1890 Wood Engraving Pompeii Roman Marble Supports Table Cornelius Rufus XHB3 Spain Duchess De Richelieu

Duchess De Richelieu

"Contemporary Americans of the established group are down a third

it was moved to the Louvre

" from the Canned Meat Department

(some with gold ink and gilt)

1890 Wood Engraving Pompeii Roman Marble Supports Table Cornelius Rufus XHB3 Spain Duchess De RichelieuThis is an original 1890 black and white in text wood engraving of the marble supports of a table from the house of Cornelius Rufus 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 Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases.