1920 Rotogravure WWI St. Quentin Church Village Ruins Four Years Shell Fire WAR1

This is an original 1920 World War I sepia Rotogravure of the ruins of the St. Quentin Cathedral and surrounding structures after withstanding four years of shell fire! The British are credited with taking St. Quentin, though the American 27th and 30th Divisions also played a great part in the allied forces' victory.

CONDITION

This 91+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. - right margin. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is printing on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Rotogravure; Sepia
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 10.5 x 8.5 inches; 27 x 22 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: Wartime Destruction, Architecture, France, French Cities, War Torn Cities

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