1857 Dr. Livingstone Africa Harper's Weekly August 29 Broadway New York City
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Title: 1857 Dr. Livingstone Africa Harper's Weekly August 29 Broadway New York City
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 The Dark Continent Explored: This August 29, 1857, issue brings the legendary expeditions of Dr. David Livingstone to the American public. Published just as his groundbreaking discoveries were becoming global sensations, these prints—including the iconic lion attack—helped cement Livingstone's image as the quintessential Victorian explorer. It’s a foundational document for the history of African exploration and 19th-century geography.
📜 New York's Gilded Pulse: In contrast to the African wilderness, the front page provides a vibrant, "somewhat cartoonish" look at Broadway in its mid-century glory. By focusing on the area near the famous St. Nicholas Hotel, this issue captures the fashion, chaos, and energy of Manhattan at the height of the afternoon rush, offering a rare window into the social life of the pre-Civil War city.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🦁 "Dr. Livingstone's Great Work on Africa" (Full-Page Feature): A historically significant collection of 6 prints.
The most famous highlight: "Dr. Livingstone Attacked by the Lion"—a dramatic and visceral scene.
Additional views documenting the landscapes and peoples Livingstone encountered.
A premier item for African Exploration and Science history collectors.
🏙️ "Broadway, Opposite the St. Nicholas at Four of the Afternoon" (Front-Page): A lively and expressive full-page cover print. It depicts the bustling crowds, horse-drawn carriages, and iconic architecture of New York's most famous thoroughfare. Essential for New York City (NYC) and Urban History buffs.
🏺 "Travel Notes in Bible Lands" — The Holy Land:
"Sidon" — A significant overview of the ancient Mediterranean port.
"Grave-Yard" — A detailed cultural study of the region's burial grounds.
🕍 "What A Jew May Do": A significant social and legal article featuring comments from Lloyd's Weekly regarding the rights and limitations of the Jewish community in mid-19th century England. A vital primary source for Jewish Heritage and European Human Rights history.
⛪ "In Memoriam John Cotton": A tribute to the influential Puritan leader with 3 prints:
"The Founder's Chapel, before its Restoration"
"The Cotton Tablet" * "St. Botolph's Church, as Restored"
Excellent for Puritan and Boston colonial history descendants.
🏖️ "Our Watering-Place Correspondence": A charming social feature with several small prints documenting the "season" at America's favorite 1850s resorts.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from August 29, 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. This issue is in "good condition," with the Livingstone lion attack print remaining a standout for clarity and display.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Exploration & Geography Buffs: Livingstone artifacts from the 1850s are the "holy grail" of Victorian traveliana. The lion attack illustration is one of the most famous images of the era.
NYC Historians: Views of Broadway from the 1850s provide essential context for the development of the city's hotel and theater districts.
Social Justice & Religious Historians: The "What A Jew May Do" article offers a rare and candid look at mid-century religious tolerance and legal progress.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Broadway cover or the Livingstone lion attack 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 Dr. Livingstone Africa Harper's Weekly August 29 Broadway New York City
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