Harper's Weekly Journal of Civilization volume XXXL no 1595 New York Saturday July 16, 1887 In good vintage condition with one page loose from binding Overall for age nice condition. cxx DD Vintage news and drawings and cartoons
Harper's Weekly Journal of Civilization (July 16, 1887)
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Step back in time with this original Harper's Weekly Journal of Civilization, dated Saturday, July 16, 1887! Packed with authentic period news reports, stunning historic woodcut engravings, and classic satirical cartoons, this issue is a true cultural time capsule from the late Victorian era.
Preserved in good vintage condition, it shows nice overall quality for its age, featuring clean pages despite one page coming loose from the binding. Historic periodicals of this caliber are disappearing fast—add this genuine piece of 1880s journalism to your collection today!
• Front Page: Features a detailed, full-page wood engraving by artist F. T. Richards titled “Art and Nature at the West End of Coney Island,” capturing the lively amusements, carnival booths, merry-go-rounds, sideshows, and summer crowds of late-19th-century Coney Island.
• Feature / Supplement: Includes a multi-page Southern supplement highlighting Montgomery, Alabama, featuring engravings of local landmarks such as the State Capitol, the Market, the riverfront with steamboats, the Public Square, and historical residences.
• Other Content: Standard Gilded Age editorial commentary, national and foreign news reports, serialized fiction, and period advertisements typical of Harper & Brothers' weekly folio issues.
