Harper’s Weekly – February 19, 1887, Original • Bismarck Front Page • Frederic Remington Plate • Railroad Disaster • Winter Canad

Original 1887 Issue • Bismarck Front Page • Frederic Remington Plate • Railroad Disaster • Winter Canadian Scenes ❄️🚂⚔️

This is an authentic original issue of Harper’s Weekly: The Journal of Civilization, published February 19, 1887. It features political drama from Europe, early Frederic Remington artwork, major railroad disaster reporting, winter travel illustrations, and signature Gilded Age advertising.

A strong issue for collectors of Americana, Remington, German history, and 19th-century illustration.


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⭐ Highlights of This Issue

**🇩🇪 Full Front-Page Engraving:

“Prince Bismarck at the Session of the Reichstag”**
A bold, dramatic cover featuring Otto von Bismarck, the Iron Chancellor — a powerful portrait of 19th-century European politics.

This is an excellent display piece.


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**🚂 Dramatic Full-Page Engraving:

“Scene of the Disaster to the Boston & Montreal Express Train at Woodstock Bridge”**
A gripping, highly detailed depiction of the aftermath of the railroad accident — a standout example of Harper’s dramatic reporting style.


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**🔥 Half-Page W. A. Rogers Engraving:

“The Modern Altar of Sacrifice — The Devouring Car Stove”**
A commentary on the dangers of 19th-century train travel. Excellent for collectors of railroad history and Gilded Age satire.


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**⚓ Full-Page Frederic Remington:

“Sketches of a Man-of-War Under Sailing Orders”**
A genuine early Remington work — increasingly sought after.
Includes shipboard studies and naval activity before deployment.

This alone makes the issue desirable.


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❄️ Canadian Frontier & Winter Travel Scenes

Two excellent full-page engravings:

1. “Desolation” — A stark Arctic/winter scene (the polar bears)


2. “A Survival of the Old Canadian Diligences — Run Between Montreal and La Prairie, St. Philip”
A wonderful winter sleighing procession across the frozen St. Lawrence — great for framing.




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📰 Additional Content

Multiple smaller engravings throughout

Serialized fiction & frontier reporting

Victorian science, politics, and culture

Dozens of 19th-century advertisements (soap, electric belts, seeds, watches, cameras, medical tonics, machinery, & more)


Complete in 16 pages.


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⭐ Condition (VG / Very Good)

Complete issue with all pages present

Crisp, clean impressions

Minor edge wear from original binding

No major tears or staining

All plates present and frame-worthy



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🖼 Archival Framing Available

Available for any full-page or double-page illustration, including:
✓ Bismarck front page
✓ Railroad disaster engraving
✓ Remington “Man-of-War” plate
✓ Canadian sleigh scene
✓ Arctic “Desolation” wildlife page

Framing includes:

Acid-free matting

UV-protected acrylic

Professional, museum-style presentation