1890 Wood Engraving (Photoxylograph) Sculpture Roman Emperor Pupienus XHB3

This is an original 1890 black and white wood engraving (Photoxylograph) of an ancient sculpture of Roman Emperor Pupienus Maximus (165-238 AD) who was emperor with Balbinus for three months in 238 AD. CONDITIONThis 121+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there are a few small dark spots in the margins. Product Type: Original Wood Engraving (Photoxylograph); Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 9.5 inches; 15 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 engravi