Exhibition guide signed - Colonial Exhibition 1931
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Official Guide to the 1931 Paris Colonial Exhibition, signed with a handwritten dedication by Marshal Hubert Lyautey; 1931 publication, 21.5 × 12.5 cm, in fair condition.
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The official Guide Officiel of the legendary Exposition Coloniale Internationale in Paris stands as a truly unique historical document from 1931.
The absolute highlight of this exemplar is on page 3: Directly beneath its printed portrait, the exhibition's General Commissioner, Marshal Hubert Lyautey (Maréchal de France, 1854–1934), personally inscribed it with a handwritten dedication and signature!
Handwritten dedication: „avec mes souhaits de bienvenue“ (with my best wishes of welcome) – written in ink.
Historical context: A fascinating piece of evidence. As the head and face of the colonial exhibition, Lyautey most likely signed this book as a personal welcome gift for a VIP guest or high-ranking visitor.
Condition:
Interior: The pages and the autograph in the inner part are well preserved; the writing and the portrait are clear and clean (see photos).
Exterior: The binding shows significant wear due to age and bears noticeable signs of use, as well as a missing piece/tear along the right edge.
A genuine piece of history with character – perfect for collectors of autographs, world fairs, militaria, or French history!
The official Guide Officiel of the legendary Exposition Coloniale Internationale in Paris stands as a truly unique historical document from 1931.
The absolute highlight of this exemplar is on page 3: Directly beneath its printed portrait, the exhibition's General Commissioner, Marshal Hubert Lyautey (Maréchal de France, 1854–1934), personally inscribed it with a handwritten dedication and signature!
Handwritten dedication: „avec mes souhaits de bienvenue“ (with my best wishes of welcome) – written in ink.
Historical context: A fascinating piece of evidence. As the head and face of the colonial exhibition, Lyautey most likely signed this book as a personal welcome gift for a VIP guest or high-ranking visitor.
Condition:
Interior: The pages and the autograph in the inner part are well preserved; the writing and the portrait are clear and clean (see photos).
Exterior: The binding shows significant wear due to age and bears noticeable signs of use, as well as a missing piece/tear along the right edge.
A genuine piece of history with character – perfect for collectors of autographs, world fairs, militaria, or French history!
Details
Number of books
1
Type
Exhibition guide signed - Colonial Exhibition 1931
Book title
Exposition Coloniale Internationale Paris 1931 Guide Officiel signiert von Louis Hubert Gonzalve
Condition
Fair
Publication year oldest item
1931
Publication year youngest item
1931
Height
21.5 cm
Width
12.5 cm
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