1872 Wood Engraving G Durand Art St Peter Statue Basilica Rome Italy YTG4

"Rome - Kissing the Toe of St. Peter's Statue" This is an original 1872 black and white in-text wood engraving of artwork by G. Durand that depicted Christian pilgrims kissing the toe of Arnolfo di Cambio's bronze sculpture of Saint Peter that is mounted on an alabaster base inside St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City near Rome, Italy, Europe. 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 12.75 x 10 inches; 32 x 25 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 pre