This is an original 1920 World War I sepia rotogravure of "The Biter Being Bitten" as American troops capture a German machine gun nest on a house top in St. Gilles. The second image shows the a French observation dirigible balloon being hit and falling in flames near Dravegny.
CONDITION
This 91+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light foxing and aging. Light creasing. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is printing on the reverse.
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Product Type: Original Rotogravure; Sepia
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Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
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Dimensions: Approximately 10.5 x 8.25 inches; 27 x 21 cm
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Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
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Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)
Keywords specific to this image: Wartime, Warfare, Gunners, Weapons, Weaponry, Firearms, Spies, Spying, 28th Division, Marne Salient, U. S. Military
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