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SCHLUSSELBOURG FORTRESS,PRISON,St Petersburg,Historical Art of Russia,1884 Antique Wood Engraving
SCHLUSSELBOURG FORTRESS,PRISON,St Petersburg ,Historical Art of Russia,1884 Antique Wood Engraving Historical Collectible Art Print
SCHLUSSELBURG, a town of Russia, in the government of St Petersburg,
situated on low ground surrounded by marshes, at the issue of the river Neva
from Lake Ladoga, 40 m. by steamer E. of the city of St Petersburg. It was
founded in 1323 by the Novgorodia, and though afterwards lost by Russia, was
reconquered by Peter the Great in 1702. It has a cathedral and a fortress,
built on an island in the Neva, which is now used as a political prison.
| PUBLISHED DATE |
1884 PARIS |
| ARTIST |
ALEXANDRE DE BAR |
| ENGRAVED BY |
LINTON |
| PUBLISHER |
THOMAS DE LAMOTTE SAINTE-MARTIN |
| PAGE SIZE: approx |
14 3/4 INCHES x 10 1/2 INCHES |
| IMAGE SIZE: approx |
6 3/4 X 4 inches |
| CONDITION |
FOLIO INTEXT ENGRAVING with text on the back . Excellent condition. Heavier
paper.Suitable ageing. The image is clean, clear and sharp with beautiful
depth and detail. |
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