[Rarebooks] FS: HARPER'S BAZAR, 1875: Winslow Homer, Bullfighting, Manatees, etc.

[Charles Agvent]

[HOMER, Winslow]. HARPER'S BAZAR: A REPOSITORY OF FASHION, PLEASURE, AND 
INSTRUCTION. Volume VIII. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1875. First 
Edition. Folio (11" x 15-1/2") bound in contemporary half black leather 
with leather corners and gilt rules and lettering. Includes issues 
beginning 2 January 1875 to 25 December 1875; iv, 844 pages. Illustrated 
with numerous wood engravings including a fine full-page Winslow Homer 
(The Family Record) as well as engravings by Frederic Church and others. 
There are illustrations and articles on Colorado, stage effects, 
Saratoga Springs, bullfighting, manatees, and much else. Each issue 
concludes with a number of advertisements. None of the usually missing 
tissue sewing pattern supplements is present, as usual. Some toning to 
the paper. Bookplate of the Connecticut Historical Society on the front 
pastedown, stamped "Released for Sale," no other library markings. 
Scuffing to the leather with spots of loss; covers firm and tight. Very 
Good, contents quite nice. (#020431)        $450

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