1922 Rotogravure World War I British Troops Entering Baghdad Iraq Historic Image

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of British forces entering Baghdad, Iraq during World War I. The caption begins, "Triumphal entry of the British Army into Bagdad, Mesopotamia, the city famous as the home of Haroun-al-Raschid, whose adventures form a leading feature of the Arabian Nights. The entry took place on March 11, 1917, after fierce fighting against the Turkish forces defending the city..."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 15.25 x 10.25 inches; 39 x 26 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) RTO3C22