1890 Wood Engraving (Photoxylograph) Athens Greece Acropolis Parthenon XHB3

This is an original 1890 black and white wood engraving (Photoxylograph) of the city of Athens, Greece, with the ancient Acropolis with the famous Parthenon rising above the city.CONDITIONThis 121+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. Minor print defect - top. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Wood Engraving (Photoxylograph); Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 8 x 6 inches; 20 x 15 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 eighteenth century by Thomas Bewick, wher