1917 Rotogravure World War I French Soldiers Farming Field Reims France YNY3

"A Peaceful Scene Within Sound of the Big Guns on the French Front" This is an original 1917 duotone rotogravure of French soldiers cultivating the fields in the region of Rheims in spite of the nearby bombardment during World War I. CONDITIONThis 97+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. There is printing on the verso. Please note that the white spot in the bottom left corner is just a reflection on the digital image -- it is NOT on the item. Product Type: Original Rotogravure; Duotone Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 15.25 x 10 inches; 39 x 25 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 rotogravures from 1917, the year that the United States entered