1882 Wood Engraving Ukraine Chorna Mogila Kurgan Bulgaria Chernihiv XGS6
This is an original 1882 monochrome wood engraving of the village of Chrona Mogila in Bulgaria, near Chernihiv (Chernigov) which is in Ukraine. A kurgan is a mound of earth and rocks that has been raised over a grave. In the foreground, two men stand with a few horses that are pulling a wagon. There is a gathering of people near a house in the background on the right side. CONDITIONThis 129+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. Light water stain - bottom right corner. 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 5.5 inches; 13 x 14 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 t