1882 Wood Engraving Barents House Russia Het Behouden Huys Polar Arctic XGYC4

This is an original 1882 black and white in-text wood engraving set (two single-sided pages) showing the outside of the Het Behouden Huys (Barent's house) on Novaya Zemlya (Nova Zembla) in Russia; from De Veer. The second image shows the inside of the Barent's house.

Please see both images.

CONDITION

This 129+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 4.5 x 3.5 inches; 11 x 9 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: Polar, cabin, The Saved House, Ship Voyage, Willem Barentsz, navigator, explorer, expedition, Arctic Ocean, Archipelago, Novaya Zemlya District, Novaya Zemlya Urban Okrug, Adolf Erik Nordenskiold's Vega Expedition

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