Harper’s Weekly – February 19, 1887, Original • Bismarck Front Page • Frederic Remington Plate • Railroad Disaster • Winter Canad
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Original 1887 Issue • Bismarck Front Page • Frederic Remington Plate • Railroad Disaster • Winter Canadian Scenes ❄️🚂⚔️
This is an authentic original issue of Harper’s Weekly: The Journal of Civilization, published February 19, 1887. It features political drama from Europe, early Frederic Remington artwork, major railroad disaster reporting, winter travel illustrations, and signature Gilded Age advertising.
A strong issue for collectors of Americana, Remington, German history, and 19th-century illustration.
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⭐ Highlights of This Issue
**🇩🇪 Full Front-Page Engraving:
“Prince Bismarck at the Session of the Reichstag”**
A bold, dramatic cover featuring Otto von Bismarck, the Iron Chancellor — a powerful portrait of 19th-century European politics.
This is an excellent display piece.
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**🚂 Dramatic Full-Page Engraving:
“Scene of the Disaster to the Boston & Montreal Express Train at Woodstock Bridge”**
A gripping, highly detailed depiction of the aftermath of the railroad accident — a standout example of Harper’s dramatic reporting style.
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**🔥 Half-Page W. A. Rogers Engraving:
“The Modern Altar of Sacrifice — The Devouring Car Stove”**
A commentary on the dangers of 19th-century train travel. Excellent for collectors of railroad history and Gilded Age satire.
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**⚓ Full-Page Frederic Remington:
“Sketches of a Man-of-War Under Sailing Orders”**
A genuine early Remington work — increasingly sought after.
Includes shipboard studies and naval activity before deployment.
This alone makes the issue desirable.
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❄️ Canadian Frontier & Winter Travel Scenes
Two excellent full-page engravings:
1. “Desolation” — A stark Arctic/winter scene (the polar bears)
2. “A Survival of the Old Canadian Diligences — Run Between Montreal and La Prairie, St. Philip”
A wonderful winter sleighing procession across the frozen St. Lawrence — great for framing.
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📰 Additional Content
Multiple smaller engravings throughout
Serialized fiction & frontier reporting
Victorian science, politics, and culture
Dozens of 19th-century advertisements (soap, electric belts, seeds, watches, cameras, medical tonics, machinery, & more)
Complete in 16 pages.
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⭐ Condition (VG / Very Good)
Complete issue with all pages present
Crisp, clean impressions
Minor edge wear from original binding
No major tears or staining
All plates present and frame-worthy
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🖼 Archival Framing Available
Available for any full-page or double-page illustration, including:
✓ Bismarck front page
✓ Railroad disaster engraving
✓ Remington “Man-of-War” plate
✓ Canadian sleigh scene
✓ Arctic “Desolation” wildlife page
Framing includes:
Acid-free matting
UV-protected acrylic
Professional, museum-style presentation
Harper’s Weekly – February 19, 1887, Original • Bismarck Front Page • Frederic Remington Plate • Railroad Disaster • Winter Canad
$43.21