1922 Rotogravure Burning of Cork Dublin Fire Sinn Fein Irish War of Independence

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure showing the destruction by fires in Cork (Dec. 11, 1920) and Dublin (May 24, 1921), Ireland during the Irish War of Independence. The top image shows the ruins of Patrick Street in Cork and in the bottom image, the Custom House in Dublin, where the fire department is seen arriving in a horse carriage.

CONDITION

This 89+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. 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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