1881 Wood Engraving Peter The Great Cottage St. Petersburg Russia Fortress XEI2 Automobiles "The Convolutions of Sze-Chuan Paddy

"The Convolutions of Sze-Chuan Paddy Fields Are Wonderful in Symmetry"

Munson Williams Proctor Institute

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This is an original 1928 color cover for the January issue of Travel

1881 Wood Engraving Peter The Great Cottage St. Petersburg Russia Fortress XEI2 Automobiles "The Convolutions of Sze-Chuan PaddyThis is an original 1881 black and white wood engraving of "Peter's Cottage," the site from which Peter the Great watched the city of his name rise. In the distant is seen the Peter and Paul Fortress, a citadel founded by Peter the Great in 1703. CONDITION This 130+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Wood Engraving; Black White Grade: Near Mint