PICTURES OF RUINED BELGIUM, VISIONS DE LA BELGIQUE DETRUITE 72 PEN AND INK SKETCHES DRAWN ON THE SPOT - With NINE [9] EPHEMERAL ITEMS INCLUDING HANDWRITTEN LETTERS, POSTCARDS AND LETTER COPIES

Published by Belgium, 1918

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Seller: Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc., Cochrane, AB, CanadaKatz Fine Manuscripts Inc.

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Condition: Used - Good

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On offer is a super archive of one [1] published book being, a bilingual [English and French] 2nd edition, 'Pictures of Ruined Belgium' by Louis Berden, a relic of war-ravaged Belgium, with a tipped in handwritten note dated 1918 and an official calling card affixed to the front free endpaper, as well as some correspondence [9 pieces in total] tucked in loosely. The illustrated book appears to be a gift addressed to Maria D. Norris signed by Louis de Sadeleer, Minister of State, Senator, Former President of the House of Representatives, Member of the Special Mission sent to the President of the United States by His Majesty the King of the Belgians. Included is a handwritten letter on official stationery from de Sadeleer to Miss Norris dated July 6, 1917 (in French); a note to Miss Norris (Bristol, RI) describing de Sadeleer's experience with other ministers, telling the King about the Germans nearing Brussels in August, 1914 (in English and French); a postcard dated 1919 and several carbon copies of typed letters to and from de Sadeleer with Woodrow Wilson, Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, Theodore Roosevelt, John Cardinal Farley, (S). M. Goor mostly dealing with the sad news and greetings regarding the death of de Sadeleer's son in the war. The book, a light rust colored cloth lettered in black, uncut edges, 245 pages plus plates is rubbed at the edges, front hinge lightly cracked but structurally sound, text block sound, endpapers foxed, plates very good, pages age-toned and a little brittle. Overall G+. The ephemeral items are all VG.…

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Title
PICTURES OF RUINED BELGIUM, VISIONS DE LA BELGIQUE DETRUITE 72 PEN AND INK SKETCHES DRAWN ON THE SPOT - With NINE [9] EPHEMERAL ITEMS INCLUDING HANDWRITTEN LETTERS, POSTCARDS AND LETTER COPIES
Author
LOUIS BERDEN, LOUIS de SADELEER
Publisher
Belgium
Publication year
1918
Condition
Good+
Binding
Original Cloth
Dimensions
4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
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Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.

Cochrane, AB, Canada

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Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc. (formerly known as M. Benjamin Katz, Fine Books/Rare Manuscripts) is based out of both Ontario and Alberta, Canada. We do business by appointment, and have had an online presence selling rare books and manuscripts since 1999. Specializing in handwritten, historically significant books, manuscripts, diaries, documents and ephemera. A member of The Manuscript Society each treasure on offer is guaranteed authentic and as represented for life. Worldwide clientele includes esteemed collections and public, private and university libraries on both sides of the Atlantic and Pacific. Always buying collections and estates. Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc. (formerly M. Benjamin Katz, Fine Books/Rare Manuscripts) has been an online sales presence with over 7000 transactions since 1999. All items are as stated or returnable for full refund. If a refund is requested, seller must be notified within 7 days of postal delivery of the item based on postal tracking data. To receive a refund, the item must be returned to seller in the same condition in which it was received. All digital items are final sale.…

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Rare Books, Rare Manuscripts, Diaries, Rare Judaica, Antiquities, Journals, Documents, Ephemera

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Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.

12 West Chapman Place
Cochrane, AB Canada T4C 1J9