Collection of 45x107 Stereoscopic Photographs on Glass. World War I. France 191418
Spectacular collection of 45x107 stereoscopic photographs on glass, featuring images from World War I taken in France between 1914 and 1918. The collection consists of 97 original period plates and is accompanied by an antique viewer with a mechanical focus mechanism that is in working order. Everything is presented in its original solid wood case, in excellent condition. The scenes depicted are striking, featuring images of prisoners of war, weaponry, troops, battlefields, trenches, and all manner of wartime scenes. Among the highlights of the collection are the aerial photographs taken from one aircraft to another, which are among the first of their kind ever taken. Also magnificent are the images of aircraft on the ground, tanks, and especially the spectacular photograph showing the interior of a tank with its crew.
This spectacular collection of 45x107 stereoscopic photographs on glass depicting scenes from World War I is a true museum-quality piece, an exceptional item worthy of the finest collector.
Case Dimensions: Width: 20 cm. Depth: 19.5 cm. Height: 12.8 cm.