1919 Cover World War I Europe Railway Hutchison Rebuild Construction Post YLD6

Please note this is the cover only.

This is an original 1919 color cover for the March 15th, 1918 issue of The Literary Digest featuring World War I imagery by D. L. Hutchison. One interesting note is the "Notice to Reader" at the top: "When you finish reading this magazine place a 1 cent stamp on the notice, hand same to any postal employee and it will be places in the hands of our soldiers or sailors at the front."

CONDITION

This 93+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. Light surface rubNo tears. No water damage. Please Note: there is an original mailing sticker in the top, right hand corner.

• Product Type: Original Cover; Color
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 8.5 x 11.75 inches; 22 x 30 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)

Period Paper is please to offer a collection of color covers from the Literary Digest ranging from 1918 to 1934 during the Great Depression. Each cover is a work of work, and many depict famous events in the history of the United States.

This piece was illustrated by Hutchison, D. L.. Artist signature in print - bottom left of image.

Keywords specific to this image: War Time, Rebuilding Europe, Historic, Men, Hammer

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