Harper’s Weekly – November 12, 1887 – Arrested on Arrival • Saginaw Logging Centerfold • London’s “Old Cheshire Cheese” • Jenny Lind & Potte
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Harper’s Weekly – November 12, 1887 – Arrested on Arrival • Saginaw Logging Centerfold • London’s “Old Cheshire Cheese” • Jenny Lind & Potter Portraits
A richly illustrated November 12, 1887 issue of Harper’s Weekly, featuring dramatic front-page art, logging operations in Michigan, iconic London interiors, early celebrity portraits, and Gilded Age cultural reporting. This issue contains some of the most display-worthy engravings from the late 1880s.
⭐ Highlights
Front Page:
“Arrested on Arrival” — dramatic full-page engraving of a man taken into custody aboard a ship
Double-Page Centerfold:
“Sketches of Logging Operations in the Saginaw District of Michigan” — four large, highly detailed illustrations showing timber transport, logging camps, river drives, and massive yarding areas
London Feature:
Two ½-page interior scenes of the famous “Old Cheshire Cheese,” Fleet Street, London
Portraits:
Jenny Lind as She Appeared in America in 1850
Mrs. James Brown Potter as Faustine De Bressier
Additional portraits of prominent figures of the day
Culture & Literature:
Serialized fiction and illustrations
Social commentary and international reporting
Advertisements:
Dozens of period ads — fashion, remedies, food products, books, tools, and household goods — excellent for research or framing
📏 Size
Complete 16-page folio issue (~11" x 16").
🗂 Condition
Solid condition for 1887 with expected age toning, light edge wear, small binding holes, and minor spotting.
✨ I photograph every page, including close-ups of any flaws. Please review all images and feel free to ask questions.
🖼 Optional Archival Framing
Museum-grade framing available (acid-free mats, UV-protective acrylic). Ideal pieces include the dramatic cover, Saginaw centerfold, and the London “Old Cheshire Cheese” interiors. Message to add framing.
📦 Shipping
Ships flat, reinforced with archival materials for safe and secure delivery.
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Harper’s Weekly – November 12, 1887 – Arrested on Arrival • Saginaw Logging Centerfold • London’s “Old Cheshire Cheese” • Jenny Lind & Potte
$35.00