1857 Central America Survivor Harper's Weekly October 17 British Lion Bengal Tiger
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Title: 1857 Central America Survivor Harper's Weekly October 17 British Lion Bengal Tiger
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 The Man Who Couldn't Be Drowned: This October 17, 1857, issue features one of the most incredible survival stories in maritime history. Following the sinking of the SS Central America, fireman Alexander Grant became a national hero. This issue recounts his harrowing ordeal and miraculous rescue, providing a human face to a disaster that shook the American economy and spirit.
📜 The Struggle for India: As the Sepoy Mutiny reached its peak, this issue captures the fierce sentiment of the British Empire. Through the iconic allegory of the "Lion and the Tiger," it illustrates the brutal struggle for control of the subcontinent. This is a foundational issue for understanding how 19th-century media used powerful animal symbolism to frame colonial warfare and national identity.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🌊 "Alexander Grant, Fireman of the 'Central America'" (Front-Page): A striking full-page cover portrait of the survivor known as "The Man Who Couldn't Be Drowned." A premier item for Maritime Disaster and Shipwreck history collectors.
🐅 "The British Lion and the Bengal Tiger" (Full-Page): One of the most famous political allegories of the 19th century. This powerful print depicts the personified British Empire (the Lion) confronting the Indian Rebellion (the Tiger). A "must-have" for Political Satire and Imperial history buffs.
⚔️ "Sir Colin Campbell to the Rescue" (Full-Page): A dramatic illustration celebrating the British Commander-in-Chief as he marched to relieve the besieged garrisons in India.
🗺️ "Plan of the City of Delhi and the British Beleaguering Camp" (Half-Page Map): A highly detailed strategic map showing the military positions and the Ruins of Old Delhi. Essential for Military Cartography and Indian Rebellion researchers.
🏺 "Travel Notes in Bible Lands" — The Holy Land:
"Gerash (Ancient Gerasa)" — A significant view of the Chief City of the Country of the Gergesenes.
"What Steenburger Saw in the Harem" — A social and cultural curiosity from the era's Middle Eastern expeditions.
🏹 Hunting Scene (Back-Page): A classic 1850s illustration of men in the field, perfect for sporting art enthusiasts.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from October 17, 1857.
Originality: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from 1857—an authentic 168-year-old primary source.
Condition Study: I take pictures of every single page so you can study them carefully. Look for the crisp details in the Delhi map and the fierce expression of the "British Lion" in the full-page centerpiece.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Shipwreck & Maritime Buffs: Contemporary coverage of the Central America survivors is highly collectible, especially portraits of key figures like Alexander Grant.
British & Indian Historians: The combination of the "Lion and Tiger" allegory and the detailed map of Delhi makes this a top-tier archive for 1857 Mutiny studies.
Cartography Collectors: Mid-19th-century newspaper maps of foreign conflict zones are rare and provide unique insight into how the public followed global news.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The "Lion and Tiger" print or the Alexander Grant cover would make a museum-quality historical focal point!
📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free archival folder with a Mylar overlay to protect the 168-year-old newsprint.
Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue and its delicate woodblock prints arrive safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️
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1857 Central America Survivor Harper's Weekly October 17 British Lion Bengal Tiger
$68.88