Harper's Weekly June 11, 1870 Winslow Homer The Dinner Horn Greek Brigandage Tragedy Steamship Departure

Title: Harper's Weekly June 11, 1870 Winslow Homer The Dinner Horn Greek Brigandage Tragedy Steamship Departure


​About This Piece of History 🕰️
​This June 11, 1870, edition of Harper’s Weekly features one of the most iconic and beloved American wood engravings ever published: Winslow Homer’s "The Dinner Horn." This issue perfectly balances the serene beauty of American rural life with the shocking international "breaking news" of the Dilessi Murders in Greece. It is a premier artifact for fine art collectors and students of 19th-century global affairs. 📜✨


​Featured Highlights in This Issue:
​🎨 Winslow Homer’s "The Dinner Horn": A magnificent full-page masterpiece by Homer. This iconic image of a young woman blowing a horn to call laborers from the fields is one of the most famous wood engravings in the history of American art. Its composition and subject matter represent the pinnacle of Homer’s work for Harper's.
​🇬🇷 The Greek Brigandage Tragedy: A powerful full-page feature documenting the sensational "Marathon Massacre." These illustrations provide a raw and comprehensive visual report on the attack by Greek brigands, the murdered captives, the solemn funeral, and the grim display of the executed brigands' heads. It was a massive international scandal in 1870.
​🚢 Departure of a Steamer for Liverpool: A stunning full-page illustration capturing the excitement, scale, and emotion of transatlantic travel. This is a "must-have" for maritime historians, showing the massive steamships that connected the Old World and the New.
​🌲 "In The Woods": A beautiful 3/4 page engraving capturing the quiet solitude and natural beauty of the American wilderness—a quintessential Victorian pastoral print.
​⛪ Rev. J. Trumbull Backus, D.D.: The front page is dedicated to the Reverend Backus, a prominent religious leader of the era, providing a detailed portrait and biographical article.
​🖼️ Rich Social Record: As always, the 16 pages are filled with period advertisements, serialized literature, and the detailed reporting that earned Harper's the title "Journal of Civilization."
​Detailed Condition & Transparency 🔍
​Issue Format: This is the complete 16-page issue from June 11, 1870.
​Detailed Documentation: I take pride in my transparency and have taken pictures of every single page of this issue. You can personally inspect the sharpness of Homer's "The Dinner Horn" and the dramatic scenes from Greece.
​Examination: Please look closely at "The Dinner Horn" in the photos; the way the light is captured on the woman's dress and the distant fields is why Homer is considered a master of the medium.
​Authenticity: This is a guaranteed original 1870 printing.
​Questions? I am a dedicated steward of these historical documents. I take pictures of every single page so look closely and ask questions! ✉️📸
​Why It’s a Must-Have 🥂
​Winslow Homer & Fine Art Collectors: "The Dinner Horn" is a "bucket-list" print for any serious collector of American art. It is museum-quality and ready for archival framing.
​Maritime & Travel Historians: The full-page steamship departure is a spectacular record of 19th-century ocean travel, ideal for a nautical-themed display.
​True Crime & Global History Buffs: The Greek Brigandage feature is one of the most detailed visual reports of a major 19th-century international crime.
​Custom Framing Available: I offer custom framing for anything purchased in my shop. If you would like "The Dinner Horn" or the steamship print professionally framed, please message me for details! 🏛️


​Shipping & Preservation 📦✈️
​Your piece of history is handled with the utmost care. I use acid-free cellophane and ship the issue flat-packed with stiff reinforcement to ensure it arrives exactly as shown in the photographs. Your order is sent with tracking for your peace of mind. 🚚💨


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