Harper’s Weekly September 3 1887 – In Pursuit of Colorow Ute War Cover, Castle Garden Centerfold, Camden Maine, Complete Issue
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⭐ HARPER’S WEEKLY — September 3, 1887 ⭐
“In Pursuit of Colorow” — Ute War Cover • Camden, Maine • Castle Garden Immigration Centerfold
Bring home an extraordinary piece of 19th-century American history—a complete, original Harper’s Weekly from September 3, 1887, featuring Western frontier drama, New England coastal scenes, and one of the most powerful immigration engravings ever published.
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🌄 FEATURED FRONT PAGE — “In Pursuit of Colorow”
A dramatic full-page engraving by Charles Graham showing U.S. troops tracking the Ute leader Colorow, whose clashes with settlers sparked national attention in 1887.
Why it’s collectible:
One of the most desirable Western-themed covers of the 1880s
Strong crossover appeal to collectors of Native American history, Western Americana, and military art
Excellent for display — crisp, bold line work and deep contrasts
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🌾 PORTRAIT — “Colorow, the Chief of the Hostile Utes”
Inside the issue is a companion quarter-page portrait of Colorow.
Collectors love this pairing — a front-page action scene plus the leader’s likeness in the interior pages.
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🌊 FULL PAGE — “Sketches of Camden, Maine & Its Vicinity”
A beautiful composite engraving of five scenes from Victorian-era Camden and the surrounding coast.
Perfect for:
Maine residents
Coastal décor
Nautical art collectors
Bed-and-breakfasts, offices, and libraries in New England towns
The composition makes it an especially superb framing candidate.
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🗽 DOUBLE-PAGE CENTERFOLD — “In & Out of Castle Garden”
Perhaps the most historically significant engraving in the issue —
a sweeping 10-scene depiction of immigrant arrival at Castle Garden, the forerunner to Ellis Island.
Why it stands out:
Large format (approx. 14 × 20 inches plus margins)
Emotionally powerful: fatigue, hope, family reunions, processing lines, and harbor views
Increasingly desirable decor piece for New York collectors, immigration historians, and genealogy enthusiasts
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🏖 FULL PAGE — “Preaching on the Sands at Seabright”
A lively summer coastal scene from Seabright, New Jersey — crowd, surf, parasols, and Victorian seaside life.
Ideal for coastal décor or hotel/lodge display.
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🖼 FRAMING SERVICES AVAILABLE
I offer archival custom framing for any single-page or double-page illustration in this issue.
Acid-free matting
UV-protective acrylic
Multiple mat and frame choices
Perfect for transforming one of these engravings into a striking, museum-quality display piece.
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📜 OTHER CONTENT INCLUDED
This complete 16-page issue also contains:
Period advertisements (Crosse & Blackwell, Knabe pianos, Epps Cocoa, Harper’s War Volumes, etc.)
National news & cultural commentary
Serialized fiction and illustrated sketches
Urban scenes & late-Victorian life vignettes
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📏 SIZE
Approx. 16 × 11 inches per page (standard Harper’s Weekly size)
Double-page centerfold approx. 22 × 16 inches untrimmed.
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✔️ CONDITION (VG)
Clean, supple pages with strong impressions
Minor edge wear typical of 19th-century newsprint
Binding holes along the inner margin from removal from a bound volume
Excellent for framing or collection storage
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🎁 PERFECT FOR BUYERS WHO LOVE:
Western Americana
Native American history (Ute War / Colorow)
Immigration & Ellis Island-era material
New England & Maine coastal art
Historical illustrations for framing
Gilded Age social history
New York Harbor / Castle Garden material
19th-century periodicals
Harper’s Weekly September 3 1887 – In Pursuit of Colorow Ute War Cover, Castle Garden Centerfold, Camden Maine, Complete Issue
$90.00