Fashion Henley Royal Regatta Spectators, Huge 1880s Antique Prints & Article

Description: You are bidding on a huge original antique print from an 1880s illustrated journal. It depicts spectators at the Henley Royal Regatta. On the back of the page is a short two-inch article on the regatta. It is a rowing event held every year in July on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, England. The Royal Regatta is sometimes referred to as Henley Regatta, its original name pre-dating Royal patronage. It has been held annually on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, England. It was established on 26 March 1839. The regatta lasts for 5 days (Wednesday to Sunday) over the first weekend in July. Races are head-to-head knock out competitions, raced over a course of 1 mile, 550 yards (2,112 m). The regatta regularly attracts international crews to race. The most prestigious event at the regatta is the Grand Challenge Cup for Men's Eights, which has been awarded since the regatta was first staged. It is very large (double folio size), measuring approximately 22 x 15.5 inches (56 x 40 cm). The picture fills most of the page, with a caption below. There is unrelated text/photos on the back of this print.The print has a fold in the middle, where it was folded into the magazine long ago. The fold line is clean. However, there are several small holes along the fold line from where it was sewn into the journal long ago. See scan for an accurate view of the condition. This print will come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 39.95 USD

Location: Lake Villa, Illinois

End Time: 2024-11-19T15:33:19.000Z

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