1944 THE WAR ILLUSTRATED "Liberation of France" Mounted Vintage Magazine Cover ~
£ 12.44
1944 THE WAR ILLUSTRATED "Liberation of France" Mounted Vintage Magazine Cover ~
11x14 WW2 ArtVINTAGE & HISTORICAL PRINTSAN AUTHENTIC PIECE OF WORLD WAR II HISTORYDiscover a unique piece of history with this original front cover of "The War Illustrated" magazine, dated September 15, 1944. This is a genuine page from the period – IT IS NOT A MODERN REPRODUCTION.THE STORY BEHIND THE PAGEThis historic cover features a powerful and heartwarming photograph of Allied troops on a Staghound armoured car being greeted with refreshments by jubilant French civilians during the final stages of the Liberation of France.This is a genuine magazine cover from the height of World War II. It captures the triumphant and rapid Allied advance across France towards Belgium in the late summer of 1944, following the breakout from Normandy. The image perfectly illustrates the joy of the liberated population and the relentless progress of the Allied armies. This is not a copy; it is an original piece of history from a pivotal moment in the war.A MOMENT IN HISTORYFollowing the collapse of the German army in the Falaise Pocket in August 1944, the Allied advance across France became a swift pursuit. Armoured columns, like the one pictured, raced towards the Belgian border and the German frontier. This period, from late August to mid-September 1944, saw the liberation of numerous towns and cities, including Paris and Brussels, often with troops being greeted as heroes by ecstatic local populations.LISTING DETAILS: MOUNTED PRINT ONLYPlease Read Carefully: This listing is for the original vintage magazine cover, professionally mounted on a quality black art backboard as pictured, and ready for framing. Its outer mount dimensions are exactly 11 x 14 inches.The frame shown in some of the photographs is for demonstration purposes only to help you visualize how the print can look in your home. This listing is for the mounted print only and does NOT include a frame.OUR PROCESSEach page is a genuine artifact, carefully recovered from a period publication. We then professionally mount it on high-quality, pH-neutral black art board.Please Note: As these are original pages from magazines, text or images from the reverse side may be lightly visible under certain lighting. This is a natural characteristic of authentic vintage prints.ITEM SPECIFICSProduct: Original Magazine Cover Print (Mounted, Unframed) Subject: WW2 / Liberation of France / Staghound Armoured Car / British Army Year of Publication: 1944 Source: The War Illustrated Magazine Outer Mount Dimensions: 11 x 14 inches (27.94 x 35.56 cm) Mount Colour: BlackCONDITIONOverall: Excellent vintage condition for its age. Details: The page shows age-toning as expected from a genuine print from 1944. No tears, stains, or major creases.SHIPPING & DISPATCHDispatch Time: Your order will be securely packaged and dispatched within 1-2 working days from the UK. Combined Shipping: We are happy to combine shipping if you purchase multiple items from our shop. This piece makes a perfect and thoughtful gift for any World War II historian, a military history enthusiast, or a collector of authentic wartime ephemera and iconic photography.Thank you for looking.
11x14 WW2 ArtVINTAGE & HISTORICAL PRINTSAN AUTHENTIC PIECE OF WORLD WAR II HISTORYDiscover a unique piece of history with this original front cover of "The War Illustrated" magazine, dated September 15, 1944. This is a genuine page from the period – IT IS NOT A MODERN REPRODUCTION.THE STORY BEHIND THE PAGEThis historic cover features a powerful and heartwarming photograph of Allied troops on a Staghound armoured car being greeted with refreshments by jubilant French civilians during the final stages of the Liberation of France.This is a genuine magazine cover from the height of World War II. It captures the triumphant and rapid Allied advance across France towards Belgium in the late summer of 1944, following the breakout from Normandy. The image perfectly illustrates the joy of the liberated population and the relentless progress of the Allied armies. This is not a copy; it is an original piece of history from a pivotal moment in the war.A MOMENT IN HISTORYFollowing the collapse of the German army in the Falaise Pocket in August 1944, the Allied advance across France became a swift pursuit. Armoured columns, like the one pictured, raced towards the Belgian border and the German frontier. This period, from late August to mid-September 1944, saw the liberation of numerous towns and cities, including Paris and Brussels, often with troops being greeted as heroes by ecstatic local populations.LISTING DETAILS: MOUNTED PRINT ONLYPlease Read Carefully: This listing is for the original vintage magazine cover, professionally mounted on a quality black art backboard as pictured, and ready for framing. Its outer mount dimensions are exactly 11 x 14 inches.The frame shown in some of the photographs is for demonstration purposes only to help you visualize how the print can look in your home. This listing is for the mounted print only and does NOT include a frame.OUR PROCESSEach page is a genuine artifact, carefully recovered from a period publication. We then professionally mount it on high-quality, pH-neutral black art board.Please Note: As these are original pages from magazines, text or images from the reverse side may be lightly visible under certain lighting. This is a natural characteristic of authentic vintage prints.ITEM SPECIFICSProduct: Original Magazine Cover Print (Mounted, Unframed) Subject: WW2 / Liberation of France / Staghound Armoured Car / British Army Year of Publication: 1944 Source: The War Illustrated Magazine Outer Mount Dimensions: 11 x 14 inches (27.94 x 35.56 cm) Mount Colour: BlackCONDITIONOverall: Excellent vintage condition for its age. Details: The page shows age-toning as expected from a genuine print from 1944. No tears, stains, or major creases.SHIPPING & DISPATCHDispatch Time: Your order will be securely packaged and dispatched within 1-2 working days from the UK. Combined Shipping: We are happy to combine shipping if you purchase multiple items from our shop. This piece makes a perfect and thoughtful gift for any World War II historian, a military history enthusiast, or a collector of authentic wartime ephemera and iconic photography.Thank you for looking.
