1884 Wood Engraving Franco-Prussian War Urban Street Barricade Battle XEQA2

This is an original 1884 monochrome in-text wood engraving of German troops using artillery fire on the street barricades during the Siege of Paris in the Franco-Prussian War.

CONDITION

This 127+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +. Light aging throughout. No creases. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. No surface rub. Small tear - top left corner. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Monochrome
• Grade: Very Fine +
• Dimensions: Approximately 6.25 x 9.25 inches; 16 x 23 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: Europe, France, Column, Monument, Sculpture, Cannon, Artillery, Barrage, Bombardment, Ruins, Rubble, Destruction, Devastation, Buildings, Soldiers, Troops, Combat, Skirmish, Infantry, Officer, Mortar, Battery

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