Dog Manchester Terrier Killing Rats in Show Ring, 1870s Antique Engraving Print for Sale

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Dog Manchester Terrier Killing Rats in Show Ring, 1870s Antique Engraving Print For Sale

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Dog Manchester Terrier Killing Rats in Show Ring, 1870s Antique Engraving Print:
$99.95

You are offerding on a very rareoriginal antiqueengraving from an 1870s French illustrated journal.

It depicts a small black Manchester Terrier dogs with cropped ears at the Exposition Internationale de Chiens. He is in a ring demonstrating his prowess at rat killing. Packed house. Looks like there may be some betting going on! At the time, this breed was very popular as a ratting (rat hunting) dog.

The caption reads: Le ring de l'Exposition canine internationale de 1870
which roughly translates to: The ring of the International Canine Exposition in 1870

It is very large (folio size), measuring approximately 10.5 x 14.5 inches (26.5 x 36.5 cm). The picture area is about8.5 x 5.5inches (21.5 x14 cm), with a Frenchcaption below and textabove it. The text could easily be trimmed before framing, or hidden under a window mat.

The page is in excellent condition for its age except for three smudges in the outer white margin area of print. There is text/photos on the back of the print. See scan for an accurate view of the condition.

This print will come with a Certificate of Authenticity.