WWI Strafe Northeast Coast 1916 RPPC Postcard Rotary Photo Stonefield Series
$ 10.52
Description
WWI Strafe Northeast Coast 1916 RPPC Postcard Rotary Photo Stonefield Series. This compelling Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) captures a dramatic moment from World War I, depicting a 'Strafed' event on the Northeast Coast of Britain on November 27th, 1916. The image, a real photograph derived from a sketch by a special artist, conveys the intensity and visual impact of wartime incidents, likely an air raid or naval bombardment, which were significant occurrences on the British coast during the Great War. Published by Rotary Photo, E.C., and part of the Stonefield Series from West Hartlepool, this collectible piece offers a unique historical snapshot. The card's reverse notes its origin as 'Printed in Britain' and confirms it was 'Passed by Press Bureau for Publication,' indicating its official clearance during wartime. This postcard serves as a tangible link to the home front experiences of WWI, showcasing the era's photojournalism and the public's access to visual documentation of conflict.
