1923 Rotogravure World War I Peronne France Delville Wood Battle Destruction WWI
"Town and Country Devastated by Retreating Foe" This is an original 1923 sepia rotogravure with two images from World War I: the main street of Peronne, France after the evacuation of the town by the Germans; and all that is left of Delville Wood after the Battle of Delville Wood which was part of the 1916 Battle of the Somme.CONDITIONThis 91+ 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 14.75 inches; 25 x 37 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 an