1885 Print Portrait Hova Officers Palace Morondava Madagascar Africa XGVC4 XGP1 Keywords specific to this image:

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1885 Print Portrait Hova Officers Palace Morondava Madagascar Africa XGVC4 XGP1 Keywords specific to this image:This is an original 1885 black and white relief line block print of the Hova Officers at the Palace in Morondava, Madagascar. The Hova government aspired to claim Madagascar as an independent civilized state from the British, French and United States governments. CONDITION This 126+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Relief Line block