1873 Harpers Weekly August 2 Winslow Homer The Bathers Springfield Regatta Shah For Sale

The Winslow Homer "Bathers" & European Grand Tour Edition

​Title: 1873 Harpers Weekly August 2 Winslow Homer The Bathers Springfield Regatta Shah of Persia Pyrenees Supplement


​Item Description:
This is a remarkable, complete 24-page set (16-page main issue plus the 8-page Supplement) of Harper’s Weekly from August 2, 1873. 🗞️ This issue is anchored by one of the most famous wood engravings in American art history.


​Main Issue Highlights:
​🎨 Winslow Homer Masterpiece: Features the iconic full-page engraving "The Bathers." This celebrated work captures young Victorian women at the shore and is a cornerstone of any Homer collection. 🌊👗
​🛶 Sports History: A full-page illustration of "The Springfield University Regatta - The Finish." A vital piece of early American collegiate rowing history. 🏆
​⚓ Naval Power: The double-page centerfold, "The Big Guns of the Iron-Clad Steamer 'Sultan' - Sailors Working Battery Before the Shah," showcases the massive artillery of the British Navy during a diplomatic demonstration. 🛡️
​🦴 Prehistoric Science: The front page features a dramatic 1/2 page illustration, "Hunting the Cave-Bear," depicting early cavemen in a struggle for survival—a reflection of the era's fascination with anthropology. 🐻🐾
​Rare 8-page Supplement Highlights:
This supplement is an artistic "Grand Tour" of Europe and a chronicle of the Shah of Persia’s high-profile visit to England.
​🏔️ Sketches in the Pyrenees: A beautiful collection of six detailed illustrations including:
​Panorama from the Place Royale, Pau and the Chateau at Pau.
​The Etablissement and Park of Luchon.
​The rugged Pic De Ger and the Gorge Du Hourat.
​A charming character study: A Pyrenean Shepherdess.
​🚢 The Shah’s First Taste of the Sea: A 2/3 page illustration capturing the Shah of Persia’s crossing from Ostend to Dover.
​🎭 Satire & Culture: Features humorous sketches titled "The Shah on Sale-Water," depicting the perils of sea-sickness for the visiting royalty.
​📖 Literary Installments: Includes the latest chapters of "The Parisians" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton.
​⚙️ Victorian Innovation: Includes a large, rare advertisement for The Baxter Steam-Engine, a marvel of 19th-century portable I take high-resolution pictures of every single page. Please look through all the photos carefully to evaluate the condition, including the beautiful clarity of the Winslow Homer print. My "every page" photo policy means you can buy with 100% confidence! 📸
​Note: This listing includes both the 16-page main issue and the 8-page Supplement (24 pages total).
​Shipping & Framing:

​📦 Secure Shipping: This issue always ships flat, secure, and tracked. I never roll or fold these historic documents. They are protected by heavy-duty boards to arrive in gallery-ready condition. 🚫🗞️


​🖼️ Archival Framing: Protect your investment! I offer Archival Framing services upon request, using UV-protected acrylic and acid-free matting to preserve this 150-year-old paper for generations. 🏛️


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