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232 - FIRST WORLD WAR – DOUAI] A poster from the period, which had…
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Estimate €10 - €20
Description
FIRST WORLD WAR – DOUAI] A poster from the period, which had been put up on the walls and subsequently torn down. Douai was occupied by the Germans under a military administrative regime.The mayor was in office but was under the control of a military governor. During those years, there were numerous restrictions, which were announced via posters. An unknown person tore this one down. Removed clandestinely, it bears the physical marks of having been torn down. “NOTICE: IT IS FORBIDDEN TO EAT DEAD PIGEONS”. Signed by the local commander (i.e. the Kommandantur), 28 September 1915, size 56 x 37 cm, see photo.
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About the sale ONLINE SALE OF BOOKS, VINTAGE POSTERS AND POSTCARDS
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Auction time 07/05/2026 at 8:00 PM
ID: 87895049
Ref. : AL0444 - 1231
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