1852 Wood Engraving Art Mexican-American War Cavalry Soldiers Military Army YGP2
"Mexican Troops on the March" This is an original 1852 black and white in-text wood engraving of Mexican cavalry soldiers on the march during the Mexican-American War. CONDITIONThis 161+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light foxing and aging. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Small tear. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: Approximately 9.75 x 14 inches; 25 x 36 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) Period Paper is pleased to present a collection of antique wood engravings from the 1852 Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion. Founded by "the father of illustrated journalism" Frederick Gleason in 1851, this 19th century illustrated periodical was published in