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Title: الامير محمد مصطفى ارسلان Prince Muhammad Mustafa Arslan
- Published by: Naoum Mokarzel, Al-Hoda Press
- Publication Date: Wednesday, May 26, 1909.
- Printed in: New York, USA.
- Volume/Issue: Vol. XII, No. 80.
- Type: Original Arabic Magazine US Poster
- Size: 23x14.5in=59x37 cm
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Condition: Fair. Poster shows significant browning and yellowing across the paper,. Distinct vertical and horizontal crease lines are visible, alongside minor fraying and tiny chips along the delicate outer edges. The upper and bottom sections of the poster shows a noticeable horizontal separation that runs across the top margin and slightly into the upper border of the artwork. Despite this standard wear and aging, the print retains excellent graphic integrity, as the central portrait of Prince Muhammad Mustafa Arslan, the intricate surrounding artwork, and the Arabic calligraphy at the bottom remain remarkably sharp, dark, and fully legible.
- Note: This historical document is a special supplement Poster from the historic Arabic-language newspaper Al-Hoda ("The Guidance"). Al-Hoda (الهدى) was a prominent daily Arabic-language newspaper published in New York City. It was founded by Lebanese-American journalist Naoum Mokarzel and served as a vital cultural link for the early Arab diaspora in the United States.
- Prince Muhammad Mustafa Arslan (1873 – April 13, 1909) was an influential Lebanese diplomat and politician serving within the Ottoman Empire. Hailing from the prominent Druze Arslan family of Choueifat, Lebanon, he held key diplomatic assignments and was a member of the Ottoman parliament.