This is an original 1909 black and white halftone print of the Giralda which is a bell tower that belongs to the Cathedral of Seville in Spain. This tower is a former minaret and rises to 343 ft. The minaret was originally constructed in 1184 by Ahmad Ben Baso, then converted into a bell tower during the Spanish Reconquista of 1248 AD. Photography courtesy of Beauchy.
CONDITION
This 102+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No creases. Minor print defect - top. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there are a few small dark spots in the margins of this piece. There is also a small yellow smudge on the right side.
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Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
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Grade: Very Fine ++
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Dimensions: Approximately 4 x 5.5 inches; 10 x 14 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: Espana, Sevilla, Catedral
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