VIP sale 1918 Print Tank Balkans Sire Paris France Notre Dame - ORIGINAL HISTORIC ILW2

This is an original 1918 halftone print of a camouflaged tank in the Balkans and a siren in Paris, France. The caption reads, "Natural looking trees, painted on this reservoir against a gray background, make it almost invisible to scouting airplanes. Everything of value must be camouflaged where air raids are common, or run the chance of being destroyed." On the sirens in Paris, it writes, "Paris has twenty-six huge toots, operated by electric motors. This one is located on Notre Dame and its blast can be heard for miles in all directions when sounded at the approach of hostile planes, or when the long range gun begins to bombard the city."

CONDITION

This 93+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +. Light aging in margins. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note there is printing on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +
• Dimensions: Approximately 6.25 x 9.25 inches; 16 x 23 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: bombardment, wartime, World War I, safety, defense

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