1916 Article Georges-Victor Hugo WWI Battles France SEM - ORIGINAL ILL3

This is an original 1916 five-page (3 pages, 2 double-sided) French article "Un Artiste Inconnu" by SEM (Georges Goursat), with illustrations of World War I battle scenes from drawings by Georges Victor-Hugo, a Second Lieutenant in the French Infantry. Please see all images.

Period Paper is pleased to offer an exceptional and exclusive collection of original prints, covers, and articles from L'Illustration, a weekly French journal published in Paris, France. Founded by ƒdouard Charton, the first issue was published on March 4, 1843. The magazine ceased publication in 1944. L'Illustration was known for its extensive use of beautiful illustrative material as well as for its articles. The illustrated pieces represent some of the finest quality printing from that eraÐÐusing as many as a dozen unique inks, metallic inks, emboss and deboss dies, and they were printed on a variety of the finest textured and untextured papers. Much sought after by collectors, these prints and covers are eminently suitable for framing.

CONDITION

This 95+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Print Article; Black & White w/ Color
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 11 x 16 inches; 28 x 41 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)

Keywords specific to this image: soldiers, battlefield, trench, Battle of Champagne, Ferme du Navarin

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