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Horne\u003cbr data-end=\"1282\" data-start=\"1279\"\u003ePublished c. 1890s (Victorian era)\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp data-end=\"1417\" data-start=\"1318\"\u003eThe series highlighted influential world leaders, warriors, and rulers through detailed engravings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul data-end=\"1639\" data-start=\"1447\"\u003e\n  \u003cli data-end=\"1488\" data-start=\"1447\"\u003e\n  \u003cp data-end=\"1488\" data-start=\"1449\"\u003eOriginal antique book plate engraving\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli data-end=\"1523\" data-start=\"1489\"\u003e\n  \u003cp data-end=\"1523\" data-start=\"1491\"\u003ePrinted at time of publication\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli data-end=\"1557\" data-start=\"1524\"\u003e\n  \u003cp data-end=\"1557\" data-start=\"1526\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1555\" data-start=\"1526\"\u003eNot a modern reproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli data-end=\"1588\" data-start=\"1558\"\u003e\n  \u003cp data-end=\"1588\" data-start=\"1560\"\u003eFine line engraving detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli data-end=\"1612\" data-start=\"1589\"\u003e\n  \u003cp data-end=\"1612\" data-start=\"1591\"\u003eHeavy antique paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli data-end=\"1639\" data-start=\"1613\"\u003e\n  \u003cp data-end=\"1639\" data-start=\"1615\"\u003eWide margins for framing\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp data-end=\"1738\" data-start=\"1659\"\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong data-end=\"1688\" data-start=\"1667\"\u003e11.5 x 8.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e (unframed)\u003cbr data-end=\"1702\" data-start=\"1699\"\u003eImage size varies slightly by plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul data-end=\"1861\" data-start=\"1763\"\u003e\n  \u003cli data-end=\"1777\" data-start=\"1763\"\u003e\n  \u003cp data-end=\"1777\" data-start=\"1765\"\u003eAge toning\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli data-end=\"1791\" data-start=\"1778\"\u003e\n  \u003cp data-end=\"1791\" data-start=\"1780\"\u003eEdge wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli data-end=\"1817\" data-start=\"1792\"\u003e\n  \u003cp data-end=\"1817\" data-start=\"1794\"\u003eMinor corner handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli data-end=\"1861\" data-start=\"1818\"\u003e\n  \u003cp data-end=\"1861\" data-start=\"1820\"\u003eLight page waviness consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp data-end=\"1896\" data-start=\"1863\"\u003eOverall strong antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul data-end=\"2107\" data-start=\"1922\"\u003e\n  \u003cli data-end=\"1953\" data-start=\"1922\"\u003e\n  \u003cp data-end=\"1953\" data-start=\"1924\"\u003eCrusades history collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli data-end=\"1979\" data-start=\"1954\"\u003e\n  \u003cp data-end=\"1979\" data-start=\"1956\"\u003eIslamic history decor\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli data-end=\"2013\" data-start=\"1980\"\u003e\n  \u003cp data-end=\"2013\" data-start=\"1982\"\u003eMedieval warrior art displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli data-end=\"2046\" data-start=\"2014\"\u003e\n  \u003cp data-end=\"2046\" data-start=\"2016\"\u003eMilitary history enthusiasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli data-end=\"2082\" data-start=\"2047\"\u003e\n  \u003cp data-end=\"2082\" data-start=\"2049\"\u003eStudy, library, or office decor\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli data-end=\"2107\" data-start=\"2083\"\u003e\n  \u003cp data-end=\"2107\" data-start=\"2085\"\u003eGift for history buffs\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp data-end=\"981\" data-start=\"685\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DeadFITS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52746086580591,"sku":"SKU10836","price":31.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/deadfitsvintage.com\/products\/antique-saladin-engraving-crusades-wall-art-medieval-islamic-warrior-print-great-men-and-famous-women-best-men-series-historical-battle-art","provider":"DeadFITS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}