1892 Wood Engraving (Photoxylograph) Mpongwe House Hut Libreville Gabon XGJC1

This is an original 1892 black and white wood engraving (Photoxylograph) of an Mpongwe house near Libreville, Gabon. This image is significant as this was produced shortly after a smallpox epidemic brought to Gabon by French colonists which nearly wiped out the Mpongwe people of Gabon.CONDITIONThis 119+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Wood Engraving (Photoxylograph); Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+ Dimensions: Approximately 8.5 x 6 inches; 22 x 15 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) This piece was illustrated by Langlois, Paul. Reproductive art by Kohl, A.. Wood-Engraved Photographs, or Photoxylographs Wood-engraved photographs, also known as photoxylographs, are a late-nineteenth