1918 Rotogravure WWI Metz Alsace-Lorraine Cityscape Bridge Architecture YNY4
"Chief Cities of Alsace-Lorraine Occupied by the Allies" This is an original 1918 sepia rotogravure with two views of the city of Metz in Alsace-Lorraine. In November 1918, at the end of World War I, the region of Alsace-Lorraine passed from German to French sovereignty. CONDITIONThis 96+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No surface rub. Small tear - left margin. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original Rotogravure; Sepia Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: Approximately 10.5 x 15 inches; 27 x 38 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 rotogravures from the last year of World War I. This global conflict, known as the Great War (and sometimes as "The war to end all wars"), w