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France- Lot of 1910s-1962 Tourist Travel Brochures Guides Maps Ephemera
This lot consists of-
France: Saumur et ses Environs 1910s French Tourist Guide
Not dated, but certainly printed before the First World War, but with reference to a building erected in 1912, which dates this to 1912-1914. A complete tourist guidebook with a map, illustrations of buildings f note, suggestions for places to visit and all the price and other information an average tourist needs, as well as plenty of period advertisements for area establishments and services. “Saumur is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France. The town is located between the Loire and Thouet rivers, and is surrounded by the vineyards of Saumur itself, Chinon, Bourgueil, Coteaux du Layon, etc.” [Wikipedia]. Paper covers. 4.5x7, 63 pages, black & white illustrations. Some soil and light wear, corner bump, small corner chip on the back cover.1956 Chartres Cathedral France Vintage French Tourist Guide
Printed in France in 1956. A wonderful and informative little essay on the cathedral, serving as both an erudite tour guide and a stand-alone architectural/arts essay. Unfortunately no author is credited. Paper covers. 4.5x7, 9 pages, no illustrations. Minor soil, date on cover.1950s Chartres Cathedral Tourist Art Architecture Guide.
Paper covers. 5.75”x7.5”, 18 pages, black & white illustrations. Front cover top corner crease, rear cover bottom corner crease, pen note on cover, minor soil, light wear.1950s French Chambord Chateaux Gradiose Tourist Brochure.
Brochure. 4”x9” [folded], 12.25”x9” [unfolded]. Some soil and wear.1962 Michelin Paris France English Edition Tour Guidebook
The famous Michelin Guide. If it’s not in here, it’s probably either not worth seeing, or a figment of your imagination. Softcover. 4.75x10, 145 pages, maps. Some soil and wear.Two 1955 French ‘Illumination of Versailles American Express Tourist Brochures.
Two examples of the same brochure. 4”x9”, some wear and soil.1956 Touraine- French Chateaux Country Folding Tourist Brochure & Map.
Folding brochure. 4.5”x8.5” [folded], 13”x12” [unfolded]. Minor soil, light wear.1950s Langeais France ‘Ville Royale’ Tourist Travel Brochure.
Folding brochure. 4”x8.5” [folded], 16”x8.5” [unfolded]. Minor soil, light wear.France - 1950s French Ministry of Tourism Tourist Illustrated Guidebook.
Published by the Ministere des Travaux Publics, des Transports et du Tourisme. No date, but 1950s.Normandy Hotel Paris France Vintage Advertising Postcard.
Some soil and light wear. Sticker, and note written on the back, but not posted.Laundry Workers at Hotel des Monnaies Paris France Vintage Postcard.
Minor wear, light soil. Unposted.
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Stock #51126
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