1871 Wood Engraving Musicians Viola Poet Shaer Aboo Zeydees Musical XGQB7 XGR9 from a photograph by Henry

from a photograph by Henry Hoyt Moore

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and Carl Grantvoort

and Jeri Southern

1871 Wood Engraving Musicians Viola Poet Shaer Aboo Zeydees Musical XGQB7 XGR9 from a photograph by HenryThis is an original 1871 black and white in text wood engraving of a group of Egyptian musicians and a "Sha'er", also known as " Aboo Zeydees" a poet who recites poetry and plays a viola, also known as Aboo Zeydee viol", a bowed string instrument. CONDITION This 140+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. Small tear top right corner. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.