1922 Rotogravure World War I Fismes France Town Ruins Mine Crater Western Front

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of the destroyed town of Fismes, France where fighting occured on August 5, 1918 during World War I. The lower image shows a mine crater filled with water after the rains came to the Western Front.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 inches; 25 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) RTO2C22