1882 Wood Engraving Art Arctic Ocean Ice Expedition SS Vega Winter Sailing XGYC4

This is an original 1882 black and white in-text wood engraving of the SS Vega of the Swedish Arctic Expedition that was commissioned to explore the Northeast Passage.

CONDITION

This 129+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Small crease - right margin. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 4.5 x 3.5 inches; 11 x 9 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: Polar, Sea, Nautical, Maritime, Victorian, Exploration, Adventure, European, Swedish, Floes, Block, Cold, Frozen, Glacier, Mast, Rigging, Toross

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