1872 Cincinnati Queen City Harper's Weekly May 11 Hammondsport Vineyards
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This May 11, 1872, edition of Harper's Weekly is a standout issue for collectors of New York regional history and Midwestern Americana. It perfectly captures the spirit of the "Queen City" at its peak and the burgeoning agricultural prestige of the Finger Lakes region.
Title: 1872 Cincinnati Queen City Harper's Weekly May 11 Hammondsport Vineyards
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 The Birth of American Viticulture: This issue features a magnificent full-page spread documenting the Pleasant Valley Vineyards in Hammondsport, N.Y. During the 1870s, the Finger Lakes region was establishing itself as the "Rheims of America." These eight detailed illustrations provide a rare primary look at the early infrastructure of the American wine industry, from the terraced hillsides to the cellar bottling processes.
📜 The Queen City of the West: The massive double-page centerfold of Cincinnati, Ohio, is one of the most iconic city views published by Harper's in the 19th century. Viewed from the Kentucky side of the Ohio River, it showcases a skyline dominated by industry and the bustling river commerce of the paddlewheeler era.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🏙️ "Cincinnati, Ohio, The Queen City of the West" (Double-Page Centerfold):
A panoramic view from Covington, Kentucky.
Features dozens of detailed paddlewheelers and rivercraft along the Ohio River wharf.
Captures the architectural density and industrial might of Cincinnati in 1872.
A premier item for Ohio and Kentucky History collectors.
🍇 "Pleasant Valley Vineyards, Hammondsport, N.Y." (Full-Page):
A montage of eight illustrations documenting the vineyard landscapes and the wine-making process.
Includes views of the lake-front and the specialized equipment used in the 1870s.
Essential for New York State, Finger Lakes, and Wine History buffs.
🎨 Thomas Nast’s Election War:
Front-Page: "Liberal Gratitude" — Featuring Ulysses S. Grant and Horace Greeley in a sharp critique of the "Liberal Republican" movement.
Full-Page Inside: "A Liberal Surrender—Any Thing To Beat Grant" — A scathing commentary on the desperation of political coalitions in the 1872 race.
🗞️ SUPPLEMENT HIGHLIGHTS 🗞️
The attached supplement continues the serialized literary giants of the era:
📚 Victorian Masterpieces: Continued installments of George Eliot's "Middlemarch" and Wilkie Collins' "Miss or Mrs.?". These pages often include illustrations that bring these classic characters to life.
📢 Gilded Age Marketplace: Features advertisements for Steinway Pianos, the Waltham Watch Co., and various period-specific medicinal and luxury goods.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete with Supplement: This listing includes the full 16-page main issue and the attached Supplement section.
Originality: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from 1872—an authentic 154-year-old primary source.
Condition Study: I take pictures of every single page so you can study them carefully. Note the expansive detail in the Cincinnati centerfold and the clarity of the vineyard landscapes.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Cincinnati & Ohio Historians: This centerfold is widely considered one of the most "framable" and detailed views of the city from the 19th century.
Wine & Viticulture Enthusiasts: Pleasant Valley (Great Western) is the first bonded winery in the U.S.; this 1872 record is a foundational piece of their history.
Nast Collectors: The 1872 "Greeley vs. Grant" cycle is the most sought-after period of Nast's political work.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Cincinnati panorama or the Vineyard montage would make a museum-quality historical focal point!
📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free archival folder with a Mylar overlay.
Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue and its large centerfold arrive safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️
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1872 Cincinnati Queen City Harper's Weekly May 11 Hammondsport Vineyards
$67.42