Harper’s Weekly May 7 1887 – Tennessee 1887 Cover, Knoxville Views, Westminster Dogs, Buffalo Dance, Paris Salon

Harper’s Weekly May 7 1887 – Tennessee 1887 Cover, Knoxville Views, Westminster Dogs, Buffalo Dance, Paris Salon

$125.00
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Harper’s Weekly May 7 1887 – Tennessee 1887 Cover, Knoxville Views, Westminster Dogs, Buffalo Dance, Paris Salon

Harper’s Weekly May 7 1887 – Tennessee 1887 Cover, Knoxville Views, Westminster Dogs, Buffalo Dance, Paris Salon

$125.00
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 7, 1887 A highly desirable and richly illustrated issue featuring The New South – Tennessee, 1887 front-page engraving, Knoxville landscapes, Westminster Kennel Club dog show images, Native American ceremonial scenes, a marble quarry spread, and the beautiful Paris Salon art supplement. An excellent example for collectors and decorators alike. --- ⭐ Key Illustrated Features • Front Page: “The New South – Tennessee, 1887” A dramatic industrial and regional portrait from the Reconstruction-era South, showing factories, towering smokestacks, river traffic, and rail lines. Wonderful contrast and detail — ideal for framing. • Double-Page Centerfold: “Knoxville, Tennessee and Its Surroundings” A sweeping panoramic spread including: University of Tennessee views River scenes and bridges Early Knoxville architecture Rustic Tennessee cabins and farmland A superb decorative piece that frames beautifully as a large, horizontal display. • Full Page: “Canine Types from the Eleventh Annual Bench Show of the Westminster Kennel Club” One of the most popular Harper’s Weekly dog show engravings — includes St. Bernard, Fox Terrier, Bull Terrier, Pug, Mastiff, King Charles Spaniel, Greyhound, and more. Highly collectible and excellent for pet lovers. • “The Buffalo Dance” — Full-Page Engraving A dramatic Native American ceremonial dance scene — powerful, detailed, and strikingly printed. • “A Marble Quarry Near Knoxville, Tennessee” — Full Page A vivid look at late 19th-century quarrying, labor, and machinery. An excellent industrial-art subject. • Paris Salon Supplement Includes a double-page centerfold featuring “Pictures by American Artists in the Paris Salon of 1887” — twelve beautifully detailed engravings highlighting American art talent abroad. These frame exceptionally well as individual prints. --- 📚 Content Overview This complete issue includes: National news and political commentary Illustrated features from across the United States Serialized literature Dozens of Gilded Age advertisements (collectible on their own) Complete in 16 pages + full art supplement. --- 🧭 Condition Overall VG to VG+ for a bound-volume removal: Clean pages with strong impressions Minor toning at the extremities Centerfolds intact No major tears or writing noted Excellent visual presentation A strong example ready for display or framing. --- 🖼️ Archival Framing Services I offer professional archival framing for ANY print in this issue, including the large double-page centerfolds. Framing includes: Acid-free matting UV-protective acrylic Museum backing Custom sizing Perfect for turning 19th-century engravings into striking wall art. Message me for pricing and mockups. --- 📦 Shipping Ships flat (never rolled): Archival backing board Protective sleeve Rigid packaging Ensuring safe arrival and preservation of the pages.

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