1891 Wood Engraving Pilatus Railway Pilatusbahn Alps Switzerland Mountain XGSB1

This is an original 1891 black and white in-text wood engraving of a car ascending the Pilatus Railway (Pilatusbahn) which is located in the Alps mountain range in Switzerland and connects the city of Alpnachstad on Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, to the summit of Mount Pilatus. It is the steepest rack railway in the world and the grade reaches 48%. CONDITIONThis 120+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Please also note that there is a smudge in the bottom left corner margin. Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 5 x 7 inches; 13 x 18 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) Period Paper is pleased to pre