LONG BRANCH: THOMAS NAST BEACH SCENE
by HARPER'S WEEKLY
1865. NAST, Thomas. HARPER'S WEEKLY. LONG BRANCH: THOMAS NAST BEACH SCENE. An original 16-inch by 22-inch, hand-colored print- drawn by famous illustrator Thomas Nast- from the August 26, 1865 issue of Harper's Weekly magazine. Entitled: "Our Watering-Places- Views At Long Branch." The double-page engraving depicts seven separate scenes, among which are the sea side, pavilions, lovers on the beach, children in the surf or playing, and an evening in the parlor. Nice! $175.00.
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OCEAN COUNTY: CRANBERRY BOG
by HARPER'S WEEKLY
1877. [HARPER'S WEEKLY]. OCEAN COUNTY: CRANBERRY BOG. A 15.5-inch by 10.5-inch print from the November 10, 1877 issues of "Harper's Weekly" magazine, featuring an Ocean County cranberry bog with many pickers at work. $45.00.
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LONG BRANCH: FISHING CHOLERA BANKS
by HARPER'S WEEKLY
1884. [HARPER'S WEEKLY]. LONG BRANCH, 1884: FISHING CHOLERA BANKS. An 11-inch by 16-inch hand-colored print featuring nine small drawings, by noted American artist A.B. Frost, depicting a day's fishing on the Cholera Banks. The Cholera Banks are located in the Atlantic Ocean about ten miles east of Long Branch. A few tiny tears along edges, not affecting any images. $85.00.
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SANDY HOOK: RACE FOR THE AMERICA CUP
by HARPER'S WEEKLY
1881. HARPER'S WEEKLY. SANDY HOOK: RACE FOR THE AMERICA CUP. An original full-page from the November 19, 1881 issue of Harper's Weekly, with the lower half of the page depicting a hand-colored engraving of the America Cup race off Sandy Hook. The engraving is titled "The Race For the America Cup- Coming Up From Sandy Hook- Drawn by J.O. Davidson." The scene shows four boats: The Atalanta, The Tidal Wave, The Mischief, and The Gracie vying for the cup... Read More
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ATLANTIC CITY: BEACH HAMMOCKS/ SEA SPIDER TRICYCLE
by HARPER'S WEEKLY
1888. HARPER'S WEEKLY. ATLANTIC CITY. BEACH HAMMOCKS/ SEA SPIDER TRICYCLE. A 11-inch by 16-inch full page from the August 25, 1888 issue of Harper's Weekly. With two hand-colored scenes: "Hammocks On The Beach- A Scene In Atlantic City" and an amazing contraption that took tourists out into the ocean on a large, raised platform "The Sea-Spider, Or Ocean Tricycle." Both images drawn by Schell and Hogan. Unusual. Very Good (small tear to upper right-hand corner but not near any... Read More
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LIFE-SAVING: RETURN FROM THE WRECK
by HARPER'S WEEKLY
1889. HARPER'S WEEKLY. LIFE-SAVING: RETURNING FROM THE WRECK. A double-page spread from a supplemental issue of Harper's Weekly magazine, November 23, 1889. "Returning From The Wreck"- showing a scene of shipwreck survivors landing on the beach, with one rescuer carrying a baby. A dramatic scene. $75.00.
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FISHING: MACKEREL FISHING
by HARPER'S WEEKLY
1872. [HARPER'S WEEKLY]. MACKEREL FISHING, 1872. An original hand-colored print from "Harper's Weekly" magazine, October 12, 1872, depicting a group of men mackerel fishing on the shore of an unnamed coastline. $85.00.
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LIFE-SAVING SERVICE: WRECK SCENE
by HARPER'S WEEKLY
1877. HARPER'S WEEKLY. LIFE-SAVING SERVICE: WRECK SCENE. "To the Rescue!- Hurrying With A Surf-boat To The Scene Of A Wreck." Drawn by Schell and Hogan. A full-page, hand-colored print from the May 19, 1877 issue of Harper's Weekly magazine. Quite a striking image! $85.00.
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FIRE ISLAND, NY: GIVING THE CHICKS A DIP
by HARPER'S WEEKLY
1873. WORTH, Thomas. [HARPER'S WEEKLY: FIRE ISLAND, NY. "GIVING THE CHICKS A DIP." An 11-inch by 16-inch hand-colored engraving from the August 16, 1873 issue of Harper's Weekly. The scene, drawn by Thomas Worth, is inspired by scenes the artist saw while visiting Fire Island. The engraving depicts a bath house and horse-drawn wagon, with children and adults frolicking in the ocean. Small article on verso. $75.00.
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SEA GIRT: MILITARY SHARP-SHOOTERS
by HARPER'S WEEKLY
1880. HARPER'S WEEKLY. SEA GIRT, 1897: MILITARY SHARP SHOOTERS. A 15.75-inch by 10.75-inch, hand-colored engraving from an 1897 issue of "Harper's Weekly." The drawing is entitled "Military Sharp-shooters At Sea Girt, New Jersey- Scenes at the Inner-State Competitions Held Under The Auspices Of The New Jersey State Rifle Association." Drawn by Alfred Brennan.The page has seven scenes relating to the competition, including the Club House, the shooting matches, and the three various trophies. An uncommon print. $100.00.
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SANDY HOOK: PILOT-STATION BOAT
by HARPER'S WEEKLY
1897. [HARPER'S WEEKLY]. SABNDY HOOK: PILOTAGE OFF SANDY HOOK- ON BOARD THE NEW STEAM PILOT-STATION BOAT "NEW YORK." A 11-inch by 16-inch engraving, drawn by M.J. Burns, from the July 24, 1897 issue of "Harper's Weekly." The engraving has eight separate panels, each depicting a different scene off Sandy Hook, including drawings of the new pilot ship and various rescue attempts. Unusual! $85.00.
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SEA GIRT: NATIONAL SHOOTING TOURNAMENT
by HARPER'S WEEKLY
[HARPER'S WEEKLY]. SEA GIRT: NATIONAL SHOOTING TOURNAMENT. A 9-inch by 13-inch page depicting four photographs from The National Shooting tournament at Sea Girt, New Jersey, no date but early 20th century. Source unknown but the photographs are from "Harper's Weekly" magazine. Scenes include a general view of the encampment, a target-pit, the canteen, and a view of the firing-line. Very Good. $45.00.
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LIFE-SAVING: PERILS OF THE COAST, 1881
by HARPER'S WEEKLY
1881. HARPER'S WEEKLY. LIFE-SAVING SERVICE: PERILS OF THE COAST. A large (16- by 23-inch), double-page illustration from the April 16, 1881 issue of Harper's Weekly. The engraving shows four life-saving scenes: "Discovery Of The Wreck: A Patrolman's Signal"; "Off to the Wreck"; "Firing The Wreck Gun"; and "The Morning After the Wreck." Article on the U.S. Life-Saving Service on verso. $85.00.
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SEA GIRT: MILITARY SHARP-SHOOTERS
by HARPER'S WEEKLY
1880. HARPER'S WEEKLY. SEA GIRT, 1897: MILITARY SHARP-SHOOTERS. A 15.75-inch by 10.75-inch engraving from an 1897 issue of "Harper's Weekly." The drawing is entitled "Military Sharp-shooters At Sea Girt, New Jersey- Scenes at the Inner-State Competitions Held Under The Auspices Of The New Jersey State Rifle Association." Drawn by Alfred Brennan.The page has seven scenes relating to the competition, including the Club House, the shooting matches, and the three various trophies. An uncommon print. $75.00.
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LONG BEACH: NEW SUMMER RESORT, 1880
by HARPER'S WEEKLY
NEW SUMMER RESORT, 1880. HARPER'S WEEKLY. LONG BEACH: NEW SUMMER RESORT, 1880. An original hand-colored print from the August 14, 1880 issue of Harper's Weekly. The print- captioned "The New Summer Resort At Long Beach"- shows four scenes, including a hotel, music pavilion, lunch pavilion and bath houses, and a scene from the beach. Very Good (small tape mark at botton of image, near caption). $100.00.
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SANDY HOOK/ELBERON/SEA BRIGHT
by HARPER'S WEEKLY
1883. HARPER'S WEEKLY. ELBERON, SEA BRIGHT, HIGHLANDS. "South From Sandy Hook." A full-page, hand-colored engraving from the August 18, 1883 issue of Harper's Weekly magazine. The engraving depicts four scenes: On the beach in the Elberon section of Long Branch; the beach at Sea Bright; the Twin Lights in the Highlands; and a village cart (Nauvoo, Sea Bright?). Very nice! $85.00.
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ASBURY PARK: BLUE FISHING
by HARPER'S WEEKLY
1880. [HARPER'S WEEKLY]. ASBURY PARK, 1880. BLUE FISHING. A 15.5-inch by 10.5-inch hand-colored print from the July 3, 1880 issue of "Harper's Weekly" magazine depicting several men squidding for blue-fish on the beach at Asbury Park. Numerous oceanfront buildings and pavilions are shown in the background. Nice! $100.00.
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LIFE-SAVING: LIFE-BOAT DRILL
by HARPER'S WEEKLY
1881. HARPER'S WEEKLY. LIFE-SAVING: LIFE-BOAT DRILL. A double-page spread from the January 15, 1881 issue of Harper's Weekly. Scene depicts a life-boat drill on a large sailing ship- nice detail! $75.00.
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LONG BRANCH: HIGH LIFE BELOW THE STAIRS
by HARPER'S WEEKLY
1870. HARPER'S WEEKLY. LONG BRANCH. "High Life Below Stairs- Dedicated To The Absentees At Saratoga And Long Branch" An 11-inch by 16-inch print from the August 13, 1870 issues of "Harper's Weekly," drawing by Sol Eytinge, Jr. Depicts racing fans drinking and making merry at a tavern. Few tiny chips along outer border. $45.00.
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LONG BRANCH: PRESIDENT GRANT GRAND BALL
by HARPER'S WEEKLY
1869. [HARPER'S WEEKLY]. LONG BRANCH, 1865: PRESIDENT GRANT GRAND BALL. A 16-inch by 11-inch print entitled "Grand Ball Given in Honor of President Grant at the Stetson House, Long Branch, July 26" from the August 14, 1869 issue of "Harper's Weekly." The engraving, drawn by C.G. Bush, features men and women dressed in period evening-wear and gowns standing around Grant, his wife, and other couples on the dance floor. The text discussing the ball is on the verso of... Read More
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LONG BRANCH: DAY AT THE SUMMER CAPITAL
by HARPER'S WEEKLY
1874. [HARPER'S WEEKLY]. LONG BRANCH, 1874: A DAY AT THE SUMMER CAPITAL. A 10-inch by 16-inch engraving in the September 5, 1874 issue of "Harper's Weekly." The drawing, entitled "Sketches at Long Branch," depicts eleven small sketches of a man's activities during "A Day At The Summer Capital," all which have small notes of what time of day the activities take place, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Drawn by F. Regamey. $45.00.
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SANDY HOOK: MILITARY PROVING GROUNDS
by HARPER'S WEEKLEY
1895. [HARPER'S WEEKLEY]. SANDY HOOK, 1895: MILITARY PROVING GROUNDS. A drawing showing men loading a 10-inch rifle mounted on barbette carriage at the Sandy Hook proving-grounds. $50.00.
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LONG BRANCH: HIGH LIFE BELOW THE STAIRS
by HARPER'S WEEKLY
1870. HARPER'S WEEKLY. LONG BRANCH. "High Life Below Stairs- Dedicated To The Absentees At Saratoga And Long Branch. An 11-inch by 16-inch hand-colored print from the August 13, 1870 issue of "Harper's Weekly," Drawing by Sol Eytinge, Jr. Depicts racing fans drinking and making merry at a tavern. $85.00.
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LIFE-SAVING: SAVED
by HARPER'S WEEKLY
1873. WORTH, Thomas. HARPER'S WEEKLY. "LIFE-SAVING: SAVED." An original 11-inch by 16-inch, hand-colored print from the September 20, 1873 issue of "Harper's Weekly," captioned "SAVED- Drawn by Sol Eytinge, From A Sketch By Thomas Worth." The scene depicts a man coming out of the ocean bearing a young girl, with an exuberant crowd on the beach cheering his rescue. Unusual! $75.00.
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SANDY HOOK: LIGHT-SHIP
by HARPER'S WEEKLY
1879. [HARPER'S WEEKLY]. SANDY HOOK, 1879: LIGHT-SHIP. A half-page, hand-colored engraving on a page form the September 27, 1879 issue of "Harper's Weekly" showing showing the Sandy Hook Light-ship, as drawn by F.S. Cozzens. $75.00.
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