TOURNASSOUD, Jean-Baptise. La Guerre. 1914-1919. Lyon: for the author [1920]. 2° (312 x 238mm). 150 black and white phototypes. As issued, loose in the original printed paper portfolio, original chemise, spine titled in gilt; in a custom slipcase (portfolio with some wear and strengthened at the fold, chemise worn at the joints and repaired near the ties, these possibly renewed).
FIRST EDITION of Tournassoud's now little-known masterpiece of war photography, comprising 150 plates selected from the 1200 images which he had shown in the exhibition 'Sujets de Guerre 1914-1919' which travelled around France in 1919.
TOURNASSOUD, Jean-Baptise. La Guerre. 1914-1919. Lyon: for the author [1920]. 2° (312 x 238mm). 150 black and white phototypes. As issued, loose in the original printed paper portfolio, original chemise, spine titled in gilt; in a custom slipcase (portfolio with some wear and strengthened at the fold, chemise worn at the joints and repaired near the ties, these possibly renewed).
FIRST EDITION of Tournassoud's now little-known masterpiece of war photography, comprising 150 plates selected from the 1200 images which he had shown in the exhibition 'Sujets de Guerre 1914-1919' which travelled around France in 1919.
![TOURNASSOUD, Jean-Baptise. La Guerre. 1914-1919. Lyon: for the author [1920]. 2° (312 x 238mm). 150 black and white phototypes. As issued, loose in the original printed paper portfolio, original chemise, spine titled in gilt; in a custom slipcase (portfolio with some wear and strengthened at the fold, chemise worn at the joints and repaired near the ties, these possibly renewed).](https://devapim.christies.com/uat/lot-images/5505110/2011/CSK/2011_CSK_03013_0366_000(tournassoud_jean-baptise_la_guerre_1914-1919_lyon_for_the_author_1920023616).jpg?maxwidth=3840)