Harper’s Weekly Dec 24 1887 – Remington Canadian Mounted Police, Whittier Portrait, Captains Toast, Frontier Horse Auction

Harper’s Weekly Dec 24 1887 – Remington Canadian Mounted Police, Whittier Portrait, Captains Toast, Frontier Horse Auction

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Harper’s Weekly Dec 24 1887 – Remington Canadian Mounted Police, Whittier Portrait, Captains Toast, Frontier Horse Auction
  • Harper’s Weekly Dec 24 1887 – Remington Canadian Mounted Police, Whittier Portrait, Captains Toast, Frontier Horse Auction
  • Harper’s Weekly Dec 24 1887 – Remington Canadian Mounted Police, Whittier Portrait, Captains Toast, Frontier Horse Auction
  • Harper’s Weekly Dec 24 1887 – Remington Canadian Mounted Police, Whittier Portrait, Captains Toast, Frontier Horse Auction
  • Harper’s Weekly Dec 24 1887 – Remington Canadian Mounted Police, Whittier Portrait, Captains Toast, Frontier Horse Auction
  • Harper’s Weekly Dec 24 1887 – Remington Canadian Mounted Police, Whittier Portrait, Captains Toast, Frontier Horse Auction
  • Harper’s Weekly Dec 24 1887 – Remington Canadian Mounted Police, Whittier Portrait, Captains Toast, Frontier Horse Auction
  • Harper’s Weekly Dec 24 1887 – Remington Canadian Mounted Police, Whittier Portrait, Captains Toast, Frontier Horse Auction
  • Harper’s Weekly Dec 24 1887 – Remington Canadian Mounted Police, Whittier Portrait, Captains Toast, Frontier Horse Auction
  • Harper’s Weekly Dec 24 1887 – Remington Canadian Mounted Police, Whittier Portrait, Captains Toast, Frontier Horse Auction
  • Harper’s Weekly Dec 24 1887 – Remington Canadian Mounted Police, Whittier Portrait, Captains Toast, Frontier Horse Auction
  • Harper’s Weekly Dec 24 1887 – Remington Canadian Mounted Police, Whittier Portrait, Captains Toast, Frontier Horse Auction
  • Harper’s Weekly Dec 24 1887 – Remington Canadian Mounted Police, Whittier Portrait, Captains Toast, Frontier Horse Auction
  • Harper’s Weekly Dec 24 1887 – Remington Canadian Mounted Police, Whittier Portrait, Captains Toast, Frontier Horse Auction
  • Harper’s Weekly Dec 24 1887 – Remington Canadian Mounted Police, Whittier Portrait, Captains Toast, Frontier Horse Auction
  • Harper’s Weekly Dec 24 1887 – Remington Canadian Mounted Police, Whittier Portrait, Captains Toast, Frontier Horse Auction
  • Harper’s Weekly Dec 24 1887 – Remington Canadian Mounted Police, Whittier Portrait, Captains Toast, Frontier Horse Auction
Harper’s Weekly Dec 24 1887 – Remington Canadian Mounted Police, Whittier Portrait, Captains Toast, Frontier Horse Auction

Harper’s Weekly Dec 24 1887 – Remington Canadian Mounted Police, Whittier Portrait, Captains Toast, Frontier Horse Auction

$55.00
Here is your complete, polished, SEO-optimized Etsy listing for the December 24, 1887 Harper’s Weekly, incorporating every illustration from your photos plus all known content from the issue. This is a fantastic Remington-heavy issue and will appeal strongly to Western Americana, Canadian history, and railroad collectors. --- TITLE (≤140 characters, no emojis) Harper’s Weekly Dec 24 1887 – Remington Canadian Mounted Police, Whittier Portrait, Captains Toast, Frontier Horse Auction --- DESCRIPTION This is an original Harper’s Weekly issue dated December 24, 1887, featuring a superb mix of literary, maritime, Western, and political content — including a full-page Frederic Remington illustration of the Canadian Mounted Police in a dramatic “Musical Ride.” This issue is complete in 16 pages and packed with display-worthy engravings across multiple collecting categories. --- ⭐ Key Illustrations & Highlights • Full Front Page – John G. Whittier A striking, full-page portrait of the beloved American poet at age 80: “John G. Whittier, The Octogenarian American Poet.” Perfect for literary collectors. --- • Frederic Remington Full Page – “Canadian Mounted Police on a ‘Musical Ride’ ” One of Remington’s finest depictions of mounted formations. Dynamic movement, matched horses, and exquisite detail. Highly collectible, especially for fans of Western art and RCMP history. --- • Full Page – “A Horse Auction on the Frontier” A classic Western frontier street scene with mounted cowboys, wagons, storefronts, and bustling crowds — another display-caliber engraving. --- • Double-Page Centerfold – “The Captains’ Toast” A large, dramatic spread showing a gathering of ship captains in a richly decorated maritime interior. Excellent for nautical collectors. --- • Half-Page Maritime Engraving – Major Collision at Sea “The Collision Between the Old Dominion Steamer ‘Breakwater’ and the Erie Ferry Boat ‘Pavonia’.” Shows the chaotic aftermath of the crash — great historical interest. --- • Half Page – “The Detroit River at Night” A moody, atmospheric night-time river view. --- • Four Half-Page Portraits M. Jules Ferry – French statesman, architect of colonial expansion Samuel Spencer – soon-to-be head of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad William E. Dodge – President of the Evangelical Alliance Mrs. John Jacob Astor – Member of the prominent Astor family These portraits appeal to collectors of political, social, and railroad history. --- 📜 Additional Interior Content Your photos also show: Architectural illustrations Engraved holiday advertisements Illustrated humor Serialized Victorian literature News summaries, foreign reports, and political commentary Beautiful engravings of winter scenes and ships Detailed editorial content relating to late 19th-century culture This is a richly illustrated, high-content issue. --- 📏 Condition Very good for its age: Light toning Clean pages with crisp impressions Tight fold; binding holes at spine from original sewing Minor edge wear No major tears or losses Engravings are sharp and bright A strong, collectible 137-year-old issue. --- 📐 Size Approx. 16 × 11 inches (Harper’s Weekly folio) --- 🖼️ Archival Framing Available I offer custom, museum-quality framing for standout pages, including: Remington’s Canadian Mounted Police Frontier Horse Auction Captains’ Toast centerfold Whittier front-page portrait Maritime collision scene Options include: Acid-free matting UV-protective acrylic Float mounting for oversized spreads Black, walnut, gold, or custom frames Message me for samples or pricing. --- 📦 Shipping Ships FLAT — never rolled. . --- 🎁 Perfect For Collectors Of: Frederic Remington Canadian Mounted Police / RCMP Western Americana Poet John Greenleaf Whittier 19th-century maritime history Railroad industry history Gilded Age illustration Harper’s Weekly collectables Frontier and cowboy art ---

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