1882 Wood Engraving Essen Germany Deutschland Smokestack Industry Train XGS6

This is an original 1882 monochrome wood engraving of Essen, Germany (Deutschland). Seen throughout the image are dozens of smokestacks; the city had been Germany's most important steel and coal industrial centers until the 1970s.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 of this engraving. Product Type: Original Wood Engraving; Monochrome Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 5.25 x 3 inches; 13 x 8 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: Ruhr, North Rhine-Westphalia, River RuhrXGS6C82