1890 Wood Engraving Pompeii Italy Street Ruin Archeology Roman Ancient XHB3 XEKA8 Murphy finishes and a la

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a picturesque fortress overlooking the entrance

This is an original 1908 black and white halftone print of a small shrine along a road somewhere in Mexico

1890 Wood Engraving Pompeii Italy Street Ruin Archeology Roman Ancient XHB3 XEKA8 Murphy finishes and a laThis is an original 1890 black and white in text wood engraving of a street in the ancient city of Pompeii, Italy. Pompeii was partially destroyed when the nearby Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. The sudden eruption and burial of the city in ash left much of the city preserved as it was in ancient times. CONDITION This 121+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. Minor print defect top. No surface rub. No tears.