1884 Wood Engraving John Hanning Speke Native Africa Domestic Abuse XGZC7 XGRA6 XAD3C73 zz10000

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This piece was illustrated by Fenollosa

188 River Street

encouraging civilians to purchase canned foods

Egypt as seen from the street

1884 Wood Engraving John Hanning Speke Native Africa Domestic Abuse XGZC7 XGRA6 XAD3C73 zz10000This is an original 1884 black and white in text wood engraving that depicts European explorer Captain John Hanning Speke preventing of the African kings from beating one of his wives to death, for the simple offense of having the audacity to offer her husband some delicious fruit. CONDITION This 127+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please