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RARE and Superb Antique c.1918 German Aircraft Identification Poster WWI 14x18

$ 102.96

Availability: 100 in stock

Description

About this Item:
This is an incredibly rare, original, c. 1918  German aircraft identification chart printed at the end of World War I.  The only other example I've been able to find is owned by the National Air and Space Museum (see https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/schattenriffe-der-deutschen-kriegsflugzeug-1914-1918-tafel-3/nasm_A19900874000).
This is a large and wonderfully well-done print that would be truly magnificent framed and displayed in your home.
This poster is a relief or letterpress of German bombers and seaplanes printed in black ink on slightly off-white paper.  Some of the more famous aircraft include the Gotha, Albatross, Rumpler and Friedrichshafen. The title is "Schattenriffe der deutchen Kriedsflugzequge 1914-1918 (Tafel 3"). This translates to: "Shadow reef (Sillhouettes?) of German warplanes, 1914-18 (Chart 3)".
At bottom right is printed: "Entwurf und Zeichnung W. Stiasny, Berlin."   Translated this means "Design and Drawing by W. Stiasny, Berlin"
It measures 13 1/2" x by 18 1/8"
The print is wrapped in plastic and laying on a thick backer-board (it is not glued or taped to the backer).
About the Seller:
I have been an eBay seller for over 20 years with a perfect 100% feedback rating for all of my 2,000+ transactions.   You can bid with confidence.
No stock photography…you will receive exactly what you see in the photographs.
My items come from a smoke-free home.
Please feel free to ask questions.  I want to help you know exactly what you are bidding on.
Shipping/Selling Notes
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I take great pride in carefully packing your item to ensure its safe arrival.  The print will shipped in a cardboard box and insured.
I will gladly combine shipping.  Before paying, please send me a note asking to combine shipping.  I will then send you an invoice
If you aren't 100% satisfied, I will happily refund your purchase if the item is safely returned to me within 30 days.  Buyer pays return shipping.