1886 Wood Engraving Publius Ovidius Naso Roman Poet Heroides Amores Ars XGHC6

This is an original 1886 black and white in-text wood engraving of Publius Ovidius Naso (43 BC - 18 AD) was a Roman poet and is also known as Ovid. He is most famous for three collections of erotic poetry: Heroides, Amores, and Ars Amatoria and for the mythological poem Metamorphoses.

CONDITION

This 125+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. Minor print defect - center right. No surface rub. No tears. Light moisture wrinkling. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Please also note that there are a few print defects along the edges of the print.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 4 x 8 inches; 10 x 20 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)

Keywords specific to this image: Ancient, Portrait, Ovid

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