1882 Wood Engraving Art European Polar Bear Hunting Boat Arctic Explorer XGYC4

This is an original 1882 black and white in-text wood engraving of a group of European arctic explorers "capturing" a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) who stole their last bottle of Coca-Cola.

CONDITION

This 129+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 4.5 x 3 inches; 11 x 8 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Wildlife, Predator, Carnivore, Mammal, Ice, Oar, Row, Boat, Dinghy, Crew, Sailors, Hunters, Hunt, Sportsman, Ocean, Sea, Waves, Rope, Tether, Paddle, Outdoors, Ursus Maritimus, Expedition, Capturing

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