1882 Wood Engraving Art Portrait Count Fyodor Petrovich Litke Arctic XGYC4

This is an original 1882 black and white in-text wood engraving of a portrait of Russian navigator,geographer, and arctic explorer, Count Fyodor Petrovich Litke, (also known as Friedrich Benjamin von Lütke).

CONDITION

This 129+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Some light surface rub. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 3.5 x 4.5 inches; 9 x 11 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: Friedrich Benjamin von Lutke, Russian, European, Navigator, Geographer, Adventurer, Expedition, Admiral, Sailor, Navy, Naval, Mariner, Beard, Victorian, Russian Academy of Science, Uniform, Pose, Facial Hair

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