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RARE AND IMPORTANT ‘AIR FRANCE’ PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS
See original version (French)
271
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RARE AND IMPORTANT ‘AIR FRANCE’ PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS
See original version (French)
Estimate €400 - €600
Voluntary lot
Description
RARE AND IMPORTANT ‘AIR FRANCE’ PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS
Commemorative trip marking the 25th anniversary of the first transatlantic flight across the South Atlantic by Mermoz, Dabry and Gimié, 1930 – 12–13 May 1955
Containing a miscellany of silver gelatine prints, notably illustrating ceremonies, gatherings and tributes marking this aeronautical feat
Two albums [portrait format], with cognac-coloured leather covers and gilt lettering
31 x 49 cm
(Signs of wear)
Two rare and important Air France photographic albums
Provenance: - Jean Mermoz (1901–1936);
- Gabrielle Gillet-Mermoz (1880–1955);
- Subsequently passed down through the family
See original version (French)
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Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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