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HARPER'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 is the multi-page piece on Colorado, complete with many W.A. Rogers prints (see images). Also included is a lengthy discussion of compulsory eduction in NY,…
Public (reformed) education... pre-1900 style...
HARPER'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 is the multi-page piece on Colorado, complete with many W.A. Rogers prints (see images). Also included is a lengthy discussion of compulsory eduction in NY,…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 25, 1900
"What Might Have Been If The Original Thirteen States Had Never Been Expanded", by W.A. Rogers; Prisoners of Peking; Peking and Tientsin; Korea of To-Day; Zinc-field of Arkansas; "The Fishermen of San Francisco" by W.A. Rogers; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.
Cover illustration by W.A. Rogers...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 22, 1900 The cover of this issue has a political cartoon by W.A. Rogers titled "Smashed!".
The "inside cover" has an illustration captioned: "The Destruction of Galveston" (see photo), with more inside, including a half pg. titled: "Bathing Pavilions On the Beach At Galveston", and a lengthy article titled: "The Galveston Calamity", and a full page print: "The Busy Wharves of Galveston Before their Destruction by the Hurricane of September 8, 1900". The…
Supplement to HARPER'S WEEKLY dated June 6, 1891 (print only)
This is a double-page print. This W.A. Rogers engraving is comprised of several small sketches and is entitled "Sketches in the Chicago Parks". See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 23 x 16.5 inches.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 21, 1888 (print only) This is a single page illustration entitled "The Pennsylvania Strike - Miners Calling a Meeting" by W.A. Rogers. This measures approximately 16 x 11 inches and is in very nice condition. Very suitable for framing.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 6, 1894 (print only) This is a single page illustration entitled "In The Lobby of the Palace Hotel, Cripple Creek" by W.A. Rogers. This measures approximately 16 x 10.5 inches and is in very nice condition. Very suitable for framing.
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, February, 1895 The article "French Fighters In Africa" contains eleven illustrations by Frederic Remington. Another article entitled "Down the West Coast" eight illustrations by W.A. Rogers. Additional articles, poems and illustrations are within.
Complete in 150+ pages, disbound, measures 6 1/2 x 9 1/4 inches and is in very nice condition.
(Supplement to the) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 3, 1900 The Supplement for this date is rarely available. It contains the desirable print of Teddy Roosevelt on horseback by W.A. Rogers ("Vice-Presidential Possibilities, THE ROUGH RIDER"). If interested, be in touch and we will confirm its availability.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 23, 1893 The front page is an illustration by A.B. Frost showing a Black man & his dog entitled: "Fo' De Lan's Sake! I Done Forgot De Chillun's Candy!". Within the issue is another full page Frost illustration "The Christmas Savings". Articles "The Chaplain of the House" and "The New Brigadier-General" include photos. Great full page: 'In the Colorado Gold Fields--Sketches at Cripple Creek' by W.A. Rogers includes 6 scenes. A ful lpage 'The Trained Animals at…
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 2, 1881 This issue includes a full front page illustration by Thomas Nast entitled "U.S. Circus" and a full page illustration by W.A. Rogers entitled "The Old Way and The New". A double page centerfold by Thomas Nast shows a morbid Statue of Liberty as a 'Warning Light', symbolizing the dangerous & unhealthy conditions of the streets of New York. Additional illustrations include: "The National Academy of Design", "The Remedy is Worse Than the Evil" by Thomas…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 7, 1888 Front page print by W.A. Rogers: "The Consumer Consumed". Halfpg: "The Funeral of the Late Chief-Justice Waite in the House of Representatives".
Nice doublepage centerfold: "Throwing Letters to the Pilot" shows mail being passed from one boat to another. Two scenes of the Cincinnati Exposition.A full page on: "Pictures from the Spring Exhibition of the National Academy of Design" plus much more.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included.…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 23, 1888 (with Supplement of The City of Chicago) Full ftpg. shows: 'William II, Emperor of Germany & King of Prussia'. Fullpg W.A. Rogers: 'A Street in a Mining Village in Penna.' & Fullpg: 'The Whipple Institutes & Buildings at Farbault, Minnesota'. Article: "The Base-Ball Championship Cup" with accompanying illustration. Also included is the Supplement "The City of Chicago" which includes many illustrations.
Other news and advertisements of the day are…
HARPER'S WEEKLY August 27, 1892. Front full pg. illus. of "The Strike of the Switchmen at Buffalo, New York." Inside is a full pg. of illus. pertaining to "The Knights Templar Conclave in Denver, Colorado." Full pg. of illus. of "The Strike of the Switchmen at Buffalo, New York." Several pgs. of large illus. pertaining to "Pekin." (China). Full pg. illus. of "Southampton" which is comprised of several illustrations. Full pg. illus. of "The Miners' Rebellion in Tennessee." Full pg. illus. of…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 16, 1895 The front page is a political cartoon on the "funeral" of the 53rd Congress, includes Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty entitled "Reading the Will - A Few Legacies Left by the Defunct Congress" and is by W.A. Rogers.
Inside the issue is a one-third page illustration of "The New Submarine Torpedo-Boat for the United State Navy" which has accompany text. A full page print: "Proposed Hudson River Suspension Bridge Between New York and New Jersey" also has…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Apr. 27, 1895 Frontpg. has W.A. Rogers' Silver Standard themed, "A Perilous Situation". Fullpg. shows a coach leaving the 'Country Club House, West Chester'. Three pg. article with 12 photos on Liberia.
Nice fullpg: 'Sketches in Bermuda' shows 5 scenes. Photos of 4 college baseball teams, including Yale, Harvard, Princeton & Penn State. Nice.
Complete issue.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 25, 1895 Frontpg. has W.A. Rogers' Silver Standard themed: "Will He Be Buncoed? It Was Greenbacks; It Is Now Silver; And Always Fiat Money". Nice fullpg. on: 'Fort Adams, Newport, R.I.' shows 6 scenes. Fullpg: 'The Prado, Havana, Cuba'. Several illus. & article on a traveling circus & the rigors of setup, etc.
Complete issue.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 24, 1880 The front page of the issue is a political statement between 'Miss Columbia' and 'General H___' which is dealing with the upcoming election. "The 'Passion Play'" article features two large illustrations. The full page 'At High Bridge, Harlem River -- 'All Aboard' is by W.A. Rogers '.
"Moonlight on the Water" is a full page illustration. Two half page illustrations 'A Night on the Sound' and 'Muster Day on an Indian Reservation'. Another page…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 11, 1880 Front full page Thomas Nast illustration of "The Widow's Wants". Full page Thomas Nast illustration of "Wade Hampton's Dilemna". Full page W.A. Rogers illustration of "The Settler's First Home in the Far West".
Doublepage centerfold of "English Church Architecture - Carlisle Cathedral". 2/3 page illustration of "Candahar - Interior of the Citdel". Four 1/4 page portraits of "H. B. Bigelow," "W. H. Bulkeley," "Frederic A. Potts," and " The Late…
W.A. Rogers print...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 1, 1900 "He Drove His Wedge Too Far", by W.A. Rogers; "On The Beach At Narragansett Pier" by Smedley; U.S. Forces in China; Hemp Industry of the Philippines; The Visiting English Tennis-Players; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 15, 1900 "Another Paramount Issue," by W.A. Rogers; "Allied Forces at Tientsin;" "The New York State Republican Convention at Saratoga;" "The Army's Navy;" doublepage centerfold "Bird's-Eye View of Shanghai;" "The Towers of the New East River Bridge;" "Fifth Annual Women's Golf Championship of the United States;" and other news of the day. See photos for full details.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 22, 1897 The front page of this issue features a full page illustration entitled "The Greco-Turkish War - Greek Officers Signalling from the Heights Above Miluna." Inside the issue are three full pages of illustrations of "The Greco-Turkish War." A half page illustration is featured with a story "Jerome - A Poor Man". Two small illustrations accompanying an article "Lake Michigan Car-Ferry".
Most of a page is: "Taking the Starch out of Civil Service Reform."…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has an illustration of "A Solid Man on a Solid Foundation" by W. A. Rogers.
This issue has photos of "Counting the Cost of Messina's Tragedy" and "In the Awful Quiet of Sicily's Awakening." There is a piece of writing by Mark Twain called "The New Planet" and a photo of "An Ascending Star" which is of Miss Hattie Williams. Also in this issue is a double page illustration of "When…
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 2, 1880 The front page features a fullpage Thomas Nast cartoon entitled "The Toodles Ticket - The First Thing He Sees on Returning to the Democratic party is Thomspon with a P!". A ful page A. B. Frost illustration is entitled 'Gun-Shy' which is a hunting scene. Another full page illustration "The Capture of Andre" is from the Revolutionary War period and has an accompanying article.
There are two full page illustrations: 'View of New York from a…
This issue has photos of "A House that was Built in a Day"; "With the Candidates in the West"; "A Glance Across the Footlights" and "The Coming Alaska-Yukon Exposition." There is also a full page illustration of "Votes" by Dan Sayre Groesbeck; a double page illustration of "'O, We'll Sail the Ship of State All Right, We Will!' " by
This issue has photos of "How to Vote for Taft and Chanler"; "A Great American Automobile Victory"; "Michigan's forest-Fire Tragedy"; "A Princess of Comic Opera" and "Laying the Corner-Stone of the Catholic Cathedral at St. Louis." There is also an illustration by John Newton
This issue has an article by James P. McGovern called "Uses and Benefits of Denatured Alcohol"; a photo of "The Present Candidate visits the Ex-Candidate"; a photo of "Miss Billie Burke" and a double page illustration by Kemble called "'Stung!' " and much more.
Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 10, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "T. R. 'Our Candidate is the Strongest Man I Know'--He Needs to Be."
This issue has a photo of "The Pope's Ecclesiastical Jubilee"; photos of "The American Fleet at the Antipodes"; "In the Trail of the Adirondack Forest Fires"; "Baseball's Eventful Year"; "In the Days of Their Youth"; "Making Street Railway Accidents to Order"; a double page illustration by Kemble of "What Four…
Past Work of Thomas Nast ~ Republican Elephant and Democratic Donkey...
This issue has photos of "The Men Behind the Political Guns" and "Folk Dances by New York Schoolgirls." There is then an article of "The Origin of American Cartoon Symbols" by Albert Bigelow Paine which includes pictures of cartoons of the past by Thomas Nast which includes the famous First Republican Elephant and First
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 27, 1882 Front pg 'Blossoms on the Old Bough' by W.A. Rogers; Nice fullpg: 'Indian Training School, Forest Grove, Oregon' shows five illustrations. Fullpg; 'The Wreck of the 'Pliny' at Deal Beach, New Jersey'. Great fullpg: 'The Stream of Immigration--Scenes at Castle Garden' by W.A. Rogers and: 'A Creamery' showing 4 scenes; A Photographic Gun.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 16 pages and is in good condition.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 21, 1888 (with Supplement) Full front pg. illus. of "Not Even Handed Justice." by W.A. Rogers. Inside is a full pg. illus. containing three illus. pertaining to "The Art Institute of Chicago." Full pg. illus. of "Grape and Hop Culture in California." Full pg. illus. of "The Pennsylvania Strike-Miners Calling a Meeting", also by W.A. Rogers.
Two illus. pertaining to "The Accident on the Boston and Maine Railroad at Bradford, Massachusetts" including a 1/4 pg.…
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 24, 1898 Full front page illus. of "Cast Loose and Provide." Inside is a 1/4 pg. portrait of "William Black." Full pg. of illus. of "From the Loan Exhibition of Portraits at the National Academy of Design." Two full pg. illus. of "The Fifty-Fifth Congress - Scenes in Washington at the Opening of the Session."
Doublepage centerfold of "Field Hospital at the 'Bloody Ford' of San Juan Creek." 1/2 pg. illus. of "America and England in the Last Century - A Cold…
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 6, 1883 Front page print: "Harmony--Wait Til The Clouds Roll By Johnny". Halfpg. print: "The New York Democratic State Convention at Buffalo'". Two half page prints: "The Third Had Got Him Down Upon His Back, And Was Diligently Pounding His Head Against The Hard Stones" and "The Launch Of The Iron Clipper-Ship 'T. F. Oakes'". Nice fullpg. print: "The Valley of the Upper Mississippi" shows 6 displayable scenes. Nice fullpg. print: "Watering Deer--Indian…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 9, 1887 Very nice full ftpg: "The Yellowstone In Winter--A Surprise" shows skiers coming upon a heard of elk. Nice doublepage centerfold: "Winter Scenes in the Yellowstone National Park" shows 8 scenes including 1 of "Old Faithful Geyser Going Off". Halfpg: "Catching Herring". Full page print by W.A. Rogers: "Uncle Sam's 'Wild West' (East and South) Show--The Inter-State Commissioners Moving on the Animals" plus much more.
Other news and advertisements of the…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 11, 1888 Front page print by W.A. Rogers: "Barred Out". Doublepage centerfold: "Waiting in Line for a Meal". Nearly fullpg: "Character Sketches in Ireland--A Meeting in a Cottage". Fullpg: "Tobogganing at Fleetwood Park" plus much more.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in sixteen pages.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 29, 1888 Front page print by W.A. Rogers: "A Question Of Labor". Fullpg. of 4 scenes: 'Fever-Stricken Jacksonville'.
Fullpg: 'Their Bridal Tour--At Niagara Falls' shows a newlywed couple, & 'The Hippopotami in their New Tank at Central Park' & very nice fullpg: 'Electioneering in the Rocky Mountains'. With the Supplement.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in sixteen pages.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 28, 1896 Full ftpg. cartoon shows: 'Uncle Sam's Thanksgiving', by W.A. Rogers. Nice fullpg. F. Remington print: 'White Man's Big Sunday--Indian Visitors on Thanksgiving Day'. Great doublepage centerfold: 'Thanksgiving in the Woods' is by A.B. Frost. Photos of 3 bronze statuettes by Remington.
Complete issue.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 15, 1902 Frontpage photo Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt; several pages of photos of Prince Henry's American Tour; full page photo Memorial Services for President McKinley; Cresceus's Wonderful Campaign; The Tammany Man; fullpage illustration "American Editors. XII.-Charles Emory Smith" by W.A. Rogers; fullpage photo The Railroad Nearest the North Pole; fullpage illustration "Fighting Fire by Electric Light"; fullpage advertisement of Dickens works; color doublepage…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 3, 1903
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 22, 1879 Front page illustration: 'Anxious Moments'. Double page centerfold: 'Shooting Cattle at Standing Rock Indian Agency' is by W.A. Rogers, showing many Indians. Full page: 'Sketches at the New York Pigeon Show'. 3/4 page illustration: 'The Execution of Moncasi for an Attempt on the Life of King Alfonso'. Full page illustration: 'St. Valentine Fancies' .
Sixteen pages, in very good condition (as shown), and contains additional prints and related text.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 18, 1901 The frontpage cartoon is of Wall Street: "Those Lambs Were Getting Too 'Chesty'," by W.A. Rogers, and includes a related editorial article. Also included are: "The American Steel Industry," "The Elevation of Mgr. Martinelli to the Cardinalate," "The Launching of the Rival Yachts," "The Cuban Situation," "Industrial and Reform School, Guanajay, Cuba," "A Study Of Napoleon," "May-Day in the New York Parks," the doublepage centerfold "Sunday at the New…
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 6, 1883 The cover of the issue is a full page illustration entitled 'Early Settlers On Their Way To Church'. A great 1/3 page illustration: 'Framework For the Hand Of Bartholdi's Statue Of Liberty' is an early view! Full page: 'New Decorations In the White House'. Another full page which is comprised of several scenes is 'Winter Scenes in the Northwest - Northern Shore of Lake Superior'. An article "Adventures with Alligators" features four illustrations. A…
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York, New York, dated July 2, 1898. The front page features a full illustration of "Major-General William R. Shafter, U.S.V." "Diary of the War" is in an inclusive feature. Inside is a full page illustration of "Buying War Bonds at the Sub-Treasury, New York City" by W.A. Rogers. Full page of illustration of "Off For Cuba With General Shafte's Troops - Life on the Transports." Full page illustration of "Bombardment of Santiago De Cuba, Monday, June 6, 1898."
Full…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 5, 1899 Full ftpg: "The Open Door!" by W.A. Rogers. Fullpg. with 7 photos: "The Strike of the Trolley Employees in Cleveland". Halfpg: "Admiral Dewey & Col. Denby Watching Target Practice on Board the Olympia" & halfpg: "The U.S.S. Olympia".
Three photos regarding: "Recent Lynching of Italians at Tallulah, Louisiana--Three of the Victims" with related text. 4 photos of "Historic Lakes of Killarney Purchased by an American, A.G. Peck". Photos of "Elihu Root"…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 16, 1899 Full front page illus. of "Santa Claus: These New-Fangled Chimneys are Very Trying to an Old Fogy Like Me.", by W.A. Rogers. "A Glance Ahead - Being a Christmas Tale of A.D. 3568" by John Kendrick Bangs takes 3 pages and includes several color prints.
Inside are two full pgs. of illus. of "The War in South Africa - Scenes in and About Ladysmith." Full pg. illus. of "Bethlehem on Christmas Day." Full pg. of illus. of "Views of he Paris…
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 2, 1887 The front page shows a ship during a violent storm entitled "Ship Ahead!" by de Thultrup. A full page illustration comprised of seven scenes is of "The Veterinary Department of the University of Pennsylvania" which also has related article within the issue. A half-page is comprised of the persons serving as the Inter-State Commerce Commissioners. W.A. Rogers features a half-page illustration "The Republican Elephant Comes Up To Time".
The double page…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 28, 1887 The front page print: "Bridged--A Familiar Chicago Experience". A half page print: "The Funeral Services of Vicar-General Quinn".
Doublepg. centerfold: "Decoration Day" is displayable. Three-quarter pg: "Grand Completion of the Broadway Elevated Railroad System" by W.A. Rogers. Fullpg: "Spring Auction in Rural Pennsylvania" has 9 scenes.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 25, 1888 Front page print: "Multum In Parvo--An Orchestra With One Performer". Fullpg: "Feeding & Catching Terrapin on a Maryland Farm".
The double page centerfold: "The Modern Buccaneers" by W.A. Rogers. Nearly fullpg: "Character Sketches in Ireland". Interesting fullpg: "The Statue of William Penn for the Tower of the New City Hall, Philadelphia" shows 8 views. Interesting Supplement shows: "Recent Developments of Electricity as an Industrial Art" shows…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 17, 1888 The front page features a nice illustration of "Senator William B Allison, of Iowa" and has accompanying text. An inside page features illustrations of four "Members of the German Imperial Family". A full page has 3 views of 'The New Manhattan Bridge Across the Harlem River at 181st Street'. Another page features a half page is 'Sketches in Ireland -- A Galway Eviction in Progress' along with quarter-page illustrations of "The Late Louisa May Alcott'…
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