1874 Wood Engraving Samuel E Waller Art Joe Chimpanzee London Zoo Monkey YTG8

"Tending the Invalid - A Recent Sketch at the Zoological Gardens" This is an original 1874 black and white in-text wood engraving of an illustration by Samuel Edmund Waller (1850-1903) that portrays an English zookeeper caring for "Joe" the Chimpanzee at the Zoological Gardens in London, England 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. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 9.5 x 8.5 inches; 24 x 22 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 from 1874 issues of The Graphic magazine that depict the p