1890 Wood Engraving House Decurion Roman Pompeii Italy Senate Ancient XHB3 Other Fairs and Expositions Buvons a la Sante Des

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1890 Wood Engraving House Decurion Roman Pompeii Italy Senate Ancient XHB3 Other Fairs and Expositions Buvons a la Sante DesThis is an original 1890 black and white in text wood engraving of the house of a decurion (a member of the city senate) in the ancient Roman 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