1884 Wood Engraving Joseph Ellison Greeley Expedition Arctic Frostbite XGZC7 LF5 Born in San Jose

Born in San Jose

He is perhaps most well known for his Santas

This is an original 1927 color print ad for the Packard Six automobile

24 x 33 cm

medium-weight woven stock that is tipped-in on lightweight

1884 Wood Engraving Joseph Ellison Greeley Expedition Arctic Frostbite XGZC7 LF5 Born in San JoseThis is an original 1884 black and white in text wood engraving that depicts the harsh conditions faced by the survivors of the Greeley arctic expedition. Joseph Ellison had suffered severe frostbite, and lost all of his fingers as a result. CONDITION This 127+ year old Item is rated Near Mint 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.