1917 Rotogravure World War I French Artillery Guns Mortar Howitzer Weapons YNY3
"Guns That Bark from the Ancre to the Meuse" This is an original 1917 sepia rotogravure with four images of French artillery guns during World War I: a French long gun of 340 millimeters west of the Meuse; French heavy artillery of 370 millimeters before Verdun; the powerful short French mortar of 155 millimeters in operation in the Champagne; and a French howitzer of 370 millimeters in action on the Somme. CONDITIONThis 97+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original Rotogravure; Sepia Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 15.25 inches; 25 x 39 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) Period Paper is pleased to offer a collection of historic World War I ro