Original 1891 Arbuckle Bros. Coffee Company trade card, No. 26, featuring Teheran (Tehran), Persia, from the Views from a Trip Around the World series. This intricately illustrated lithograph highlights:

• A scenic view of Teheran with Mount Demavend in the distance

• A Persian gentleman and a woman of Persia in traditional attire

• Persian footsoldiers

• Lush gardens and Palace of the Shah

• Beautiful architectural surroundings and a mention of The King’s Mosque

The back contains detailed commentary on the geography, history, population, and cultural customs of Teheran, including climate details, water sources, and European influences.

• Publisher: Arbuckle Bros. Coffee Co., New York City

• Copyright: 1891

• Series: Views from a Trip Around the World – Card No. 26

• Lithographer: Joseph P. Knapp, N.Y.

• Back: Coffee promotion and comprehensive cultural description of Teheran

An elegant piece of 19th-century advertising ephemera and Persian cultural history. Perfect for collectors of Middle Eastern artwork, antique advertising, or vintage lithographs.