First Thomas Nast "Uncle Sam" image... Freed slaves in the streets of Richmond...

(for quote to Joey Kim - priced reduced as per email on 2/18/21) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 20, 1869 Of particular note is the sought after full page illustration of "Uncle Sam's Thanksgiving Dinner," which, according to the Thomas Nast Society, is the very first Nast print of Uncle Sam in this publication. Thomas Nast is considered the artist who did much to create the ... See More  

Marking charcoal illustrations...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, December 27, 1879 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "Charcoal Burning" drawn by S. G. McCutcheon and is comprised of several illustrations showing the life and procedure of charcoal. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.25 inches, with a few archival mends for small ed... See More  

Nast's famous Reconstruction centerfold...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Sept. 1, 1866 (Price adjusted for condition)

Fullpg: 'Meeting of the National Union Convention at Philadelphia'. A great dblpgctrfld. by Thomas Nast: 'Reconstruction & How It Works', is a satirical view with several scenes, most showing Blacks being harmed. Two scenes re: 'The New Orleans Riot' & one-third pg: 'Great Petroleum Fire in Jerse... See More  

Full page baseball team print...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 25, 1874  Although this issue includes many very nice & displayable prints, by far the most desirable would be the great full page captioned: "International Base-Ball -- The Philadelphia Athletics" which shows individual, full-figure illustrations of the baseball players in uniform, most with a bat or ball in hand. A very displayable item for ... See More  

Famous Nast centerfold...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 27, 1878  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-Americans playing baseball.

A wealth of other, unrelated prints as can be seen in... See More  

Governor Woodrow Wilson.... Baseball... Coney Island...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 19, 1911  The front page is a photo of: "Admiral Togo in America."

A full page is taken up with: "Some Chips from the Diamond" by Kemble, being a collection of ten somewhat comic prints of baseball players. The players include Honus Wagner, Christy "Matty" Mathewson, Ty Cobb and Johnny Evers, among others.

Twenty-four pages, ... See More  

Nast print: Lincoln invites Confederates to the Christmas table...

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The desired F. S. Church centerfold featuring his bears...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 27, 1886 



* Artist Frederick Stuart Church

* Thanksgiving bears illustration



Nice full ftpg. illus. of: "Chester Alan Arthur" with text inside. Doublepg. centerfold: "The Return of the Native". A half page print shows two views of: "The New Statue of Washington for Philadelphia". A near full page print by Thomas Nast: &q... See More  

On the wharves at Vicksburg, with a paddlewheeler...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 17, 1879 (w/ Supplement)  Great fullpg: 'The Negro Exodus--Scenes on the Wharves at Vicksburg' shows them loading onto a paddlewheeler. Nast dblpgctrfld: "Now Let Him Come". Halfpg: 'In The Adirondacks'. The front page has the song "The Imp of Spring-Time" by Bayard Taylor.

This listing also includes the Supplement (not s... See More  

The "Special Edition" on the death of President Garfield...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 23, 1881 



* President James Garfield assassination 

* Rare extra edition of famed title - Prints 



This is the "Special Edition" of Harper's on the death of President James Garfield, and is entirely different from the "regular" edition of the same date as our item 174580 on our website.

This "Special Edition&quo... See More  

Thomas Nast Santa Claus...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 25, 1886 



* Caricaturist Thomas Nast

* Christmas - Santa Claus



Thomas Nast is credited with creating the modern version of Santa Claus, as well as being a well-known political cartoonist. The entire front page is a print by Nast captioned: " 'Twas The Night Before Christmas..." which includes a partial scene of Santa Claus in a framed p... See More  

Famous Thomas Nast Santa Claus print...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 30, 1876  The full front page shows: "Christmas-Eve In A Light House". Inside has a fullpg: "Christmas Eve--Getting Ready For Santa Claus" "Christmas In A Fishing Smack" and a few others.

But the prime Christmas print has to be the very nice full page Thomas Nast print: " 'Twas The Night Before Christmas" sh... See More  

Nast print: Lincoln invites Confederates to the Christmas table...

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Chicago in ruins...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 4, 1871 



* Great Chicago Fire of 1871



Full ftpg: "Chicago In Ruins--Laying The Cornerstone of the First Building After the Fire" plus 3 other fullpgs. of fire scenes and a dramatic doublepage centerfold on the "Ruin & Desolation Of Chicago" (small binding holes here).

A great issue on the Chicago fire.Also a dramatic fullpg: &... See More  

Selling Christmas greens in Richmond, Virginia... Thomas Nast prints...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 25, 1875  Front full pg. illus. of" "Selling Christmas Greens - A Scene in Richmond, Virginia." Inside is a full pg. Thomas Nast illus: "J. G. B. Jun., In His Property Room." Two one-quarter pg. portraits of: "The Hon. Michael C. Kerr" and "The Rev. Dr. W.E. M'Laren."; one-third pg. portrait of: "J. Ross... See More  

Selling Christmas greens in Richmond, Virginia... Thomas Nast prints...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 25, 1875  Front full pg. illus. of" "Selling Christmas Greens - A Scene in Richmond, Virginia." Inside is a full pg. Thomas Nast illus: "J. G. B. Jun., In His Property Room." Two one-quarter pg. portraits of: "The Hon. Michael C. Kerr" and "The Rev. Dr. W.E. M'Laren."; one-third pg. portrait of: "J. Ross... See More  

Great Thomas Nast Santa Claus...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York,  Dec. 29, 1866  Certainly the prime feature is the great Thomas Nast doublepage centerfold: "Santa Claus & His Works" which includes over a dozen vignettes, eight of which show Santa Claus.  The central print is nice, showing Santa Claus filling stockings by a fireplace.

Other prints in the issue as well, several shown in the photos.

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Marking out Santa's route from the North Pole, by Thomas Nast...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 19, 1885 



* Thomas Nast

* Christmas



Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the great Thomas Nast double page print: 'Santa Claus's Route' showing two children marking out his route from the North Pole. Very displayable.

Other prints as well, several shown in the photos.

The complete issue, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condit... See More  

Death of famed artist Thomas Nast...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 20, 1902  



* Death of Thomas Nast

* Caricaturist- cartoonist

* Best title to be had ?



The entire front page is a photo of Thomas Nast, the great American cartoonist. A related article is inside which includes a rare illustration of himself.

Other prints include: "The Arrival of Admiral Dewey in the Caribbean Sea" "Will Marconi S... See More  

Famous Homer print... "Flirting on the Sea-Shore, and on the Meadow"...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 19, 1874  Although there are many very nice prints within this complete, 16 page issue, by far the most desired is the very nice full page print by Winslow Homer titled: "Flirting on the Sea-Shore, and on the Meadow" (see image). 

Also included in this issue is a nice full front page by Frank Church: "A Village Public School--The Y... See More  

Winslow Homer print: "Gathering Berries"...

HARPER'S WEEKLY New York, July 11, 1874  Although there are many fine prints in this issue, certainly the most desired is the full page by noted artist Winslow Homer titled: "Gathering Berries".

The full front page shows: "A Kansas Land Office" and prints inside include: "A Boy's Dream of the 'Glorious Fourth' "; a full page by political cartooni... See More  

The landing of Ohio Troops at Louisville, Kentucky...

(single-leaf from) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, January 11, 1862



This is a single-page print. The page contains two engravings entitled "Landing of Ohio Troops at Louisville, Kentucky" and "General Buell's Body-Guard".



The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.

Buffalo hunting in the Wild West...

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  

Baseball: the Red Stocking Club...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 3, 1869 



* Very early baseball team illustration

* Cincinnati Red Stockings - Reds



The front page features an article on "Henry J. Raymond" with a large illustration of him. A fullpage illustration "Peace - Finale, Boston, June, 1869".

Perhaps the best print is a very nice half page: 'The Picked Nine of the Red Stocking Baseb... See More  

Nast Santa Claus centerfold...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 26, 1863   The feature of this issue is the very displayable doublepage centerfold titled: "Christmas, 1863" which includes 6 vignettes by Thomas Nast, one showing Santa Claus with his bag over his back looking over two sleeping children (see). A very displayable print which measures about 15 1/2 by 21 inches.

The front page has two prin... See More