1874 Wood Engraving Stockton Darlington Railway Puffing Billy Royal George YTG9

"Anniversary of the Opening of the First English Railway"

This is an original 1874 black and white in-text wood engraving of an illustration that depicts the Puffing Billy and the Royal George steam locomotives that were designed by English railroad engineer Timothy Hackworth (1786-1850) and operated by the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR) between 1825 and 1863.

CONDITION

This 139+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. 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 x 5 inches; 25 x 13 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 wood engravings from 1874 from The Graphic that portray many of the famous people, places, and events of the Victorian era world. To continue browsing this diverse collection, simply click on the link provided beneath the condition paragraph. Enjoy!

Keywords specific to this image: Trains, Transportation

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