1872 Wood Engraving Art Beggars Portrait St Peters Basilica Vatican Rome YTG4
"Rome - On the Steps of St. Peter's - 'Per Carita, Signori' " This is an original 1872 black and white in-text wood engraving of artwork that portrayed a group of Italian beggars on the steps of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City near Rome, Italy, Europe during the Victorian Era. CONDITIONThis 140+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Some light surface rub. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: Approximately 10.5 x 14 inches; 27 x 36 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) Step back in time to Victorian era London! Period Paper is pleased to present a collection of 1872 wood engravings from the British weekly il