1884 Wood Engraving Battle Metz Franco-Prussian War House Combat Soldiers XEQA2

This is an original 1884 monochrome in-text wood engraving of the house-to-house combat that took place during end of the Siege of Metz, France during the Franco-Prussian War.

CONDITION

This 127+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Moderate aging in margins. No creases. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Monochrome
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 6.25 x 9.25 inches; 16 x 23 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: Art, Europe, Franco-German War, Troops, Military, Fighting, Gun, Rifle, Bayonet, Skirmish, Residential, Death, Casualty, Corpse, Assault, Infantry, Uniform, French, Siege

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