1884 Wood Engraving Joseph Ellison Greeley Expedition Arctic Frostbite XGZC7 LF5 FAI10C96 zz3504

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" This is an original 1896 halftone print of a painting by German artist

including Palestine and Egypt via the "Rotterdam" ship of the Holland America Line

Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display

1884 Wood Engraving Joseph Ellison Greeley Expedition Arctic Frostbite XGZC7 LF5 FAI10C96 zz3504This is an original 1884 black and white in text wood engraving that depicts the harsh conditions faced by the survivors of the Greeley arctic expedition. Joseph Ellison had suffered severe frostbite, and lost all of his fingers as a result. CONDITION This 127+ year old Item is rated Near Mint 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.