RAMMLER, A GERMAN SOLDIER SHOT FOR REFUSING TO FIRE ON MISS EDITH CAVELL: THE SILVER-GELATIN PRINT POSTCARD by Rammler (Subject); Cavell, Edith (Subject) & Anonymous Photographer

London, England: Unidentified Publisher. First Edition. First Printing.. Hardcover. Fine/No Dust Jacket, As Issued.. London, England: Unidentified Publisher, . Hardcover. Fine/None, As Issued. First Edition/First Printing. 1 pages. Rare silver-gelatin print-postcard of a now-classic war image. A fine copy of "Rammler, A German Soldier shot for refusing to fire on Miss Edith Cavell" single-weight silver-gelatin print. A masterpiece of war photography. Issued as a Postcard Souvenir in order to reach a larger audience. Print size is 3.4 X 5.5 inches. Eminently suitable for framing. Enclosed in its own protective plastic sheet. There is no further information provided on verso, particularly as to the publisher, limitation, or year of issue. The photographer of the grisly image has never been identified. Most copies of the print-postcard have vanished. Without DJ, as issued. There is no ISBN. The print is now rare. Presents "Rammler, A German Soldier shot for refusing to fire on Miss Edith Cavell" Print Postcard. A vestigial reminder of a time when postcards were often silver-gelatin prints albeit printed on inexpensive, mass-produced stock paper in order to make them accessible to a much larger number of people. This is one such example, of an iconic image that is an enduring reminder of the horrors of World War I in particular and war in general. Henry James summed up the First World War best: "There are no more words to describe war". Edith Cavell was a British nurse, celebrated for saving the lives of soldiers from both sides of the conflict without discrimination, and helping 200 Triple Entente soldiers escape from German-Occupied Belgium during the First World War, for which she was arrested. She was accused of treason, found guilty by court-martial, and sentenced to death. Despite international pressure for clemency, she was shot by a German firing squad. Her execution received worldwide condemnation. Edith Cavell was 49 years old at the time of her death. The night before her execution, she stated, "Patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone". These words were later inscribed on the memorial to her. Her Anglican faith propelled her to help all those who needed it, both German and Allied soldiers. The Church of England, headed by the reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, commemorates her in its Calendar of Saints on October 12. It comes as no surprise that at least one conscience-stricken German soldier refused to take part in her execution, and paid dearly for it. An absolute "must-have" collectible, not just memorabilia, item for photography collectors. <b><i> This print is a classic. This is one of few copies still available online and despite its imperfection (visible oxidation on the print's edges, not affecting the image itself, but it's there) is still in fine condition overall: Clean, crisp, and bright. Please note: It is NOT worn or soiled. It has NO tears, rubbing, or surface scratches. It has NO contemporary repairs. Copies available online have serious flaws yet are priced as though they had collectible value. This is surely an accessible and lovely alternative. A rare print thus. </b></i> One of the most important war photographs of the 20th century. A fine print-postcard. .