Collectif - L'Illustration - 1916

Binding of L’Illustration – Half-leather – 2 volumes – 1916 – Complete
A famous weekly that left its mark on the history of the French press.

Books in very good overall condition. Interior is fresh and clean. Pages in very good condition (two pages begin to detach in Volume I).
The bindings are sometimes a little worn with some signs of wear at the edges, not serious. The covers show more significant signs of use, particularly on the reverse of the second volume. Overall it remains beautiful and solid; pleasant to read.

Numerous sketches by François Flameng
Largely illustrated, including many black-and-white and color illustrations as well as front-line photographs.
Exceptional historical and documentary interest.

Many themes addressed: Trenches, Poilus, Battle of the Somme, German and French Staffs, anti-German propaganda, Foch, Pétain, Pershing, Clemenceau, American Army, Italian Front, Balkan Front, Salonika, Revolution in Russia, Kerensky, Verdun...

The page count is given as indicative. Probably underestimated.
Shipping via Mondial Relay for France (about 12 kg for the whole set)