Pourqoui Pas? - 1945-1953
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Nine original issues of the Belgian satirical weekly Pourquoi Pas? (1945–1953), each with a unique cover and dossier, published in French and authored by various figures such as Thomas E. Dewey, M. Jean Rivière, SM Juliana, Margaret Rose and Louis Leroy.
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A beautiful, thematically very strong set of 9 original and diverse issues of the well-known Belgian satirical weekly Pourquoi Pas? from the fascinating post-war period (1945–1948).
This lot forms a unique time document and contains sought-after covers and in-depth (satirical) dossiers on major geopolitical shifts, post-war scandals, and royal milestones.
The 9 issues in this lot:
Thomas E. Dewey (Nov 1948) – “Le Vaincu.” Stunning cover about the historic American election blunder in which Truman won unexpectedly.
M. Jean Rivière (ca. 1945) – Highly sought issue about the post-war collaboration trial of the Nazi propaganda director of Radio-Brussels.
“Après Oradour” – Laden edition about the aftermath and justice surrounding the infamous SS massacre at Oradour-sur-Glane, France.
“Le soleil se couche à l’est” (1945) – Historic edition about the capitulation of the Empire of Japan and the definitive end of WWII.
SM Juliana (Sept 1948) – Edition centered on the accession and enthronement of Queen Juliana of the Netherlands.
Margaret Rose – Cover about the young, rebellious and fashionable British princess Margaret in her early years.
Le Lieutenant-Général Louis Leroy – About the political crisis and the dismissal of the highest commander of the Belgian Gendarmerie.
“Mamie” – About the sensational French corruption and bordello scandal surrounding the famous spy Marthe Richard.
“Où est le bon temps ?” – A sharp view on the post-war economic crisis, shortages and rations in Belgium.
Condition: The magazines have been read and show normal, authentic signs of aging along the edges of the paper covers (see photos for a good impression). The pages and the historical engravings are fully intact.
Photos are part of the description.
A beautiful, thematically very strong set of 9 original and diverse issues of the well-known Belgian satirical weekly Pourquoi Pas? from the fascinating post-war period (1945–1948).
This lot forms a unique time document and contains sought-after covers and in-depth (satirical) dossiers on major geopolitical shifts, post-war scandals, and royal milestones.
The 9 issues in this lot:
Thomas E. Dewey (Nov 1948) – “Le Vaincu.” Stunning cover about the historic American election blunder in which Truman won unexpectedly.
M. Jean Rivière (ca. 1945) – Highly sought issue about the post-war collaboration trial of the Nazi propaganda director of Radio-Brussels.
“Après Oradour” – Laden edition about the aftermath and justice surrounding the infamous SS massacre at Oradour-sur-Glane, France.
“Le soleil se couche à l’est” (1945) – Historic edition about the capitulation of the Empire of Japan and the definitive end of WWII.
SM Juliana (Sept 1948) – Edition centered on the accession and enthronement of Queen Juliana of the Netherlands.
Margaret Rose – Cover about the young, rebellious and fashionable British princess Margaret in her early years.
Le Lieutenant-Général Louis Leroy – About the political crisis and the dismissal of the highest commander of the Belgian Gendarmerie.
“Mamie” – About the sensational French corruption and bordello scandal surrounding the famous spy Marthe Richard.
“Où est le bon temps ?” – A sharp view on the post-war economic crisis, shortages and rations in Belgium.
Condition: The magazines have been read and show normal, authentic signs of aging along the edges of the paper covers (see photos for a good impression). The pages and the historical engravings are fully intact.
Photos are part of the description.
Details
Number of books
9
Subject
America, History, Politics
Book title
Pourqoui Pas?
Language
French
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1945
Publication year youngest item
1953
