1922 Rotogravure World War I Bluecher German Battleship North Sea Naval Warfare

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of the German battleship Bluecher sinking in the North Sea. The bottom image shows a British vessel after being destroyed by a floating mine. The caption writes, "British vessel destroyed by striking a floating mine in the North Sea. The explosion set fire to her and soon she was a mass of flames from stern to stern. Some of her crew escaped in the vessel's own lifeboats and others were rescued by the boats of other ships that happened to be in the vicinity. The North Sea was thickly strewn with mines."

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 15.25 x 10.25 inches; 39 x 26 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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