Antiquarian Hand-Colored Wood Engraving of Middle Row, Holborn

This item is an original 19th-century antiquarian print, specifically a hand-colored wood engraving entitled 'Middle Row, St. Giles’s' (also known as Middle Row, Holborn). The piece is presented within a modern cream-colored matboard. The print depicts a bustling historical London street scene with horse-drawn carriages, figures in period attire, and architectural landmarks, including the prominent spire of St Giles-in-the-Fields in the background. The engraving exhibits fine-line detail characteristic of Victorian-era periodical or book illustrations, likely sourced from a publication like 'Old and New London' (c. 1870s-1880s). The hand-coloring adds muted tones of peach, blue, and green to the grey and black linework. A notable feature is the 'W P' monogram in the lower-left corner and the title text centered at the bottom. A gold-foil guarantee label is affixed to the upper right of the mat, stating the print is over 100 years old. The condition of the print appears good with minor age-related toning (patina) visible, though it is currently protected behind a mat. There are no obvious tears or heavy foxing present in the visible image area. The item includes a small white sticker with the number '98' on the lower right corner, likely for inventory or auction tracking.