Solomon Islanders. Fijians. Weapons. Fijian gentleman, Fijian policeman. c1890
$100.00
Antique Engravings published in London for The Illustrated London News on August 23, 1890. Antique Print of Sketches of Native Life in the South Pacific Islands, by Mr. Ernest W. Henderson.
The upper three are of Solomon Islanders with spears. The lower ones of Fijians are Fijian Gentleman (with shotgun), Fijian Policemen with weapons, and a Fijian Native.
The Illustrated London News was the world's first graphic newspaper. It was published weekly from 1842, and its engraved images of events and discoveries from around the world ensured its popularity. Engravings have always been avidly collected, and often coloured for further enjoyment.
This page is black and white, as issued. Hand-tinting with watercolour can be arranged for an additional fee. Please enquire sales@antiqueprintclub.com
There is slight creasing of the top right of this page, and a few minor tears and discolouration at the edges of this page. Page size is 410 x 295mm (16 x 11.5 inches).
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