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A collection of old photographs in four albums, including, i…
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90
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A collection of old photographs in four albums, including, i…
See original version (French)
Estimate €200 - €300
Voluntary lot
Description
A collection of old photographs in four albums, including, in particular, photographs of mountains, circa 1910, featuring views of the Col du Lais (Leisse), Lantaret, the Col de l’Aiguille Noire, pictures of Alpine hunters, views of North Africa featuring soldiers, Mogador, Rabat, views of Lyon, etc.
According to family tradition, these photographs are said to have been taken by the Alpine hunter Eugène de Rivoire de la Batie, who died for France, killed in action at Hénin-sur-Cojeul on 2 October 1914 whilst serving with the 54th BCP
Expert: Mr Arnaud de Gouvion Saint-Cyr
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