1857 Princess Charlotte Harper's Weekly September 05 African Exploration Cana
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Title: 1857 Princess Charlotte Harper's Weekly September 05 African Exploration Cana
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 The Future Empress: This September 5, 1857, issue introduces the American public to Princess Charlotte of Belgium. At the time of this publication, she had just become the Archduchess of Austria through her marriage to Maximilian. This portrait captures her years before her tragic and historic reign as the Empress of Mexico, making it a poignant artifact of 19th-century royal genealogy and the eventual downfall of the Second Mexican Empire.
📜 Mapping the Unknown: The Victorian era's thirst for global knowledge is on full display here. From the "Emporium of Central Africa" to the "Valley of the Amazon," this issue serves as a mid-century atlas. It documents the groundbreaking expeditions of Heinrich Barth, whose trek through the Sahara and the Sudan provided the West with some of its first accurate views of the interior of the African continent.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
👑 "Princess Charlotte of Belgium" (Front-Page): A beautiful full-page cover portrait of the new Archduchess of Austria. A must-have for Royal History and Mexican Empire collectors.
🏺 "Cana of Galilee" (Half-Page): A significant and highly displayable print from the "Travel Notes in Bible Lands" series. This woodblock provides a peaceful and detailed 1850s perspective on the historic site of the biblical wedding feast.
🌍 "Barth's Travels in North and Central Africa": A historically vital collection of 4 prints, including:
"Kano, the Emporium of Central Africa" — A rare 19th-century view of the ancient Nigerian city.
"Murzuk, the Capital of Fezzan" — Documenting the strategic caravan hub in modern-day Libya.
A premier item for African Geography and Colonial history buffs.
🌿 "The Valley of the Amazon": A scientific and descriptive feature with several smaller illustrations documenting the flora, fauna, and indigenous life along the world's largest river system.
✂️ "The Hair, and Styles of Wearing It": A fascinating social feature with three prints showing the intricate and sometimes bizarre hairstyles of the mid-Victorian era. Perfect for Fashion and Costume history enthusiasts.
👤 "Rev. Eugenio Kincaid": A portrait of the famous Baptist missionary to Burmah (Myanmar), reflecting the era's deep interest in global missionary work.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from September 5, 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 fine lace details in Charlotte’s portrait and the expansive landscape details in the views of Kano and Cana.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
African Exploration Enthusiasts: Heinrich Barth’s prints from the 1850s are foundational to the study of the pre-colonial Sahara and Sahel regions.
Biblical Historians: The half-page "Cana" print is one of the most serene and well-composed architectural views from the Harper’s Holy Land series.
Women's History & Fashion Buffs: The combination of the Princess Charlotte cover and the "Hair Styles" feature provides an excellent cross-section of mid-century feminine ideals.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Princess Charlotte cover or the Cana of Galilee 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 delicate woodblock prints arrive safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️
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1857 Princess Charlotte Harper's Weekly September 05 African Exploration Cana
$38.88