{"product_id":"1889-wood-engraving-uzunada-sand-dunes-kopet-dagh-kara-kum-railway-line-train-190099-xghd1-020","title":"1889 Wood Engraving Uzunada Sand Dunes Kopet Dagh Kara Kum Railway Line XGHD1","description":"This is an original 1889 black and white wood engraving that depicts some of the sandy terrain that trains would have to traverse while in Uzunada, Turkey. Camels watch the bizarre convoy passing with nonchalance. \u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 122+ 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Original Wood Engraving; Black \/ White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Fine +++\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 6.75 x 4.75 inches; 17 x 12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/b\u003e Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w\/ Full Provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtection:\u003c\/b\u003e Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeriod Paper is excited to offer a collection of halftones, wood engravings and photolithographed maps that explore the Transcaspian Railway and the rich culture surrounding that Central Asian region towards the end of the late 19th century. Battling sand dunes and harsh climactic conditions, every train would have struggled to make it across the unwelcoming landscape and provide water, transportation and provisions to the people at its destination. Please enjoy each fascinating image.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eXGHD1C89 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33596815121,"sku":"190099_XGHD1_020","price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/XGHD1_020.jpg?v=1571711105","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1889-wood-engraving-uzunada-sand-dunes-kopet-dagh-kara-kum-railway-line-train-190099-xghd1-020","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}