This is a matted, antique engraving, from The Illustrated London News, a newspaper, published in Great Britain in 1880 .The prints in this series have text on the reverse, and are printed on what is called rag paper, an antique paper that is stronger and far more long lasting than the newspaper we know today. The print is matted in an off-white acid free matte and is backed by a black acid free back-board which is NOT ATTACHED TO THE PRINT, but which should be kept with the print when framed. 


TITLE: THE EMPRESS FREDERICK LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE FOR A MAUSOLEUM FOR THE LATE EMPEROR AT POTSDAM (Story on Reverse)

ARTIST: NOT IDENTIFIED


CONDITION: EXCELLENT / FINE-- The prints in this series are clear, clean, bright. No foxing, tears or folds. A really fine image. Excellent definition. Nice clean, sharp lines, and wide margins.

This engraving is about 130 years old and guaranteed to be original. It is an authentic old print from the aforementioned publication, and NOT A REPRODUCTION.

The visible part of the print, including the white border (if any) is about 10" x 15". Matted the print measures 16" x 20". This is a standard size matte that will fit into a standard size frame.

ALL OF OUR MATTED PRINTS ARE WRAPPED IN A CLEAR CELLOPHANE ENVELOPE THAT PROTECTS THE PRINT DURING SHIPPING AND IS PERFECT FOR GIFT GIVING.


ABOUT THE MATS

All of our prints are bevel matted in a very high quality, and simple off-white/ivory matting. The backing, WHICH IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE PRINT, also meets the same high quality standard. We take pride in what we sell?look at our feedback. 

All mats are acid-free and the small piece of tape used to attach the print to the top of the mat is artists tape. This print is truly ready to be framed and preserved.

Some Comments about Our Mats

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