I have been collecting the old woodcuts (Harper's and others) for several years. I follow the thoughts in your last paragraph. I like to frame mine for the man cave. We have a local framer that does a good job with complete magazines especially if the image is on the cover. I make copies of any articles associated with the image and tape to the back of the frame. There is a decision to make when the woodcut is on the inside. I usually cut it out and frame it. I don't think there is much difference in the value.
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