Harper’s Weekly October 22, 1887 – Lincoln Statue, Cycling, Presidential Tour, Yacht Club Cup
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This is an original Harper’s Weekly, dated October 22, 1887, filled with rich Gilded Age illustration and political, cultural, and artistic commentary. This issue includes some of the most desirable imagery of the late 19th century — from the dramatic double-page unveiling of the Lincoln statue in Chicago to the elegant Challenge Cup of the American Yacht Club, as well as dynamic street-level political scenes from the president’s tour.
This copy is complete in 16 pages, with crisp, clean impressions and excellent display potential.
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⭐ Highlighted Illustrations in This Issue
Front Page
“Returning Home” — a beautiful, atmospheric full-page engraving.
Interior Features
Double-page centerfold:
“Statue of Abraham Lincoln, to Be Unveiled in Lincoln Park, Chicago.”
A highly sought-after image, suitable for framing.
“Cycling in England — Down the Ripley Road” — a wonderful, lively cycling scene.
“The Serpent of the Still” — dramatic Temperance-era political illustration.
“The Challenge Cup of the American Yacht Club” — large, ornate trophy engraving.
Way-Side Presidential Tour Scenes (Supplement) — multiple pages:
The President’s Arrival at Milwaukee
Demonstrations of Welcome in St. Paul & Minneapolis
The President in Missouri
Additional vignette scenes from the tour
Last Page Added:
A large, bustling political illustration featuring crowds, flags, military procession, and Uncle Sam reading aloud — excellent wall-art subject matter.
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🖼️ Perfect for Display or Gift-Giving
I offer professional archival framing services upon request. Your print can be custom-matted and framed using acid-free materials and UV-protective acrylic — perfect for:
Office décor
Gifts for history lovers
Museum-quality wall display
Americana & political illustration collections
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📏 Size
Approx. 16 x 11 inches (standard Harper's Weekly folio).
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📦 Condition
Very good for its age. Clean pages, strong impressions, light edge wear typical of 19th-century newsprint. No major flaws affecting display.
Ships flat, carefully protected between archival boards.
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🚚 Shipping
I package all issues securely with rigid backing
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🏛️ Why Collect Harper’s Weekly?
Harper’s Weekly issues from the 1880s capture pivotal moments in American culture — political life, industrial achievements, architecture, and social movements — through some of the finest engravers of the century. This issue’s Lincoln centerfold and presidential tour content make it especially desirable to:
Americana collectors
Lincoln collectors
Political memorabilia enthusiasts
Decorative art buyers
Harper’s Weekly October 22, 1887 – Lincoln Statue, Cycling, Presidential Tour, Yacht Club Cup
$45.00