1874 Wood Engraving Art Royal Horse Artillery RHA British Army Aldershot UK YTG8

"The Review at Aldershot before the Czar of Russia - The Royal House Artillery: A Rush Up the Hill"

This is an original 1874 black and white double-page wood engraving of an illustration that depicts soldiers in the Royal Horse Artillery (RHA) of the British Army charging up a hill at Aldershot, Hampshire, England during the Victorian era for a military review by Tzar Alexander II of Russia during his visit to the United Kingdom.

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. There is an original center crease.

• Product Type: Original Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 22.75 x 14.5 inches; 58 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 proud to present a collection of wood engravings from 1874 issues of The Graphic magazine that depict the people, places, and events of the Victorian era world, including; Warwick Castle, the homes of John Bunyan and Alfred, Lord Tennyson, soldiers of the British Army during the Third Anglo-Ashanti War, Queen Victoria, and other members of the British Royal Family. To continue browsing this interesting collection, simply click on the link provided beneath the condition paragraph. Enjoy!

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