1890 Wood Engraving (Photoxylograph) Catacomb Tomb Crypt Cornelius XHB3

This is an original 1890 black and white wood engraving (Photoxylograph) of the crypt of Pope Cornelius which is located in the Catacomb of Callixtus and dates from the 2nd century AD. This is one of the Catacombs of Rome on the Appian Way.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 6.5 x 9.5 inches; 17 x 24 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 d