WW1 Press Photo " On The British Western Front " A Roadside Scene As We Advance "
Item History & Price
Vintage [between 1914 and 1918] gelatin silver, WW1 Official press photo "On The British Western Front in France" of the military advance
The Sport and General Press Agency were located in Fleet Street, London but many of their archives were destoyed in a 1941 bombing raid.The original photographs are of typically excellent quality and are of quite large size - 285mm wide x 260mm tall.
on the back is:
"OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN ON THE BRITISH WESTERN FRONT IN FRANCE....D 2254 A roadside scene as we advance
SUPPLIED BY: - The Sport & General Press Agency, Ltd., 45, Essex Street, Strand, LONDON. W.C."
partial stamp would have read - "passed for transmission abroad" GREATIE1 is a watermark and not on the image
Image meas. apx. 8" X 6".
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The Sport and General Press Agency were located in Fleet Street, London but many of their archives were destoyed in a 1941 bombing raid.The original photographs are of typically excellent quality and are of quite large size - 285mm wide x 260mm tall.
on the back is:
"OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN ON THE BRITISH WESTERN FRONT IN FRANCE....D 2254 A roadside scene as we advance
SUPPLIED BY: - The Sport & General Press Agency, Ltd., 45, Essex Street, Strand, LONDON. W.C."
partial stamp would have read - "passed for transmission abroad" GREATIE1 is a watermark and not on the image
Image meas. apx. 8" X 6".
Judge condition of images from scan but please ask any and all questions before bidding as I want you to bid with confidence. These are historical images documenting a bygone era ...
On multiple purchases please wait for invoice before paying as I combine items to save you money on shipping.
Feedback will always be left once it is received.
Note - International buyers: I use the Global Shipping program because ebay requires that I have a tracking # on all sales to protect both buyer and seller. Please consider the cost of shipping before bidding on an item. Thank you.
Thanks for looking and please check out my other auctions and eBay Store. New images are listed often so come back soon.
