1922 Rotogravure World War I Ruins Louvain Belgium Ardennes Belleau Historic WWI

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of images of World War I devastation. Shown in the top image are the ruins of a railway station, and the Hotel du Nord as well as other buildings in Louvain, Belgium. The center image shows men of the 16th Infantry, Second Brigade, First Division of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) passing through the town of Thelonne, Ardennes, France (Republique Française). THe bottom image shows wrecked homesteads of the Belleau Village, also located in France.

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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