1906 Print Cochem Imperial Castle Germany Rhineland-Palatinate Moselle XGFA3

This is an original 1906 halftone print of the picturesque little village of Cochem, Germany. What it lacks in size, it makes up for in bloody history. After changing hands multiple times over the centuries, it finally settled down with Germany and everything seemed fine and dandy until the Second World War. The altercations with the Allied forces destroyed a lot of the old town, and the Germans established a subcamp of the Natweiler concentration camp (Zeisig) in the vicinity. They imprisoned over 13,000 people and forced them to produce Bosch components such as spark plugs for the German war effort.

CONDITION

This 105+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.25 x 4 inches; 13 x 10 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)

Keywords specific to this image: fortress, history

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