1875 Steel Engraving Portrait Francois Guizot Prime Minister French XEA6

This is an original 1875 black and white steel engraving of the noted French statesman and historian, François Guizote (1787-1874), from a portrait by French artist Paul (HIppolyte) Delaroche. He served as Prime Minister of France to King Louis-Philippe I, and was credited with saying, "Not to be a republican at 20 is proof of want of heart; to be one at 30 is proof of want of head." CONDITIONThis 136+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects.Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is a blind emboss mark in the upper left corner. Product Type: Original Steel Engraving; Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 8 inches; 15 x 20 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 selecte