1890 Wood Engraving Art Messina Sicily Italy Cityscape Historic Image XHB2 YCA1 the arrival of talking pictures

the arrival of talking pictures proved to be her undoing

This is an original 1871 black and white wood engraving of French military and political leader

Please note that there is very slight damage in the upper right corner

This piece was illustrated by Held Jr

" "The Turn of the Wheel

1890 Wood Engraving Art Messina Sicily Italy Cityscape Historic Image XHB2 YCA1 the arrival of talking picturesThis is an original 1890 black and white wood engraving (Photoxylograph) of Messina in Sicily, Italy. CONDITION This 121+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. Small crease bottom right corner. 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. 5 inches; 22 x 17 cm