Harper’s Weekly – April 9, 1887 – Yellowstone in Winter, Elk Encounter, Old Faithful, Wild West Satire + NC “New South” Supplement

Harper’s Weekly – April 9, 1887 – Yellowstone in Winter, Elk Encounter, Old Faithful, Wild West Satire + NC “New South” Supplement

$75.00
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Harper’s Weekly – April 9, 1887 – Yellowstone in Winter, Elk Encounter, Old Faithful, Wild West Satire + NC “New South” Supplement

Harper’s Weekly – April 9, 1887 – Yellowstone in Winter, Elk Encounter, Old Faithful, Wild West Satire + NC “New South” Supplement

$75.00
📜 Harper’s Weekly – April 9, 1887 – Yellowstone in Winter, Elk Encounter, Old Faithful, Wild West Satire + NC “New South” Supplement (VG/VG+) 📜 A highly desirable Harper’s Weekly dated April 9, 1887, featuring iconic Yellowstone imagery and a full “New South” regional supplement showcasing Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina. This is a richly illustrated issue with multiple frame-worthy prints, especially for collectors of Western art, national parks, and Southern history. --- ⭐ Key Highlights of the Main Issue (16 pages) 🌲❄️ Full Front Page – Yellowstone Elk Encounter “The Yellowstone in Winter — A Surprise.” Dramatic winter scene showing skiers unexpectedly coming upon a herd of elk. A standout wildlife print. --- 🌋❄️ Double-Page Centerfold – Winter in Yellowstone National Park “Winter Scenes in the Yellowstone National Park.” Includes eight separate sketches, featuring: • Old Faithful Geyser Going Off • Snowbound forests and thermal features • Wildlife and frontier scenes Fantastic for framing. --- ⚓ Coastal Life & Daily America • Half-page: “Catching Herring” – great maritime interest • Full-page W.A. Rogers political satire: “Uncle Sam's ‘Wild West’ (East & South) Show — The Inter-State Commissioners Moving on the Animals” A classic Rogers cartoon targeting interstate commerce regulation, using frontier imagery for humor. --- 📰 Plus: Columns, literary installments, national news, political commentary, and dozens of period advertisements. --- 📄 Included: THE NEW SOUTH Supplement (4 pages) A beautifully illustrated supplement focusing on North Carolina, ideal for regional collectors. 🌆 Front Page: Raleigh, N.C. Multiple engraved views including: • Fayetteville Street • Various public buildings • Churches • Residences & business architecture (Your photo clearly shows the Raleigh street view montage.) --- 🌲🔥 Centerfold: The Turpentine Industry — North Carolina A full-page spread on turpentine harvesting & distillation — an important 19th-century Southern industry. --- 🌇 Back Page: Charlotte, N.C. Includes five architectural views, such as: • Public squares • Important residences • Notable commercial structures A fantastic set of Southern cityscapes. --- 🗂️ Condition: VG / VG+ • Clean, bright pages with sharp impressions • Light typical edge wear • Binding holes from the original annual volume • Overall crisp and well-preserved Excellent for collectors or framing. --- 🖼️ Archival Framing Available I offer professional framing for any single page or centerfold: • Acid-free matting • UV-protective acrylic • Multiple style options Perfect for home, office, or gift display. --- 📏 Size Approx. 16 x 11 inches (Harper’s Weekly folio) --- ✨ A premium issue featuring Yellowstone’s winter wonders plus a scarce Southern regional supplement with Raleigh & Charlotte architectural views. A superb dual-piece collectible. ✨

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