1923 Rotogravure World War I Battle Western Front British Tank Messines Sector
"Amid Bursting Shells and Rain of Shrapnel" This is an original 1923 sepia rotogravure of two World War I battle scenes: a British officer taking cover in the ruins of a building near Ypres, France (top); and a British tank going into action in the Messines Sector (bottom). CONDITIONThis 92+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. No creases. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso. 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) Period Paper is pleased to offer a collection of original rotogravures from 1923. These images provide us with fascinating "snapshots," so to speak, of historical events, people and places -- a virtual treasure trove for the collector o