1873 Fire Island Harpers Weekly August 23 Winslow Homer Clam Bake Chowder Party Paleontology

​Listing: The Winslow Homer "Sea Side" Issue
​Title: 1873 Harpers Weekly August 23 Winslow Homer Clam Bake Fire Island Chowder Party Paleontology

​Item Description:
Own a piece of American art history! 🎨 This original 16-page issue of Harper’s Weekly from August 23, 1873, features one of the most iconic "Sea Side" engravings by the legendary Winslow Homer.


​Major Historical & Art Content:
​🎨 Winslow Homer Masterpiece: A stunning full-page print titled "Sea Side Sketches - A Clam Bake." Homer’s ability to capture the light, movement, and social atmosphere of the American coast is on full display here. This is a primary target for fine art collectors! 🏖️


​🦀 New York History: A full-page illustration of "Sea Side Sketches - A Chowder Party at Fire Island." A wonderful companion piece to the Homer print, documenting 19th-century leisure on Long Island. 🥣
​🦣 Paleontology & Science: The front page features a large 1/2 page illustration of "The Mammoth and the Hairy Rhinoceros," reflecting the Victorian obsession with "Pre-Adamite" beasts and the emerging field of natural history. 🦴
​🌏 Global Religious Studies: Two full-page illustrations documenting cultural superstitions of the era: "The Virgin Mary's Letter Box" (European) and "Burning the Prayers" (Chinese). 🧧
​🇦🇹 Austro-Hungarian Travel: A 2/3 page illustration of "Character Types in Austro-Hungary - Going to the Fair," showcasing the traditional folk costumes and customs of the region. 🥨
​Condition:
🔍 I take high-resolution pictures of every single page. Please study these photos carefully to inspect the paper quality, margins, and clarity of the engravings. Because I photograph every page, you can buy with total confidence knowing exactly what is arriving.
​Note: This is the complete 16-page main issue. No supplement is included.


​Shipping & Framing:
​📦 Professional Shipping: Your newspaper will always ship flat, secure, and tracked. I use heavy-duty materials to ensure it arrives in pristine condition—no rolls or folds ever! 🚫🗞️


​🖼️ Archival Framing: Make this Winslow Homer the centerpiece of your collection! I offer Archival Framing services upon request. I use UV-protected acrylic and acid-free matting to ensure the 150-year-old paper is protected from sunlight and deterioration. 🏛️


​Why This is Collectible:
​Winslow Homer’s wood engravings are essentially "affordable originals." Because he drew these specifically for the woodblock cutters of Harper’s, they are considered a vital part of his body of work. The "Sea Side" series is among his most popular subjects, making this a high-demand issue for both art lovers and New York historians.


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