1879 Wood Engraving Brazilians Roasting Farinha Root Alcoholic Liquor XGNB4 RKO1 Champ de Mars

Champ de Mars

It is located on the Austrian border beside in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Photography courtesy of Notman of Montreal

it was gifted to his friend and fellow writer Thomas de Quincey

sponsored by The Art Directors Club of Chicago in 1946

1879 Wood Engraving Brazilians Roasting Farinha Root Alcoholic Liquor XGNB4 RKO1 Champ de MarsThis is an original 1879 black and white in text wood engraving of Brazilian Indians roasting the unfermented root of farinha (very coarse grains eaten by the poor) to make a beer like liquor. CONDITION This 132+ year old Item is rated Near Mint. Light aging in margins. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original In Text Wood Engraving; Black White