1922 Rotogravure Veracruz Mexico American Troop Occupation Sailors USS Michigan

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of American forces occupying Vera Cruz, Mexico. The caption for the top image writes, "American sailors behind breastworks guarding warehouse in Vera Cruz, Mexico, in the early part of 1914. They had been landed because of an insult to Americans for which the government refused to apologize." The bottom image shows men from the U. S. S. Michigan preparing to occupy the state.CONDITIONThis 89+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse. 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) RTO2C22