1891 Wood Engraving Fur Dealers Punta Arenas Strait of Magellan Chile XGVA2

This is an original 1891 black and white wood engraving of a group of fur dealers examining furs on a ship at Punta Arenas on the north shore of the Strait of Magellan in the Chilean Patagonia.

CONDITION

This 120+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging in margins. No creases. No natural defects.No surface rub.No tears. No water damage.

• 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)

Travel back to 19th century and tour the five republics of Spanish South America: Chile, Peru, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, via this historical collection of wood engravings. View the capital cities, the architecture, the landscape, the industries, and the peoples of these countries as they appeared circa the 1890's.

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