1873 Wood Engraving Art HMS Devastation Ship British Royal Navy Victorian YTG6

"The Trial Trip of HMS Devastation" This is an original 1873 black and white in-text wood engraving of a pair of illustrations that depicts the sea trials of the Devastation-class ironclad mastless turret ship, HMS Devastation, of the British Royal Navy during the Victorian era. The ship was broken up and scrapped in 1908. CONDITIONThis 140+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Moderate aging in margins. Light creasing. 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 9.75 x 13.5 inches; 25 x 34 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 The Graphic that illustr