1940 Print Philippine Iron Mines Luzon Mining Japanese Landscape Steel Ore FZ2

This is an original 1940 color print of the Philippine iron Mines in Luzon. The caption writes, "In 1939 production was 644,000 tons of ore, all of which was shipped to Japan. Because of the geographical location of the Philippines-- and the consequent freight rates-- Japan is the only customer." Photography by Fenno Jacobs.

Charles Fenno Jacobs (1904-1974) was born in Waltham, Massachusetts. He had a recognized reputation as a photographer by 1941, and worked for Life Magazine as well as Fortune. He is known for the images he took during World War II as a part of Edward Steichen's Naval Aviation Photographic Unit.

CONDITION

This 71+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Color Print; Color
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 4.75 x 4.25 inches; 12 x 11 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)

Keywords specific to this image: Asia, Visayas, Mindanao, Island, Luzon Island, Scenery

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