Harper’s Weekly May 14, 1887 – Garfield Monument, Metropolitan Museum Art Prints, Statues, Capitol Scene, Complete Issue

Step into 1887 Washington, D.C. with this full, original issue of Harper’s Weekly dated May 14, 1887. This edition is rich with political imagery, sculpture studies, fine art engravings, and classic late-Victorian advertising — all preserved from a bound volume.✨

⭐ Highlights of This Issue

Front Page Full Illustration:
“The Garfield Monument Unveiled at Washington, D.C.” — a stunning engraving of the Capitol and the monument, ideal for framing.

Full-page & multi-page engravings of statuary, including:

The Student

The Warrior

The Jurisconsult
These were created for the base of the Garfield Monument and are beautifully reproduced.


Gorgeous rural and classical scenes, including landscapes and an elegant full-page illustration of a woman titled “Margaret”.

“Pictures Recently Given to the Metropolitan Museum of Art” — a fantastic multi-image plate showing 12 notable artworks donated to the Met.
Perfect for lovers of fine art history.

Domestic scenes, rustic labor, and pastoral works by popular illustrators of the period.

Serialized fiction, political commentary, and news from the Gilded Age.

Dozens of advertisements — Sozodont, SSS Tonic, Epps Cocoa, music boxes, trusses, watches, perfumes, and more, all original 19th-century graphics.


📏 Size

Approx. 11" x 16", standard Harper’s Weekly folio size.

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Perfect for office décor, library walls, historic homes, or unique gifts.


📦 Condition

Very good for a 137-year-old newspaper.

From a bound volume (binding holes present).

Paper is clean, bright, and supple.

Minimal edge wear.

Plates and advertisements are crisp and highly displayable.


🎁 Great For

Collectors of political Americana

Fans of James A. Garfield

Art historians and museum enthusiasts

Decorators seeking authentic 19th-century prints

Anyone who loves frameable vintage engravings


This is an exceptionally rich issue with multiple frame-worthy pages, especially the Garfield Monument front page and the Metropolitan Museum donation spread. A standout for any Harper’s Weekly or American history collection.✨