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NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 14, 1876  One of the better newspapers to be found on the famous Custer Massacre battle at Little Big Horn, as this was one of the only newspapers we have encountered which contained a map on the front page of the vicinity, making this a very graphic & displayable newspaper.
The map is at the top of the front page and is headed: "Scene Of the Little Big Horn Massacre" beneath which is a key noting the various locations of the points in the map. Various Indian teepees are…

NEW YORK HERALD, August 20, 1874  Page 5 has an article under: "The Colored War In South Carolina" with subhead: "A Skirmish Between Rival Black Factions at Georgetown--The Town in Possession of Infuriated Negroes".
Also: "The White Sulphur Springs" "Lack of Visitors" "Bad Management I& Dilapidated Dwellings 7 Hotels" "Repulsive Negroes" and: "The Black Tide of the South Sets Toward the Cities"
Page 4 has: "FORMOSA" "The Japanese Forces inn a Position to Bring the Pirates to Terms" "A…

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, February 8, 1876

* Custer, South Dakota born

This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has small one column headings: "Black Hills" "Growth of Custer City--More Gold Diggings Reported--Sioux On The War Path". See image for text.
Complete, minor margin wear, otherwise good condition.

THE CLEVELAND HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, September 5, 1879

* General George Custer
* West Point statue unveiling
* Henry Slade - medium - psychic

This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 3 has one column headings: "Custer Monument" "Ceremonies of the Unveiling of the West Point Statue". See images for text.
Also on page 3 is: "Slade, The Medium" and more. 
Complete in nice condition.

THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 25, 1876.
 
* Great Sioux War of 1876-77 - Indians
* Lakota and Cheyenne
* Post Custer Massacre

Page 3 has: 

* THE CUSTER MEMORIAL
* Reminiscence Of The Dead

and more. (see)

Page 5 has: 

* THE INDIAN WAR
* The Latest from the Field of Operations
* Concentration of Troops for a Forward Movement

Other news of the day. Complete in 10 pages, little margin wear, generally nice condition.

wikipedia notes: The Great Sioux War of 1876–77 (also…

THE NEW YORK HERALD, August 7, 1876
 
* Great Sioux War of 1876-77 - Indians 
* Post Custer Massacre

Page 5 has: "THE SIOUX WAR", "Trip Up The Yellowstone", "Indian Attack On A Steamer"and more. Interesting text shortly after the Custer Massacre which takes up over 3 full columns. See photos for a portion of these reports.

Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, little margin wear, generally nice condition.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, February 8, 1876

* Custer, South Dakota born

Page 5 has small one column headings: "The Black Hills" "A City Springing Up Like Magic--Forty Houses Built, And Sixty going Up--A Steam Saw Mill Constructing--Red Cloud Abroad"

See photo for brief coverage on Custer City, South Dakota in it's infancy.

This issue contains other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, it is in very  nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 22, 1876  The entire front page is a nice political cartoon by famed artist Thomas Nast, captioned: "The Democratic (Deformed) Tiger 'Fixed' ".
Within this issue is over a full column article headed: "The Montana Slaughter", which in addition to follow up work by General Crook also gives an account of the Custer Massacre of June 25 (see photos). This same page features a half page map captioned: "The Gold Regions of the Black Hills, Showing The Scene of the…

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 1, 1874

* General George Armstrong Custer
* Black Hills gold - South Dakota expedition ENDS

The front page has a few related article headed: "Return Of the Black Hills Expedition" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with 8 pages, nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY October 27, 1877. Front full pg. Nast illus. of "All Quiet on the Hudson." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Nez Perces War." Two 1/2 pg. illus. pertaining to "The Funeral of General Custer At West Point" including "The Last Honors Over the Grave" and "Bearing the Remains to the Cemetery." 2/3 of a dblpgctrfld. of "Mercy! - A Bulgarian Village Betaken - The Inhabitants Brought Before the Turkish Commander." The supplement contains a 2/3 pg. illus. of "The Battle of…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 22, 1874  Certainly the most notable print in this issue is the very nice full page by Winslow Homer titled: "Waiting for a Bite."
Other prints in this issue are a full ftpg. illus. "The Little Vagrant." Inside is a 1/2 pg. map of "The Gold Regions of the Black Hills, Explored by General Custer's Expedition."; a halfpg. of "Hunting Grounds of the King of Italy."; a halfpg. of:  "A Paris Sketch - Scene in the champs Elysees."; a full pg. Nast illus. of "Who…

THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, March 20, 1877  The front page has half a column taken up with a fascinating report: "Stranger Than Fiction" "The Story of a Beggar's Capture by the Indians and Escape". A few bits include: "...in the spring of 1875 with his wife and family he left for the Black Hills...wended their way across the plains & over the lonesome prairies...several times attacked by bands of redskins...began to prospect for gold...number of Indians in the dead of night swooped…

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, August 26, 1874

* Trenton, Gibson County, Tennessee
* Negroes massacred
* General George Custer expedition

Page 2 has one column headings: "Tennessee" "Shocking Affair at Trenton" "Four Colored Men Lynched" "The Indians" "Severe Fighting near Fort Sill"
Page 3 has: "The Indians" "Threatened Attack on Custer's Expedition". See images for text.
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout. Larger than…

THE SALT LAKE DAILY TRIBUNE, Salt Lake City, July 18, 1876  The front page has a letter signed by General: Geo. F. Crook to General Sherman concerning the situation with the Indians, with mention of the camp on the Little Horn.
Some of the heads & subheads include: "Custer's Presentment" "The Indian War" "The Sioux Have Three Fighting Men to Crook's One" "Warriors Leaving the Agencies to Join General Sitting Bull" "A Monument Will be Erected to Custer in Michigan".
Four pages, large folio…

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 27, 1883

* Miles City, Montana
* Custer County
* Lynching - hanging

This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "VIGILANTES' VENGEANCE" "Bill Rigney Hanged by a Mob at Miles City, Mont." and more. (see)
This issue is not fragile as newsprint back then was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very pliable and easy to handle. Complete in 10 pages, minor…

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, July 3, 1879  Near the bottom of the front page is: "Sitting Bull" "The Herald Prints a Sensational Story". It mentions in part: "...prints...interview...just from Sitting Bull's camp...reciting the story of their wrongs under the treaty of 1868; furnishing new particulars of the Custer massacre..." and more.
Four pages, a bit fragile but in nice condition.

IROQUOIS COUNTY TIMES, Watseka, Illinois, Oct. 7, 1876 

* Rare publication from the Midwest

From a somewhat small town (pop. 5,200) in Eastern Illinois. Various news and ads of the day including: "Nebraska as She Really Is" "Ash Grove's Third Tragedy - Two Prominent Men Suspected of Murder or Manslaughter" & much more.
Also of interest is most of a column taken up with: "Fighting The Sioux" which is from not long after the Custer Massacre with mention of General Crook, etc.
Eight…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 22, 1874  Certainly the most notable print in this issue is the very nice full page by Winslow Homer titled: "Waiting for a Bite." It is in great condition.
Other prints in this issue are a full ftpg. illus. "The Little Vagrant." Inside is a 1/2 pg. map of "The Gold Regions of the Black Hills, Explored by General Custer's Expedition."; a halfpg. of "Hunting Grounds of the King of Italy."; a halfpg. of:  "A Paris Sketch - Scene in the champs Elysees."; a full…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 12, 1874 

* Famous Winslow Homer print

Although there are many very nice prints within, the most desired is the full page print by Winslow Homer: "Seesaw--Gloucester, Massachusetts".  
Also within is a full page: "The American Baseball Players in England--Match between the Red Stockings and the Athletics..." plus a half page baseball print captioned: "The Maple Leaf Baseball Club of Guelph, Ontario, Canada" showing the players in uniform with bats.
…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 16, 1875  Page 2 has two columns taken up with a great article: "THE BLACK HILLS" "Resolutions Of The Miners" "Thanks to Gen. Crook & Prof. Janney--The New City Dubbed Custer by the Miners". This is followed by: "Gen. Crook Among the Miners" "Promise of the Miners to Leave the Hills--Efforts to Retain Possession of Claims--Mass Meeting of the Miners--An Ascent of Harney's Peak".
 Page 2 also has air interesting article: "Origin Of Life On Earth" "Address by Prof. W.…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 11, 1875  

* Black Hills gold rush - miners - mining
* Cheyenne & Lakota Indians - tribes 

The front page has: "Black Hills" "Preparing To Leave" "The Miners Covering Ups The Richer Lodes--The Town of Stonewall Planted in Custer's Gulch" with a dateline of "Cheyenne, W.T.".
This concerns the treaty with the Indians at the time, which required that the miners leave the area as the land was being returned to the Indians. 
Complete in 8 pages, spotted foxing, nice…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 28, 1875  The front page has a report headed: "Gold In The Black Hills" "Fresh Discoveries--Coarser Gold, But More of It--A Crowd of Miners Coming Into the Hills".
This is followed by: "Prof. Janney's Report--The Paying Region of Large Extend--The Hills Swarming With Miners--The Real Wealth of the Region Is Farming and Timber Lands".
  Page 3 has more than a full column taken up with a terrific & very descriptive article: "The Indian Service" with subheads: "The Red…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 12, 1874  Although there are many very nice prints within, the most desired is the full page print by Winslow Homer: "Seesaw--Gloucester, Massachusetts".  
Also within is a full page: "The American Baseball Players in England--Match between the Red Stockings and the Athletics..." plus a half page baseball print captioned: "The Maple Leaf Baseball Club of Guelph, Ontario, Canada" showing the players in uniform with bats.
Additional prints include 3 on the:…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 29, 1876 (with supplement)  Full front page Thomas Nast illustration: "The New Alliance" shows General Custer shaking hands with Sitting Bull. Inside has a full page Thomas Nast: "Getting in Tune.", two half-page illustrations "Romance on the Hudson" and "Reality on the Plains."; a quarter page portrait of "The Hon. Lot M. Morrill" with a related article; a half page print: "The Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia."
Of significance is the 'Supplement' which has…

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, September 1, 1874

* General George Custer
* Black Hills - South Dakota expedition

Page 2 has one column headings: "The Black Hills" "Gold Seekers Eager to Enter the New Eldorado" See image for text here.
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout. Larger than normal issue measures 26 x 20 inches, complete in 4 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 6, 1904  Front page illustration "Keeping Cool" by W. A. Rogers; Henry G. Davis, Democratic Nominee for Vice-President--A Snap-Shot Taken at His Home at Elkins, West Virginia, on July 14; Photographs of Scenes at the Annual Race Week and Water-Sports Carnival at the Larchmont Yacht Club; The Mayor's Inspection Party Making a Tour of the New Subway in New York City; Double page Photo, Making New Automobile Records at the Empire City Track--Mr. Alfred G.…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 18, 1891 Full ftpg: 'Colonnade, Madison Sq. Garden'. Fullpg: 'Giant Coopering' shows men making a barrel about 12 ft. high. Fullpg: 'An Out of the Way Outing' shows several Western scenes. Eight Remington prints re: 'A Day with the Seventh Regiment'. Fullpg: 'Over the Rockies in an Observation Car'. Fullpg: 'The Park on the Lake Front, Milwaukee'
Complete in sixteen pages.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 5, 1893  Front full pg. illus. of "The Yachting Season - Boarding in Rough Weather." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Columbian Exposition - Half-way Up the Ferris Wheel." 1/4 pg. portrait of "Lieutenant Powhatan H. Clarke, U.S.A." Four small portraits of "M. Develle, Our Visiting Indian Prince, J. H. Eckels, and Estanislas S. Zaballos." Full pg. of illus. of "At the Newport Naval Training School." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Columbian Exposition - An Evening Concert…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nov. 6, 1875 Full ftpg. Nast: 'It Sounds Well!--Prologue Before the Farce' on the Democratic platform. Fullpg. by Nast includes a great print of the Republican elephant. Dblpgctrfld: 'The Revivalists in Brooklyn--Opening Service of Messrs. Moody & Sankey'. Halfpg: 'Exodus from the Black Hills' shows a large crowd of miners.
Complete in sixteen pages.

HARPER'S WEEKLY October 11, 1890 (Supplement included)  The most desired illustration is the double-page print captioned: "Esquimaux Hunters Capturing A Polar-Bear", which is found in the Supplement.
Also included is the entire regular issue which features another great double-page print: ""A Tiger Hunt in India", as well as the full pg. illus. of "The Annual Pageant of the Satellites of Mercury at Louisville", small portraits of various men, a 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Karlsbrucke at Prague…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Aug. 9, 1890 Displayable full ftpg: 'Watching the Tide Come in at Atlantic City'. Fullpg. showing: 'Three New Buildings for Brooklyn'. Nice doublepage centerfold: 'In Camp at Mt. Gretna, Penna' shows 6 scenes. Displayable fullpg. by Remington: 'Questionable Companionship' includes an Indian.

HARPER'S WEEKLY October 11, 1890 (Supplement not included) Front full pg. illus. of "The Annual Pageant of the Satellites of Mercury at Louisville." Inside are several small portraits of various men.
Doublepage centerfold of "A Tiger Hunt in India." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Karlsbrucke at Prague after the Recent Flood." Full pg. illus. of "Funeral Obsequies of the Late Captain John Ericsson at Stockholm."
If you would like and issue which includes the Supplement containing the doublepage…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 10, 1890 Halfpg: 'The Hudson Suspension Bridge in Course of Construction near Peekskill, N.Y.'.
Doublepage centerfold: 'Target Practice with the U.S. Squadron of Evolution Near Corfu'. Fullpg: 'The Pavilion, Jackson Park, Chicago'.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 4, 1885  Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Dolphin." Inside are four 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Late Richard T. Merrick," "Judge Stallo, United States Minister to Italy," "Rev. Dr. Joseph T. Duryea," and "Rt. Rev. Samuel David Ferguson." Doublepage centerfold. of "The Panama Canal-The Great Culebra Cut." Small illus. of "A New American Gun." 1/3 pg. illus. of "The Rhine Delivering the German Watch Horn to the Mosel." Full pg. illus. of "Constructing the New…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 26, 1874  Fullpg. Th. Nast cartoon shows a black man "The Commandments in South Carolina". Nearly fullpg. with 2 illustrations, plus text: 'Brigham Young's Wives in the Great Mormon Tabernacle' & 'Mormon at the Communion Table'.
Doublepage centerfold: 'Emigrants Leaving Queenstown for New York' at the dock. The front cover is "Autumn" and is a girl holding wheat sheaves. 3/4 pg "The Morning Toilet" is of caring of animals.
Complete in sixteen pages.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 4, 1885  HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 4, 1885  Great full front page print of: "Ulysses S. Grant" is very displayable.
Among prints inside are a full page with 4 scenes: "The Trouting Season--Sketches at the S. Side Club, Long Island"; a half page: "An Early Breakfast in Central Park"; a displayable fullpg: "New Cavalry Drill in the United States Army" and another full page: "Four of a Kind"; a quarter-page: "The Buffalo Music Hall, Burned March 25".
…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 5, 1876  Full front page Thomas Nast cartoon entitled 'Hen(dricks)-Pecked'.  An article entitled 'The Ku-Klux.' Full page Nast cartoon showing Indians entitled 'Bill Passed providing for Two New Military Posts by the Generous Democratic House'. A.B. Frost doublepage centerfold: 'The Intercollegiate Regatta, Saratoga Lake, July 187 - The Finish' is comprised of three different illustrations. A nearly full-page illustration 'Harem Life in Turkey - the Dinner' with…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 2, 1888  Nice full ftpg: "Lieutenant-General Philip H. Sheridan". Nice fullpg: 'Floods in the Central Mississippi Valley' shows 5 illus. Nice halfpg: 'The Whole Troop is Hurriedly Saddling'.
Fullpg: 'Sketches from the Great Tariff Debate in the House of Rep.' Nice fullpg: 'Hon. Carlisle, of Ky., Speaker of the House of Representatives'. Nice fullpg. of 3 scenes: 'Indian Service of Troops on the Border.'
Other news and advertisements of the day are included.…

HARPER'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'
Complete in sixteen pages.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 28, 1891  Fullpg: 'George Washington Relics at the National Museum, Washington'. Dramatic doublepage centerfold: 'The Funeral of Gen. Sherman in New York'.
Fullpg: 'The Port Huron Tunnel, St. Clair River' & 'Water Polo at the Manhattan Athletic Club'. Another doublepage centerfold: 'Funeral of Adm. David Porter, Washington, D.C.--Sailors Bearing the Body from the House'
Complete in sixteen pages.