Lot of 25 stereo photos and binder Richard - 1970-1971 – Meschers, Paris & Yerres - Plaque - Glass






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Lot of 25 original stereoscopic glass plates (4.5 x 10.7 cm) from France, dating to 1970–1971 and covering Meschers, Paris and Yerres, housed in the original Taxiphote Richard binder with some minor emulsion wear along the edges; includes 25 modern 10 x 15 cm prints, digital files, and secure packaging.
Description from the seller
Set of 25 stereoscopic plates 4.5 x 10.7 cm — Meschers (Charente-Maritime), Paris & Yerres (1970-1971) + Taxiphote Richard basket
Bel ensemble de 25 vues stéréoscopiques originales sur plaques de verre au format 4,5 x 10,7 cm, vendues dans leur panier classeur original pour Taxiphote Jules Richard. Les plaques sont manuscrites au centre avec dates et descriptifs précis.
The lot gathers family and summer events marked between 1970 and 1971:
Charente-Maritime (Meschers): Sea and Port Festival in August 1971 (departure for the blessing of the sea, decorated and festooned boats, majorette parade), high tides on the Nonnes beach in August 1970 and a series at the Meschers Zoo (Kenya lion, Siberian bear, Indian Sarus crane, parrots, sacred ibis, giant Asian tortoise 40 kg, zoo entrance).
Paris & Île-de-France: Solemn communion ceremony of “Jean” at Notre-Dame de Clignancourt and Saint-Pierre of Montmartre (Mont-Cenis Street, the Calvary) in June 1971, as well as the bus departure for retirement at La Grange aux Bois in Yerres (Essonne).
Inventory of the lot:
Meschers (August 1971): Sea and Port Festival, departure for the blessing, festooned vessels and majorette parade in the streets.
Meschers (August 1970): Nonnes Beach during the great tides and zoo entrance.
Meschers Zoo (August 1970): Kenya lions, Siberian bear, Indian Sarus crane, parrots, sacred ibis, Nepalese stork and the 40 kg Asian giant tortoise.
Paris — Montmartre & Clignancourt (June 1971): Solemn communion, ascent to Notre-Dame de Clignancourt, parade on Rue du Mont-Cenis and visit to Saint-Pierre de Montmartre.
Yerres (June 1971): Departure by coach for retirement at La Grange aux Bois.
Some slight emulsion flaking or edge detachment on certain plates, not altering the main subjects. Please look carefully at the photos.
Your purchase includes:
- Original Richard Taxiphote binder case containing the plates.
– The 25 original glass plates from the period.
– 25 prints on modern 10 × 15 cm paper.
Printed on glossy photo paper, not period.
– 25 digital files complimentary.
The files used for the prints are sent via messaging.
Secure packaging and fast shipping.
Seller's Story
Set of 25 stereoscopic plates 4.5 x 10.7 cm — Meschers (Charente-Maritime), Paris & Yerres (1970-1971) + Taxiphote Richard basket
Bel ensemble de 25 vues stéréoscopiques originales sur plaques de verre au format 4,5 x 10,7 cm, vendues dans leur panier classeur original pour Taxiphote Jules Richard. Les plaques sont manuscrites au centre avec dates et descriptifs précis.
The lot gathers family and summer events marked between 1970 and 1971:
Charente-Maritime (Meschers): Sea and Port Festival in August 1971 (departure for the blessing of the sea, decorated and festooned boats, majorette parade), high tides on the Nonnes beach in August 1970 and a series at the Meschers Zoo (Kenya lion, Siberian bear, Indian Sarus crane, parrots, sacred ibis, giant Asian tortoise 40 kg, zoo entrance).
Paris & Île-de-France: Solemn communion ceremony of “Jean” at Notre-Dame de Clignancourt and Saint-Pierre of Montmartre (Mont-Cenis Street, the Calvary) in June 1971, as well as the bus departure for retirement at La Grange aux Bois in Yerres (Essonne).
Inventory of the lot:
Meschers (August 1971): Sea and Port Festival, departure for the blessing, festooned vessels and majorette parade in the streets.
Meschers (August 1970): Nonnes Beach during the great tides and zoo entrance.
Meschers Zoo (August 1970): Kenya lions, Siberian bear, Indian Sarus crane, parrots, sacred ibis, Nepalese stork and the 40 kg Asian giant tortoise.
Paris — Montmartre & Clignancourt (June 1971): Solemn communion, ascent to Notre-Dame de Clignancourt, parade on Rue du Mont-Cenis and visit to Saint-Pierre de Montmartre.
Yerres (June 1971): Departure by coach for retirement at La Grange aux Bois.
Some slight emulsion flaking or edge detachment on certain plates, not altering the main subjects. Please look carefully at the photos.
Your purchase includes:
- Original Richard Taxiphote binder case containing the plates.
– The 25 original glass plates from the period.
– 25 prints on modern 10 × 15 cm paper.
Printed on glossy photo paper, not period.
– 25 digital files complimentary.
The files used for the prints are sent via messaging.
Secure packaging and fast shipping.
