1852 Wood Engraving Burma Myanmar Yenbenzeik Irrawaddy River Ayeyarwady YGP2

"Yenbenzeik, as seen from Prome" This is an original 1852 black and white in-text wood engraving of the town of Yenbenzeik as seen from the town of Pyay (Prome) on the Ayeyarwady River (Irrawaddy River) in Burma (Myanmar). CONDITIONThis 161+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light foxing and aging. No creases. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 5.5 inches; 25 x 14 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