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Item #691890HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, June, 1896 Within this issue is: "Through Inland Waters", written and illustrated by Howard Pile, and includes many scenes of inland waterways within the United States. Among them is a great illustration of a canal boat on the Erie Canal. Also present are sketches by A.B. Frost,... Read full description -
Item #702926HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, Nov., 1871 The issue has a 7-page article regarding the beloved Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), the Swedenborgian missionary, headed: "Johnny Appleseed - A Pioneer Hero", which features multiple illustrations.
Also within the issue is: "A New England Village"; "Rambles in the West... Read full description -
Item #704224HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, (New York), February, 1867
* Wild Bill Hickok
* Folklore hero of Old West
* Gunfighter & scout
Featured on the front page is a great full-figure print of "Wild Bill" Hickok, one of the most notable names from the Old West who was very much a legend in his own time.
Such a print of him is rarely found in newspapers or... Read full description -
Item #704288HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, December, 1880 This issue is replete with interesting stories and news events with many related prints, too many to photograph.
Featured is a lengthy article: "The City of Pittsburgh" which includes 17 prints of scenes of the city & the steel industry. Stephen Foster as well.
Complete in 160 pages, 6... Read full description -
Public (reformed) education... pre-1900 style...
Item #600423HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, January, 1880
* The Shepherds of Colorado... (w/ many W.A. Rogers prints)
* Compulsory education in Brooklyn, New York
* Old Baltimore and its merchants
This 150+ page magazine is loaded with interesting stories, news events, and numerous prints - too many to photograph. The primary content... Read full description -
Item #600470HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, June, 1850 This is a volume 1, number 1 issue of this publication. Articles within are "Maurice Tiernay, The Soldier of Fortune"; "Jewish Veneration"; and much more.
This is complete in 144 pages, disbound without outer wrappers, measuring 9 x 6 inches, with scattered lite foxing, otherwise is nice condition. -
Item #672496HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, November, 1889 "The Mexican Army" article contains fourteen illustrations of various sizes by Frederic Remington. Other articles within the issue are: "York"; "At Grande Anse"; "A Century of Hamlet" which includes illustrations of Junius Brutus Booth and Edwin Booth, father and brother of John Wilkes Booth,... Read full description -
Item #667924HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July 1894 This issue contains numerous articles including "The Golden House"; "The President at Home" which includes illustrations of Presidents Lincoln and Grant; "Specimen Jones" which is illustrated by Frederic Remington; "My First Visit to New England"; "An Australian's Impressions of America"; "The... Read full description -
Item #636433HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, March, 1879
* Winslow Homer print
* Breezing Up (A Fair Wind)
Featured is an article" "Present Tendencies of American Art" in which an illustration by Winslow Homer entitled "Sail-Boat" is included. Other articles are: "A Few Sea-Birds" "The Coast Survey" "The English Home of the Washingtons" "Sketches In Tyrol"... Read full description -
Item #721482HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, March, 1857. Simply a great issue. Included are the following: ae early (pre-book) serialized portion of "Little Dorrit", by Charles Dickens, a lengthy tribute to the famed Samuel Johnson (taking more than 10 pages), and detailed, illustrated descriptions of both... Read full description -
Item #205499HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, April, 1875. This 150+ page magazine is loaded with interesting stories and news events with numerous prints, too many to photograph. Featured in this issue are interesting prints associated with early American humor. There is lengthy text associated with these prints as well. Reader's digest sized issue in nice condition. Many prints here ! -
Item #150913HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, June, 1873 Inside has a ten-page article: "The Wine Islands Of Lake Erie" with six related illustrations. Beginning on the front page is a 15 page article: "Cheap Yachting" which has twelve illustrations including ones showing the "Bird Island Light House, Buzzard's Bay" "Long Pier, Martha's... Read full description -
Item #150053HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, August, 1862. The lead article in this issue is "A Flying Trip Through Norway" which includes 19 illustrations and about 21 pages of text. There is a lengthy article on "Charles Dickens". This is a disbound issue without the outer wrappers, otherwise measuring about 6 by 9 1/2 inches and containing over 130 pages. Quite nice condition. -
Item #659690HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, April, 1871. Featured in this issue are interesting prints of scenes "Along the Florida Reef", with lengthy supporting text. Other articles with related prints include: "The American Baron","The Pitcairn Islanders", "Frederick The Great", and more. See images for details.
Complete in 150+ pages, disbound w/out... Read full description -
Item #659688HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, June, 1866. Featured in this issue is an article "Personal Recollections of the War", by a Virginian. Other articles are: "The Reese River Country (Mining in Nevada)"; "Are There Other Inhabited Worlds?"; "Henry Barth, the African Traveler"; and other additional stories with related illustrations.... Read full description -
Item #633480HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, September, 1870 Within this is issue is a 5+ page article "Footprints of Charles Dickens" which begins "Charles Dickens was dead. It was hard to realize, but realized it was at last; and then there was no look or voice in London but repeated it over and over -- Charles Dickens is dead!..."
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Item #211526HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, December, 1874. Featured within this issue are several prints associated with St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest continuously occupied European-established settlement and port in the continental United States (source - Wiki), along with lengthy supporting text. Other period items are present throughout.
This Reader's Digest sized issue containing approximately 150 pages is in nice condition. -
Item #153516HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, N.Y., June, 1873 Inside has a 10 page article: "The Wine Islands Of Lake Erie" with six related illustrations. Beginning on the ftpg. is a 15 pg. article: "Cheap Yachting" which has twelve illus. including ones showing the "Bird Island Light House, Buzzard's Bay" "Long Pier, Martha's Vineyard"... Read full description -
Item #690342(3) HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, a three-issue set, July - September, 1896
The Aug. and Sept. issues contain the first appearance of: "Tom Sawyer, Detective", by Mark Twain. Great to have this complete novel in an original printing from 1896.
The Jul, Aug, and Sept. issues... Read full description -
Item #636657HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July, 1872 Within the issue is: "The City of Saints" (Rome); "The Explorations of Di Cesnola in Cyprus"; "California" and other articles and stories.
Complete in 150+ pages, disbound without wrappers, some lite scattered foxing, otherwise in very good condition. -
Item #172102HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 21,1857 Large front page illustration of "Hon. Nathaniel P. Banks, Governor Elect of Massachusetts." Inside is a text article "More Filibusterism in Nicaragua" pertaining to.. "General William Walker, late President of Nicaragua, has left New Orleans with four hundred men to renew the struggle in that republic."
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Item #175636HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 5, 1891 Full front page: 'A New York Chowder Club Leaving the East Side' shows a loaded stagecoach. Full page: 'The Whaleback Steamer 'Charles Wetmore' of Buffalo' Nice full page: 'A Home for Aged Hebrews, New York' shows men sitting in a park. 'The Columbian Exposition'
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Item #175634HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 29, 1891 Full page with 6 views of: 'The Passaic Watershed, N.J.' Doublepage centerfold: 'Harvesting On A Bonanza Farm'. Full page: 'Meet of the American Canoe Assoc. at Lake Champlain' includes a illus. of the 'Sea Serpent'
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Item #172100HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 14, 1857 Front half page illustration of "The Sovereigns at the Theatre at Stuttgardt" with an accompanying article.
Inside contains two large illustrations of "Rev. Charles Haddon Spurgeon" and "Rev. Charles Haddon Spurgeon Preaching to Thirty Thousand People at the Crystal Palace, England." Also inside, two... Read full description -
Item #172098HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 7, 1857 The front page features an article "Peace and War" and has two illustrations "What the United States Soldiers are Doing" and "What the British Soldiers are Doing". A full page shows six different Shawl fashion illustrations. Full page: 'At The Polls' shows a scene at the election polls. Two half page scenes of election... Read full description -
Item #173592HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 17, 1872 This issue features a full page Thomas Nast print in which he portrays Victoria Woodhull as the devil, captioned: 'Get Thee Behind Me, Mrs. Satan!' Not shown in the photo here is an unhappy woman who '...in climbing the rugged hill of life is compelled to bear alone the burden of a drunken husband & her... Read full description -
Item #177141HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 29, 1902 Frontpage photo The Man of the Northwest - Mr. James J. Hill; In the Amen Corner; fullpage photos Emperor William's Gift to the Germanic Museum; fullpage photos The Semi-Centennial of the Sault Ste. Marie Canal; fullpage illustration "Easter in... Read full description -
Item #175384HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 6, 1889 Very nice full front page print: "Hunting Wild Turkey by Moonlight: Prints inside include: "The Late John Bright..."; a terrific doublepage centerfold by the famed Frederick Remington: "Cheyenne Scouts Patrolling the Big Timber of the North Canadian, Oklahoma"; "Robert T. Lincoln, U.S.... Read full description -
Item #174424HARPER'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: 'Whale Captured in the Harbor of Charleston, S.C.'. Illus. of 'The Late Frank Leslie'. Several illustrations of: 'Paris Under the Snow'. Another fullpg. Nast cartoon,... Read full description -
Item #174152HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 30, 1877 Full ftpg. by Nast. Halfpg: 'Camel Train in Nevada'. Doublepage centerfold by Nast: 'Britannia Lionizing Our Modern Ulysses'. Fullpg. with 5 scenes of: 'Destructive Tornado-Devastation at Mt. Carmel, Illinois' -
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 Hunting in Blackville - Mrs. Johnson is Entitled to the... Read full description -
Item #173360HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 27, 1869 The front page of the issue features a half page illustration "Charles A. Dana." Inside the issue are two quarter page illustrations of "The School Ship "Mercury"" & "School Between Decks on the School Ship 'Mercury'" (vessels with the goal of rescuing poor boys of good character and... Read full description -
Item #175294HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 26, 1888 Front page print: "General Russell A. Alger, Of Michigan". Full page print: "The Islands of the Venetian Lagoon" shows 5 scenes. Two full page prints: "The New Armored Cruiser 'Maine'" and "Will He Enlist?" Very nice halfpg. illus. by Frederic Remington: "An Ox Train In The Mountains". Fullpg. of "Recent Additions... Read full description -
Item #177461HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 7, 1907 -
Item #174194HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 24, 1877 Full front page shows a Thomas Nast political cartoon entitled "Saved (?) By The Skin Of His____" showing the injured Republican elephant hanging onto a limb with his trunk. Great full page shows construction of the Brooklyn Bridge "The East River Bridge - Demolition of Buildings for the New... Read full description -
Item #175694HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 26, 1892 Full front page shows construction of 'The Great Derrick' at the Columbian Exposition. Full page of nice architecture on Chestnut St., Phila.
Lengthy article regarding a western train excursion includes 5 illustrations by F. Remington, all showing soldiers. Full page: 'The College Athlete Indoors' has 3 scenes, one showing baseball (just a small vignette) -
Item #173804HARPER'S WEEKLY February 28, 1874. Front full pg. illus. of "The New York Tribune's 'Disclosure'." Inside are two 1/2 pg. illus. of "Fighting the Fire" and "'Busted!' - A Deserted Railroad Town in Kansas." Two 1/2 pg. illus. of "The State Homeopathic Asylum for the Insane, Middletown, Orange County, New York" and "Hudson River State Hospital for... Read full description -
Item #174134HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 28, 1877 Full front page illus. of "The Late Rev. Dr. W. A. Muhlenberg." Inside are two 1/2 pg. illus. pertaining to "Feeding the Hungry - Holy Trinity Church, Madison Avenue, New York." Full pg. Nast illus. entitled "In Memoriam - Our Civil Service As It Was." 2/3 of a doublepage centerfold of "The Evening of Life -... Read full description -
Item #174746HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 24, 1883 Dramatic full ftpg. shows: 'The Great Floods--On the Ohio, Below Cincinnati' includes a paddle wheeler & many inundated buildings, plus another fullpg. on this inside.
Nearly fullpg: 'The Late Richard Wagner' with text. Nice doubclepage centerfold: 'New Orleans in Carnival Garb' includes 7 scenes on... Read full description -
Item #175590HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 28, 1891 Full ftpg: 'The Killing of 6 of the Italians in the Parish Prison in New Orleans'. Halfpg: 'A Fox Drive in Tennessee'. Fullpg: 'The Empty Saddle'. Fullpg: 'Mass Meeting at the Clay Statue, New Orleans'. Nice fullpg: 'Sketches in Toledo, Ohio' includes 7 scenes & is displayable. Full page: 'Gathering Easter Lilies in Southern California'
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Item #173370HARPER'S WEEKLY, -
Item #174294HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 9, 1878 Front full pg. illus. entitled "Canada's Favorite Governor General-Earl Dufferin and his Staff." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Behemoth Club of Blackville." 1/6 pg. illus. of "The Hilton Challenge Trophy." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Monument to Henry Wilson." Dblpgctrfld. by Nast entitled "Help!" Full... Read full description -
Item #175270HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 3, 1888 Front page: "Suggested Prologue to a Dramatized Version of 'She'". 3/4 page print: "The Late W.W. Corcoran, Banker and Philanthropist". Nice fullpg: "The President's Visit to Florida--Scenes in Jacksonville" shows 4 scenes. Fullpg: "The Track of Ruin of the Tornado at Mount... Read full description -
Item #174802HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 8, 1883 Nice full ftpg. print: "Polo on Roller Skates at Newport". Fullpg: "The Canoe Convention" by W. A. Rogers showing 6 scenes. Fullpg: "The Island of Java--Scene of the Great Earthquake" which includes 8 scenes. Full page shows 5 "Art Objects in the Boston Foreign Exhibition". Full page of cartoons: "The... Read full description -
Item #175504HARPER'S WEEKLY May 31, 1890 Front full pg. illus. of "With the Squadron of Evolution - The Ambulance Service in the Landing Drill at Corfu." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Landing Drill of the Naval Brigade with the Squadron of Evolution at Corfu."
Doublepage centerfold of "The Garfield Monument at Cleveland, Ohio, Dedicated May 30, 1890." 2/3... Read full description -
Item #172820HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 1, 1864 The front page shows: "General Warren Extending & Fortifying His Lines Across the Weldon Railroad". Inside has a full page: "The Halt" by Thomas Nast; a full page: "General Sherman's Victory--Rebel Prisoners Being conducted to Atlanta From Jonesborough"; a half pg: "Destruction... Read full description -
Item #172466HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 11, 1861 The front page has prints of: "Colonel Ellsworth of the Fire Zouaves" and "Colonel Wilson of Wilson's Brigade" with related text.
Inside has many war-related prints including: "View of Fort McHenry, Baltimore" "The Burning of the Bridge at Canton, Maryland, by the Mob" "The Rendezvous of the Virginians at... Read full description -
Item #177840HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 29, 1900 The inside front page has a nice print titled: "The End of the Season" which shows two golfers, with caddies, playing in cold weather. Additional prints include: "No Other Arm Way Go Around The Waist", by W.A.Rogers, "New York In 1800", "New York In 1900", "Winter Baptism... Read full description -
Item #175864HARPER'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 Between the Spaniards and the Moors."
A half-page illustration of "The 'Algerian' - Finale of the Second Act." Two half-page illustrations of "The... Read full description -
Item #175860HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 28, 1893 In the masthead is: 'An 8 Pg. World's Fair Supplement' included within on glossy stock. Fullpg. Remington: 'Sketches from the Recent English Military Tournament'. Many prints on the Expo.
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