1884 Wood Engraving King William Island Schwatka Arctic Expedition Canada XGZC7

This is an original 1884 black and white in-text wood engraving of Lieutenant Schwatka and his men exploring the frigid regions of King William Island in northern Canada.

CONDITION

This 127+ 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: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 4 x 4 inches; 10 x 10 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: frozen, sleigh dog, exploration

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