1875 Steel Engraving William Henry Bartlett Cloth Hall Ypres 18th Century XEA6

This is an original 1875 black and white steel engraving of an illustration by British artist William Henry Bartlett which was engraved by another famous British artist, Albert Henry Payne. It depicts the town hall (known as the Cloth Hall) of Ypres, Belgium, so named for its medieval cloth market. It suffered greatly from artillery fire during World War I, but has since been restored.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. Product Type: Original Steel Engraving; Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 8 x 6 inches; 20 x 15 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