1857 George Washington Harper's Weekly October 24 Paul Morphy India Map
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Title: 1857 George Washington Harper's Weekly October 24 Paul Morphy India Map
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 Founding Legacy: This October 24, 1857, issue serves as a mid-century tribute to the Washington family. Published shortly after the death of George Washington Parke Custis (Washington's step-grandson), it features nostalgic looks at the first President at age 40 and his residence, Arlington House. It reflects a nation looking back to its revolutionary roots just as domestic and international tensions were mounting.
📜 Chess and Conflict: The issue captures a unique moment in intellectual and global history. It documents the rise of Paul Morphy, arguably the greatest chess player of the 19th century, while simultaneously providing a massive strategic overview of the Sepoy Mutiny in India. The relief map of the subcontinent was a vital tool for a Victorian public trying to comprehend the vast scale of the rebellion against the East India Company.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🗺️ "A Chart in Relief of British India" (Almost Double-Page Map): A spectacular and rare relief-style map. It accompanies an extensive "History of the East India Company," providing the strategic context for the ongoing rebellion. A premier item for Cartography and British Empire historians.
♟️ Chess Legends — Paul Morphy & Louis Paulsen: Features portraits of the two titans of the First American Chess Congress. This is a cornerstone artifact for Chess history collectors, documenting Morphy at the height of his "American prodigy" fame.
🏛️ The Washington & Custis Legacy:
"Washington at Forty Years of Age" and "Mrs. Washington" — Rare mid-century woodblock portraits.
"Arlington House" — A view of the residence of the late G.W.P. Custis, later the home of Robert E. Lee and now the site of Arlington National Cemetery.
⚔️ "Sreenath alias Nena Sahib": A portrait of the man believed to be the leader of the Cawnpore massacre during the Indian Rebellion. A significant and chilling primary source for Indian history buffs.
🎖️ "Militia-Day" (Front-Page): A significant half-page cover illustration documenting the traditional "Militia Day" training and social gathering, a staple of antebellum American community life.
👗 "The Latest Paris Fall Fashions": A delightful full-page feature showing the elaborate gowns and crinolines of the 1857 autumn season.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from October 24, 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 impressive detail in the India relief map and the fine line-work in the Washington family portraits.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Chess Historians: Any contemporary mention of Paul Morphy is highly sought after; this issue captures him during the legendary 1857 tournament.
Washington & Arlington Collectors: The views of Arlington House and the portraits of George and Martha are vital for those documenting the Custis-Lee heritage.
Military & Map Buffs: The relief map of India is one of the most visually interesting maps produced by Harper's in the 1850s.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Paul Morphy portraits or the Arlington House print 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 maps arrive safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️
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1857 George Washington Harper's Weekly October 24 Paul Morphy India Map
$38.88