1859." 1/4 pg. illus. of "Redhorn Surrounded by... See More
Baths of Monterey, California...
Item #175156
January 29, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 29, 1887 Full ftpg:"The Baths at Monterey, California". Halfpg: "Cutting Ice on the Hudson". Double page centerfold: "Leaving the Opera". Several view of athletic clubs in the suburbs. Half page print: "The Boston Post-Office" plus much more.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 p... See More
United States Supreme Court...
Item #176026
June 01, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 1, 189 Full front pg. illus. of "A Backhanded Blow." Inside is a small portrait of "John S. Sargent." 1 and 1/2 full pgs. with five illus. of "John S. Sargent's Decorations for the Boston Public Library."2/3 pg. illus. of "Student Honor - How Examinations are Conducted at Princeton College."
Full pg. of ilus. pe... See More
Christmas Eve and Christmas shopping...
Item #174728
December 23, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 23, 1882 The full front page is a poem with 3 Christmas-themed prints.
Inside has a nice full page print: "Quincy Market, Boston"; a half page: "Testing the Roof of the Bergen Tunnel"; a full page: "Christmas-Eve" and full page: "Christmas Shopping'" shows a busy street scene.
Another full page print:... See More
Canadian lumber regions...
Item #175560
December 13, 1890
HARPER'S WEEKLY December 13, 1890 Front full pg. illus. of "The United States Cruiser 'Philadelphia'." Inside are two 1/4 pg. portraits of "John P. Haines, President of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, New York" and "Mrs. Jeannette M. Thurber, Founder of the National Conservatory of Music."
Three small portraits of "A South... See More
A Highland reel...
Item #173882
November 28, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 28, 1874 Full front pg. Nast illus. of "The Funny Boy in Trouble." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Last Apple."
Doublepage centerfold of "Religious Festival at Tangier-Anniversary of the Birth of Mohammed." Full pg. illus. entitled "The Preserving Tanks at the Fish Market, Berlin, Prussia." Three 1/4 pg. portraits of ... See More
Thomas Nast print... Mount Popocatepetl...
Item #175092
June 19, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 19, 1886 Front page print of: "William Dean Howells". Nice fullpg. print: 'Coaches at Jerome Park on a Race Day'. Very nice fullpg: 'Mount Popocatepetl' from Mexico, is beautiful. Fullpg. Nast political illustration: "Both" plus much more.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.... See More
George Dewey & the Spanish-American War...
Item #176334
May 14, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 14, 1898 Great ftpg. photo of: 'Commodore George Dewey'. Six pgs. of illustrations on the Spanish-American War inside, including the 'Battle of Manila', & more. Nice ftpg. for display. Also includes a full page color Ivory Soap advertisement.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 24 pages.... See More
A dramatic issue on the Chicago fire...
Item #173560
October 28, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 28, 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 showing the city in flames. Two more f... See More
Winslow Homer's famous Snap The Whip...
Item #173758
September 20, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 20, 1873 Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the much desired Winslow Homer doublepage centerfold: "Snap the Whip".
Front page features a 1/2 page illustration entitled: "The New School Mistress." Inside is a full page illustration of "Saved!" A article "The Northwestern University" with accompany illu... 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
Riot in Paterson, New Jersey...
Item #174456
May 22, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 22, 1880 Front full pg. portrait of "The Right Hon. William Ewart Gladstone, M.P." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Sunday Morning in Virginia." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Robert Raikes, the Founder of Sunday Schools." 2/3 pg. Nast illus. entitled "Don't - Be Penny (Labor) Wiser and Pound (Capital) Foolish."
Doublepage cen... 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
A.B. Frost illustrations... W.A. Rogers illustrations...
Item #175876
December 23, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 23, 1893 The front page is an illustration by A.B. Frost showing a Black man & his dog entitled: "Fo' De Lan's Sake! I Done Forgot De Chillun's Candy!". Within the issue is another full page Frost illustration "The Christmas Savings". Articles "The Chaplain of the House" and "The New Brigadier-Genera... See More
Early motocycle... The Philippines...
Item #176484
October 21, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 21, 1899 full front page illus. of "The Philippines - Maddened Carabaos Charging Our Advanced Firing Line." Inside is a 1/4 pg. portrait of "Lieutenant-General Sir Redvers Henry Buller." Three small portraits of "Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, M. T. Steyn, and General Piet Joubert." 1/3 pg. "Map Showing Position of Natal... See More
Acknowledging New Year's Day...
Item #173894
January 09, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 9, 1875 The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "To This We Should Return With the Least Practicable Delay." Inside has a nice full page print: "Shooting Canvas-Back Ducks"; a full page: "Birth of the New Year" shows Father Time and a babe; full page: "The Children's Hour--Telling Fairy Stories" &... See More
The 'Central America' disaster... Mining life in California...
Item #172088
October 03, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 3, 1857 The front page article: "Thrilling Narrative of a Ship-Wrecked Passenger on Board the 'Central America" features the nearly half-page illustration 'Wreck of the Central America, Adrift on the Ocean'. Five nice illustrations on two pages regarding: 'Mining Life in California', two showing gambling: 'Faro' and... See More
St. Valentine's Day...
Item #172756
February 20, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 20, 1864 The full front page is a nice print captioned: "General Grant Crossing the Cumberland Mountains, January 7, 1864". Other prints inside include: "Military Ball of the Third Corps, Army of the Potomac" "The Negro Sentinel Shooting the Guerrilla Burroughs" "Railroad Accident In Kentucky" "Scenes In & A... See More
Thomas Nast prints...
Item #174022
April 01, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 1, 1876 Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon shows Uncle Sam as a minuteman: 'The Minute-Man - Fixed By The Spirit of '76'; Half page: 'A North Carolina Turpentine Distillery'; Full page Thomas Nast: 'The Duty of the Hour'; Doublepage Centerfold: 'Alone'; Very nice full page: 'Indian Tr... See More
Centennial of the 4th of July...
Item #174052
July 15, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 15, 1876 The full front page is a print of a Revolutionary War era soldier in uniform & with a tricorne hat, captioned: " '76". Inside prints include: "The Poet & Orator of the Centennial Fourth of July" showing Bayard Taylor and William Evans; a full page: "Reading the Declaration of Independence by John Nixon, from th... See More
Tennis and polo at Newport...
Item #176052
August 31, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 31, 1895 Full front pg. illus. entitled: "Time to Shut Up." Inside is a full pg. of illus. pertaining to "The English Challenger for the America's Cup." Full pg. illus. of "With the Canoeists on Lake Champlain." 1/2 containing several illus. pertaining to "Recent Applications of Electricity to Railroads."
Doub... See More
Archery on Staten Island...
Item #174266
August 03, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 3, 1878 The front page has an illustration: "Archery Practice On Staten Island". The centerfold has a double page illustration: "The Waning of the Honey-moon". There is a 3/4 pg. Nast cartoon: "Bismarck's 'After-Dinner' Speech" and much more.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is c... See More
Front page print of the infamous slave ship "Wanderer"...
Item #172224
January 15, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 15, 1859 The front page features a rather large print of: "The Yacht 'Wanderer'" along with a related article.
Its infamy is in that it was the last documented ship to bring a cargo of slaves from Africa to the United States, which it did on November 28, 1858. Part of the article notes: "...after detaining the Wanderer for a week... See More
Thomas Nast print...
Item #173398
April 09, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 9, 1870 Three front pg. portraits of "Bishop Thompson," "Mr. W. W. Cornell," and "Mr. Gulian C. Verplanck." Inside: 2/3 pg. illus. entitled "Six Times for One Cent" (Small boy doing a head-stand). 1/2 pg. illus. of "Grant Pontifical Procession Passing the Castle of Saint Angelo." A 1/2 pg. illus. of "... See More
One of the more desirable Winslow Homer prints...
Item #173834
June 13, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 13, 1874 Certainly the most desired print in this issue is the full page by Winslow Homer: "Raid on a Sand Swallow Colony."
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... See More
Nast cartoon...
Item #174376
August 16, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 16, 1879 Full ftpg. Th. Nast cartoon, re. hazing at West Point. Fullpg: 'Umbrella Sketches' halfpg: 'En Route For Kansas--Fleeing from the Yellow Fever' shows a Black family leaving. Full page print: "Breaking the News". Half page print: "The Little Ida" and 3/4 page print: "The Young Zither Player".
Other n... See More
Thomas Nast prints... Indian scene... Chinese Highbinders and weapons......
Item #175056
February 13, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 13, 1886 The front page features a full page illustration "That Garland Has Slipped - His Various Channels of Usefulness in Public Trust -- Are At An End!" by Thomas Nast. Within the issue is a full page illustration "The Chinese Highbinders in San Francisco" which is comprised of different illustrations. Dramatic dblpgctrfld: "A Sno... See More
Burnside Expedition... Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina...
Item #172546
February 15, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 15, 1862 Full front page illustration shows: "The 'Nashville' and 'Tuscarora' at Southampton, England." Inside has a half pg: "The Iron-Clad Frigate 'Merrimac,' and Sloop of War 'Germantown,' Off Craney Island"; half pg: "The Union Battery at Newport News"; full with four smaller illustratio... See More
Early Santa... The Mormon War...
Item #172112
December 26, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 26, 1857 Nice front page illustration and article on: 'The Hon. Stephen A. Douglas'. A two page story entitled: 'The Wonders of Santa Claus' includes eight illustrations, four of which show Santa Claus. Very early illustration of Santa.
Also included is text coverage of" "The Mormon War". "American Homes in New York... See More
St. Peter's Cathedral... New York's 's Young Men's Christian Association...
Item #173364
December 11, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 11, 1869 The front page is "The New York Young Men's Christian Association" and features three illustrations. A full page shows a traffic "Jam at the Ferry Gate" in New York. The doublepage centerfold is a great: "The Ecumenical Council - View of the Church of St. Peter's Rome, Where the Council is to be Hel... See More
The Grand Army Celebration at St. Louis...
Item #175228
October 08, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 8, 1887 Full ftpg: 'The Presidential Tour' shows Pres. Cleveland & wife in their private railroad car. Nice fullpg: 'The Grand Army Celebration at St. Louis'. Two fullpg. prints of yachts in the America's Cup race. Fullpg: 'Sketches of the New York Quarantine Establishment' includes 16 scenes.
Other news and advertisemen... See More
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