Harper’s Weekly Nov 5 1887 – Frederic Remington Crow Indians, Cavalry Drill, East River Bridge, Madison Sq Garden

Harper’s Weekly Nov 5 1887 – Frederic Remington Crow Indians, Cavalry Drill, East River Bridge, Madison Sq Garden

$110.00
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Harper’s Weekly Nov 5 1887 – Frederic Remington Crow Indians, Cavalry Drill, East River Bridge, Madison Sq Garden

Harper’s Weekly Nov 5 1887 – Frederic Remington Crow Indians, Cavalry Drill, East River Bridge, Madison Sq Garden

$110.00
Harper’s Weekly Nov 5 1887 – Frederic Remington Crow Indians, Cavalry Drill, East River Bridge, Madison Sq Garden --- DESCRIPTION This is an original Harper’s Weekly issue dated November 5, 1887, featuring multiple striking engravings—including a full-page Frederic Remington illustration and a dramatic cavalry-themed front cover. This 16-page issue is packed with Western Americana, NYC architectural history, and Gilded Age scenes perfect for framing or collecting. --- ⭐ Key Illustrations & Highlights • Full Front Page – “Thrown—An Incident of Cavalry Drill” A powerful equestrian scene: a cavalryman unseated during drill, with his mount turning back toward him. Highly displayable, signed R.T. Zogbaum. --- ⭐ FULL PAGE – Frederic Remington: “Crow Indians Firing into the Agency” A dramatic depiction of Crow warriors on horseback, rifles raised, mid-gallop. This is prime early Remington—excellent for collectors of Western art, Native American history, and frontier illustration. --- • Double-Page Centerfold – “A Wet Day on the East River Bridge” A sweeping urban scene of pedestrians crossing the (Brooklyn) East River Bridge in heavy rain. A gorgeous, moody New York City panorama. --- • Full Page – “The Building to be Erected on the Site of the Madison Square Garden, New York” Architectural rendering of the next iteration of one of NYC’s most iconic cultural landmarks. --- • Full Page – “The University of Minnesota” A large architectural plate showing the campus and its main academic buildings—excellent for alumni and educational collectors. --- • ½ Page – “The St. Clair Shooting and Fishing Club House, St. Clair Flats, Michigan” Picturesque waterfront club scene. --- • Additional Engravings From your photos: Illustrations of Gilded Age buildings Smaller scenes of river life and rural architecture Advertisements including Pears Soap, Steinway, and parlor games Cartoon humor Decorative layout elements typical of high-end Harper’s engravings --- • Portraits John B. Cornell, noted industrialist De Lancey Nicoll, prominent NYC political figure and DA candidate --- 📜 Content Overview Includes serialized literature, political commentary, foreign news, domestic editorials, and a wide range of illustrated advertisements—an excellent snapshot of late-1887 American life. --- 📏 Size Approx. 16 × 11 inches (folio format) --- 📜 Condition Very good overall: Light expected toning Crisp impressions throughout Tight fold; original binding holes visible along spine Minimal edge wear No significant tears or losses Engravings remain bright and sharp A clean and highly displayable example. --- 🖼️ Archival Framing Available I offer museum-quality framing for standout pages, including: Remington’s Crow Indians full page Cavalry Drill front cover East River Bridge centerfold Madison Square Garden architectural plate University of Minnesota engraving Options include: ✓ Acid-free matting ✓ UV-protective acrylic ✓ Float mounting for full impact ✓ Black, walnut, gold, or custom finishes Message me for mockups and pricing. --- 📦 Shipping Ships FLAT, never rolled. Carefully protected with: --- 🎁 Perfect For Collectors Of: Frederic Remington Native American & Western Americana Cavalry and military history NYC architecture and infrastructure Gilded Age Americana University of Minnesota memorabilia Harper’s Weekly originals Frontier and equestrian art ---

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