Harper’s Weekly — June 11, 1887 — West Point, Colorado, Nashville, Saranac Lake — Howard Pyle Front Page

Harper’s Weekly — June 11, 1887 — West Point, Colorado, Nashville, Saranac Lake — Howard Pyle Front Page

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Harper’s Weekly — June 11, 1887 — West Point, Colorado, Nashville, Saranac Lake — Howard Pyle Front Page

Harper’s Weekly — June 11, 1887 — West Point, Colorado, Nashville, Saranac Lake — Howard Pyle Front Page

$130.00
Harper’s Weekly — June 11, 1887 — WEST POINT, COLORADO, NASHVILLE, SARANAC LAKE — Howard Pyle Front Page A 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 River Ouray Marshall Basin Ingram Falls Bridal Veil Park at Telluride A fantastic set for collectors of Western Americana or anyone who loves Colorado mountain history. --- 🎖️ United States Military Academy — WEST POINT Two standout features: 1️⃣ “Sketches at West Point” — Full Page Seven vignette scenes capturing cadet life, drill, architecture, and daily routines. 2️⃣ “Graduation Day at West Point—The Cavalry Charge” — DOUBLEPAGE CENTERFOLD By 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 Arts A 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 York Includes the charming ¼-page print: “The President's 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 buildings Hills and bridges Farmlands and riverbanks Local landmarks recognizable even today Beautiful Southern architectural and cultural documentation. --- 📙 Front Page Feature — Howard Pyle The 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. --- 📚 Condition Very Good overall Clean, bright pages Very light edge wear Strong impressions Tight binding (from a bound annual volume) No significant tears or losses Excellent for framing or collecting. --- 🖼 Archival Framing Available Upgrade any page or centerfold with: Acid-free matting Conservation backing UV-protective acrylic Professionally sealed, ready to hang Perfect for Colorado, Nashville, West Point, or Pyle pages. --- 📏 Size Approx. 16 × 11 inches, 16 pages + 4-page Nashville supplement. --- 🎁 Great For Colorado collectors West Point alumni Military history enthusiasts Tennessee/Nashville collectors Adirondack or Saranac Lake historians Art / architecture lovers Fans of Howard Pyle Americana / Gilded Age décor

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