1882 Steel Engraving Siberian Tarantass Horse-Drawn Carriage Russia Arctic XGW9

This is an original 1882 steel engraving of "A Siberian Tarantass." A tarantass is a four-wheeled, hors-drawn vehicle designed to reduce jolting on long-distance travel. The tarantass was widely used in Russia in 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 3.75 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) Keywords specific to this image: TransportationXGW9C82