1902 Wood Engraving Fishing Cormorants Net Raft Traditional Chinese Birds XGAG7 XGIA8 a kangaroo

a kangaroo

Emlyn Williams

The structure is made primarily of bamboo poles and thatched with cocoa matting

This is an original 1902 black and white print ad for the Malta-Vita Pure Food Company of Battle Creek

This is an original 1942 color print ad for Nabisco Shredded Wheat by the National Biscuit Company

1902 Wood Engraving Fishing Cormorants Net Raft Traditional Chinese Birds XGAG7 XGIA8 a kangarooThis is an original 1902 black and white in text wood engraving that depicts a Chinese fisherman using cormorants in a traditional way to catch fish. Unfortunately, modern fishing methods have caused the steady decline of this traditional way of life. CONDITION This 109+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.