1874 Wood Engraving G Durand Art Royal Welsh Fusiliers Anglo-Ashanti War YTG7

"Return of Our Soldiers from the Ashantee War - The 23rd Regiment (Royal Welsh Fusiliers) Marching Through Portsmouth" This is an original 1874 black and white double-page wood engraving of an illustration by G. Durand that portrays the return of the soldiers in the 23rd Regiment of Foot or "Royal Welch Fusiliers" of the British Army from 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. The troops depicted here are marching through Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom (UK). CONDITIONThis 139+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Small crease - bottom margin. Small tear. Please note: There is an original center crease. Product Type: Original Wood Engraving; Black / White Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: Approximately 22.5 x 15 inches; 57 x 38 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full