Our Next President Champagne Drinking Homer 1868 antique wood engraved print

Our Next President

Issued, October 31, 1868, by Harper's Weekly

Art by Winslow Homer

Fine original antique wood engraving. Printed in the mid 19th century, on quality paper which retains its inherent structural flexibility and soundness.

In Good+ to near VG or better condition, overall very clean, paper is lightly uniformly age toned as typical with some light toning, scattered age spotting or small minor soiling, soft crease across center, tiny hole at top left backed with matching old paper, but the image remains entirely presentable and attractive [note: we grade very conservatively and always seek to disclose any noteworthy flaws]. Text on verso as issued.

Any minor defects along the sheet edges and in the margins may be seen in the photo.

Harper's Weekly was a popular news periodicals of its day and was profusely illustrated with charming and well executed wood engraved images created exclusively for it. These images now appear quaint and delightfully dated to our eye, with a somewhat folk art appeal to them. Harper's employed many talented artists and many of their images are worthy of framing for display.

Sheet measures c. 10 5/8 W x 15 7/8" H.

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