1882 Steel Engraving Cityscape Irkutsk Oblast Russia Eastern Siberia Arctic XGW9

This is an original 1882 steel engraving of "View in Irkutsk." Irkutsk became a prosperous cultural and educational center for Eastern Siberia toward the end of the nineteenth century.CONDITIONThis 129+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the verso. Product Type: Original Steel Engraving; Monochrome Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+ Dimensions: Approximately 4 x 2.5 inches; 10 x 6 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) XGW9C82