Harper’s Weekly – February 5, 1887, Original • “Twist the Lion’s Tail” Front Pa For Sale

This is an authentic, original February 5, 1887 issue of Harper’s Weekly: The Journal of Civilization, packed with iconic political satire, winter festival scenes, major Gilded Age art pages, and richly illustrated reporting.A visually exceptional issue — ideal for collectors, historians, and framing.
---⭐ Key Illustrations & Features🦁 **Front Page Political Cartoon“A Query for Congress—Are We In A Position to Twist The Lion’s Tail?”**
By W. A. Rogers
A bold, humorous confrontation with the British Lion — a commentary on late-19th-century U.S.–British diplomatic tension.
One of the most collectible front-page themes of the 1880s.
---❄️ The Ice Carnival at St. Paul (Four Illustrations)A charming visual record of the famous St. Paul Winter Carnival, including:Ice palacesWinter gamesRoyal procession themesGilded Age celebration of winter tourism
These prints are highly displayable and great for framing.
---🕵️‍♂️ **Doublepage Centerfold“Suspicious Guests”**
A dramatic, full-spread narrative scene — atmospheric, detailed, and excellent for wall display.
---🎨 Full Page: “The Water-Color Exhibition”A multi-image artistic showcase scenes
Perfect for collectors of 19th-century American art history.
---🚉 **Full Page:“A Bitter Night at an Elevated Railroad Station”**
A beautifully rendered nighttime city scene — bustling crowds, gaslight, winter coats, and the motion of an elevated train.
An iconic depiction of the Gilded Age urban experience.
---🧑‍💼 PortraitsSmall engraved portraits of notable political figures:Algernon S. PaddockWilliam B. Bate---📰 Additional ContentNational political commentaryEditorialsSocial & cultural reportingDozens of period advertisements (Pears Soap, Castoria, early electric devices, watches, tonics, etc.)
Complete in 16 pages.
---✔️ Condition: VG / Very GoodClean, bright pagesStrong impressionsLight edge wear at the original binding pointsExcellent for collectors and framing---🖼 Archival Framing AvailableI can professionally frame any illustration from this issue with:
✓ Acid-free mat
✓ UV-protective acrylic
✓ Museum-quality presentationGreat choices for display:The “Twisting the Lion’s Tail” front pageAny of the Ice Carnival printsDoublepage centerfold “Suspicious Guests”Elevated railroad night sceneWater-Color Exhibition page