April 11 1857 Harper's Weekly, President Buchanan’s Cabinet, Robert J. Walker Kansas Governor, Anglo-Persian War

This April 11, 1857 issue is a premier piece of American Political History. Published just a month after James Buchanan’s inauguration, it features a definitive gallery of the men who led the executive branch as the nation spiraled toward the Civil War. It also captures the "Bleeding Kansas" crisis at its peak with the appointment of a new governor.


​Title: April 11 1857 Harper's Weekly, President Buchanan’s Cabinet, Robert J. Walker Kansas Governor, Anglo-Persian War


​Item Description
​Step into the halls of power during the Buchanan administration! 🗞️ This original 16-page issue of Harper’s Weekly (Vol. 1, No. 15) is a vital artifact for collectors of Presidential history and the events leading to the American Civil War.


​Major Historical Content:
​🏛️ The Buchanan Cabinet: A magnificent full-page feature titled "The Cabinet." It includes high-quality engraved portraits of all seven cabinet members, including Lewis Cass (State), Howell Cobb (Treasury), and John B. Floyd (War). This is one of the most displayable political prints from the magazine's first year.
​🌻 "Bleeding Kansas" History: Features a portrait and report on Robert J. Walker, the newly appointed Governor of Kansas. Walker was tasked with bringing order to a territory torn apart by pro-slavery and abolitionist violence, making this a key piece for Western and Civil War historians.
​⚔️ The Anglo-Persian War: Includes five detailed prints documenting the conflict between England and Persia. These illustrations offer a rare contemporary look at mid-century British military operations in the Middle East.
​🎨 Victorian Humor: The back page contains four original cartoons, providing a window into the social satire and domestic humor of the late 1850s.
​📜 Volume 1 Rarity: As issue #15 of the first volume, this is a "foundation" issue. The wood engravings are exceptionally sharp, showcasing the superior craftsmanship that made Harper's the "Journal of Civilization."


​🔍 Condition
​I take high-resolution pictures of every single page. Please look carefully at the photos to see the "great condition" noted for this issue. This 168-year-old paper remains sturdy with sharp, clear engravings. My "every page" photo policy ensures you see the margins, spine, and every portrait before you buy! 📸
​Note: This is the complete 16-page main edition.


​📦 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 arrive in gallery-ready condition. 🚫🗞️
​Archival Framing Available: The full-page Cabinet portrait is a stunning candidate for an office or library. I offer Custom Archival Framing upon request, using UV-protected acrylic and acid-free matting to preserve the paper for future generations. 🏛️


​💎 Why It’s Collectible
​Presidential Gallery: Finding all seven cabinet members in a single full-page print is rare and highly sought after by political memorabilia collectors.
​Kansas Territory: Robert J. Walker’s role in Kansas history is pivotal, and contemporary 1857 prints of him are scarce.
​Volume 1 Heritage: Collectors specifically hunt for these early 1857 "Low Number" issues to build the most valuable historical archives.


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