1852 Wood Engraving Bullfinch Building Massachusett General Hospital Boston YGP2

"Massachusetts General Hospital, M'Lean Street, Boston"

This is an original 1852 black and white in-text wood engraving of a historic view of the Bullfinch Building of the Massachusetts General Hospital in the city of Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

CONDITION

This 161+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light foxing and aging. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Some light surface rub. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 10.25 x 6.75 inches; 26 x 17 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)

Period Paper is pleased to present a collection of antique wood engravings from the 1852 Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion. Founded by "the father of illustrated journalism" Frederick Gleason in 1851, this 19th century illustrated periodical was published in Boston, Massachusetts. To continue browsing this unique collection of Victorian era images, simply click on the link provided beneath the condition paragraph.

Reproductive art by W.J. Pierce.

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