1857 Charles Dickens FINAL Harper's Weekly November 28 Brigham Young Utah War
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Title: 1857 Charles Dickens FINAL Harper's Weekly November 28 Brigham Young Utah War
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 The Mormon Declaration of War: This November 28, 1857, issue is a landmark historical document for the Utah War. It contains the explosive text of Brigham Young’s "Declaration of War" and the official Mormon Proclamation. As Federal troops neared Salt Lake City, this issue served as the primary source for the American public to read the defiant words of the LDS leader. It marks the precise moment when the "Utah Expedition" transitioned from a march to a full-blown military standoff.
📜 A Literary & Scientific Finale: This issue is a "double header" of historic significance. It concludes the high-profile serialization of Charles Dickens’ "The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices" and simultaneously celebrates the "discoveries" of Dr. David Livingstone. The front-page view of Victoria Falls introduced one of the world's great natural wonders to the American imagination.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
📚 "The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices" by Charles Dickens (THE FINALE): The fifth and final chapter of this rare collaboration with Wilkie Collins. Completing this five-issue set in its original newspaper format is a significant achievement for any Dickensian bibliophile.
🏔️ "The Mormon War" — Brigham Young's Declaration: Features three critical text articles: "The Mormon War," "Brigham Young's Declaration of War," and "The Mormon Proclamation." This is a "must-have" for LDS and Utah State history collectors.
🌊 Victoria Falls — Dr. Livingstone's Discoveries (Front-Page): A stunning nearly half-page illustration of The Victoria Falls (Mosyoatunyo). It captures the majesty of Livingstone’s African exploration at the exact moment he became a global icon.
⚔️ "The Capture of Delhi" (Double-Page Centerfold): A massive visual report on the turning point of the Indian Rebellion:
"General View of the City of Delhi, Just Taken by the British."
"Plan of the City of Delhi, and the British Position Before the Assault."
Essential for Military History and British Imperial buffs.
🌳 "The Central Park as it Will be When Laid Out": A fascinating one-third page illustration showing the early vision for New York’s Central Park. Published while the park was still a work in progress, it is a premier item for NYC Urban History and Landscape Architecture enthusiasts.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from November 28, 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. Note the crispness of the Victoria Falls front page and the strategic detail in the Delhi centerfold maps.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
LDS & Western Historians: Contemporary 1857 printings of Brigham Young's proclamations are among the most significant artifacts of early Utah history.
Dickens Collectors: This is the "capper" to the five-issue series—the most difficult issue to find to complete the set!
NYC History Buffs: This early "pre-built" view of Central Park is a wonderful conversation piece, showing what Olmsted and Vaux intended for the city's lungs.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Victoria Falls cover or the Delhi centerfold 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 large centerfold arrive safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
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1857 Charles Dickens FINAL Harper's Weekly November 28 Brigham Young Utah War
$65.65