Harper’s Weekly May 21, 1887 – European Steamer Day, Easter Island, Horse Artillery, Atlanta Cruiser, Ads & Illustrations

Harper’s Weekly May 21, 1887 – European Steamer Day, Easter Island, Horse Artillery, Atlanta Cruiser, Ads & Illustrations

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Harper’s Weekly May 21, 1887 – European Steamer Day, Easter Island, Horse Artillery, Atlanta Cruiser, Ads & Illustrations
  • Harper’s Weekly May 21, 1887 – European Steamer Day, Easter Island, Horse Artillery, Atlanta Cruiser, Ads & Illustrations
  • Harper’s Weekly May 21, 1887 – European Steamer Day, Easter Island, Horse Artillery, Atlanta Cruiser, Ads & Illustrations
  • Harper’s Weekly May 21, 1887 – European Steamer Day, Easter Island, Horse Artillery, Atlanta Cruiser, Ads & Illustrations
  • Harper’s Weekly May 21, 1887 – European Steamer Day, Easter Island, Horse Artillery, Atlanta Cruiser, Ads & Illustrations
  • Harper’s Weekly May 21, 1887 – European Steamer Day, Easter Island, Horse Artillery, Atlanta Cruiser, Ads & Illustrations
  • Harper’s Weekly May 21, 1887 – European Steamer Day, Easter Island, Horse Artillery, Atlanta Cruiser, Ads & Illustrations
  • Harper’s Weekly May 21, 1887 – European Steamer Day, Easter Island, Horse Artillery, Atlanta Cruiser, Ads & Illustrations
  • Harper’s Weekly May 21, 1887 – European Steamer Day, Easter Island, Horse Artillery, Atlanta Cruiser, Ads & Illustrations
  • Harper’s Weekly May 21, 1887 – European Steamer Day, Easter Island, Horse Artillery, Atlanta Cruiser, Ads & Illustrations
  • Harper’s Weekly May 21, 1887 – European Steamer Day, Easter Island, Horse Artillery, Atlanta Cruiser, Ads & Illustrations
  • Harper’s Weekly May 21, 1887 – European Steamer Day, Easter Island, Horse Artillery, Atlanta Cruiser, Ads & Illustrations
  • Harper’s Weekly May 21, 1887 – European Steamer Day, Easter Island, Horse Artillery, Atlanta Cruiser, Ads & Illustrations
  • Harper’s Weekly May 21, 1887 – European Steamer Day, Easter Island, Horse Artillery, Atlanta Cruiser, Ads & Illustrations
  • Harper’s Weekly May 21, 1887 – European Steamer Day, Easter Island, Horse Artillery, Atlanta Cruiser, Ads & Illustrations
  • Harper’s Weekly May 21, 1887 – European Steamer Day, Easter Island, Horse Artillery, Atlanta Cruiser, Ads & Illustrations
  • Harper’s Weekly May 21, 1887 – European Steamer Day, Easter Island, Horse Artillery, Atlanta Cruiser, Ads & Illustrations
  • Harper’s Weekly May 21, 1887 – European Steamer Day, Easter Island, Horse Artillery, Atlanta Cruiser, Ads & Illustrations
  • Harper’s Weekly May 21, 1887 – European Steamer Day, Easter Island, Horse Artillery, Atlanta Cruiser, Ads & Illustrations
  • Harper’s Weekly May 21, 1887 – European Steamer Day, Easter Island, Horse Artillery, Atlanta Cruiser, Ads & Illustrations
  • Harper’s Weekly May 21, 1887 – European Steamer Day, Easter Island, Horse Artillery, Atlanta Cruiser, Ads & Illustrations
Harper’s Weekly May 21, 1887 – European Steamer Day, Easter Island, Horse Artillery, Atlanta Cruiser, Ads & Illustrations

Harper’s Weekly May 21, 1887 – European Steamer Day, Easter Island, Horse Artillery, Atlanta Cruiser, Ads & Illustrations

$35.00
Step back into Gilded Age America with this original May 21, 1887 issue of Harper’s Weekly — filled with rich engravings, political commentary, serialized fiction, and iconic advertising from the dawn of modern consumer culture. This issue is complete, pulled from a bound volume, and loaded with display-worthy prints.✨ ⭐ Highlights of This Issue Front page full-page engraving: “European Steamer Day—The Last Bell—All Ashore” — a beautifully detailed shipboard scene. Double-page centerfold: Horse Artillery Going Into Action — dynamic, highly frameable military artwork. Full-page engraving: The U.S. Armored Cruiser "Atlanta" at sea — bold and dramatic naval imagery. Easter Island feature 🗿 — including Rapa Nui inhabitants, stone platforms, ancient ruins, and a Moai head. Portraits of notable figures: including President of Costa Rica, Thomas Jordan, and others. Serialized fiction in multiple chapters for those who enjoy period literature. Period advertisements — Westinghouse Electric, Pears’ Soap, Sozodont, SSS Tonic, and more. Fantastic for framing or decor. Additional engravings throughout, including domestic scenes, travel images, frontier topics, and humor. 📏 Size Approximately 11" x 16", the classic Harper’s folio format. 🖼️ Framing Services Available Want to display one of the prints? I offer: Archival matting (acid-free) UV-protective acrylic Custom sizing Perfect for home libraries, offices, antique décor, or gifts! 📦 Condition Very good overall for a 137-year-old newspaper. From a bound volume (so binding holes present) Pages clean, supple, and bright Some minor edge wear consistent with age Images sharp and display beautifully 🚚 Shipping Ships flat, carefully protected with archival materials to prevent bending. I never roll historic paper. 🎁 Who This Appeals To Antique collectors & historians Nautical art lovers Military & naval enthusiasts Fans of Easter Island / anthropology Victorian era decorators Anyone seeking high-quality frameable 19th-century graphics A truly rich 1880s issue with multiple display-worthy prints — a standout addition to any Harper’s Weekly collection. ✨

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