This is an original 1916 halftone print of "The War In The Near East" during World War I; these images involve battle preparations, British troops readying defenses at the Pyramids in Egypt, and a port in Smyrna that the Allies were considering using as a base of operations.
CONDITION
This 95+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. No natural defects. No tears. No water damage. Please note there is printing on the reverse.
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Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
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Grade: Very Fine +++
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Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 9 inches; 15 x 23 cm
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Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
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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: WWI, wartime, defensive, Egyptian, Britain, England, colonials, dock, bay, Dardanelles, Asia Minor, Germany, German, War Office
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