1873 Wood Engraving RH Carter Art Firefighter Brigade Truro England Ship YTG5

"The Truro Volunteer Fire Brigade at a Fire on the Quay Side" This is an original 1873 black and white in-text wood engraving of an illustration by R.H. Carter that depicts firefighters of the Truro Volunteer Fire Brigade attempting to put out a fire aboard a French brigantine sailing ship at anchor along the Malpas Road in Truro, Cornwall, England during the Victorian era. CONDITIONThis 140+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Moderate aging throughout. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 7.25 inches; 25 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) Period Paper is proud to present a collection of wood engravings fro