1922 Rotogravure WWI Albanian Artillery Serbian Trench Troops Adriatic Sea War

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of Albanian weapons on the harbor of Durazzo, and a trench built by the Serbian army. The caption for the latter writes, "First-line trench of the Serbian forces defending their little kingdom against the Austrians, whose jealousy of their growing power after the Balkan wars was the chief motive in starting the war. The Serbian armies proved themselves more than a match, man for man, for their enemy and twice sent Austrian armies rolling back to their own borders in crushing defeats. They were beaten at last only by overwhelming forces."

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 15.25 inches; 25 x 39 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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