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Two Famous Frederick Remington prints...
Item #680251
February 02, 1889
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 2, 1889 The full front page is an illustration by Remington of "Hunting the Prong Horn Antelope in California." Inside is a 1/4 pg. portrait of "Hon. W. D. Washburn, the Newly Elected United States Senator from Minnesota"; a half page of "Destruction of a Derelict by a United States Naval Cruiser." The doublepage centerfold is: &quo... See More
Baseball... Cleveland, Ohio...
Item #680020
November 09, 1889
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 9, 1889 The entire front page is a fine, full figure print of: "William Ewing, Capt. of the N.Y. Baseball Club" which includes his cather's gear.
Four prints of: "American Game Birds" & fullpg: "New York's New Music Halls" which includes a nice view of Carnegie Hall. The doublepage centerfold: "The City of Cl... See More
Terrific & displayable baseball print...
Item #678716
May 08, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 8, 1886
* Collectible 19th century baseball print
The full ftpg. shows: "Some Setters & Pointers at the Dog Show" with a related article inside. Other prints include: "The Canoe Exhibition", a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "The Root Of The Matter"; a doublepage centerfold of: "Trinity Church, Boston"; and a... 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
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
Baseball... Great view of Salt Lake City... The redwood forest...
Item #671721
October 30, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 30, 1886 A full page has 5 prints of: "Puffin-Catching Off the Irish Coast"; small print of Commodore Gherardi, U.S.N."; halfpg: "The Slater Memorial Building at Norwich, Connecticut"; one-quarter page cartoonish print: "Baseball at Crowtown".
The doublepage centerfold is a very nice print: "Felling the Redwood T... See More
The desired F. S. Church centerfold featuring his bears...
Item #671536
November 27, 1886
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
Tennis on Staten Island... Death of Garfield, with an additional print...
Item #664188
September 24, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 24, 1881 Although we have offered this issue many times, we have not seen before the foldout print: "President James A. Garfield After Death" which is tipped on to the front leaf. See the photo for this print, slightly smaller in dimension than the issue.
As for the balance of the issue: the front page is taken up with a print captioned; &q
... See More
As for the balance of the issue: the front page is taken up with a print captioned; &q
Marking out Santa's route from the North Pole, by Thomas Nast...
Item #662525
December 19, 1885
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
Displayable football print...
Item #661842
November 05, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 5, 1881 The prime print in this issue is the doublepage centerfold, which is one of the best football centerfolds of the19th century to be had.
The doublepage is captioned: "A Game of Foot-Ball---A 'Scrummage' at the Close" which was drawn by the famed artist A. B. Frost. Very displayable as such.
Among other prints are a full front pag... See More
Item from Sojourner Truth...
Item #657807
March 11, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, March 11, 1882 Among the prints in this issue are: "The Legislative Train, from Albany to New York" "Duck Shooting Near the Capes of Delaware" "The New Fatigue Uniform--Infantry" "Mole, Ferry Slip, and Depot, Oakland, California" and "The New Fulton Market, New York City".
But perhaps the most interesting item is just a ... See More
Nice collection of Thomas Nast political cartoons...
Item #636875
(7) HARPER'S WEEKLY lot of 7 issues of the 1870'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.
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Dozens of displayable 19th century prints...
Item #631673
(10) HARPER'S WEEKLY! Ten 2nd-rate issues 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 the look a... See More
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Popular F.S. Church Christmas print...
Item #624545
December 17, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 17, 1887
* Frederick Stuart Church
The double page centerfold is by A.B. Frost: "Lost Their Way", and the "Supplement" issue has the sought after F.S. Church print: "Great Expectations", showing the bears preparing a holiday feast for fellow animals (see). Also another fullpg: "The Call to Dinner in a Logging Camp&q... See More
A.B. Frost print... "Lost Their Way"...
Note: "Great Expectations" Supplement not included...
Item #621869
December 17, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY--New York, Dec. 17, 1887 The doublepg. centerfold is by famed artist A.B. Frost: "Lost Their Way" which is a winter scene with a sleigh. The front page print accompanies a story: "The Boom In Madre De Dios" with 4 other prints on this inside. Inside has: "The Great Lumber Raft Sent by Sea from Nova Scotia to New York".
Sixteen pages, lacking... 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
The "Special Edition" on the death of President Garfield...
Item #576833
July 23, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 23, 1881 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 found as item 174580 on our website.
This "Special Edition" is considerably more rare, seldom found in sets of Harper's Weekly when the become available.... See More
Columbia-Harvard Boat Race...
Item #554948
July 10, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, July 10, 1886 (print only as shown)
This print as a large illustration of "The Columbia-Harvard Boat Race, June 26" by Charles Graham and three smaller prints of "Columbia Cottage"; "The Mascots" and Coaching a Crew". In good condition.
Item #552498
March 06, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 6, 1880.
Front full page illustration of "The Carnival in Havana - General Grant in the Procession."
Inside are three 1/3 pg. illus. pertaining to "General Grant in Cuba - The Trip to San Diego." Full page Thomas Nast illustration entitled "Let Him Roar, Mr. Speaker." Full pg. illus. of "The Carnival in Central America.&qu... See More
Nast Santa.... "Another Stocking to fill"...
Item #174416
January 03, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 3, 1880 The entire ftpg. is a Thomas Nast print captioned: "A Merry Christmas" showing Santa Claus dancing with Mother Goose (see). 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). A full page shows: "Bringing Home C... See More
Thomas Nast prints...
Item #174538
March 05, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 5, 1881 Front full page Thomas Nast illustration entitled "Fishery Figures." Full page illustration of "The Great Thaw - Damage Done By Floods of Water and Rivers of Ice." Full page illustration of "Niagara in Winter Dress." Doublepage centerfold. of "English Church Architecture, No. 14 - Winchester Cathedral." Thre... See More
A baseball team in uniform...
Item #174558
May 14, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 14, 1881 The full front pabe is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Is There To Be A Power Behind The Throne?" But the most significant print would be the very nice half page baseball print: "The Princeton college Base-Ball Nine" showing them in uniform and with bats, a ball, and two catcher's masks. There is also a related article: &q... See More
Summer on Coney Island... Thomas Nast political cartoons...
Item #174584
August 06, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 6, 1881 Full front page political cartoon by Thomas Nast: "Plucked of His Plumage (Or Patronage)". Prints inside include: "The cyclone at New Ulm", Minnesota, includes 6 scenes. "Sketches In The Azores" has 5 prints; the doublepage centerfold: "Unsavory Hunter's Point--The Factories & Refineries on Newtown... 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
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
Naval expedition to Panama... Odlum's fatal leap from the Brooklyn Bridge...
Item #174982
May 30, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 30, 1885 Full front pg. portrait of "Victor Hugo." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Le Parlementaire" (The Flag of Truce)-Alphonse De Neuville's Last Picture." Six small portraits of: "Alphonse Marie De Neuville, Lieutenant A. L. Howard, Lieutenant E. C. Fitch, Tenth (Canadian) Grenadiers, Thomas Pettit, Champion Court Tenni... 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
Mount Vernon...
Item #175096
July 03, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 3, 1886 Front page print: "In The Small Back Parlor Behind The Apothecary's Shop". Nice fullpg. Thomas Nast illus: "At His Post" shows President Cleveland. Dblpgctrfld: "Mount Vernon--The Room In Which George Washington Died". Nice fullpg: "A Pilgrimage To Mount Vernon" and another full page: "The Rhinoceros... See More
Frank S. Church centerfold: "Here's A Jolly Christmas Load"...
Item #175144
December 18, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 18, 1886 The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: 'An Unnecessary Burden' which shows Uncle Sam with the Liberty figure. Fullpg: 'Tuxedo Park' has 8 scenes. Nearly halfpg: 'Coursing Jack Rabbits at Great Bend, Kansas'.
The very nice doublepage centerfold is by famed artist Frank S. Church: "Here's A Joll... See More
Thomas Nast Santa Claus...
Item #175146
December 25, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 25, 1886 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 picture.
Other prints in this issue include a full page ... See More
Harrison is inaugurated...
Item #175378
March 16, 1889
HARPER'S WEEKLY March 16, 1889 (with 5 panel Supplement) Full ftpg. shows: "President Harrison Taking the Oath of Office". Two fullpgs. showing: "The Members of President Harrison's Cabinet" and a nice doublepage centerfold showing: "The Inauguration Ball". The price shown also includes the 5 panel Supplement: "The Inauguration Of President Ha... See More
Buying Easter flowers...
Item #175388
April 20, 1889
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 20, 1889 The full front page is taken up with a nice illustration of: "Buying Easter Flowers." Inside is a 1/3 pg. portrait of "the Grand Duke Nicholas, Czarowitz of Russia." Two 1/4 pg. illus. pertaining to "The Church of the Covenant, and Dr. Hamlin, the Pastor, Washington, D.C." Dblpgctrfld. of "Sicilian and Italian F... See More
Item #175394
May 11, 1889
HARPER'S WEEKLY May 11, 1889. Not included are the two 4-page foldouts which are rarely present. Request a quote if wanted.
Front full pg. illus. of "The Centennial Celebration - President Harrison Landing at the Foot of Wall Street, Monday, April 29." Inside are two full pg. illus. of "President Harrison Reviewing the G. A. R. Parade in Front of Governor Green's Hous... See More
Comic baseball scenes...
Item #175406
June 22, 1889
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 22, 1889 Full ftpg. shows: 'The Monument to Pres. Arthur'. Fullpg: 'Sketches From the Paris Exposition'. Halfpg: 'The Great American Cricketers', in uniform. Dblpgctrfld. shows 8 scenes of the 'Great Flood' in Central Pennsylvania. Nice & nearly fullpg. print of a yacht. Nice fullpg: 'The Great Fire at Seattle' s... See More
Buffalo hunting in the Wild West...
Item #174896
August 02, 1884
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
The Atchafalaya River in Louisiana...
Item #174760
April 14, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 14, 1883 Full ftpg. shows "Peter Cooper" the American industrialist, inventor, philanthropist, and candidate for President of the United States. A biography of him is on pg. 2.
Prints incise include: "House in Which Jefferson Wrote the Declaration of Independence...Philadelphia" "Sketches from the New York National Academy of Des... See More
Baseball...
Item #175426
August 31, 1889
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 31, 1889 Full ftpg: 'Newport Clubhouse of the New York Yacht Club'. Fullpg. shows: 'Apostles Islands, Lake Superior'. Terrific dblpgctrfld: 'A Collegiate Game of Baseball' shows a game in progress plus the bleachers as well. A very displayable print!
Dozens of displayable 19th century prints...
Item #180005
HARPER'S WEEKLY! Ten 1st-rate issues from 1866 thru 1890. This is a nice lot of 10 different dates, in good 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 the look and condit... See More
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Valentine's Day...
Item #174744
February 17, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 17, 1883 Most of the front page is an illustration captioned: "Violet Compares the Valentines" which relates to a story: "Valentines To Order".
Inside is a two-thirds page illus. showing three "Winter Sports in the Engadine." Five illus. pertaining to "The Recent Floods in Germany." Full pg. illus. of "A Va... See More
John Brown on his way to the gallows... Whaling off Long Island...
Item #174948
January 31, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 31, 1885 Front full page portrait of "The Hon. William M. Evarts", the Senator from New York, with an article on him inside.
Inside is a full pg. illus. of: "Japan at New Orleans"; full pg. illus. of "Long Island Produce by Rail"; a very large & dramatic doublepage centerfold: "John Brown on His Way to Execution&q... See More
Very desirable Frederic Remington print showing Geronimo...
Item #175318
August 18, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 18, 1888 Perhaps the most desired print in this issue is the very nice full page by Frederic Remington, captioned: "Geronimo and His Band Returning From a Raid Into Mexico", which is one of the more sought-after of the Remington prints in this title.
Other prints include the full ftpg. W. A. Rogers political cartoon: "Make Way For The Unc... See More
Manhattan Bridge...
Item #175274
March 17, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 17, 1888 The front page features a nice illustration of "Senator William B Allison, of Iowa" and has accompanying text. An inside page features illustrations of four "Members of the German Imperial Family". A full page has 3 views of 'The New Manhattan Bridge Across the Harlem River at 181st Street'. Another page features a hal... See More
Republican State Convention in Richfield Springs...
Item #174808
September 29, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 29, 188 Full front pg. illus. of "THE Scott Liquor Law in Ohio-Putting the Burden Where It Belongs." Inside is a full pg. of illus. pertaining to "The French Invasion of Anam." 1/4 pg. illus. of "The Island and Volcano of Krakotoa, Strait of Sunda, Submerged During the Late Eruption." Small portrait of "Min Yong Ik, ... 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
Remington print...
Item #175162
February 19, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 19, 1887 Full ftpg: 'Prince Bismarck At the Session of the Reichstag'. Dramatic fullpg: 'Scene Of the Disaster to the Boston & Montreal Express Train at Woodstock Bridge'. A half page print by W. A. Rogers: "The Modern Altar of Sacrifice--The Devouring Car Stove". Nice fullpg. Frederic Remington: 'Sketches of a Man-Of-... See More
The great fire in Buffalo...
Item #175172
March 26, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 26, 1887 The front page print: "Prince William, Now Emperor of Germany, Receiving His Baptism of Fire." Fullpg: "The Disaster At Bussey Bridge, Near Forest Hills, On The Boston And Providence Railroad". Halfpg: "The Great Fire In Buffalo". Halfpg: "A Winter 'Home Camp' In The Adirondacks". Fullpg: "The ... 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
Thanksgiving issue...
Item #175346
November 24, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 24, 1888 Front full pg. illus. of "Pride Goeth Before Destruction." (Man getting ready to kill a turkey). Inside are four 1/4 pg. portraits of "Mrs. Chamberlain," "Mrs. Morton, the Wife of the Vice President Elect," "Russell B. Harrison, the Son of the President Elect," and "Mrs. McKee, the Daughter of the P... See More
Henry Stanley, explorer... Frederic Remington...
Item #175354
December 22, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York, dated December 22, 1888 The full front page of the issue contains the portrait of 'Henry M. Stanley', the famous African explorer. Inside the issue is a full page "The Expedition to Hayti" which is comprised of two half page illustrations and an inset of Admiral Luce. The doublepage centerfold is "The Late Henry Hobson Richardson'... See More
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