1874 Wood Engraving Art Royal Ballroom Dancing Nobles Club St Petersburg YTG7
"The Festivities at St. Petersburg - The Ball at the Nobles' Club" This is an original 1874 black and white in-text wood engraving of an illustration that depicts the royal ball held in honor of the wedding between Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna of Russia (1853-1920) and Prince Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900) inside the Nobles' Club at Saint Petersburg, Russia during the Victorian era. CONDITIONThis 139+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. 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 12.75 x 10 inches; 32 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 i