Harper’s Weekly — June 11, 1887 — West Point, Colorado, Nashville, Saranac Lake For Sale

Harper’s Weekly — June 11, 1887 — WEST POINT, COLORADO, NASHVILLE, SARANAC LAKE — Howard Pyle Front PageA rich, location-focused issue of Harper’s Weekly featuring some of the finest late-19th-century American regional engravings: Colorado, West Point, Nashville & the New South, and Saranac Lake. Also includes an early Howard Pyle fiction front page. A beautiful and highly displayable 1887 original. 🌄🏞️🇺🇸
---✨ Major Illustrated Features (LOCATION-FOCUSED)🏜️ Colorado — “The Old Ute Reservation” (Full Page)A striking full-page engraving featuring five Colorado scenes, all captioned:Black Canyon — Gunnison RiverOurayMarshall BasinIngram FallsBridal Veil Park at Telluride
A fantastic set for collectors of Western Americana or anyone who loves Colorado mountain history.
---🎖️ United States Military Academy — WEST POINTTwo standout features:1️⃣ “Sketches at West Point” — Full PageSeven vignette scenes capturing cadet life, drill, architecture, and daily routines.2️⃣ “Graduation Day at West Point—The Cavalry Charge” — DOUBLEPAGE CENTERFOLDBy Zogbaum.
A dramatic, dynamic, frame-ready depiction of cadets charging forward on horseback—one of the most desirable West Point engravings printed in Harper’s Weekly.Ideal for military history collectors or West Point alumni.
---🎨 Philadelphia, PA — Academy of Fine ArtsA full-page engraving titled:
“A Free Sunday at the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts.”A lively interior scene of students, artists, and visitors—excellent for art lovers or anyone connected to Philadelphia heritage.
---🏕️ Adirondacks — Saranac Lake, New YorkIncludes the charming ¼-page print:
“The Presidents Log Cabin on Saranac Lake.”A rare glimpse into presidential retreats in the late 19th century.
---📘 BONUS SUPPLEMENT — “THE NEW SOUTH” (FOUR PAGES)This supplement is a standout all on its own.🏛️ Nashville, Tennessee — Full Page“Religious & Educational Institutions”
Nine large architectural illustrations, including churches, universities, and academies.🌆 Nashville & Surroundings — Doublepage Centerfold“Sketches In & Around Nashville, Tennessee” — by Charles Graham
Nine views of Nashville and its environs, including:City buildingsHills and bridgesFarmlands and riverbanksLocal landmarks recognizable even today
Beautiful Southern architectural and cultural documentation.
---📙 Front Page Feature — Howard PyleThe issue opens with: “The Rose of Paradise”, written and illustrated by Howard Pyle, the legendary illustrator whose pirate and adventure art shaped American visual storytelling.
---📚 ConditionVery Good overallClean, bright pagesVery light edge wearStrong impressionsTight binding (from a bound annual volume)No significant tears or losses
Excellent for framing or collecting.
---🖼 Archival Framing AvailableUpgrade any page or centerfold with:Acid-free mattingConservation backingUV-protective acrylicProfessionally sealed, ready to hang
Perfect for Colorado, Nashville, West Point, or Pyle pages.
---📏 SizeApprox. 16 × 11 inches, 16 pages + 4-page Nashville supplement.
---🎁 Great ForColorado collectorsWest Point alumniMilitary history enthusiastsTennessee/Nashville collectorsAdirondack or Saranac Lake historiansArt / architecture loversFans of Howard PyleAmericana / Gilded Age décor