Harper's Weekly 1883 National Horse Show Oct 27 Madison Square Fly Fishing

Title: Harper's Weekly 1883 National Horse Show Oct 27 Madison Square Fly Fishing
​📚 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📚
​A Madison Square Tradition: This October 27, 1883, edition of Harper's Weekly captures the glamour and prestige of the very first National Horse Show held at Madison Square Garden. It documents the beginning of one of America's oldest and most storied sporting traditions.
​Centennial Celebrations: The issue heavily features the Newburgh Centennial, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Washington’s headquarters and the disbanding of the army, a major event in New York history.
​🏇 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🏇
​🐎 "Sketches at the National Horse Show, Madison Square" (Double-Page Centerfold): A spectacular, massive double-page spread documenting the inaugural Horse Show. This is a premier artifact for Equestrian and NYC historians, capturing the high-society atmosphere of the original Madison Square Garden.
​🎣 "The Fly Casting Tournament" (Half-Page): A rare and highly sought-after illustration for angling and fly fishing collectors. It captures the precision and competition of 19th-century sport fishing during an era when the sport was being formalized in America.
​🎇 "The Newburgh Centennial" (Front-Page & Full-Page): This issue is a treasure trove for New York State historians, featuring a 5-part front-page spread of "Scenes and Incidents" and a breathtaking full-page view of the "Centennial on the River."
​✍️ Matthew Arnold Portrait (1/4 Page): A significant portrait of the famous English poet and cultural critic during his influential tour of America.
​🏰 "The German National Monument" (1/4 Page): A detailed view of the Niederwald Monument as seen from Bingenbruck, reflecting the Gilded Age’s interest in European landmarks and German heritage.
​⛪ "Rt. Rev. David B. Knickerbacker" (1/4 Page): A portrait of the newly consecrated Bishop of Indiana, a notable figure in 19th-century Episcopal history.
​🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
​Complete Issue: This is the full, original issue from October 27, 1883. Note that this specific issue is expanded to 18 pages.
​Originality: This is a guaranteed original woodblock printing—not a modern reprint.
​Integrity: The double-page centerfold of the Horse Show is intact, which is rare as these were often removed for framing.
​Support: I am a dedicated partner in your journey as a collector. Please look closely at the photos and reach out with any questions about the spine or centerfold condition!
​🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
​Equestrian Collectors: The Horse Show centerfold is a "holy grail" item for those who follow the history of Madison Square Garden and American show jumping.
​Fly Fishing Historians: 1880s illustrations of casting tournaments are exceptionally rare and highly displayable in a cabin or study.
​Newburgh & Hudson Valley Historians: This is arguably the definitive contemporary record of the 1883 Newburgh Centennial.
​Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The massive Horse Show centerfold or the Fly Fishing tournament would make a stunning, museum-quality display!
​📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
​Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free cellophane sleeve to protect the newsprint for future generations.
​Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to prevent any damage to the delicate 18-page spine or the centerfold.
​Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
​🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️
​1883 Harpers Weekly, National Horse Show History, Madison Square Garden 1883, Fly Fishing Tournament Art, Newburgh Centennial NY, Matthew Arnold Portrait, Antique Equestrian Print, Hudson River History, Gilded Age New York, October 27 1883.
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