1887 Wood Engraving Art Botanical Bomarea Carderi Flower Plant Gardening IDG1 XEGA9 Africa was often referred to

Africa was often referred to as "The Dark Continent" because it was largely unknown and mysterious to 19th century Europeans

This is an original 1895 black and white print ad for the Rochester Optical Company of Rochester

Vosdanik Adoian

Additional illustrations included that of a labor camp in Munich

1887 Wood Engraving Art Botanical Bomarea Carderi Flower Plant Gardening IDG1 XEGA9 Africa was often referred to"Flowers of Bomarea Carderi" This is an original 1887 black and white wood engraving of the flowers of the Bomarea cardei plant species. Please note the dimensions of this image. CONDITION This 126+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Moderate foxing and aging. Light wrinkling. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original Wood Engraving; Black White Grade: Very Fine ++