This is an original 1884 black and white in-text wood engraving that depicts European explorer Captain John Hanning Speke preventing of the African kings from beating one of his wives to death, for the simple offense of having the audacity to offer her husband some delicious fruit.
CONDITION
This 127+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.
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Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
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Grade: Very Fine +++
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Dimensions: Approximately 4 x 4 inches; 10 x 10 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: historical, stick, pageboy, hut, costume, indigenous
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