1879 Wood Engraving Brazilians Roasting Farinha Root Alcoholic Liquor XGNB4 RKO1 sponsored by The Art Directors

sponsored by The Art Directors Club of Chicago in 1946

and Charles Sellon as Uncle Henry

Photography courtesy of Notman of Montreal

it was gifted to his friend and fellow writer Thomas de Quincey

This is an original 1934 black and white print ad for Hexylresorcinol Solution S

1879 Wood Engraving Brazilians Roasting Farinha Root Alcoholic Liquor XGNB4 RKO1 sponsored by The Art DirectorsThis is an original 1879 black and white in text wood engraving of Brazilian Indians roasting the unfermented root of farinha (very coarse grains eaten by the poor) to make a beer like liquor. CONDITION This 132+ year old Item is rated Near Mint. Light aging in margins. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original In Text Wood Engraving; Black White