1872 Livingstone Stanley Expedition Harper's Weekly July 27 Thomas Nast
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This July 27, 1872, issue of Harper's Weekly is a landmark in the history of global exploration, capturing the dramatic moment the world learned of the successful search for the famous missionary and explorer, David Livingstone.
Title: 1872 Livingstone Stanley Expedition Harper's Weekly July 27 Thomas Nast
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 "Dr. Livingstone, I Presume?": This issue features a pivotal visual report on the successful expedition of Henry Morton Stanley to locate Dr. David Livingstone, who had been missing in East Africa for years. The illustration shows both explorers and includes a detailed map of the expedition route. This moment is legendary in the history of exploration, and this issue is a primary document of that sensational news story.
📜 Illumination in Rome: The issue also features a stunning panoramic illustration of "The Coliseum at Rome Illuminated," capturing a grand nighttime celebration in the Italian capital—a moment of cultural grandeur contrasting sharply with the gritty exploration theme.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🌍 "Dr. Livingstone & Mr. Stanley" (Nearly Half-Page):
Includes portraits of both men and a detailed map of the expedition route in Africa.
A premier item for African Exploration, Victorian History, and Geographic Society collectors.
🏛️ "The Coliseum at Rome Illuminated" (Nearly Half-Page):
A breathtaking nighttime scene capturing the ancient Roman structure ablaze with lights during a grand event.
A must-have for Roman History and European Travel enthusiasts.
🎨 Thomas Nast’s Political Satire:
Front-Page: A full-page satirical cartoon by Thomas Nast, focusing on the intense political tensions of the 1872 election cycle.
Interior: Two additional political cartoons by Nast, further attacking the political opposition to President Grant.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, including the original front page and all interior illustrations.
Authenticity: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from July 27, 1872, not a modern reproduction.
Condition Study: I take pictures of the entire sheet so you can study the condition. Note the precision in the map of the African route and the contrast in the Coliseum illumination print.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Exploration Historians: The Livingstone-Stanley story is a cornerstone of 19th-century history; this issue is an essential primary source for the event.
Thomas Nast Enthusiasts: A key issue for tracking Nast's political campaign against Horace Greeley in 1872.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Livingstone/Stanley expedition print or the Coliseum illumination 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 154-year-old newsprint.
Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue arrives safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
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1872 Livingstone Stanley Expedition Harper's Weekly July 27 Thomas Nast
$40.40