1872 Wood Engraving WIlliam Makepeace Thackeray Solider Uniform Satire XGCA9 YTG8 as in this image

as in this image

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"Winter Sunrise on Mt

1872 Wood Engraving WIlliam Makepeace Thackeray Solider Uniform Satire XGCA9 YTG8 as in this imageThis is an original 1872 black and white wood engraving of a sketch by English novelist William Makepeace Thackeray (1811 1863) entitled "The Cheap Defense of Nations A National Guard on Duty." Thackeray was famous for his satirical perspective, and is generally considered to be second only to Charles Dickens in Victorian era English literature. CONDITION This 139+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No