Lot 25 stereo photos - Richard Classeur - 1967-1968 - Meschers, Le Verdon, Saint-Georges-de-Didonne - Plaque - Glass






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A lot of 25 original glass stereoscopic plates (4.5 x 10.7 cm) from France, kept in the Jules Richard Taxiphote binder and dating to 1967–1968, with 25 modern 10 x 15 cm prints and 25 digital files included.
Description from the seller
Lot of 25 stereoscopic glass plates 4.5 x 10.7 cm — Meschers, Le Verdon, Saint-Georges-de-Didonne & Paris (1967-1968) + Richard Taxiphote basket
Beautiful set of 25 original stereoscopic viewpoints on glass plates in the 4.5 x 10.7 cm format, preserved in their original Jules Richard binder case for the Taxiphote device. The plates feature an era handwritten central strip indicating the date, place, and a precise description of each scene.
This lot collects moments of seaside life and family events that occurred between December 1967 and August 1968:
— Meschers-sur-Gironde & Surroundings: The Sea Festival at the port on July 21, 1968 (games, blessing at sea, parade of decorated boats, parade by the band), the Nonnes Beach in July 1968 (beach tents, sand games), the Diou cliff, the Meschers market with its stalls and vintage trucks (Citroën HY, 2CV), as well as bathers at Saint-Georges-de-Didonne.
— Gironde Estuary & Le Verdon: View from Le Verdon-sur-Mire near Soulac by the Saint-Nicolas Point (revetments, beaches), the port of Le Verdon on the Pointe de Grave and the ferry crossing aboard the *Le Médocain* in August 1968.
— Family celebrations & Paris: Celebrations in Meschers in July 1968 (grandmother’s birthday and 45 years of marriage) as well as Christmas 1967 festivities in Paris (Nativity scene in Jean’s home, Christmas tree).
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.
Prints produced on glossy photographic paper, not vintage.
– 25 digital files provided.
The files used for the prints are sent via email.
Secure packaging and fast shipping.
Seller's Story
Lot of 25 stereoscopic glass plates 4.5 x 10.7 cm — Meschers, Le Verdon, Saint-Georges-de-Didonne & Paris (1967-1968) + Richard Taxiphote basket
Beautiful set of 25 original stereoscopic viewpoints on glass plates in the 4.5 x 10.7 cm format, preserved in their original Jules Richard binder case for the Taxiphote device. The plates feature an era handwritten central strip indicating the date, place, and a precise description of each scene.
This lot collects moments of seaside life and family events that occurred between December 1967 and August 1968:
— Meschers-sur-Gironde & Surroundings: The Sea Festival at the port on July 21, 1968 (games, blessing at sea, parade of decorated boats, parade by the band), the Nonnes Beach in July 1968 (beach tents, sand games), the Diou cliff, the Meschers market with its stalls and vintage trucks (Citroën HY, 2CV), as well as bathers at Saint-Georges-de-Didonne.
— Gironde Estuary & Le Verdon: View from Le Verdon-sur-Mire near Soulac by the Saint-Nicolas Point (revetments, beaches), the port of Le Verdon on the Pointe de Grave and the ferry crossing aboard the *Le Médocain* in August 1968.
— Family celebrations & Paris: Celebrations in Meschers in July 1968 (grandmother’s birthday and 45 years of marriage) as well as Christmas 1967 festivities in Paris (Nativity scene in Jean’s home, Christmas tree).
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.
Prints produced on glossy photographic paper, not vintage.
– 25 digital files provided.
The files used for the prints are sent via email.
Secure packaging and fast shipping.
