Lot n° 17
Estimation :
50 - 70
EUR
PANORAMA (Le): Album devoted to Franco-Russian state visits - Lot 17
PANORAMA (Le): Album devoted to Franco-Russian state visits in 1896, 1897 and 1901. Paris, Henry-May, Baschet, 1897-1901. Oblong folio, green half cloth with corners, smooth spine decorated, gilt title, two covers, one in color (period binding).
Collection of issues devoted to President Félix Faure at the Élysée Palace, Tsar Nicholas II's visit to France in 1896, the French President's trip to Russia the following year, and the "Fêtes de l'Alliance" of 1901 (major maneuvers in eastern France in the presence of Nicholas II). Numerous black & white illustrations (some in color). Some captions translated into Russian.
A few small marginal tears in places, but otherwise a fine set celebrating the Franco-Russian alliance (portraits, ceremonies, inaugurations, military exercises, etc.).
Expert : Madame Elvire POULAIN-MARQUIS
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