{"product_id":"1852-wood-engraving-merchants-exchange-building-state-st-boston-ma-usa-city-ygp1-230116-ygp1-53","title":"1852 Wood Engraving Merchants Exchange Building State St Boston MA USA City YGP1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Merchants' Exchange, State Street, Boston.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original 1852 black and white in-text wood engraving of an illustration that depicts the historic facade of the Merchants Exchange building that housed the Board of Trade, located along State Street in the city of Boston, Massachusetts, USA. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 161+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +. Moderate aging throughout. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Some light surface rub.     Please note: There is printing on the verso.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black \/ White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Fine +\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 9.75 x 6.25 inches; 25 x 16 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/b\u003e Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w\/ Full Provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtection:\u003c\/b\u003e Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeriod Paper is pleased to present a collection of antique wood engravings from the 1851-1852 \u003ci\u003eGleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion\u003c\/i\u003e. Founded by \"the father of illustrated journalism\" Frederick Gleason in 1851, this 19th century illustrated periodical was published in Boston, Massachusetts. To continue browsing this unique collection, simply click on the link provided beneath the condition paragraph. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYGP1A4B10C52 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16327682523258,"sku":"230116_YGP1_053","price":46.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/YGP1_053_2c10426b-4642-4396-9621-c7d7ac87bd32.jpg?v=1571714227","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1852-wood-engraving-merchants-exchange-building-state-st-boston-ma-usa-city-ygp1-230116-ygp1-53","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}