1922 Rotogravure WWI Naval Battles Jutland Heligoland German Cruiser Mainz War

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of the German cruiser Mainz being sunk by British shells during the Battle of Heligoland. The bottom image depicts German shells falling on the H. M. S. Lion. The caption for the image writes, "German shells falling about H. M. S. Lion shortly before the Queen Mary, another British battleship, blew up. Jutland was the greatest naval battle of the war, and though both sides claimed the advantage the German ships retreated. The battle was fought off Jutland on May 31, 1916."

CONDITION

This 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 15.25 inches; 25 x 39 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)

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