This is an original 1904 halftone print of the trysting thorn which Robert Burns wrote about in his poem "The Soldier's Return." It was a meeting place for lovers, and although the original hawthorn is long gone, The National Burns Collection planted another one, which still survives today.
CONDITION
This 107+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.
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Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
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Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
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Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 4.5 inches; 15 x 11 cm
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Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
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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: meeting place, road, landscape, Scotland
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