1873 Harpers Weekly July 26 with Supplement Dartmouth Regatta Japanese Theatre London Hyde Park

Complete 1873 Harpers Weekly July 26 with Supplement Dartmouth Regatta Japanese Theatre London Hyde Park


​Item Description
​Step back into the height of the 1873 summer season! 🌿 This listing includes the complete 24-page set: the original 16-page main edition of Harper’s Weekly PLUS the elusive 8-page Supplement. 🗞️
​This specific date is a "Holy Grail" for Ivy League historians and collectors of 19th-century global culture. It beautifully balances American collegiate pride with the Victorian obsession with the Far East and British high society.
​Main Issue Highlights:
​🚣‍♂️ Ivy League Sports History: Features a spectacular double-page centerfold titled "The University Regatta for 1873." It prominently showcases the Dartmouth College crew. This is a vital piece of rowing history and looks incredible when framed.
​🍓 Summer Americana: A stunning full-page print, "Picking Raspberries." This classic Gilded Age pastoral scene is one of the most displayable prints of the year.
​🎓 The Battle of Life: A poignant full-page illustration, "The Commencement Season—Graduates Armed and Equipped for the Battle of Life," depicting the transition from scholar to citizen.
​🕌 Persian Character Sketches: The front page features a composite of nine individuals in traditional Persian dress, reflecting the era's fascination with the Middle East.
​Rare 8-Page Supplement Highlights:
​The Supplement was a specialized section for literature and deep-dive reporting, rarely found still attached to the main issue today!
​🎎 Meiji-Era Japan: A spectacular, nearly full-page illustration titled "Interior of a Japanese Theatre." This provides a rare 19th-century Western look at Eastern performing arts during the Meiji period.
​🐎 London High Society: A magnificent double-page centerfold, "The Four-In-Hand Club, Hyde Park, London," showing the elegance of elite carriage driving in England’s most famous park.
​📖 Literary Firsts: Contains original installments of Anthony Trollope’s "Phineas Redux" and Edward Bulwer-Lytton’s "The Parisians."
​🏮 Culture in China: Includes a detailed illustration of the "Feast of Lanterns" in China.


​🔍 Condition
​I take high-resolution pictures of every single page in this 24-page set. Please study the photos carefully to evaluate the condition. Note the authentic age-toning and minor edge wear typical of 150-year-old newsprint. By photographing every page, I ensure there are no surprises—you see exactly what you are adding to your collection! 📸


​📦 Shipping & 🖼️ Archival Framing
​Professional Shipping: Your history will arrive flat, secure, and tracked. I never fold or roll these delicate documents; they are protected by heavy-duty boards to arrive in gallery-ready condition.
​Archival Framing Available: Want to protect this investment? I offer Custom Archival Framing upon request. We use UV-protected acrylic and acid-free matting to ensure the paper never yellows or fades, keeping it museum-quality for a lifetime.


​💎 Why It’s Collectible
​Completeness: Most copies found today had their supplements discarded long ago. This is the full "as issued" 24-page set.
​Dartmouth & Rowing Interest: The Regatta centerfold is a primary target for Ivy League alumni and rowing enthusiasts.
​Japonisme: The Japanese Theatre print is highly sought after by collectors of 19th-century Orientalist art and Meiji-era history.
​Price Suggestion: $58.00
​(Given the "Complete Set" status and the high-demand Dartmouth and Japanese Theatre prints, this reflects a premium over the standard $32.00 main-issue-only price point.)


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