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Lincoln's inauguration... Winslow Homer print...
Item #677858
March 16, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 16, 1861 (for quote) The entire front page shows: "The Inaugural Procession at Washington Passing the Gate of the Capitol Grounds" which shows Abraham Lincoln & James Buchanan in the carriage.
Inside has a nearly half page print showing: "Presidents Buchanan and Lincoln Entering the Senate Chamber Before The Inauguration" with rel... See More
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Aftermath of the Great Chicago Fire... Nast's "The Tammany Tiger Loose"...
Item #677819
November 11, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 11, 1871
* Great Chicago Fire of 1871
* Thomas Nast's "The Tammany Tiger Loose"
The full front page is taken up with 9 scenes of: "The Ruined Churches of Chicago". Another full page shows the ruins of Chicago after the fire, plus a half page as well.
The double page centerfold is a very famous political cartoon by Thomas Nas... See More
Review & premiere of "Die Hard", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #677594
July 15, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 15, 1988
* Best "Die Hard" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Bruce Willis - Los Angeles skyscraper
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Die Hard" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's pr... See More
1912 Women's Suffrage...
Item #677591
February 02, 1912
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 2, 1912
* Women's Suffrage movement
* President Theodore Roosevelt
Page 2 has a two column heading: "ROOSEVELT FAVORS SUFFRAGE; HOME DUTIES FIRST, HOWEVER" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
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1913 Rodman Law's human rocket stunt...
Item #677285
March 19, 1913
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 19, 1913
* Daredevil Rodman Law
* Human rocket stunt
The top of page 2 has a three column pictorial with heading: "Rodman Law, Human Skyrocket, to try Daredevil Flight Once Again" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile fro... See More
1913 Women's Suffrage Procession...
Item #677280
March 03, 1913
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 3, 1913
* Women's Suffrage Procession
* 1st suffragist parade in Washington D.C.
* First march on Washington for political purposes
The front page has a three column heading: "SUFFRAGETTES PARADE BEFORE HUGE CROWDS" with subheads and related pictorial. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp"... See More
Homer's famous "Snap The Whip"...
Item #677278
September 20, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 20, 1873 This issue has a double page centerfold titled: "Snap The Whip" done by famed artist Winslow Homer. This print, considered by many to be the most desirable illustrations done by Homer to appear in Harper's Weekly--and arguably the most desired issue from the 60 year run of the newspaper--features several young boys playing... See More
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Centennial Exposition of 1876... Fairmount Park, Philadelphia...
Item #677106
September 30, 1876
SUPPLEMENT TO HARPER'S WEEKLY, Sept. 30, 1876 (see condition and S&H note below)
* Centennial Exposition
* Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* Hard to find in undamaged condition
This is a huge foldout print captioned: "The Centennial---Balloon View Of The Grounds" which gives a terrific overview of it and showing Philadelphia in the background. ... See More
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President Lincoln Hoisting the American Flag Upon Independence Hall...
Item #677072
March 09, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 9, 1861 The issue being offered is an incomplete issue containing the following illustrations: the front page full-page illustration "President Lincoln Hoisting the American Flag with Thirty-Four Stars Upon Independence Hall, Philadelphia, February 22, 1861"; full-page "United States Arsenal at Little Rock, Arkansas, Surrendered to the Stat... See More
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Jim Thorpe wins 1912 Olympic decathlon...
Item #676928
July 15, 1912
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 15, 1912
* Jim Thorpe wins Olympic decathlon
* Carlisle Indian School star athlete
The front page has a one column headings that include: "Final Day Of The Athletic Program" "....American Winner of Decathlon" and more. (see) Coverage continues on page 2 a small heading: "Thorp Wins Decathlon". (see) Surprisingly this issue... See More
First Thomas Nast "Uncle Sam" image... Freed slaves in the streets of Richmond...
Item #676771
November 20, 1869
(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
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Death of Pennsylvania Railroad President... Waldorf Astoria Hotel Ball...
Item #676646
February 18, 1897
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, February 18, 1897 This issue has the death report of George Brooke Roberts, president of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, along with an accompanying image. George Roberts was the 1st vice-president of the Pennsylvania Railroad and, as a civil engineer, oversaw the building of Broad Street Station in Philadelphia.
Also included in this issue... See More
Thomas Nast Santa...
Item #676613
December 30, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 30, 1871
* Thomas Nast Santa Claus wood block engraving
The full front page is the famous Thomas Nast illustration of: "Santa Claus's Mail." which is very displayable.
Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Christmas in Virginia - A Present from the Great House." Full pg. illus. of "A Roman Catholic Mission from England to ... See More
A 5 Issue Set! 1861-1865 Harper's Weekly Civil War Illustrations...
Item #676075
January 01, 1861
(5 issue set) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May, 1861 - May, 1865... one from each year of the Civil War!
* the most recognized illustrated newspaper of the Civil War
* several illustrated prints (suitable for framing)
* discounted by 50% (or more)
You will receive 5 original issues from this famous illustrated newspaper, dated somewhere from May, 1861 through May, 1865, offered at a subs... See More
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The Lincoln assassination & funeral, illustrated...
Item #675990
May 06, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 6, 1865 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 reading a book to his son. This very image was made into a postage stamp by the U... See More
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Death of R&B singer Etta James...
Item #675662
January 21, 2012
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 21, 2012 The front page shows a photo of Grammy winner Etta James with a lengthy article continuing to the inside pages titled "Six-decade career began atop the charts".
Additional heads include "AN UNLIKELY DUO IN SOUTH CAROLINA" which covers the rally with Stephen Colbert and Herman Cain.
Complete in five sections, good condition, folded.... See More
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Death of R&B singer Etta James...
Item #675653
January 21, 2012
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 21, 2012 (for quote)
* Death of R&B singer Etta James
The front page has the beginning of a report on the death of R&B multi-Grammy winning artist, Etta James, which includes a photo. The article is continued on page A12.
In very good condition with all major sections present.
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Marking charcoal illustrations...
Item #675547
December 27, 1879
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
The Wright brothers fly...
Item #675471
January 02, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 2, 1904 A very historic issue, as page 10 reports one of the more significant events of the 20th century with the heading: "A Flying Machine That Flies", reporting on the Wright brothers' successful flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
The beginning of the article tells the situation in an age when reports of manned flight were common,
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The beginning of the article tells the situation in an age when reports of manned flight were common,
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The Wright brothers fly!
Item #675470
January 30, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 30, 1904 Near the back is an article marking perhaps the most significant development of the 20th century, that being manned flight. Note this issue is the month following the Wright brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk.
The article is headed: "Progress of Science - The Problem of Flight" and the text includes: "...In a test near Kitty H
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The article is headed: "Progress of Science - The Problem of Flight" and the text includes: "...In a test near Kitty H
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The Wright brothers fly!
Item #675469
January 30, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 30, 1904 Near the back is an article marking perhaps the most significant development of the 20th century, that being manned flight. Note this issue is the month following the Wright brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk.
The article is headed: "Progress of Science - The Problem of Flight" and the text includes: "...In a test near Kitty H
... See More
The article is headed: "Progress of Science - The Problem of Flight" and the text includes: "...In a test near Kitty H
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The Wright brothers fly...
Item #675468
January 02, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 2, 1904 A very historic issue, as page 10 reports one of the more significant events of the 20th century with the heading: "A Flying Machine That Flies", reporting on the Wright brothers' successful flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
The beginning of the article tells the situation in an age when reports of manned flight were common,
... See More
The beginning of the article tells the situation in an age when reports of manned flight were common,
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The Wright brothers fly...
Item #675467
January 02, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 2, 1904 A very historic issue, as page 10 reports one of the more significant events of the 20th century with the heading: "A Flying Machine That Flies", reporting on the Wright brothers' successful flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
The beginning of the article tells the situation in an age when reports of manned flight were common,
... See More
The beginning of the article tells the situation in an age when reports of manned flight were common,
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The Wright brothers fly!
Item #675466
January 30, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 30, 1904 Near the back is an article marking perhaps the most significant development of the 20th century, that being manned flight. Note this issue is the month following the Wright brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk.
The article is headed: "Progress of Science - The Problem of Flight" and the text includes: "...In a test near Kitty H
... See More
The article is headed: "Progress of Science - The Problem of Flight" and the text includes: "...In a test near Kitty H
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Three Harper's Weekly issues... You pick three...
Item #675435
YOU PICK THREETo introduce our members to Harper's Weekly Illustrated (or to provide an opportunity to expand the collections of those who are already familiar with them), through Wednesday, December 16, 2020 we are offering a set of 3 issues of Harper's Weekly at a huge discount for the set. AND, the best news of all? You get to select the issues you want from a list of over 600 issue... See More
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Baseball: the Red Stocking Club...
Item #675268
July 03, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 3, 1869 The front page features an article on "Henry J. Raymond" with a large illustration of him. A full page illustration "Peace - Finale, Boston, June, 1869".
Certainly the best print is a very nice half page: 'The Picked Nine of the Red Stocking Baseball Club, Cincinnati' showing ten players in uniform with some equipment.
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Desirable Mark Twain 1905 Birthday Supplement...
Item #675230
December 23, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY (Supplement only), New York, December 23, 1905 The cover has: "Mark Twain 70th Birthday - Souvenir Of It's Celebration", which includes a large image of what appears to be a marble bust of him. The inside is dedicated entirely to the celebration and his life. The double-page centerfold, "THE DINNER AT DELMONICO'S IN HONOR OF MARK TWAIN'S SEVENTI... See More
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Nast's famous Reconstruction centerfold...
Item #674812
September 01, 1866
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
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Baseball-themed color cover...
Item #674749
September 16, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 16, 1911 The full color front cover is a baseball-themed print captioned: "IF" showing 3 men arguing over a 3-2 baseball game, presumably discussing "what if??"
The inside front page is: "One Of Europe's Prettiest Princesses", Princess Henry of Pless. Other photos within include: "Scenes in the National Shooting con... See More
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Baseball... the technique of pitching...
Item #674746
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"; a page on "Fort Snelling, Old and News" including 5 prints/photos of the Minnesota military s... See More
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Early report of the D-Day invasion, reported by the Nazis...
Item #674157
June 06, 1944
DAILY NEWS, New York, June 6, 1944 This is a rather early report of the D-Day invasion, as the headline reports: "NAZIS REPORT INVASION ON" "Say Allies Land at Le Harve; British Radio Warns Dutch". The American confirmation of the D-Day invasion would be reported in the "**** Final" edition, this being the "***Final" edition.
The front page also featu... See More
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The Chicago baseball team...
Item #674148
October 17, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 17, 1885 An issue with many nice prints, but perhaps the most sought after would be the nearly half page print of: "The Chicago Base-Ball Club" showing all team members, with their names in the caption, in full baseball uniform. Hall of Famer Cap Anson is among those shown.
Other nice prints including a full front page of: "The Late Cardina... See More
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Very nice and early baseball print...
Item #673808
November 18, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 18, 1865 Although there are numerous prints within this issue by far the most desired is the half page vertical print showing a baseball game in action, and showing the full expanse of the field with crowd.
The caption reads: "Base-Ball Match Between the 'Athletics' of Philadelphia, Pa. and the 'Atlantics' of Brooklyn, N.Y., Played at... See More
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Full page baseball team print...
Item #673807
July 25, 1874
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
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Full page baseball team print...
Item #673805
July 25, 1874
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
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"Democratic Platform Made Easy" - showing blacks among various vignettes...
Item #673618
November 06, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 6, 1869
* The Democratic Party platform
* Democrats are racists - anti-black
* 19th century illustration - print
The prime feature is the double-page centerfold titled: 'Democratic Platform Made Easy' with many vignettes, several which portray Blacks in various uncomplimentary and stereotypical settings/charicatures.The front page of th... See More
Famous Nast centerfold...
Item #673400
July 27, 1878
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
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The Women's International Council is formed...
Item #673312
April 05, 1888
GREENSBORO NORTH STATE, North Carolina, April 5, 1888 The front page has a report on the historic 1st meeting of the International Council of Women which was held in Washington, D.C., and was presided over by Susan B. Anthony. The front has: "THE WOMEN'S COUNCIL ENDED", followed by considerable details of the meeting. The article states the closing session began with prayer, en... See More
Baseball champions...
Item #672984
May 16, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 16, 1885 The entire ftpg. shows: 'Vesuvius In Eruption'. The prime print would be the full page captioned: "Champion Baseball Players" showing portraits of twelve players from various baseball teams, including James O'Rourke, John Ward, Joseph Hornung, William Ewing, and others.
Among other prints in the issue are: "The Twelfth R... See More
Displayable baseball print...
Item #672982
June 27, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 27, 1874 Within this complete issue is a great full page print captioned: "International Baseball--The Boston Champions" showing the entire team in uniform. The name of each player is captioned below, the list including Al Spaulding and James O'Rourke among others. A related article as well. A great companion issue to join the 2004 Boston champions--13... See More
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Item #672800
August 22, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 22, 1865 Photos provided for a quote. Priced as a "2nd rate" issue.
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Financial Stock Market Crisis of 1907..
Item #672700
October 24, 1907
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, October 24, 1907 A front page image has, "CROWD OUTSIDE COLONIAL BRANCH OF THE TRUST COMPANY OF AMERICA, BROADWAY AND ANN STREET", with related articles,"FINANCIAL LEADERS HELP - Morgan and Rockefeller Devise Measures to Relieve the Situation Here - TRUST CO. OF AMERICA STANDS RUN", "THINK WORST IS OVER - VIEWS AT THE TREASURY - Belief That Con... See More
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"Our Army and Navy in the Philippines"... Golf centerfold by A. B. Frost...
Item #672578
September 17, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 17, 1898 Full front page illus. of "Our Army and Navy in the Philippines" showing Admiral Dewey & General Merritt on the flagship 'Olympia'.
Inside has two full pages of illus. of "Scenes at Camp Wikoff." Full pg. illus. of "On a Homeward-Bound Transport from Cuba."
Doublepage centerfold of "I've Played... See More
"Our Army and Navy in the Philippines"... Golf centerfold by A. B. Frost...
Item #672577
September 17, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 17, 1898 Full front page illus. of "Our Army and Navy in the Philippines" showing Admiral Dewey & General Merritt on the flagship 'Olympia'.
Inside has two full pages of illus. of "Scenes at Camp Wikoff." Full pg. illus. of "On a Homeward-Bound Transport from Cuba."
Doublepage centerfold of "I've Played... See More
Governor Woodrow Wilson.... Baseball... Coney Island...
Item #672574
August 19, 1911
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
Battle of Pea Ridge, and much more...
Item #672294
March 29, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 29, 1862 The full front page shows: "A Thrilling Scene in East Tennessee --Colonel Fry and the Union Men Swearing by the Flag". Other prints inside include a dramatic fullpg: "The Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas--the Final Advance of Our Troops" and "Columbus, Kentucky, After the Rebel Evacuation" and "Fort Clinch, Fernand... See More
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Baseball... the technique of pitching...
Item #672105
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"; a page on "Fort Snelling, Old and News" including 5 prints/photos of the Minnesota military s... See More
1885 baseball all-stars print...
Item #672002
May 16, 1885
Here is a single leaf from the May 16, 1885 edition of Harper's Weekly. The print here is a full page captioned: "Champion Baseball Players" showing portraits of twelve players from various baseball teams, including James O'Rourke, John Ward, Joseph Hornung, William Ewing, and others. (see) I assume this is a early version of all-stars as each player shown plays a separate positi... See More
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Baseball players...
Item #671868
October 27, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 27, 1888
* 19th century baseball players
* Charles Comiskey & Arie Latham
* St. Louis Browns (Cardinals)
Perhaps the most desired print would be the two quarter-page portraits of: "Two Popular Players of the St. Louis Baseball Team" being "Charles Comiskey" and "W. A. Latham." There is a related article on a fo... See More
Nast Santa.... "Another Stocking to fill"...
Item #671840
January 03, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 3, 1880
* Thomas Nast Santa Claus wood block engraving
The entire ftpg. is a Thomas Nast print captioned: "A Merry Christmas" showing Santa Claus dancing with Mother Goose.
The doublepage centerfold is a very nice Thomas Nast Christmas print captioned: "Another Stocking to Fill" showing Santa Claus leaning over a sleeping baby... See More
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