HARPER’S WEEKLY — April 2, 1887 — Mark Twain Bust, Republican Elephant, Casemate Fort Firing, Papago Indians, Ship in Storm

HARPER’S WEEKLY — April 2, 1887 — Mark Twain Bust, Republican Elephant, Casemate Fort Firing, Papago Indians, Ship in Storm

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HARPER’S WEEKLY — April 2, 1887 — Mark Twain Bust, Republican Elephant, Casemate Fort Firing, Papago Indians, Ship in Storm
  • HARPER’S WEEKLY — April 2, 1887 — Mark Twain Bust, Republican Elephant, Casemate Fort Firing, Papago Indians, Ship in Storm
  • HARPER’S WEEKLY — April 2, 1887 — Mark Twain Bust, Republican Elephant, Casemate Fort Firing, Papago Indians, Ship in Storm
  • HARPER’S WEEKLY — April 2, 1887 — Mark Twain Bust, Republican Elephant, Casemate Fort Firing, Papago Indians, Ship in Storm
  • HARPER’S WEEKLY — April 2, 1887 — Mark Twain Bust, Republican Elephant, Casemate Fort Firing, Papago Indians, Ship in Storm
  • HARPER’S WEEKLY — April 2, 1887 — Mark Twain Bust, Republican Elephant, Casemate Fort Firing, Papago Indians, Ship in Storm
  • HARPER’S WEEKLY — April 2, 1887 — Mark Twain Bust, Republican Elephant, Casemate Fort Firing, Papago Indians, Ship in Storm
  • HARPER’S WEEKLY — April 2, 1887 — Mark Twain Bust, Republican Elephant, Casemate Fort Firing, Papago Indians, Ship in Storm
  • HARPER’S WEEKLY — April 2, 1887 — Mark Twain Bust, Republican Elephant, Casemate Fort Firing, Papago Indians, Ship in Storm
  • HARPER’S WEEKLY — April 2, 1887 — Mark Twain Bust, Republican Elephant, Casemate Fort Firing, Papago Indians, Ship in Storm
  • HARPER’S WEEKLY — April 2, 1887 — Mark Twain Bust, Republican Elephant, Casemate Fort Firing, Papago Indians, Ship in Storm
  • HARPER’S WEEKLY — April 2, 1887 — Mark Twain Bust, Republican Elephant, Casemate Fort Firing, Papago Indians, Ship in Storm
  • HARPER’S WEEKLY — April 2, 1887 — Mark Twain Bust, Republican Elephant, Casemate Fort Firing, Papago Indians, Ship in Storm
  • HARPER’S WEEKLY — April 2, 1887 — Mark Twain Bust, Republican Elephant, Casemate Fort Firing, Papago Indians, Ship in Storm
  • HARPER’S WEEKLY — April 2, 1887 — Mark Twain Bust, Republican Elephant, Casemate Fort Firing, Papago Indians, Ship in Storm
  • HARPER’S WEEKLY — April 2, 1887 — Mark Twain Bust, Republican Elephant, Casemate Fort Firing, Papago Indians, Ship in Storm
  • HARPER’S WEEKLY — April 2, 1887 — Mark Twain Bust, Republican Elephant, Casemate Fort Firing, Papago Indians, Ship in Storm
  • HARPER’S WEEKLY — April 2, 1887 — Mark Twain Bust, Republican Elephant, Casemate Fort Firing, Papago Indians, Ship in Storm
  • HARPER’S WEEKLY — April 2, 1887 — Mark Twain Bust, Republican Elephant, Casemate Fort Firing, Papago Indians, Ship in Storm
HARPER’S WEEKLY — April 2, 1887 — Mark Twain Bust, Republican Elephant, Casemate Fort Firing, Papago Indians, Ship in Storm

HARPER’S WEEKLY — April 2, 1887 — Mark Twain Bust, Republican Elephant, Casemate Fort Firing, Papago Indians, Ship in Storm

$110.00
✨ HARPER’S WEEKLY — April 2, 1887 — Mark Twain Bust, Republican Elephant, Casemate Fort Firing, Papago Indians, Ship in Storm — VG/VG+ ✨ This is an original Harper’s Weekly from April 2, 1887, in Very Good to Very Good+ condition, featuring Mark Twain, Native American studies, a dramatic naval front page, political cartoons, military artwork, and a major double-page fort illustration. A rich, varied, and highly displayable issue. --- 📌 Highlights in This Issue 🔥 Full Front Page — Maritime Dramatic Scene “Ship Ahead!” by J. O. Davidson (de Thulstrup) Two sailors battling through a violent storm. A striking seafaring image — perfect for framing. --- 📰 Interior Features & Engravings ⚓ DOUBLE-PAGE CENTERFOLD “Firing a Gun in an Old Casemate Fort” by Henry Reuterdahl / H. Zogbaum A powerful, atmospheric military scene showing troops firing a massive coastal gun inside an old stone fortification. --- 🐘 Political Cartoon — W.A. Rogers “The Republican Elephant Comes Up to Time” Classic Gilded Age political satire featuring the iconic GOP elephant. --- 📚 Interstate Commerce Commissioners Half-page lineup of the Commissioners A historic record of early federal regulatory leadership only months after the creation of the ICC. --- 🐎 Veterinary Department – University of Pennsylvania Full-page composite of seven scenes Includes surgical rooms, classrooms, anatomical teaching, large animal treatment. Great for collectors of medical or veterinary history. --- 🇺🇸 “The Star-Spangled Banner” Article With an engraving of the Key Monument, San Francisco Discusses the ongoing national interest in Francis Scott Key and the song’s patriotic legacy. --- 🌵 FULL PAGE — Papago / Tohono O’odham Life “Sketches Among the Papagos of San Xavier” 12 detailed scenes, including: Riders Adobe dwellings Mission church Pottery Native dress and daily activities Portrait heads A standout ethnographic illustration. --- 🌲 FULL PAGE — “A Log Jam” A dynamic wilderness rescue / lumberman's illustration — excellent display piece. --- 📜 Literary & News Content Includes: “The Cranks of the ‘Rainbow’” (fiction) Commentary on Brooklyn reform Irish situation International law Harbor & coast defense Numerous smaller sketches All complete and in place. --- 🎭 Back Page Feature — MARK TWAIN “Mark Twain — Bust of Samuel Clemens by Karl Gerhardt” A beautifully engraved portrait paired with text about Twain’s life and work. This is a highly desirable collectible for Twain enthusiasts. --- 📜 Condition VG / VG+ overall Pages clean, bright, supple Light expected toning Binding holes from original volume (normal) No major tears or losses All pages complete A strong, display-quality example. --- 🖼 Optional Archival Framing Available for: Ship Ahead! front page Casemate Fort double-page Papago Indians full page Republican Elephant cartoon Mark Twain bust Log Jam Acid-free mat + UV acrylic available. ---

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