1847 THE MAMELUKE - Black and white steel engraving “Payne’s Universum - The Pictorial World”

This authentic 1847 steel engraving from Payne's Universum presents "The Mameluke" with the intricate detail and historical documentation characteristic of Albert Henry Payne's ambitious 19th-century pictorial survey. A genuine original from the collectible antique set—not a reproduction—the black and white engraving captures both artistic precision and period perspective on global landmarks and cultural subjects. At 8.25 x 10.75 inches, it serves as a window into how 19th-century explorers and artists understood the world's geography and heritage.