1871 Wood Engraving General Alexis Uhrich Franco Prussian War Siege XEF7

This is an original 1871 black and white wood engraving of French General Alexis Uhrich who was the garrison commander during the German siege of Strasbourg in the Franco Prussian War. General Uhrich surrendered the fortress of Strasbourg on September 28, 1870 CE.

CONDITION

This 140+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects.No surface rub.No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is a small brown stain in the upper center of the image.

• Product Type: Original Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 5 x 5.5 inches; 13 x 14 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)

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Keywords specific to this image: Military, Commander, Officer, Uniform, French, Franco German War, Garrison, Strasburg, Jean Jacques

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