1913 Print Heumarkt Square Cologne Koln Germany City Cathedral Statue Cityscape

This is an original 1913 black and white halftone print of Heumarkt square in the Aldstadt of Cologne (Köln), Germany with the equestrian statue of Friedrich Wilhelm III, King of Prussia (1770-1840) in the foreground and the Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) in the background. During World War II much of the city was badly damaged or destroyed.

CONDITION

This 102+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. No creases. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 6.75 x 9.25 inches; 17 x 23 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)

Period Paper is pleased to offer an exceptional collection of historic halftone and color prints from 1913. These images of famous places, architecture and cityscapes, monuments, and people provide a fascinating picture of pre-World War I Germany. Many of the images (including munition factories and military maneuvers) also document the rise of German nationalism and the growing militarization of the German Empire in the years preceding the first global conflict. Sadly, many of these beautiful buildings and cities that survived the First World War were subsequently either damaged or destroyed during the Second World War.

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