Lot no. 854
Rare booklet commemorating Marechal Petain's visit to Marseille in 1940. Published for the Marechal's visit to Marseille on 9 December 1940, it has a very fine embossed card cover bearing the coats of arms of Provence with a wax seal on the back. On the inside is a silver photograph showing the facade of a cinema, the neon lights of which reproduce the face of the head of state. A very fine booklet in an edition of 100 copies, this one numbered 54. Rare commemorative booklet honouring Marshal Petain's visit to Marseille in 1940. Published for the Marshal's visit on 9 December 1940. Features a finely embossed cardboard cover with the blazons of Provence and a wax seal on the back. Inside is a silver print photograph showing the facade of a cinema with neon signage depicting the head of state. Beautiful booklet, edition limited to 100 numbered copies, this one being No. 54.
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits:
PHOTOS FREDERIC COUNE AND AXEL CHALET
See original version (French)Militaria and weapons
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