1857 Queen Victoria Harper's Weekly July 18 Hebron Holy Land William Marcy
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Title: 1857 Queen Victoria Harper's Weekly July 18 Hebron Holy Land William Marcy
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 The Victorian Social Siege: This July 18, 1857, issue provides a humorous and chaotic look at the heights of British society. The "Present Style of Storming the Palace" illustration captures the aggressive nature of the era's social climbing, showing the fashionable elite literally scrambling to attend Queen Victoria’s Drawing-Room. It’s a spectacular example of mid-century social satire.
📜 Biblical Exploration: As part of the era's fascination with the Orient, this issue continues the "Travel Notes in Bible Lands" series. Featuring a rare mid-century view of Hebron, it provides one of the earliest mass-media visual records of this ancient city, documented during a time of intense Western archaeological and religious curiosity.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
👑 "Present Style of Storming the Palace" (Full-Page): A magnificent and highly detailed illustration of a high-society rush at St. James's Palace during one of Queen Victoria's Drawing-Rooms. This is a premier display piece for Victorian era and British history enthusiasts.
🏺 "Travel Notes in Bible Lands" — The Holy Land:
"Hebron" (Front-Page) — A significant half-page overview of the ancient city.
"Pilgrims Bathing in the Jordan" — A charming small cover illustration documenting 19th-century pilgrimage traditions.
🇹🇭 "The Siamese—The Franks of Asia": A collection of 9 small prints documenting the culture and people of Siam (Thailand). This provides a rare 1850s perspective on Southeast Asian diplomacy and life.
🏛️ "The Late William L. Marcy": A memorial tribute and portrait of the Hon. William L. Marcy, the influential American statesman who served as Secretary of State and Secretary of War. Essential for New York and political history collectors.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from July 18, 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" as shown, with the intricate details of the palace "storming" and the Hebron cityscape remaining sharp.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Victorian Satire Collectors: The Queen Victoria palace print is a standout piece of 1850s illustration, capturing the wit and fashion of the time.
Middle Eastern & Biblical Historians: Early woodblock views of Hebron are rare artifacts from the first wave of modern Western travel in the Levant.
Political Biography Buffs: For those tracking the "Doughface" era of American politics, the William Marcy memorial is a cornerstone primary source.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Queen Victoria palace "storming" print or the Hebron front page 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.
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1857 Queen Victoria Harper's Weekly July 18 Hebron Holy Land William Marcy
$38.88