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Original 1920s-1940s prints of European 'old world' village scenes
various publishers, circa 1920s-1940s

These are original vintage prints from the 1920s-1940s and NOT modern reproductions.
Sizes vary, please see information under images below. Most are printed on thick woven paper.
The printing process for most of these prints is described as 'etchtone' which means there were copper plate etchings done for the scenes, but there is a dot pattern, so they likely employed a combination of etching & photo-mechanical process to produce the prints.

Please click on the thumbnail images below to view the enlargements for any age-related conditions.
The Darvill's electronic watermark does not appear on the antique print.


Bords de la Wyle
Title in margin: Bords de la Wyle
Artist: after Delormel
Sheet size (approx.): 15.125 x 10.675 inches
Has printer's ink swash and light paper thinning on BACK OF PRINT ONLY, DOES NOT AFFECT THE FRONT
Armancon
Title in margin: Armancon (?)
Artist: after Chatillon
Sheet size (approx.): 16 x 12.25 inches
NOTE: THERE ARE PINHOLES IN EACH CORNER, WELL AWAY FROM THE IMAGE AREA.

V. Chatillon print
Title in margin: [not present, #301]
Artist: after V. Chatillon
Sheet size (approx.): 15.125 x 11.25 inches
Beguinage  Bruges
Title in margin: Beguinage á Bruges
Artist: after Alf. Van Neste
Sheet size (approx.): 15.125 x 11.25 inches

Canal in Flanders
Title in margin: Canal in Flanders
Artist: after Delormel
Sheet size (approx.): 15.875 x 12.125 inches
Unobtrusive pin holes in extreme corners of margin
Canal in Flanders
Title in margin: [not present, #305]
Artist: after Van den Vink (?)
Sheet size (approx.): 14.875 x 10.5 inches
Short tear in left margin, well outside plate mark


Canal in Flanders
Title in margin: [not present, #309]
Artist: after Alf. Van Neste
Sheet size (approx.): 10.725 x 14.75 inches
uneven trimming on left side
Canal in Flanders
Title in margin: [not present, #309]
Artist: after Alf. Van Neste
Sheet size (approx.): 11.875 x 15.75 inches
Mild foxing in margins, color is more subdued than other prints in this section.

Canal in Flanders
Title in margin: [not present, #310]
Artist: after Carlson (? illegible)
Sheet size (approx.): 11.875 x 15.375 inches
One fox mark/ink splotch? in right margin, well outside image
Autumn Sun
THE ABOVE SOLD RECENTLY.
Autumn Sun
THE ABOVE IS AVAILABLE NOW.
NOTE THE COLORING DIFFERENCE.
Title in margin: Autumn Sun
Artist: after Roubilard
Sheet size (approx.): 16 x 12 inches
Copyright 1935 by I.M Co., Chicago, ILL USA
Overall age toning. Thumbtack holes in corners and bottom. Sold 'as is'

Ancient Refuge
Title in margin: Ancient Refuge
Artist: after Roubilard
Sheet size (approx.): 16 x 12 inches
Copyright 1935 by I.M Co., Chicago, ILL USA
Minor wear in margins, well outside of plate mark
Canal near Nantes
Title in margin: Canal near Nantes
Artist: after Dernemore (??)
Sheet size (approx.): 16 x 12 inches
Copyright 1935 by I.M Co., Chicago, ILL USA
Minor wear in margins, well outside of plate mark
$35

Rural Bretagne
Title in margin: Rural Brétagne
Artist: after Armand Sa Ferne (??)
Sheet size (approx.): 16 x 12 inches
Copyright 1935 by I.M Co., Chicago, ILL USA
Minor wear in margins, well outside of plate mark
$35
Gable Roofs
Title in margin: Gable Roofs
Artist: after Roubilard
Sheet size (approx.): 16 x 12 inches
Copyright 1935 by I.M Co., Chicago, ILL USA
Minor wear in margins, well outside of plate mark

Le Chemin d'Ar
Title in margin: Le Chemin d'Ar
Artist: after Armand Sa Ferne (??)
Sheet size (approx.): 16 x 12 inches
Copyright 1935 by I.M Co., Chicago, ILL USA
Thumbtack holes in corners, light discoloration (probably mounted/matted for display at some time) easily concealed by mounting/matting properly.
$20
La Soir River
Title in margin: La Soir River
Artist: after Cabanier (?)
Sheet size (approx.): 14.25 x 10.875 inches
Copyright I.M Co., Chicago '29 (1929)
$35

The River Moineaux
THE ABOVE SOLD RECENTLY.
Some soiling in right margin, easily covered when mounting/matting
Short tear in left margin outside of image

The River Moineaux
THE ABOVE IS AVAILABLE NOW.
Some soiling in right margin, easily covered when mounting/matting
Stabilized tear in right margin extending just into image area.
Overall age toning.

Title in margin: The River Moineaux
Artist: after Pelletier (?)
Sheet size (approx.): 14.25 x 10.75 inches
Copyright I.M Co., Chicago '29 (1929)
$35
Book Stalls on Seine
Title in margin: Book Stalls on Seine
Artist: after L. Dauphin
Sheet size (approx.): 16 x 12 inches
Copyright I.M Co., Chicago '29 (1929)
Light soiling in margin

South Beveland Canal
Title in margin: South Beveland Canal
Artist: after Van Der Vene
Sheet size (approx.): 21.875 x 18 inches
COPYRIGHT 1935 BY I.M. CO, CHICAGO, ILL, USA
NOTE: THIS EXTRA LARGE PRINT WILL BE SHIPPED ROLLED IN A TUBE
$75
Sunset in South Beveland
Title in margin: Sunset in South Beveland
Artist: after Van Der Vene
Sheet size (approx.): 21.875 x 18 inches
COPYRIGHT 1935 BY I.M. CO, CHICAGO, ILL, USA
NOTE: THIS EXTRA LARGE PRINT WILL BE SHIPPED ROLLED IN A TUBE
$75

Maisons Rurales de Normandie
Title in margin: Maisons Rurales de Normandie
Artist: after A.L. Mettel
Sheet size (approx.): 21.875 x 18 inches
COPYRIGHT 1935 BY I.M. CO, CHICAGO, ILL, USA
NOTE: THIS EXTRA LARGE PRINT WILL BE SHIPPED ROLLED IN A TUBE
$85
Springtime in Normandy
Title in margin: Springtime in Normandy
Artist: after A.L. Mettel
Sheet size (approx.): 21.875 x 18 inches
COPYRIGHT 1935 BY I.M. CO, CHICAGO, ILL, USA
NOTE: THIS EXTRA LARGE PRINT WILL BE SHIPPED ROLLED IN A TUBE
$85

Sa Porte Belgique
Title in margin: Sa Porte Belgique
Artist: after Vernemore (?)
Sheet size (approx.): 21.875 x 18 inches
COPYRIGHT 1935 BY I.M. CO, CHICAGO, ILL, USA
NOTE: THIS EXTRA LARGE PRINT WILL BE SHIPPED ROLLED IN A TUBE
$75
The Old Village
Title in margin: The Old Village
Artist: after Gilberta Sterling
Sheet size (approx.): 13.875 x 10.75 inches
Some soiling and scuffing on print, including some droplets
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