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Postcard,Naples,Italy,Mt Vesuvius Eruption,Edizioni Esposito Photo,1900s

$ 5.25

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • City/Region: Naples
  • Type: Printed (Lithograph)
  • Country: Italy
  • Theme: International Cities & Towns
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915)
  • Condition: corner rubs, edge wear, stains as shown
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Postage Condition: Unposted
  • Features: Hand Colored Print

    Description

    Vesuvius is of course known for the deadly eruption in 79 AD which released 100,000 times the thermal energy of the atomic bombs which devastated Hiroshima and Nagasaki.  I believe this photo is by Edizioni Esposito who was active from 1870-1890 in the area around Pompei.