1922 Rotogravure WWI German Dreadnought Ostfriesland U.S. Army Target Practice

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of the former German dreadnought Ostfriesland being destroyed by Army Martin bombers for practice. The caption writes, "Each one of the seven planes taking part in the attack dropped one bomb containing 2,000 pounds of TNT. After the fifth bomb had been dropped the vessel was seen to be going down by the stern. one more bomb completed the destruction and the dreadnought sank beneath the waves."

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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