1922 Rotogravure World War I Star Shell Burst Trench Warfare No Mans Land France

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of a bursting star shell in the area between the trenches in France during World War I. The caption writes, "Both armies, facing each other in trenches only a few hundred feet or yards apart, were constantly on their guard to thwart the attempt or scouting parties to raid their lines, cut the barbed-wire defenses and obtain important information. Frequent star shells, sent high into the air, burst in a blaze of blinding light and made all the territory within its range as bright as day."

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 15.25 x 10 inches; 39 x 25 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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