MODERN OLYMPIC GAMES 1876/77 [Original antique print). An important and unique historical engraved print of certain "Modern Olympian Games" at Athens (pre-dating the recognised Modern Olympics of 1896)

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A Rare and remarkable large illustration from The Graphic periodical of 1877 depicting the crew of H.M.S. "Research" enacting their own version of the Olympic Games in front of the King of Greece. The bizarre picture has a sack-race in progress (regrettably, not a modern Olympic sport), boxing, shot-put, and an athletics track. A minstrel group entertains. The spectators wear full length gowns, suits, top hats and use parasols. Not quite up to the 1896 standard but full marks to the Royal Navy for trying. HMS Research was an ill-fated British, small ironclad warship that was laid-up the following year. Image size: 30cm by 22.5cm. Page size: 40cm by 30cm. Secure cardboard tube delivery. 30% price reduction applied. N° de ref. del artículo 000942

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