1922 Rotogravure WWI Aisne Sector French German Troops Trench Warfare Historic

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of French soldiers in the trenches of the Aisne sector. The bottom image depicts the German troops on the Aisne. The caption writes, "It was to that river they had retreated in September of 1914, after the defeat on the Marne, at which time their vanguard had come within twenty miles of Paris. From the Aisne they were in time pressed back to the Somme and then to the Vesle and the Meuse."

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 inches; 25 x 38 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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