1882 Wood Engraving Art Aurora Borealis Northern Light SS Vega Arctic XGYC4

This is an original 1882 black and white in-text wood engraving of the aurora borealis or "northern lights" in the arctic skies above the SS Vega polar expedition. CONDITIONThis 129+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Some light surface rub. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: Approximately 7 x 4.5 inches; 18 x 11 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: Sailing, Ship, Swedish, European, Voyage, Vessel, Polar, Exploration, Adventure, Nature, Scenic, Cold, Winter, Snow, Ice, Frozen, Ocean, Sea, Horizon, Astronomy, Natural PhenomenaXGYC4C82