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(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate and damaged illustrated issues.  A blended lot of titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Scientific American, London… more

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 31, 1880  Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: 'Another Investigation Committee' shows a Black man in Kansas holding a bag reading: 'Exodus from the South'. Nearly halfpg:… more

(5) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of five illustrated issues from the 19th century in average or better condition. Titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Gleason's,… more

FRANK LESLIE'S CHIMNEY CORNER, New York, Sept. 14, 1872  Formatted much like Harper's Weekly but a less common title. Among the prints are: "The Self-Made Men of Our Times--James A. Weston" with a… more

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Feb. 26, 1853  P.T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly" these latter two… more

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Feb. 26, 1853 

* Published by P. T. Barnum

P.T. Barnum was the co-owner (see photos) of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated"… more

FRANK LESLIE'S CHIMNEY CORNER, New York, Sept. 27, 1873  An illustrated newspaper not unlike 'Leslie's Illustrated' however the focus was mostly on women's issues and interests. Various stories as… more

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, March 19, 1853  P.T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". These latter two… more

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, March 19, 1853  P.T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". These latter two… more

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, March 19, 1853  P.T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". These latter two… more

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, March 19, 1853  P.T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". These latter two… more

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 7, 1862

* General David Hunter's Emancipation order
* Abraham Lincoln rebuffs (nullifies

The front page announces President Lincoln's proclamation… more

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, May 10, 1851  

* Thomas Sims - Negro
* Fugitive slave case

This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from… more

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, Oct. 19, 1893  Of special interest is item #XIX of "Notable Jews - Julius Bien" which also includes a photograph & biography of him.
Among many other prints & photos is… more

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 23, 1867  Inside has a full page print: "Cranberry Bogs Near Tom's River, New Jersey" showing women picking cranberries. There is a related article.
Three… more

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Dec. 5, 1863  The front page shows: "The War In Tennessee--Lookout Mountain & its Vicinity..." plus other war-related illustrations within, including… more

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLESHIP (very early), Boston, Sept. 3, 1859  This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for… more

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Sept. 10, 1859 

* Rare publication w/ great masthead

This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru… more

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLESHIP (very early), Boston, Sept. 3, 1859  This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for… more

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLESHIP (very early), Boston, Sept. 3, 1859  This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for… more

WAR SUPPLEMENT to FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, May 31, 1862 A very war-themed masthead which features a four page foldout: "Bombardment of Forts Jackson & St. Philip...Under the Command of… more

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, June 2, 1892  Occasionally this title had beautiful color prints on their front pages, and this is one of the better ones (see photos). The print is… more

FRANK LESLIE'S CHIMNEY CORNER, New York, October 7, 1876  This is mostly literary content with various illustrations. The front of the issue contains an Indian illustration entitled "The White… more

A Wholesale Lot of 25 damaged/incomplete 19th century illustrated issues which contain over 100 prints (in all) suitable for framing.  A few 2nd-rate issues are included as well.  If you are a… more

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 29, 1865 

* Famous Abraham Lincoln assassination issue
* Much more uncommon than the Harper's Weekly

 This issue remains one of the most desired… more

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 15, 1892   The full front page is a photo of: "The Late Jay Gould" with page 4 having an accompanying article of the same heading. Yet another page is… more

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 6, 1885

* Chicago White Stockings w/ Cap Anson

Certainly the most notable print in this issue is the page 5 half page print captioned: "Illinois--The… more

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, 1853   Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner (see photos) of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly" which would… more

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, 1853   Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner (see photos) of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly" which would… more

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Aug. 12, 1865  The full front page has two scenes: "The Horse Market and Stables, New York City, Where The Weekly Sale of Government Horses Takes Place" with a… more

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, June 2, 1892

* Rare 19th century color cover

Occasionally this title had beautiful color prints on their front pages, and this is one of the better… more

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Aug. 12, 1865  The full front page has two scenes: "The Horse Market and Stables, New York City, Where The Weekly Sale of Government Horses Takes Place" with a… more

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, June 2, 1892  Occasionally this title had beautiful color prints on their front pages, and this is one of the better ones (see). The print is captioned:… more

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, May 31, 1894  Inside has a full page of 7 photos & prints on: "The Flower Carnival at Santa Barbara, California" and a full page: "Caught: Enforcing the… more

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 1, 1919. 

* Color cover, "The World Question"
* Lenin's Socialism comes for the World
* Multiple ads for products of the era

This issue features a color… more

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Feb. 8, 1868  Perhaps the most notable prints are: "Fortifications at the Entrance to Sitka Harbor" and: "South View of New Archangel (Sitka) from the Deck of… more

FRANK LESLIE'S, New York, Dec. 22, 1860 

* Abraham Lincoln
* Springfield, Illinois
* Law office print

Inside has prints of: "Abraham Lincoln's First Law Office, Hoffman's Row, Springfield,… more

LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 29, 1904  Still has the color front cover with a New Year's theme (wear at margins, some dirtiness). Inside has a few New Year's items, plus a wealth of photos of… more

LESLIE'S WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED, New York City, New York, July 3, 1913

* Battle of Gettysburg photos, map and illustration
* Kemble illustration

The front page of this has a nice color… more

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, May 21, 1853  Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly", the latter two… more

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, May 21, 1853  Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly", the latter two… more

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, May 21, 1853  Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly", the latter two… more

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, June 18, 1853  P.T. Barnum was the co-owner (see photos) of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". This effort… more

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, June 18, 1853  P.T. Barnum was the co-owner (see photos) of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". This effort… more

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Jan. 1, 1853  This is the very first issue of what would become a short-lived publication which had "P.T. Barnum, Special Partner" involved in its publication, as noted… more

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Feb. 12, 1853  Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly", the latter two… more

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Feb. 12, 1853  Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly", the latter two… more