1922 Rotogravure Halifax Canada Munition Ship Explosion 1917 Disaster Red Cross

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of a munition ship explosion in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, which destroyed 3,000 homes. One of the caption writes, "Portion of the waterfront, with wrecked buildings, railway cars and tracks in the foreground. Twelve hundred and twenty-six people were killed and property damage done was estimated at $20,000,000."

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 10.5 x 15.25 inches; 27 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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