Lot 511
A Fascinating View into the Past: Lot of Russian Military Photographic Postcards. Circa 1905-1915. Lot comprised of two distinct groups, composed of 10 cards each. Earliest shows scenes from the festivities centering around centennial anniversary of the 28th Mariampolski Regiment, from 1805 to 1905. These postcards are actual photographic prints. Lots of views soldiers and officers spangled with medals and looking dashing, ladies in all their finery, speeches, parades, and the like. The second group are photogravure cards made in Paris and showing a Russian detachment at Camp Mailly in France, on practice maneuvers, presumably just before the outbreak of World War I. Again lots of views of soldiers, arms and equipment, and officers strutting their stuff. Cards by Le Daley of Paris. Lot of 20 cards in all.
Estimated Value $50 - 75.
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| Realized $58 |
