1878 Wood Engraving Pagoda Benares Varanasi India Boat Ship Kashi River XGA4

This is an original 1878 black and white wood engraving of a scene from Varanasi, India.The city is located on the bank of the river Ganges. The river begins in the western Himalayas and travels southeast through the Gangetic Plain and into the Bay of Bengal. Interestingly, it is the most populated river basin in the world, serving 1,000 inhabitants per square mile, and over 400 million people total.

CONDITION

This 133+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. Light moisture wrinkling. Please note that there is a light pencil marking in the top center of this image.

• Product Type: Original Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 9.5 x 6.5 inches; 24 x 17 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: G. Moynet, Moynet, Hilbio, tree, timber, log, sailing, ship, boat, architecture, figures

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