1870 Wood Engraving Franco-Prussian War Arc l'Etoile Louvre Statue Paris YTG1 Agriculture & Farming Paris Vintage Advertising

Paris Vintage Advertising

The railroad car was where the World War I armistice was signed

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as well as a blemish on this engraving

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1870 Wood Engraving Franco-Prussian War Arc l'Etoile Louvre Statue Paris YTG1 Agriculture & Farming Paris Vintage Advertising"Preparing for the Bombardment" This is an original 1870 black and white in text wood engraving of artwork depicting the French military reinforcing the public statues, the Arc de l'Etoile, and the windows of the Louvre in Paris, France in anticipation of the German artillery bombardments that took place during the Franco Prussian War. CONDITION This 142+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. There is light