1886 Wood Engraving (Photoxylograph) Roman Emperor Hadrian Villa Tivoli XGHC6

This is an original 1886 black and white wood engraving (Photoxylograph) of the ruin of Roman Emperor Hadrian's (76 - 138 AD) Villa at Tivoli, Italy.CONDITIONThis 125+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there are a few small dark spots in the margins Product Type: Original Wood Engraving (Photoxylograph); Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+ Dimensions: Approximately 8.5 x 11.5 inches; 22 x 29 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) Wood-Engraved Photographs, or Photoxylographs Wood-engraved photographs, also known as photoxylographs, are a late-nineteenth century printing process. It is the result of a marriage of wood engraving, originally developed at the end of the eight