1852 Wood Engraving Art Basilica Cathedral Lima Plaza Mayor Peru Catholic YGP1

"Plaza and Cathedral of Lima, Peru" This is an original 1852 black and white in-text wood engraving of an illustration that depicts the historic facade of the Basilica Cathedral of Lima in the Plaza Mayor of Lima, Peru in South America. CONDITIONThis 161+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Moderate aging throughout. Light wrinkling. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: Approximately 9.5 x 6.5 inches; 24 x 17 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) Period Paper is pleased to present a collection of antique wood engravings from the 1851-1852 Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion. Founded by "the father of illustrated journalism" Frederick Gleason