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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 11, 1893 The front page features a full page illustration "The Assassination of Mayor Harrison of Chicago." Inside is a half-page illustration of "The New War… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 10, 1759
* French and Indian War
Pages 6 and 7 contain nearly one-third of a page with reports headed: "America" with one report noting in part: "...General Court… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1737 There are two reports in this issue concerning America, one headed: "An American Story" which concerns Mexico. The other is the King of Spain's… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 12, 1765
* Early New Orleans (New Spain)
* Under Spanish not French rule
* Female convicts sent to Florida
Page 2 has a report noting: "...informed the… more
* Early James Oglethorpe & Georgia
* 18th Century Netherlands map
An inside page has a report which includes: "...had a commission to be
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 15, 1785 Page 2 has news: "...from St. Augustine, in East Florida." noting: "They give a melancholy account of the situation of the few setters who remained on… more
THE WESTMINSTER MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1778
* American Revolutionary War era
* Very rare political cartoon illustration
The prime feature of this issue is a great full page… more
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1781
* Revolutionary War events for 1780
* Ethan Allen
Under "Diary of Memorable Occurrences in the year 1780..." is a lengthy list of item & includes: "The… more
THE NEW YORK HERALD, November 13, 1873
* Virginius Affair - executions
* Ten Years' War
The top of page 3 has one column headings: "CUBA" "The Captain and Crew of the Virginius Executed by… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1740 The prime feature of this issue is the nice foldout map of Vera Cruz, Castle of San Juan, Port of New Spain titled: "A Plan of the City and Harbour of La… more
THE INDEPENDENT LEDGER & AMERICAN ADVERTISER, Boston, March 13, 1780
* One of the more patriotic mastheads from the Revolutionary War
The masthead includes one of the more patriotic… more
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 11, 1898 The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War with: "'HOSTILITIES HAVE BEEN RENEWED---SHELLING SANTIAGO" "Flags Of Truce Withdrawn;… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 22, 1773 Pg. 3 has a fascinating letter from New York concerning a woman challenging a man to a duel to protect her own honor (see).
Half of an inside pg. is… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1737 Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Some regular Troops necessary in a free Government against Civil Insurrections" "Tumults, How… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 1, 1768 Page 2 has a report headed "America" noting: "Letters from Pensacola's...say 'The island & city of New Orleans are still to all appearance under no… more
THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Burlington, Vermont, March 2, 1934
* Primo Carnera vs. Tommy Loughran
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
This 16 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 4… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY July 25, 1896. Full front page illus. of "Farmer McKinley Takes off his Coat." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts, Faneuil… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 5, 1902 "Santiago - July 3, 1898" by Janvier; doublepage of photos The Automobile and The Horse; fullpage photo Anthony Hope; The Struggle for Western Free Range;… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 8, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 18, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "McCurdy's Gallant Flight."
This issue has an illustration of "Our Champ-ion" by Kemble. There is an… more
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??"
… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 31, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The Man Higher Up."
In this issue there is an article… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 23, 1912 This issue has a color cover. The front page is a photo of: "Britain's New Ambassador."
In this issue there is an illustration called "Humpty Dumpty… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 30, 1898 Nice full frontpage 'An American Battleship 'In the Day of Battle' "Diary of the War" is in an inclusive feature. Seven full pages of Spanish-American War… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 20, 1898 Full front page illus. of "Through Jucaro-Moron Trocha Under Fire." Inside has a full pg. of illus. of "Santiago - After the Surrender." 1/2 pg. "Map of… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 18, 1899 Full front page illus. of "Cuba - Special Commissioner Robert P. Porter Arranging with General Gomez at Remedios for the Disbandment of the Cuban Army."… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 10, 1900 Full page Remington: "The War In South Africa - A Close Call For Rimington's Scouts". Doublepage centerfold illustration "Lincoln's Address At… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 8, 1865 The full front page is a print: "Peace--Fourth of July, 1865" showing an angelic figure over returning soldiers. Prints within include a full page with 6… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 12, 1868 The frontpage of this issue is of 'The Whipping Post and Pillory at New Castle, Delaware'. An article "H. Rives Pollard" also features an illustration… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 17, 1897 Full front page illus. of "The United States Battle Ship 'Iowa' Making Seventeen Knots an Hour." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "From the Seventy-Second… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 5, 1868 The front page of this issue features a nearly full page portrait of "The Late Baron James De Rothschild", with an accompanying article [Note: at the time… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 27, 1869 The front page of this issue features an article on Washington's Resignation and illustration "Original Portrait Of Washington" from a painting executed… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 24, 1869 The front page of the issue is "The Bible Woman". Inside the issue is a half page illustration which shows a scene of the 'Battle Of Lexington, April 19,… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 11, 1869 The front page features an approximately one-third page illustration 'Union Pacific Railroad - Sherman Station, Wyoming Territory' along with a… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 2, 1871 Full ftpg. political cartoon: 'The Tammany Tiger Strung Up' by the Justice figure. Inside has a fullpg. Th. Nast political cartoon: 'to Whom It May… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 9, 1871 Front full pg. illus. of "Reception of the Grand Duke Alexis on Board the 'Mary Powell'." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Butchers Wedding." 1/2 pg.… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 23, 1872 Front full pg. Nast illus. entitled "Much Ado About Nothing." Inside: A 1/6 pg. illus. of "Between Decks." 1/4 pg. illus. of "Landing at Havana." Two small… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY February 14, 1874 Front 2/3 pg. illus. pertaining to the lives of the rich and the poor. Inside is the full pg. Nast illus. of "Parepa Rosa." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Hon.… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Oct. 24, 1874 Full ftpg. Nast: 'A Burden He Has To Shoulder' shows U.S. Grant being overburdened. Fullpg. Nast: 'The Hobby In The Kinder-Garten' halfpg. of white men looking at an… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 16, 1896 Full front page illus. of "President Low Delivering his Address at the Dedication of the New Site of Columbia University, New York, May 2, 1896."
Full pg.… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY May 30, 1896 Full front page illus. of "Jack's Wash Day - 'Scrub Working Clothes!'." Inside are two full pgs. of illus. pertaining to "The Cuban Insurrection" including "- Among the… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY December 13, 1890 Front full pg. illus. of "The United States Cruiser 'Philadelphia'." Inside are two 1/4 pg. portraits of "John P. Haines, President of the Society for the… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 9, 1891 Front full page portrait of "The Rev. Phillips Brooks, D.D., Bishop Elect of Massachusetts." Inside is a full page illustration of "The Carnegie Music Hall."… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 27, 1858 The front page features an article "The Thanksgiving Dinner of the Five Points Children" with a half page illustration. Two hal fpage illustrations on… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Feb. 4, 1860 Illus. of: 'Hon. John Hickman, of Penna.'. Two nice pages with 5 illustrations on: 'The Hog Trade of Cincinnati' with text as well. 'The Rock of Gibraltar' 'The… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 30, 1897 Full front page illus. of "You Can Fool Some of the People all of the Time." Inside is a 1/4 pg. portrait of "Charles Anderson Dana." 1/2 pg. illus. of… more
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