Pamphlet The War Photographic Documents Army The Marne Armand Colin WW1

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Description

This document is a vintage booklet entitled "La Guerre: Documents de la Section Photographique de l’Armée (Ministère de la Guerre)", published by Librairie Armand Colin. It is Booklet XX dedicated to The Marne, as indicated at the bottom right of the cover. The work features a large black and white photographic illustration on the front cover, framed by a wide, old-fashioned red ornamental pattern. The title and different sections are printed in elegant black typography, providing a sober and official style.

The cover shows visible signs of wear: crumpled corners and edges, tears particularly at the top left and on the spine, as well as significant yellowing of the paper, typical of old editions. The paper appears unglazed, with a matte texture and a slight patina, corresponding to publications printed during the first half of the 20th century. The printed price "1 fr. 25" at the bottom left, as well as the mention "un fascicule par quinzaine" (one booklet every fortnight), confirm the periodical nature of this type of publication.

The main visual depicts a military scene on a paved road, with soldiers on horseback and on foot, flags unfurled, in front of urban ruins, likely related to the battles of the Marne. The red ornamental frame, composed of stylized floral motifs, emphasizes the official and commemorative nature of this document.

The following inscriptions are legible on the cover: "LA GUERRE", "DOCUMENTS DE LA SECTION PHOTOGRAPHIQUE DE L’ARMÉE (MINISTÈRE DE LA GUERRE)", "LIBRAIRIE ARMAND COLIN", "Fascicule XX – La Marne", "PRIX NET: 1 fr. 25", as well as a handwritten or printed number at the top left: "N° 20".

The whole presents a flexible, probably stapled structure, with no visible indication of a rigid binding. The format is rectangular, typical of a periodical or magazine, with a dominant white, red, and black color scheme, in a graphic style typical of the 1910s-1920s.

Condition

Used item sold as is. Significant paper wear, tears, crumpled corners, signs of yellowing and patina visible on the cover. Please examine the photos carefully to assess the overall condition.

Did you know? The French Army Photographic Section was created in 1915 to document military operations during World War I. Its photographers produced thousands of images, disseminated in the press and in official publications like this one, to inform the public and illustrate the reality of the front.

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