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The University Boat-Race: Sketches Before the Race.

London. The Illustrated London News. 03-17- 1883.
Front page black and white wood engraving in complete March 17, 1883 disbound issue of The Illustrated London News; sheet size approximately 16 x 11 inches. Very good condition. Image features a variety of vignette illustrations including: The Procession of Oars, Heape Coaching Cambridge, etc. Issue also includes full page "The Attock Railway Bridge Over the Indus: Views Showing the Progress of Its Construction"; two color page Extra Supplement "The Inter-University Boat-Race" featuring portraits of Oxford 1883 team and Cambridge 1883 team. Item #48578

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