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Item #173358HARPER'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... Read full description -
Color print by W.A.Rogers...
Item #177034HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 3, 1900 Front page features Uncle Sam cartoon "If You're Just Foolin', Uncle Sam, Don't You Think You'd Better Quit?", by W.A. Rogers. Another page has a full-page colored print, Vice-Presidential Possibilities - II... First In The Hearts Of The Commonwealth", by W.A.Rogers.... Read full description -
Item #173276HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 6, 1869 This issue features a large front page view of "Young Men's Christian Association Building, San Francisco, California". Also, a half page illustration "National Colored Convention in Session at Washington, D.C." with a related front... Read full description -
Item #173950HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 24, 1875 Full front pg. illus. of "Uncle Sam Beats All Creation." Inside are ten illus. of "The Saratoga Prizes." 1/2 pg. illus. entitled "They Which Run in a Race Run All, But One Receiveth the Prize." Full pg. illus. containing many smaller illus. pertaining to "the... Read full description -
Item #173646HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 24, 1872 Nice full ftpg. Thomas Nast cartoon shows Uncle Sam. Fullpg. Nast cartoon shows a Black man & a K.K.K. man. Illus. of 'U.S. Grant' & of 'Horace Greeley'. Fullpg: 'The Summer Exodus--Leaving By Steamboat' & 'The Artist in the Country' is by Frenzeny. Very nice. -
Item #674045THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, May 14, 1875 The entire front page is a large political cartoon: "Uncle Sam's Sensible View Of Wars And rumors Of War" showing him whittling and watching.
Page 5 is entirely taken up with a montage of print showing erection of buildings at the Centennial Exhibition Grounds in Phila. Also... Read full description -
Item #174028HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 22, 1876 Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon 'Cur-Tail-Phobia' shows Uncle Sam, and more. Another full page Nast political cartoon shows the 'Democratic Tiger in the Manger.' A full page illustration entitled 'Centennial Views' is comprised of two half-page illustrations. The... Read full description -
Item #172258HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 14, 1859 Illustrations include: 'Plan of the Fortification of Vera Cruz', 'Struggle with a Buck' and 'Panther Hunting in Africa' and a great full page view of: 'The Flood in the Mississippi' plus another full page on the 'Fireworks... Read full description -
Item #174218HARPER'S WEEKLY Feb. 16, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon shows Uncle Sam in: 'The First Step Towards Bankruptcy', plus another fullpg. Nast cartoon inside. 'After the Storm' shows an abandoned ship. -
Item #177088HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 16, 1901 Frontpage cartoon Uncle Sam "A Steel Cinch On The World" by Rogers; The Sportsmen's Show At The Madison Square Garden; doublepage photos of the Inauguration of President McKinley; Gruson Coast-Defence Turrets; doublepage centerfold "After The Theatre, - Stopping At The... Read full description -
Item #176192HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 2, 1897 The front page has a full page political cartoon which includes Uncle Sam by W. A. Rogers titled: "Getting Monotonous". Two full pages with many photos of: 'The Revolt in the Philippine Is., Scenes in Manila'. One-third pg: 'Bird's-Eye... Read full description -
Item #177109HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 10, 1901 Frontpage political Uncle Sam cartoon by Rogers; fullpage illustration "The Philadelphia Mint - Old and New" by Lawrence; In Whittier's Country; doublepage centerfold "The Strenuous Side of Life at Newport"; Cavalry Evolutions by the Black Horse Troop at Fort Myer, Virginia;... Read full description -
Item #173930HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nwew York, May 15, 1875 Full ftpg. political cartoon by Nast: 'The Next Pardon in the Reform Farce'. Fullpg. with 6 scenes: 'In Indian Territory' showing Indians & a scene of Fort Gibson, etc. Fullpg. Nast political cartoon shows Uncle Sam, among others.
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Item #177026HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 6, 1900 Front page features Uncle Sam in an illustration entitled "Away Down East". Fullpage: "The War In South Africa - Communicating With Kimberley By Search-Light" and the political cartoon "The Lay of the Kaffirgram". This also contains numerous news articles of the day. See photos for full... Read full description -
Item #174232HARPER'S WEEKLY, Apr. 6, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon shows Uncle Sam. Halfpg: 'Reading the Will--Great Expectations' fullpg: 'A Matrimonial Difficulty--Legal Intervention' -
Item #174136HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 5, 1877 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon shows Uncle Sam. Burning of the Southern Hotel, St. Louis. Great fullpg: 'Our Artist at Kioto, Japan' 'Rice Cultivation in Travancore, India' with the Supplement containing: 'A Lesson in Boat Building' showing a father instructing his sons. -
Item #177098HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 25, 1901 Frontpage Uncle Sam cartoon "Establishing 'A Community of Interest'" by Rogers; "At the Riding Academy"; The War on the Northern Pacific; The President in the Southwest; The American Steel Industry; The Cuban Situation; fullpage "The Grill-Room in the New... Read full description -
Item #174234HARPER'S WEEKLY, Apr. 13, 1878 Ftpg. Nast cartoon. Fullpg: 'Examining & Packing Eggs for Market' Another fullpg. Nast inside, showing Uncle Sam. Two full pgs. showing the 'Women's Hotel' on 4th Ave.
Bkpg. has a Nast illus. of 'Our New Dear Dollar', showing a duck rather than an eagle on the new Morgan dollar, just out... Read full description -
Item #593783LIFE, New York, July 14, 1898 The full front cover of the issue is an illustration of Richmond Pearson Hobson. Within the issue is: "A New Field Battery", "At Life's Farm - In The Woods", "A Diplomatic Life"; "Our Next War". The issue has a variety of content inside including stories, poetry, a variety of illustrations... Read full description -
Item #177177HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 6, 1902 Frontpage color illustration "Here We Are Again" by Rogers; "The Belated Russian Passport" by Mark Twain; color fullpage "The Christmas Mail In The Far North" by Post; color fullpage "The Toy-Shop Window" by McLane; color fullpage "Christmas-Eve" by Green;... Read full description -
Item #177134HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 1, 1902 Frontpage photo Miss Alice Roosevelt; doublepage photos of the Panama Canal; fullpage illustration Battery Place At Night; Uncle Sam's Man-Factory in Porto Rico; fullpage photo An Army Bride; The Prince of Story-Tellers (Sir... Read full description -
Item #177590HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 21, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "William F. Sheehan."
This issue has an illustration of "Uncle Sam: "What Do You Fellows do in this Short Session of Congress?" Statesman: "Oh, Jest Set Around and... Read full description -
Item #177242HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 5, 1904 -
Item #176492HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 18, 1899 The front page has a political cartoon: "A Fair Field and No Favor!--Uncle Sam: 'I'm Out for Commerce, Not Conquest'" by W. A. Rogers.
There is a scene on the troubles in the Philippines called: "The Philippines--Thirty Insurgents Wreck a Train Near Angeles, and are Driven... Read full description -
Item #177241HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 27, 1904 -
Item #176364HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 27, 1898 Full front page illus. of "Uncle Sam's New Class in the Art of Self-Government." Inside are two full pg. illus. of "Scenes at Camp Wikoff, Montauk Point, Long Island."
Full pg. illus. of "Ending the War - M. Jules Cambon, the French Ambassador,... Read full description -
Item #177501HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 13, 1908 The front page of this issue reads: "Uncle Sam - 'Bill, You'd Look So Much Better in Your Own Clothes'". Additional inside photos regard the US Railroad and the coal industry. A double page center fold is titled: "The Bivouac Before Chicago" (see photos). Other... Read full description -
Item #177473HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 7, 1907 -
Item #177273HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 22, 1904 -
Item #177519HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 24, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has an illustration of "'Dreadnought" by W. A. Rogers.
This issue has photos of "Travels With an Ex-President"; a photo of "Mrs. T. Suffern Tailer, of New York" and "A King of the Ring." There is also a... Read full description -
Item #174230HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 30, 1878 The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Fulfill Your Promises" and a fullpg. inside has another Nast political cartoon: "Our Uncle's 'Honor' Touched" showing Uncle Sam.
The great doublepage centerfold: 'The Oil... Read full description -
Item #176338HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 28, 1898 Full ftpg. shows: 'Comm. Winfield S. Schley on the Bridge of the ship 'Brooklyn' '. Nice fullpg. Remington print: 'Colored Troopers of the U.S. Cavalry Taking their Horses for a Dash into the Gulf' at Tampa, Florida. Nice fullpg. with 3 prints of the 'U.S. Regulars at Port Tampa,... Read full description -
Item #177336HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 23, 1905 Front page illustration "Uncle Sam's Christmas Dream" by W. A. Rogers; The Reign of Terror in Odessa; Mutiny of the Russian Sailors at Cronstadt; The Indian Tour of the Prince and Princess of Wales; The Spirit of Football at West Point; The Disaster to the British Steamship... Read full description -
Item #174352HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 24, 1879 Front full pg. illus. of "Ward's Statue of General Thomas." Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of "The Zulu War - Fort Ekowe." 2/3 pg. Nast illus. of "Brute Force." Full pg. Nast illus. of By All Means 'Let Us Have Peace' At The Polls." Full pg. illus. of "Fox... Read full description -
Item #177322HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 16, 1905 -
Item #175288HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 5, 1888 Nice fullpg: 'Yaqui Indian Refugees with Captive Mexican Soldier' is by F. Remington. Doublepage centerfold is a political cartoon: 'A Critical Moment for the Republican Party'. Fullpg: 'Typical Light Houses of the U.S.' shows 12 different lighthouses. 'The Double Turret... Read full description -
Item #177439HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 6, 1907 -
Item #172894HARPER'S WEEKLY June 17, 1865 The full front page shows: "Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State" with an article on him on page 2. Other articles are: "The Fate Of Davis" "The Day of Reckoning" "The Conspiracy Trial".
Inside ha a nice, large print of: "Major-General William T.... Read full description -
Item #177567HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 4, 1910
The front page of this issue has a photo of "Where Death Was King."
This issue has an illustration of "Uncle Sam: 'Say, Bonehead, You're Trying to Hold This Up and I'm Going to Push it Down--If You Value Your... Read full description -
Item #172884HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 13, 1865 The front page features a large print of: "Andrew Johnson" who succeeded Abraham Lincoln as President. The balance of the front page is a lengthy biography of him.
There are several prints within which relate to the Abraham Lincoln funeral and the hunting & killing of John... Read full description -
Item #174094HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 9, 1876 Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon: 'The Ignorant Vote--Honors Are Easy' is Black-themed. A half-page illustration 'The Louisiana Returning Board - Taking the Oath' with an accompanying article.
Doublepage centerfold: 'The British Arctic Expedition - Sunday... Read full description -
Item #172838HARPER'S WEEKLY, Dec. 3, 1864 The front page has: 'The Rebel Flag of Truce Boat 'Beauregard' with Savannah in the Distance" & "The Rebel Flag of Truce Boats Coming down the Savannah River". Nice fullpg. prints include 2 scenes of: "Our Blockading Fleet Off Wilmington, N.C." and... Read full description -
Item #174012HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1876 The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Republican Simplicity". Full page Thomas Nast political cartoon: "No Rudder - No Aim"; half page: 'The Great Fire of February 8, 1876, On Broadway'; full page: "Uncle Sam's... Read full description -
Item #176096HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 1, 1896 Full ftpg. political cartoon includes Uncle Sam. One-fifth pg. photo of: 'Miss Clara Barton, President of the American Red Cross Society' with a short article on her as well. Fullpg: 'Along Alaska's Eastern Boundary' includes 7 scenes. Many scenes from 'Fairmount Park' in Phila.
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Item #176182HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 28, 1896 Full ftpg. cartoon shows: 'Uncle Sam's Thanksgiving', by W.A. Rogers. Nice fullpg. F. Remington print: 'White Man's Big Sunday--Indian Visitors on Thanksgiving Day'. Great doublepage centerfold: 'Thanksgiving in the Woods' is by A.B. Frost. Photos of 3... Read full description -
Item #174112HARPER'S WEEKLY, Feb. 10, 1877 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon showing Boss Tweed. Fullpg. Nast cartoon showing Uncle Sam. Small illustration: 'Natives Of Honolulu, Sandwich Islands'. -
Item #175176HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 9, 1887 Very nice full ftpg: "The Yellowstone In Winter--A Surprise" shows skiers coming upon a heard of elk. Nice doublepage centerfold: "Winter Scenes in the Yellowstone National Park" shows 8 scenes including 1 of "Old Faithful Geyser Going Off". Halfpg: "Catching... Read full description -
Item #173830HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 30, 1874 Full ftpg. is a Nast political cartoon, showing Uncle Sam among others "There is Nothing Mean About us". Great doublepage centerfold : 'Smelting Ore In Colorado' shows 9 scenes. Nice for display. Nice fullpg: 'A Prairie Windstorm' shows a family in a covered wagon fighting the storm. 3/4... Read full description -
Item #177555HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1910
The front page of this issue has an illustration of "The Bully's Waterloo" by William L. Jacobs.
In this issue, there are photos of "Railroading at its Worst"; "The Song of the Sea"; "On of the Children of Destiny" and "The Play and its Players." The... Read full description -
Item #177556HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 5, 1910
The front page of this issue has a photo of "An Interesting Senatorial Possibility."
In this issue, there is an illustration of "Uncle Sam: "What You Need is a Change of Scene, and Four Years of Complete Rest""... Read full description
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