1871 Wood Engraving Vincent Count Benedetti French Diplomat Franco Prussian XEF7 XGQA4 non-glare printing

non-glare printing

WWI era Vintage Advertising

it is actually red and back on a white background

as Handsome Jack Ravelle (The Saw-dust Sheik) in the F

Please note that there is a moderate vertical crease along the left side of the print

1871 Wood Engraving Vincent Count Benedetti French Diplomat Franco Prussian XEF7 XGQA4 non-glare printingThis is an original 1871 black and white wood engraving of Count Vincent Benedetti, a French diplomat largely held responsible for inciting the Franco Prussian War of 1870 1871 CE. CONDITION This 140+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No creases. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Wood Engraving; Black White Grade: Very Fine ++