1931 Print Germany War Lorraine France Iron Ore Port Art Steel Furnace Ruhr FZ1

This is an original 1931 halftone print of a port in Germany. The caption reads, "The loss of Lorraine to France meant the loss of 72% of Germany's iron-ore reserves, reduced her from second iron-ore producer in 1913 to seventh in 1930. This severe blow, however, was not without some compensations. It meant, for one thing, the concentration of steel-making in Rhenish Westphalia, where is good coke and where there are excellent transportation facilities both by rail and by water." The caption also offers explanations of Ruhr operations.

CONDITION

This 80+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Moderate aging in margins. No natural defects. Some moderate surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 7.75 inches; 25 x 20 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: German, Ruhr District, Factory, Industry

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