1872 Wood Engraving William Makepeace Thackeray Yellowplush Carriage Abuse XGCA9

This is an original 1872 black and white wood engraving of a sketch by English novelist William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863) entitled "The Last Stroke of Fortune." This was a scene from Thackeray's Yellowplush Papers, which were comic sketches about the life and times of early 19th century footman Charles Yellowplush, and unfortunately shows a man about to lay his unmaimed hand on his female companion. CONDITIONThis 139+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects.No Surface Rub.No tears. No water damage. Please note the discoloration along the upper edge of the item. Product Type: Original Engraving; Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 4.75 x 7.5 inches; 12 x 19 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) This piece wa