- Type: Original Associated Press Wirephoto / Newspaper Archive Print [1]
- Conflict: Korean War (1950-1953) [1]
- Subject: Huge Pile of Empty Artillery Shell Casings Fired at Reds Defending Outpost Harry [1]
- Photographer Agency: Associated Press (AP Wirephoto via Radio from Tokyo) [1]
- Publication/Filing Date: June 16, 1953 (Stamped on reverse) [1]
- Provenance: The Baltimore Sun Photo Archives (Includes Official Certificate of Authenticity COA) [1]
- Inventory ID Match: AHQ-995-BS (Sticker on reverse matches COA) [1]
- Photo Format: Silver Gelatin Glossy Press Print with Full Paste-on Caption [1]
Item Description:
Up for sale is an incredibly powerful, historically significant original vintage 1953 Korean War combat press photograph. The graphic image captures a massive, sprawling mountain of empty brass artillery shell casings being unloaded from trucks. The reverse side features the complete, authentic paste-on news caption explaining that this staggering mountain of spent munitions was the direct result of intense UN artillery support used briefly in just one sector to defend the legendary frontline position known as Outpost Harry.The reverse side of the print features exceptional, ironclad newspaper archive provenance, including a crisp red ink stamp dating the print to June 16, 1953, a stamped filing mark reading \"KOREA WAR : SCENES,\" handwritten layout dimensions, and the official Baltimore Sun barcode tracking label matching the inventory number on the certificate perfectly.This piece is accompanied by its official, serialized Certificate of Authenticity (COA) from The Baltimore Sun archives, managed via the Tribune Photo Archives vault. It confirms its status as a genuine de-archived working reference print. A museum-grade artifact perfect for military history collectors, Korean War researchers, or unique graphic wall decor.Dimensions:
Large display format. Please check the listing photos for exact edge-to-edge measurements of the photographic print sheet next to the certificate backing.Condition:
Good stable vintage condition. As a genuine working newspaper archive asset over 70 years old, the print exhibits typical character from historical handling, including light surface ripples, soft corner bumps, editorial grease pencil crop marks on the front corners, and minor edge silvering consistent with vintage wirephoto paper. The reverse side features authentic handling toning and its original complete typed caption sheet. The accompanying Certificate of Authenticity is crisp, flat, and well-preserved. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to verify precise condition details before purchasing.
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