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1889 The Hold Cornwall Devon Wrestling Technique - Original Antique Engraving - Badminton Library Victorian Sports Martial Arts - 5 x 7 in
Antique engraving depicting The Hold wrestling technique, from Cornwall and Devon. From The Badminton Library: Fencing, Boxing, Wrestling, published 1889. Page measures 5 × 7 in.
Finely detailed line engraving showing two wrestlers demonstrating a grappling hold position. Executed in black ink on cream laid paper with precise cross-hatching technique characteristic of Victorian sporting publications.
Great for martial arts enthusiasts, sports historians, and collectors of Victorian athletic instruction materials.
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- Genuine, ORIGINAL print (never a reprint, reproduction, or copy).
- Sold. No frame.
- Copyright remains with Seller. No reproduction allowed.
**Condition** The image is good and sharp, consistent with age. Small foxing mark on right side margin, which will be concealed when mounted.
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About This Print
This original people 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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