1876 Wood Engraving Distribution Food Crowd Strasbourg Louis XV XGGA9 XGCD7 " and "The Match King

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1876 Wood Engraving Distribution Food Crowd Strasbourg Louis XV XGGA9 XGCD7 " and "The Match KingThis is an original 1876 black and white wood engraving of bread loaves being thrown to the crowd in Strasbourg, France. A few of them appear to be clobbering a bull to death with mallets on the right. This joyous occasion was most likely intended to be a celebration of King Louis XV visiting Strasbourg during the War of the Austrian Succession (1740 48). CONDITION This 135+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No