Original Vintage Walter Dick Photo 1940-1950 Rhine River Boat Cologne Germany For Sale

Available to you is this this beautiful, authentic and original vintageblack-and-white photographby the legendary German documentaryphotographer Walter Dick. It is rare to see one listed on .

The photo captures a steamboat (Rheindampfer)cruising along the Rhine River near Cologne, Germany. This is an exceptional piece ofregional maritime history dating between 1945-1950 and is stamped on the back with penciled negative number. This photo have been in my family for over 8 decades and has been well cared for.

Thereverse side of the photograph features:

• The official, vintage purple ink studio stamp of thephotographer: \"WALTER DICK... KÖLN, Langgasse 17...\"

• Original hand-penciled catalog/negative number: \"154/31\"

• Vintage handwritten notation in English script reading:\"Rhine - boat of the Rhein near of Cologne.\"

Dimensions:

The print measures approximately 7\" x 5\" (Standardvintage press and documentary size).

Condition:

Unlike many paper items from this era, this print is inexcellent condition for its age. The photo is flat, completely freeof the any hard folds or creases common to paper of this era. There is only a smalltouch of minor wear isolated to the tip of the bottom right corner (as clearlyshown in the photos). This minor blemish sits entirely outside the main subjectarea and would easily be hidden if the piece is matted or framed. Anexceptionally crisp, display-ready example of Walter Dick\'s legendary regionaldocumentation. It is a premium, display-ready collector\'s copy.

I will ship securely in an archival-safe sleeve and sandwichedbetween thick, heavy cardboard layers to guarantee that it arrives safely flat andcompletely protected during transit. Tracking is included.

U.S. Buyers only please. Please note photos and if you have any questions, kindly ask as no returns please.