Harper’s Weekly – March 26, 1887 – Prince William’s “Baptism of Fire”, Bussey Bridge Disaster, Riviera Earthquake + New South Supplement

📜 Harper’s Weekly – March 26, 1887 – Prince William’s “Baptism of Fire”, Bussey Bridge Disaster, Riviera Earthquake + New South Supplement (VG/VG+) 📜

This is an original Harper’s Weekly newspaper dated March 26, 1887, packed with dramatic news, powerful engravings, and the full “New South” supplement intact. A beautiful example from the golden age of illustrated journalism — ideal for collectors, historians, and those who enjoy framing standout 19th-century imagery.

⭐ Highlights of This Issue

🗞 Front Page:
“Prince William, Now Emperor of Germany, Receiving His Baptism of Fire.”
A striking full-page battlefield illustration capturing a pivotal moment from the future Kaiser Wilhelm II’s early military experience.

🔥 Major Events Illustrated Inside:
• Full-page: “The Disaster at Bussey Bridge, Near Forest Hills, on the Boston & Providence Railroad” — one of the most dramatic railroad engravings of the decade.
• Half-page: “The Great Fire in Buffalo” — vivid depiction of urban destruction.
• Half-page: “A Winter ‘Home Camp’ in the Adirondacks” — rustic wilderness scene.
• Full-page: “The Earthquake Along the Riviera” — devastation across Mentone and surrounding towns.
• Numerous political cartoons, satirical sketches, and period advertisements throughout.

📎 Included Supplement:
THE NEW SOUTH – March 26, 1887
A separate 4-page supplement featuring:
• “Birmingham, Alabama – Scene in a Real Estate Exchange”
• Articles on Southern industrial development, railroads, mining, and urban expansion
• Additional engraved views and regional scenes

🗂️ Condition: VG / VG+

• Clean, bright pages with strong impressions
• Tight binding holes from original annual volume
• Minor edge wear typical of 19th-century newsprint
• No major flaws noted
Overall an above-average, display-worthy example.

🖼️ Archival Framing Available

I offer museum-quality framing for any single page or double-page centerfold:
• Acid-free matting
• UV-protective acrylic
• Multiple color and style options
• Perfect for gifting or décor

📏 Size

Approx. 16 x 11 inches (standard Harper’s Weekly folio)


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✨ A beautiful issue combining royalty, disaster reporting, wilderness life, and major seismic events — plus the full New South supplement. Excellent for collectors or display. ✨