1917 Rotogravure WWI Soldiers Mud Rudolf Berthold Terrier Dog Monkey Mascot YNY3

"The Lighter Note, in Prints from the War Front" This is an original 1917 duotone rotogravure with several candid images from World War I: French girls giving English Tommies a lift in a donkey cart; Lieutenant Rudolf Berthold, a German flyer with his terrier, Bismark; and Bouddha, a monkey who was the mascot of the squadron of Belgian Lancers. 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 spots in the top and bottom margins are just reflections on the digital image -- they are NOT on the item. Product Type: Original Rotogravure; Duotone 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