1857 May 16 Harper's Weekly - Ballous Pictorial Alabama Long Island Sandy Hook Irving Mass

​Title: 1857 Ballous Pictorial May 16 Alabama Long Island Sandy Hook Irving Mass


​Item Description
​Step back into the spring of 1857! 🗞️ This original 16-page issue of Ballou's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion provides a stunning geographic tour of the United States just four years before the Civil War.
​Major Historical Content:
​🗺️ Early State & Coastal Views: This issue is packed with highly displayable, large-scale engravings including:
​"State of Alabama": A symbolic and scenic representation of the state during the height of the antebellum era. 🐘🌾
​"Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island Sound": A beautiful maritime view of this historic whaling and seafaring village. ⚓🌊
​"Sandy Hook, New York Bay": A vital perspective of the gateway to New York Harbor, showing the early lighthouse and coastal geography. 🔦🚢
​"Miller's River, Irving, Mass.": A serene, classic New England landscape print that perfectly captures the pastoral beauty of Massachusetts. 🌲🏞️
​📜 The "Harper's Predecessor": Ballou’s was the pioneer of the American illustrated newspaper. This issue shows why—with its dense, high-quality woodblock prints that were designed specifically for the sophisticated "Drawing-Room" reader.


​🔍 Condition
​I take high-resolution pictures of every single page. This issue shows only minor margin wear and light foxing (typical for 160+ year-old paper), but remains in sturdy, collectable condition. Please study the photos carefully to inspect the sharp detail of the engravings. By photographing every page, I ensure total transparency—you see exactly what you are buying! 📸


​📦 Shipping & 🖼️ Archival Framing
​Professional Shipping: Your history will arrive flat, secure, and tracked. I never fold or roll these delicate 1850s documents. They are protected by heavy-duty boards to ensure they arrive in gallery-ready condition. 🚫🗞️
​Archival Framing Available: These coastal and state prints are perfect for professional display. I offer Custom Archival Framing upon request, using UV-protected acrylic and acid-free matting to prevent yellowing and protect the paper from light damage. 🏛️


​💎 Why It’s Collectible
​Long Island & NJ Interest: Prints of Cold Spring Harbor and Sandy Hook from this early date are highly prized by regional historians.
​Antebellum Alabama: Images representing the Southern states from the 1850s are increasingly scarce and sought after.
​Pioneer Publication: Ballou’s Pictorial is the "ancestor" of the modern illustrated news magazine, making it a foundational piece for any journalism or print collection.


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