1874 Wood Engraving G Durand Art Royal Marine Artillery Anglo-Ashanti War YTG8

"The Review of the Ashantee Naval Brigade at Gosport by Her Majesty - The Blue Jackets Marching Past" This is an original 1874 black and white double-page wood engraving of an illustration by G. Durand that depicts Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1819-1901) reviewing soldiers in the Royal Marine Artillery Naval Brigade, (aka "Blue Jackets"), during a military parade at the Royal Clarence Victualing Yard in Gosport, England after the Third Anglo-Ashanti War that was fought between the British Empire and the Ashanti Empire for control of the Gold Coast, (now Ghana), Africa from 1873-1874 during the Victorian era. CONDITIONThis 139+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. Some light surface rub. Please note: There is an original center crease. Product Type: Original Wood Engraving; Black / White Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: Approximately 22.75 x 14.5 inches; 58 x 37 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certifi