1922 Rotogravure World War I Traitors Vincennes France Execution Historic Image

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of the execution of four French quislings. The caption writes, "Bound by ropes to posts are four French traitors, three men and one woman, who had been duly tried and convicted of giving aid and information to the Germans. Before each doomed criminal is drawn up a firing squad. At extreme left is the woman, Mme. Aubert, being ministered to by a priest. The men, from left to right, are: Toque, Lemoine and Herbert. The signal was given and the miserable culprits were killed at the first fire."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 x 10.25 inches; 38 x 26 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free b