{"product_id":"1857-cincinnati-and-st-louis-harpers-weekly-july-04-henry-clay-kentucky","title":"1857 Cincinnati and St. Louis Harper's Weekly July 04 Henry Clay Kentucky","description":"Title: 1857 Cincinnati and St. Louis Harper's Weekly July 04 Henry Clay Kentucky\n​📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜\n​📜 Frontier Gems: This July 4, 1857, issue provides a rare and \"very early\" visual record of the burgeoning cities of the American West. Just a few years before the Civil War, Cincinnati and St. Louis were the primary gateways to the frontier. These woodblock views capture the riverfront architecture and bustling commerce that defined these cities when they were among the fastest-growing hubs in the nation.\n📜 A Mid-Century Independence Day: Published on the anniversary of the nation's birth, this issue reflects the mid-19th-century American spirit. From the \"Holy Ground\" of Bible lands to the prairies of Southern Illinois, it documents a period of intense expansion, religious curiosity, and the early commemorative efforts to honor statesmen like Henry Clay.\n​🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟\n​🏙️ Early City Views (Inside Page): * \"Cincinnati, Ohio\" (One-Quarter Page) — A historic skyline view of the \"Queen City of the West\" during its industrial peak.\n​\"St. Louis, Missouri\" (One-Quarter Page) — Capturing the vital Mississippi River port just as it became the \"Gateway to the West.\"\n​Essential for Ohio, Missouri, and urban development historians.\n​🏛️ \"Henry Clay Column to be Raised at Lexington, Kentucky\": A significant print documenting the monument for \"The Great Compromiser.\" This is a must-have for Kentucky and political history collectors.\n​🇺🇸 \"Keeping the Fourth on Holy Ground\" (Front-Page): A fascinating cover print and article titled \"Travel Notes in Bible Lands.\" It depicts Americans celebrating Independence Day in the Middle East, highlighting the global reach of American travelers in the 1850s.\n​🌾 \"Crossing the Prairies, Southern Illinois\": A rare small print capturing the arduous journey of pioneers and the landscape of the Illinois frontier before the era of widespread rail travel.\n​🎆 \"How To Spend The Fourth\": A charming 1850s perspective on holiday traditions, featuring several small prints that illustrate mid-century Victorian leisure and patriotism.\n​🔍 CONDITION \u0026amp; TRANSPARENCY 🔍\n​Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from July 4, 1857.\n​Originality: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from 1857—an authentic 168-year-old primary source.\n​Condition Study: I take pictures of every single page so you can study them carefully. This issue is in \"good condition\" as shown, with the early city views remaining clear and sharp—perfect for small-format framing.\n​🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂\n​Cincinnati \u0026amp; St. Louis Locals: Very early views of these cities (pre-1860) are increasingly difficult to find. They provide an irreplaceable \"before\" look at the urban landscape prior to the Civil War.\n​Henry Clay Admirers: As a contemporary record of his monument's construction, this is a vital addition to any collection focused on the Whig leader.\n​Independence Day Enthusiasts: Collectors of Fourth of July ephemera will find the \"Bible Lands\" cover and holiday articles to be a unique variation on traditional patriotic themes.\n​Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Cincinnati and St. Louis prints look spectacular when framed together as a historic \"Twin Cities of the West\" display!\n​📦 SHIPPING \u0026amp; PRESERVATION 📦\n​Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free archival folder with a Mylar overlay to protect the 168-year-old newsprint.\n​Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue and its delicate woodblock prints arrive safely.\n​Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.\n​🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️\n​1857 Harpers Weekly, Cincinnati Ohio History, St Louis Missouri 1857, Henry Clay Monument Lexington KY, Southern Illinois Prairie, 1850s Bible Lands Travel, July 4 1857, Queen City Ohio, Gateway to the West Missouri, Early American City Prints.\n​","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52264024015068,"sku":null,"price":42.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4759\/9580\/files\/7c7acd73-il_fullxfull.7786289877_lzu1.jpg?v=1786496742","url":"https:\/\/thekeenantiquarian.com\/products\/1857-cincinnati-and-st-louis-harpers-weekly-july-04-henry-clay-kentucky","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}