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French 1 panel original antique advertising poster for the 1897 historical book series
"Français et Russes de Tilsit à Châlons" (French and Russians from Tilsit to Châlons) by Henri Galli. The artwork for the poster was created by the illustrator Charles Bombled.
Publication Details
Title: Français et Russes de Tilsit à Châlons
Author: H. Galli (Henri Galli)
Illustrator (Poster Artwork): Charles Bombled
Publisher: Jules Rouff & Cie, operating out of Paris
Publication Date (Book Series): 1897
Poster Date: Circa 1890s-1900
Poster Description
The poster is an advertisement for a popular, illustrated book series sold in affordable weekly installments. It depicts two soldiers, one French and one Russian, marching together and proudly holding their respective nations' flags, symbolizing the Franco-Russian Alliance that was a significant political development in the late 19th century. A map in the background highlights key locations in France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia.
The text at the bottom indicates that the first delivery was free and subsequent issues cost 10 centimes. |
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