A scarce and beautifully preserved original 1842 folio page from The Illustrated London News, featuring a striking engraving of Port Wellington, New Zealand — one of the earliest published images of Wellington Harbour — alongside a “View of Tahiti” with an article on the French annexation of Tahiti.

This page also contains a historic article on the death of Captain William Hobson, the first Governor of New Zealand.

Details: -Publication: The Illustrated London News -Date: 1842 (page no. 206) -Dimensions: approx. 40 × 27 cm (folio) -Medium: Original wood engraving with letterpress text

Condition: Excellent for age — strong impression, light toning at margins, no major tears

Subjects: -“View of Port Wellington, New Zealand” (early colonial harbour scene) -“View of Tahiti” (engraving with French colonial news) -“St. John’s, Waterloo-Road” (London church engraving) -Death of Governor William Hobson article

Historical Significance: -One of the earliest pictorial views of Wellington published internationally. -Tied directly to the foundation period of New Zealand colonial history. -Highly sought after by collectors of Pacific and NZ engravings.

*Free combined postage available (no limit) if won another engraving auction with postage paid.

Shipping: -This original 1842 engraving will be carefully packaged with protective archival acid-free tissue paper and protective tube to ensure it arrives safely. Sent via tracked courier within NZ.

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