1890 Wood Engraving (Photoxylograph) Ruin Gate Antioch Turkey Archeology XHB3

This is an original 1890 black and white wood engraving (Photoxylograph) of the gates of the ancient city of Antioch which is located on the eastern side of the Orontes River near the modern city of Antakya, Turkey. This ancient city was founded toward the end of the 4th century BC by one of Alexander the Great's generals.CONDITIONThis 121+ year old Item is rated 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: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 8.5 inches; 15 x 22 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.