Ellis Island New York Harbor Black "colored" ethnic 1868 antique engraved print

Ellis's Island, New York Harbor--The United States Navy Powder Magazine

Benjamin Disraeli, the New English Premier

Colored People Gathering Fire-Wood--A Winter Scene in Virginia

Issued, March 14, 1868 by Harpers Weekly

Fine original antique wood engraving. Printed in the mid 19th century, on quality paper which retains its inherent structural flexibility and soundness.

In Good+ to near VG or better condition, overall very clean, paper is lightly uniformly age toned as typical with some faint scattered age spotting or small minor soiling, soft crease across sheet, but the image remains entirely presentable and attractive [note: we grade very conservatively and always seek to disclose any noteworthy flaws]. Text on verso as issued.

Any minor defects along the sheet edges and in the margins may be seen in the photo.

Harpers Weekly was one of the most popular news periodicals of its day and was profusely illustrated with charming and well executed wood engraved images created exclusively for it. These images now appear quaint and delightfully dated to our eye, with a somewhat folk art appeal to them. Harpers employed many talented artists and many of their images are worthy of framing for display.

Sheet measures c. 10 3/4" W x 16" H.

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