1874 Wood Engraving Rostral Column Anichkov Palace St Petersburg Russia Art YTG7

"The Royal Marriage - Monuments at St. Petersburg" This is an original 1874 black and white in-text wood engraving of illustrations of several historic landmarks and monuments in the city of Saint Petersburg, Russia during the Victorian era, including; the Rostral Columns, Anichkov Palace, St. Isaac's Cathedral, and the the Bronze Horseman, (an equestrian statue of Peter the Great by sculptor Étienne Maurice Falconet. 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 13.25 x 10 inches; 34 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) P