Richard, Jules Mixte Stereo viewer

Lot 125 Stereoscopic Glass Plates Identified (Verdun/Vaux) + Jules Richard Glyphoscope
Detailed description
Exceptional historical and photographic archive of the Great War (1914-1918).
This lot comes from a family collection, with period handwritten annotations enabling rare historical traceability.
1. Content (Glass Plates):
• Quantity: Approximately 125 positive glass plates (stereoscopic format 4.5 x 11 cm).
• Major Military Subjects: Sector Verdun: explicit mentions of Vaux (Fort/Village), Dugny, and strategic ridges.
• Artillery: Several impressive views of Naval Artillery and large-caliber guns in battery.
• Life of the Poilus: Troop reviews, forest encampments, soldiers in uniform (Adrian helmets), scenes of rest and logistics.
• Condition: Good overall preservation, plates well contrasted, ready for viewing or digitization.
2. Equipment and Packaging:
• Viewer's: A stereoscope "Le Glyphoscope" by Jules Richard (Paris) in excellent cosmetic and functional condition (11x11 cm).
• Boxes: Presence of the original Lumière & Jougla boxes and "La Stéréoscopie Universelle" with period handwritten indexes (1914-15-16).