1882 Wood Engraving Kertch Mount Mithridates Bosporos Straight Landscape XGS6

This is an original 1882 monochrome wood engraving of Kertch, Russia on the shore of the Bosporos Straight with Mount Mithridates rising behind it. One could find palaces of nobility and temples for Greek gods atop the mountain, 91.4 meters above sea level.

CONDITION

This 129+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the verso of this engraving.

• Product Type: Original Wood Engraving; Monochrome
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.75 x 5.5 inches; 15 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)

Keywords specific to this image: ancient ruins, Black Sea

XGS6C82