1882 Wood Engraving Matochkin Shar Strait Barents Kara Sea Novaya Zemlya XGS6

This is an original 1882 monochrome wood engraving of the Matochkin Strait (Shar) between the Barents and Kara Seas on the Novaya Zemlya Archipelago in Russia. The strait is usually covered in ice, and it's was also used as a site for nuclear testing from 1963-1990.

CONDITION

This 129+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the verso of this engraving.

• Product Type: Original Wood Engraving; Monochrome
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 x 5.75 inches; 14 x 15 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: Severny Island, Yuzhny Island

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