Vintage 1898 Harper’s New Monthly Magazine – February Issue No. 573

Published by Harper & Brothers, New York & London

Original antique issue — over 125 years old

This rare and fascinating issue of Harper’s Monthly Magazine dates back to February 1898 and features an incredible time capsule of Victorian-era culture, advertising, and illustration.

Features:

Original 19th-century advertisements, including:

Edison Phonograph ("Genuine Edison Instrument – $30")

Cleveland & Sterling Bicycles

Ivory Soap, Kirk’s White Cloud Soap, Sapolio

Knabe Pianos, Williams Typewriter, Royal Baking Powder

Satirical cartoon: “One of Mr. Briggs’s Adventures in the Highlands” from Punch, 1861

Social and pictorial satire

Illustrated feature on Stuttgart, Germany

Historic map: 16th-Century Map of Brittany and Normandy

Klondike Gold Rush ad – “The Chicago Record’s Book for Gold-Seekers”

Physical Condition:

Original wraps intact with spine wear and edge chipping consistent with age

No major tears or missing pages noted just small tears outside of pages from how old it is

Binding shows wear but is holding

Pages are aged with natural tanning, as expected for 1890s pulp paper

Why It's Valuable:

This edition offers a vivid snapshot of American social views, commercial products, and artistic style at the dawn of the 20th century. Excellent for:

Antique print collectors

Historians

Vintage advertising fans

Black Americana collectors

Museum or display use