{"product_id":"harper-s-weekly-may-21-1887-european-steamer-day-easter-island-horse-artillery-atlanta-cruiser-ads-illustrations","title":"Harper’s Weekly May 21, 1887 – European Steamer Day, Easter Island, Horse Artillery, Atlanta Cruiser, Ads \u0026 Illustrations","description":"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.✨\n\n⭐ Highlights of This Issue\n\nFront page full-page engraving: “European Steamer Day—The Last Bell—All Ashore” — a beautifully detailed shipboard scene.\n\nDouble-page centerfold: Horse Artillery Going Into Action — dynamic, highly frameable military artwork.\n\nFull-page engraving: The U.S. Armored Cruiser \"Atlanta\" at sea — bold and dramatic naval imagery.\n\nEaster Island feature 🗿 — including Rapa Nui inhabitants, stone platforms, ancient ruins, and a Moai head.\n\nPortraits of notable figures: including President of Costa Rica, Thomas Jordan, and others.\n\nSerialized fiction in multiple chapters for those who enjoy period literature.\n\nPeriod advertisements — Westinghouse Electric, Pears’ Soap, Sozodont, SSS Tonic, and more. Fantastic for framing or decor.\n\nAdditional engravings throughout, including domestic scenes, travel images, frontier topics, and humor.\n\n\n📏 Size\n\nApproximately 11\" x 16\", the classic Harper’s folio format.\n\n🖼️ Framing Services Available\n\nWant to display one of the prints? I offer:\n\nArchival matting (acid-free)\n\nUV-protective acrylic\n\nCustom sizing\nPerfect for home libraries, offices, antique décor, or gifts!\n\n\n📦 Condition\n\nVery good overall for a 137-year-old newspaper.\n\nFrom a bound volume (so binding holes present)\n\nPages clean, supple, and bright\n\nSome minor edge wear consistent with age\n\nImages sharp and display beautifully\n\n\n🚚 Shipping\n\nShips flat, carefully protected with archival materials to prevent bending.\nI never roll historic paper.\n\n🎁 Who This Appeals To\n\nAntique collectors \u0026amp; historians\n\nNautical art lovers\n\nMilitary \u0026amp; naval enthusiasts\n\nFans of Easter Island \/ anthropology\n\nVictorian era decorators\n\nAnyone seeking high-quality frameable 19th-century graphics\n\n\nA truly rich 1880s issue with multiple display-worthy prints — a standout addition to any Harper’s Weekly collection. ✨","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52264014774492,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4759\/9580\/files\/55cd6573-il_fullxfull.7501430777_tf95.jpg?v=1786496642","url":"https:\/\/thekeenantiquarian.com\/products\/harper-s-weekly-may-21-1887-european-steamer-day-easter-island-horse-artillery-atlanta-cruiser-ads-illustrations","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}