1875 Wood Engraving Menispermum Barbascum Fishery Palta Lake Rainforest XGHC1 ILL6 83 Maiden Lane New York

83 Maiden Lane New York

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1875 Wood Engraving Menispermum Barbascum Fishery Palta Lake Rainforest XGHC1 ILL6 83 Maiden Lane New YorkThis is an original 1875 black and white wood engraving of a group of Amazon natives using barbascum poison to catch fish on Lake Palta in South America. CONDITION This 136+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Wood Engraving; Black White Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 10. 5 x 7. 5 inches; 27 x 19 cm