1873 Wood Engraving Nineveh Excavation Ancient City Buried Ruins Wolcott XGBA2

This is an original 1873 black and white wood engraving of the excavation of Nineveh. It was an ancient city that rested on the eastern bank of the Tigris River. This image was taken from a book of travels from M. Wolcott Redding. CONDITIONThis 138+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. Minor print defect - top right corner. No Surface Rub.No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Engraving; Black / White Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 5.25 x 7.25 inches; 13 x 18 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) Keywords specific to this image: historicXGBA2C73