1873 Wood Engraving Art Henry Brand Portrait Speaker House of Commons Wig YTG5

"The Right Hon. H.B.W. Brand, Esq., M.P., Speaker of the House of Commons" This is an original 1873 black and white in-text wood engraving of a portrait of British Liberal politician, Henry Bouverie William Brand (1814-1892), 1st Viscount Hampden, 23rd Baron Dacre, who served as the Speaker of the House of Commons in the Parliament of the United Kingdom between 1872-1884 during the Victorian era. 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 9.25 x 9.75 inches; 23 x 25 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 pr