RARE 1895 Vintage Christmas Literary Poster Bachelor of Arts Football Harvard For Sale

This beautiful, authentic antique lithograph features striking Art Nouveau artwork by the prominent late-19th-century illustrator Henry Sumner Watson (Hy. S. Watson). It highlights a wonderful Victorian holiday theme, featuring a woman in academic cap and gown holding a graduation diploma against a vibrant, rich crimson backdrop.Key Content Features:• Harvard & Ivy League Interest: Explicitly lists a featured column on "Harvard's Athletic Policy" on the front cover.• Vintage College Football History: Explicitly features a bolded section for "Football Games" updates from the historic 1895 season.• Holiday Literary History: Promotes featured Christmas stories by James Barnes and R. K. Munkittrick.• Cheeky Historical Detail: Features a Latin proverb scroll inside the heart at the bottom that translates to: "She is learned in literature, but by Hercules, she also knows how to cook!"—a classic 1895 collegiate humor piece playing on the "Bachelor" theme.Condition Report:• Overall Condition: Good antique condition with bright, striking colors. Displays beautifully on a wall.• Paper State: Displays typical age-appropriate vintage paper toning and light background oxidation consistent with a 130-year-old piece. Free of any major rips or tears across the main image.• Framing: Sold framed and matted exactly as shown in the listing photographs.Please inspect all high-resolution photos closely for exact paper condition and framing details before purchasing or submitting an offer. Ships securely packaged and fully insured to ensure safe transit.Don't miss this chance to add a beautifully curated pair of authentic late-1800s American history to your collection!*

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