Lot 25 stereo photos and Richard binder - 1969-1970 – Zoo of Meschers-sur-Gironde - Plaque - Glass
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Lot of 25 stereoscopic glass plates (4.5 × 10.7 cm) dating from 1969–1970 in Charente-Maritime (Meschers-sur-Gironde and Ronce-les-Bains) with the original Taxiphote Jules Richard binder, documented and hand‑written in the centre, including coastal, village and zoo scenes in good condition with some age-related wear.
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Lot of 25 4.5 x 10.7 cm stereoscopic plates — Charente-Maritime (Meschers & Ronce-les-Bains, 1969-1970) + Taxiphote Richard binder
Pleasant set of 25 original stereoscopic views on glass plates in Verascope format 4.5 x 10.7 cm, arranged in their original Taxiphote Jules Richard binder. The plates are perfectly documented and handwritten in the center. The lot captures summer holidays in Charente-Maritime between August 1969 and August 1970.
You will find beautiful family and seaside scenes in Meschers-sur-Gironde (Nonnes beach, sand ramparts against the tide, cliffs toward Talmont, Matata caves, pottery entrance) as well as in Ronce-les-Bains (pier, restaurant view through the pines). The lot also includes an important series taken at the zoo (Meschers) showing brown bears, lions, flamingos, marabouts, dromedaries and the sea-lion show Pierre and Stella.
Some minor emulsion edge separations on a few plates, not affecting the main subjects. Please look closely at the photos.
Lot inventory:
- Nonnes Beach at Meschers: swimming, beach tents, ramparts against the tide and a airship in the sky.
- Meschers site: view of the cliffs toward Talmont, Matata caves, pottery in the cliff and the Town Hall square.
- Ronce-les-Bains: embankment of the Résidence des Voiliers, pine woods and a view taken from the restaurant.
- Zoo Series (1969): Siberian brown bears, lions of Kenya, sea lions Pierre and Stella during feeding, dromedaries, marabouts and flamingos.
- Local life and holidays: entrance to Meschers port and the well at Villa Astheur.
Your purchase includes:
- The original Taxiphote Richard binder containing the plates.
- The 25 original glass plates from the period.
- 25 modern paper prints in 10 × 15 cm format.
Prints made on glossy photo paper, not period.
- 25 digital files provided to you.
The files used for the prints are sent via email.
Secure packaging and fast shipping.
Seller's Story
La Boutique Du Tirage is a boutique specializing in vintage photos.
This is an important collection of photographs on glass plates, available for sale.
Translated by Google TranslateLot of 25 4.5 x 10.7 cm stereoscopic plates — Charente-Maritime (Meschers & Ronce-les-Bains, 1969-1970) + Taxiphote Richard binder
Pleasant set of 25 original stereoscopic views on glass plates in Verascope format 4.5 x 10.7 cm, arranged in their original Taxiphote Jules Richard binder. The plates are perfectly documented and handwritten in the center. The lot captures summer holidays in Charente-Maritime between August 1969 and August 1970.
You will find beautiful family and seaside scenes in Meschers-sur-Gironde (Nonnes beach, sand ramparts against the tide, cliffs toward Talmont, Matata caves, pottery entrance) as well as in Ronce-les-Bains (pier, restaurant view through the pines). The lot also includes an important series taken at the zoo (Meschers) showing brown bears, lions, flamingos, marabouts, dromedaries and the sea-lion show Pierre and Stella.
Some minor emulsion edge separations on a few plates, not affecting the main subjects. Please look closely at the photos.
Lot inventory:
- Nonnes Beach at Meschers: swimming, beach tents, ramparts against the tide and a airship in the sky.
- Meschers site: view of the cliffs toward Talmont, Matata caves, pottery in the cliff and the Town Hall square.
- Ronce-les-Bains: embankment of the Résidence des Voiliers, pine woods and a view taken from the restaurant.
- Zoo Series (1969): Siberian brown bears, lions of Kenya, sea lions Pierre and Stella during feeding, dromedaries, marabouts and flamingos.
- Local life and holidays: entrance to Meschers port and the well at Villa Astheur.
Your purchase includes:
- The original Taxiphote Richard binder containing the plates.
- The 25 original glass plates from the period.
- 25 modern paper prints in 10 × 15 cm format.
Prints made on glossy photo paper, not period.
- 25 digital files provided to you.
The files used for the prints are sent via email.
Secure packaging and fast shipping.
Seller's Story
La Boutique Du Tirage is a boutique specializing in vintage photos.
This is an important collection of photographs on glass plates, available for sale.
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Era
1900-2000
Title
Lot 25 stereo photos and Richard binder - 1969-1970 – Zoo of Meschers-sur-Gironde
Country of origin
France
Material
Glass
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
4.5 cm
Width
10.7 cm
Autographed by a famous person
No
Estimated period
1960-1970
Qualification
Original/official
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