1872 Shah's Palace Teheran Harper's Weekly May 25 Jerusalem Under Temple
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This May 25, 1872, edition of Harper's Weekly is a remarkable visual journey through the ancient world and the high-stakes politics of the Gilded Age. It is particularly notable for its rare illustrations of the Persian Empire and the archaeological mysteries of the Holy Land.
Title: 1872 Shah's Palace Teheran Harper's Weekly May 25 Jerusalem Under Temple
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 The Mysteries of Persia: This issue provides a rare 19th-century glimpse into the Qajar dynasty with three distinct illustrations of Teheran (Tehran). From the opulent Shah’s Palace to the somber ethnographic records of Parsee Burial Grounds (Towers of Silence), these prints captured the "Orientalist" fascination of the Victorian public and documented Persian architecture before the era of modern expansion.
📜 Underground Jerusalem: This issue features an exceptional record of early biblical archaeology. The full-page print of the "Ancient Rock Cut Cistern Under the Temple Platform" documents the underground explorations of Jerusalem, providing a haunting visual of the city's hidden history beneath the surface of the Temple Mount.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🇮🇷 "The Shah's Palace at Teheran" (1/3 Page): A detailed architectural view of the royal seat of power in Persia.
🏺 Parsee (Zoroastrian) History (Two 1/3 Page Prints):
"Exterior of a Parsee Burial Ground near Teheran"
"Interior of a Parsee Burial Ground near Teheran"
Vital primary sources for Religious History and Middle Eastern ethnographic collectors.
🏛️ Underground Jerusalem (Full-Page): "Ancient Rock Cut Cistern Under the Temple Platform." A stunning look at the engineering and antiquity hidden beneath the Holy City.
🌆 "Jerusalem in Her Fall" (Full-Page): A majestic, evocative print based on the artwork of H.C. Selous, accompanied by a smaller "Key Plate" to identify the historical landmarks.
🎨 Thomas Nast’s Political Satire:
Front-Page: "Adding Insult to Injury" — A full-page attack on the Liberal Republican movement's perceived absurdity.
Full-Page Inside: "William Tell Will Not Surrender" — A brilliant adaptation of the Swiss legend to critique contemporary political figures.
🌍 Global Diplomacy & Religion:
"A Visit to the Mikado of Japan" (2/3 Page) — Documenting the early Meiji era.
"An Audience with Pius IX in the Vatican" (2/3 Page) — A rare view of the Pope during the "Prisoner in the Vatican" era.
"The Great Debate—Was St. Peter Ever at Rome?" (2/3 Page).
👑 "The Prince and Princess of Wales" (2/3 Page): A social scene from Rome featuring the future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from May 25, 1872.
Originality: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from 1872—not a modern reproduction.
Condition Study: I take pictures of every single page so you can study them carefully. Look for the incredible contrast and depth in the "Underground Jerusalem" cistern print and the fine detailing of the Japanese Mikado's court.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Archaeology & Holy Land Buffs: The "Underground Jerusalem" and Selous prints are premier items for those tracking the history of 19th-century excavations.
Middle Eastern Historians: Original woodcuts of 1870s Teheran and Zoroastrian burial sites are remarkably scarce and highly valued.
Nast Collectors: This issue features two of Nast's more elaborate allegorical works from the 1872 election cycle.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Jerusalem cistern or the Shah's Palace 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 Shah's Palace Teheran Harper's Weekly May 25 Jerusalem Under Temple
$40.40