1945 Print Explosion Salerno Italy World War II Operation Avalanche XEMA8 PA2 thoroughwax

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Bishop of Worcester

the Brooklyn Art Association

"A Desert 'Dandy'" This is an original 1924 sepia photogravure of a young Arab man

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1945 Print Explosion Salerno Italy World War II Operation Avalanche XEMA8 PA2 thoroughwaxThis is an original 1945 monochrome halftone print of a massive explosion, probably from a heavy piece of artillery, launching dust, sand, and water into the air as Allied landing craft pass unharmed, pushing on to the initial landing zone at Salerno, during the invasion of the Italian Peninsula in September, 1943. CONDITION This 66+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No