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1869 Falls of Davezout Abyssinian Plateau - Original Antique Engraving - Ethiopian Waterfall Geography Adventure Travel - 8.25 x 11 in
Antique engraving depicting the Falls of Davezout on the Abyssinian Plateau (modern-day Ethiopia). From Illustrated Travels: A Record of Discovery, Geography, and Adventure, edited by H. W. Bates of the Royal Geographical Society and published by Cassell, Petter & Galpin between 1869-1875. Page measures 8.25 × 11 in.
Finely detailed wood engraving showing dramatic waterfall cascading through rocky gorge with columnar basalt formations. Rendered in monochrome with careful cross-hatching technique, depicting mountainous terrain, scattered vegetation, and geological features characteristic of the Ethiopian highlands.
Great for geography enthusiasts, travel historians, African landscape collectors, and Victorian exploration documentation.
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- Genuine, ORIGINAL antique print (never an on-demand reprint, reproduction, or copy).
- Sold. No frame.
- Copyright remains with Seller. No reproduction allowed.
**Condition** good and sharp, copper plate engraving, cropped close to but showing plate mark. Hand coloured. Condition consistent with age. Attached to a bac sheet.
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- **Packaging:** Clear bag in board-backed envelope, reinforced with recycled cardboard.
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- US/EU: 5–12 days
- Rest of world: 7–21 days
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About This Print
This original places print dates from the 19th Century (1800s). Antique prints like this one offer a window into historical illustration techniques and the knowledge of their time.
Each print from Forest Hill Arts House is carefully inspected for condition and authenticity. We provide detailed provenance information and ship with protective packaging to ensure your print arrives in excellent condition.
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