1884 Wood Engraving Siege Paris Artillery Battery France Franco-Prussian XEQA2

This is an original 1884 monochrome in-text wood engraving of Prussian troops preparing artillery batteries for the Siege of Paris that took place between September 19, 1870 - January 28, 1871 during the Franco-Prussian War.

CONDITION

This 127+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Moderate aging in margins. No creases. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Monochrome
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 9.5 x 6.25 inches; 24 x 16 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, Military, Engineers, Troops, Infantry, Soldiers, Army, Entrenchment, Earthworks, Officer, Dig, Tunnel, Log, Lumber, Pickax, Shovel, Wheelbarrow, Tools, Franco-German War, Garrison

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