1880 Wood Engraving Suez Canal Ships Sailing Canoe Oar Fleet Egypt Red Sea XGU9 Cameras & Photography John Widdicomb Company

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1880 Wood Engraving Suez Canal Ships Sailing Canoe Oar Fleet Egypt Red Sea XGU9 Cameras & Photography John Widdicomb CompanyThis is an original 1880 black and white wood engraving of a naval fleet sailing in the Suez Canal, Egypt. The Suez Canal, or "Highway to India",is an artificial sea level waterway "connecting the Mediterranean and Red Sea". CONDITION This 131+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the verso. Product Type: Original