1922 Rotogravure Bolshevik Demonstrations Italy Milan Mob Fascisti Rome Italian

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of Bolshevik demonstrations in Italy. The top image shows seditious literature and Communist propaganda being burned at a square in Milan. The middle image shows the Fascisti in the Villa Borghese of Rome, and the bottom image shows soldiers breaking up a mob in Milan. The caption for the latter image writes, "Cavalry breaking up the mobs and driving the rioters to the Duomo during the disturbances attending the general strike that took place in Milan. All commercial life was brought to a standstill by the strike, and drastic measures were required to suppress disorder."

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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