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1883 Long Island Eel Fisheries Harpers Weekly Sept 01 Long Branch Monmouth Horse:
$39.00
Title: 1883 Long Island Eel Fisheries Harpers Weekly Sept 01 Long Branch Monmouth Horses📚 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📚
A Maritime & Sporting Legacy: This September 1, 1883, edition of Harper’s Weekly captures the essence of late-summer life in the Tri-State area, from the industrial docks of Long Island to the high-stakes turf of Monmouth Park.
Victorian Social Graces: It offers a beautiful visual record of the "Gilded Age" social season at the peak of its elegance in Long Branch.
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🏇 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🏇
🐎 "Monmouth Park Races" (Full-Page): A spectacular full-page feature documenting the Omnibus Stake and the All-Age Champions. It includes detailed illustrations of 8 champion horses, making it a premier artifact for equestrian and horse racing historians.
🌊 "Long Branch—West End" (Full-Page): A "very nice and displayable" full-page print of this elite New Jersey destination. It captures the architectural grandeur and social atmosphere of the "Summer Capital" of the 1880s.
🎣 "The Eel Fisheries of Long Island" (Half-Page): A historically significant nearly half-page illustration documenting the specialized maritime industry of the Long Island coast. This is a vital primary source for New York maritime and culinary history.
🎭 "Private Theatricals Invades Blackville" (Full-Page): A full-page print titled "The English Mania for Private Theatricals Invades Blackville." This print reflects the eras common, though highly stylized and stereotypical, "Blackville" series of social satires.
⚖️ "The Late Judge Black" (Front-Page): A significant half-page portrait of the prominent American jurist and politician Jeremiah S. Black, who served as U.S. Attorney General and Secretary of State.
✨ "A Midsummer Reverie" (Full-Page): A high-art full-page illustration capturing the romanticized, atmospheric style of Victorian woodblock engraving.
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🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from September 1, 1883.
Originality: Guaranteed original 1883 printing—not a modern reproduction. This is a genuine piece of history that you can hold in your hands.
Detailed Documentation: Every page, including the news and advertisements, is intact, providing a complete cultural time capsule.
Support: I am a dedicated partner in your journey as a collector. Please reach out with any questions about specific pages or condition!
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🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Horse Racing Collectors: The 8-horse champion gallery from Monmouth Park is a rare and highly detailed sporting record from the 1880s.
New Jersey & Long Island Historians: Between the Long Branch social scene and the Long Island fisheries, this issue is a treasure trove for regional collectors.
Legal & Political Buffs: The portrait of Judge Black is an essential piece for those documenting 19th-century American jurisprudence.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Long Branch seaside view or the Monmouth Park champions would look incredible in a classic gold or wood frame!
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📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free cellophane sleeve to protect the historic newsprint.
Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to prevent any bending during transit.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
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🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️
1883 Harpers Weekly, Long Island Eel Fisheries, Monmouth Park Horse Racing, Long Branch NJ History, Judge Jeremiah Black, Victorian Social Life, Antique Equestrian Print, Gilded Age New Jersey, September 1 1883.
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