1890 Wood Engraving (Photoxylograph) Pompeii Italy Road Tombs Archeology XHB3

This is an original 1890 black and white wood engraving (Photoxylograph) of the road of the tombs which is located in the city of Pompeii, Italy. This Roman town was partially destroyed when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. 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 8.5 x 6 inches; 22 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 o