1875 Wood Engraving 1874 Hong Kong Typhoon Disaster Damage Ship Lai Afong China

This is an original 1875 black and white in-text wood engraving with three images from photographs by the Chinese photographer, Lai Afong (c.1839 - 1890), of the damage done by a typhoon in Hong Kong on September 22-23, 1874.

CONDITION

This 140+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. No creases. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 14.75 inches; 25 x 37 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 antique in-text wood engravings and advertisements from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, 1875-1876. These engravings and ads provide an excellent historical record of people, places, and events important to mid-Victorian America. This collection includes not only medical quackery ads, but many images from the 1876 Centennial Exposition. The Exposition was a World's Fair held in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia from May 10 to November 10, 1876, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.

Photography by Lai Afong.

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