1872 Wood Engraving Sydney Hall Art Mt Vesuvius Crater Volcano Eruption YTG4
"The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius - 'On the Brink of the Crater' " This is an original 1872 black and white in-text wood engraving of a sketch by Sydney Hall that depicted a group of artists and scientists at the volcanic crater of Mount Vesuvius in 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 13.25 x 10.5 inches; 34 x 27 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 w