1883 Tipped-In Wood Engraving George Augustus Sala Costume Sketch Train XGF8

This is an original 1883 black and white tipped-in wood engraving of a bustling train station. In addition to a small boy smoking a pipe, there is a mother desperately trying to reign in her wandering children and an old man trying to purchase a paper from a small child scrambling up the steps. The caption simple reads "The Excursion Train."

CONDITION

This 128+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. Moderate wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 7.25 x 5.25 inches; 18 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)

Keywords specific to this image: cartoon, Victorian, dress, hot hat, cane, platform

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