1873 Wood Engraving Alfred Rankley Art Grandfather Clock Lovers Romance YTG5

"The Old Clock on the Stairs" This is an original 1873 black and white in-text wood engraving of a painting by Alfred Rankley (1819-1872) entitled, "The Old Clock on the Stairs", after a poem written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) that portrays a romantic couple. CONDITIONThis 140+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Moderate aging throughout. Light wrinkling. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Some light surface rub. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: Approximately 7.25 x 10.25 inches; 18 x 26 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 proud to present a collection of wood engravings from 1873 issues of The Graphic magazine that illustrate the people, places,