1875 Steel Engraving Henri Henry II Lorraine Duc Guise Ruff Clothing XEA6
This is an original 1875 black and white steel engraving of Henry II, Duke of Lorraine and brother-in-law of King Henry IV of France. CONDITIONThis 136+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects.No surface rub.No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is a blind emboss mark in the upper right corner, which is slightly visible in the digital image. Product Type: Original Steel Engraving; Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 x 6.5 inches; 14 x 17 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) This image was selected from a collection of woodcuts and steel engravings prolifically depicting scenes from French history, ranging from ancient Gaul to Charlemagne and his wars, to Joan of Arc and Marie Antoinette. Historic