1890 Wood Engraving (Photoxylograph) Roman Ruins Temple Apheca Lebanon Afka XHB3
This is an original 1890 black and white wood engraving (Photoxylograph) of the ancient Roman ruins of the Temple of Apheca (Aphaca or Afqa or Afka) which is located in the mountains of Lebanon in the Middle East. The Adonis River is today knowns as the Abraham River or the Nahr Ibrahim.CONDITIONThis 121+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. Minor print defect - top center. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Wood Engraving (Photoxylograph); Black / White Grade: 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