Historic Newspapers: Illustrated Issues

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, July 16, 1864  There was much interest in England concerning the American Civil War, England favoring more for the South because of their need for cotton.
Inside has a half-page print: "On Board the Lilian, Running the Blockade Into Wilmington Harbor, North Carolina" which has a... Read full description  

  GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP newspaper from Boston, dated Dec. 3, 1859. This quite ornate newspaper contains on the back page a story titled "Five Hundred A Year"which was written specifically for this newspaper (scarce as such) by Horatio Alger, Jr. (see photos). Complete 8 page issue, various tears at the margins not no... Read full description  

THE ILLUSTRATED AMERICAN, New York & Chicago, January 20, 1894  The front page of the issue is entitled "The Conqueror of Kabba Rega" and includes a photo of Samuel Baker who was involved in Africa much earlier than Stanley Livingstone.  Within the issue is coverage on "Troubled Sicily - A State of Siege Has... Read full description  

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Oct. 1, 1853 Halfpg. inside has a view of: " The Narrows, from Staten Island, New York". Third of a pg: " Steamboat Landing, Foot Of Lake George". Nearly a fullpg: "The Great California Cedar Tree".

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York, dated January 13, 1866 (print only)

This is a single-page print entitled "Mounted Messengers Attacked by Indians on the Plains" by S. B. Enderton.

This measures approximately 15.5 x 10.75 inches, and does contain a lite printing crease in the upper left area of the sky-line, otherwise is in nice condition and is very... Read full description  

Prints from Illustrated London News... a lot of 4 prints from Illustration London News issues. If you are a reseller, or simply enjoy illustrations from this era, this lot is a perfect way to obtain many prints for a fraction of the cost of 1st-rate issues. There are no duplications.  You simply cannot go wrong. All are suitable for framing and... Read full description  

Great CW-themed illustrations...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January, 1862 - December, 1862

* the most recognized illustrated newspaper of the Civil War
* several illustrated prints (suitable for framing)
* discounted by 50% (or more)

You will receive an original issue from this famous illustrated newspaper, dated somewhere from January, 1862 through December, 1862, offered at a... Read full description  

THE ILLUSTRATED AMERICAN, New York & Chicago, 1894. Many illustrations and photos within, formatted very much like "Harper's Weekly" but it had a relatively short life and is uncommon as such. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY dated February 23, 1867 (print only)

This is a single-page framed print. The print contains a single page illustration "Scene in a New York Faro Bank - The Critical Moment: Making 'The Turn' ".

The print size is approximately 9.75 x 14.75 inches and... Read full description  

This double-page centerfold, which forms the supplement to the March 26, 1887 issue of Harper's Weekly, was drawn by Charles Graham and is titled:  "The Great Industry of Birmingham, Alabama - A Pig-Iron Furnace."  Although only the supplement is present, there are a total of three additional illustrations on the... Read full description  

(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY -- the first year: 1857 A lot of 5 issues but all in '2nd rate' condition. Very few illustrations from this initial year.

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, 1859   See the photo for one of the more ornate front pages of any newspaper of this period, with a large ship in the masthead and patriotic embellishments around the edges. These embellishments are around the margins of all eight pages. Various illustrations on the ftpg. and the inside pages.
Do... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY dated July 14, 1877 (print only)

This is a single-page framed print. This is a full page engraving of "The 'Fourth' in Blackville - 'Hold on to Sumfen, She's Goin' off Dis Time'." .

The print size is approximately 9.75 x 14.75 inches... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY,  New York, November 22, 1884 (print only)  This is a single page illustration entitled "Watering Deer -- Watching the Lake" by A.B. Frost. This measures approximately 16 x 10.75 inches and is in very nice condition. Very suitable for framing.

"BASS-FISHING ON THE SOUTH COAST", being a very nice print showing such, headed at the very top: "Supplement To The Illustrated London News, July 4, 1885". This print, with the border, measures about 16 by 22 inches.

HARPER'S WEEKLY dated January 11, 1868 (print only)

This is a single-page framed print. The print contains an engraving of "The Barn-Yard" .

The print size is approximately 9.75 x 14.75 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 14.75 x 19.75 inches. The matting... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY dated April 19, 1862 (print only)

This is a double-page print. This engraving is entitled "The Great Uprising of the North -- An Anniversary Picture -- April 12, 1862". See photos for details.

The print size is approximately 22 x 16 inches.

Prints from Illustrated London News... a lot of 3 prints from Illustration London News issues. These are prints of views from Upper and Lower California. You simply cannot go wrong. All are suitable for framing and are in good condition.

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS - Extra Supplement, London, November 6, 1880  (print only) This is a double-page print entitled "Life-Boat Service on the Lincolnshire Coast: Throwing the Hand Rocket" which is of the rescuing of a life-saving at sea.  This is in very good condition and suitable for framing.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 9, 1886

The doublepage centerfold taken from this issue, very nice for display. The print is captioned: "The New York Riding Club" and drawn by J. V. Chelminski. Nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, August 24, 1867 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "The Beach at Long Branch - Wreck of the 'Dora Baker'".  This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches and is in good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 4, 1867 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "'The First of May' - the Discomforts of Moving" which shows moving, cleaning, painting, etc, all going on in one illustration. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches and is in... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, February 28, 1863 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "Major-General Hooker, Commanding the Army of the Potomac". This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches and is in good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, April 18, 1868 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue is entitled "The Mariner's Children" which shows three children with a toy sailboat in the water. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches and is in good condition.