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US Army Soldier Portrait New York Bloomingdale Studio c1940s WWII Era Photograph
€15.00Original vintage portrait photograph depicting a U.S. Army soldier, dating to the mid-20th century (circa 1940s, likely WWII era based on uniform and studio context).
The image shows a young serviceman in formal U.S. Army service uniform, photographed in a classic studio setting. Such portraits were commonly produced as personal keepsakes during military service, often before deployment.
The reverse bears the stamp of Basement Photo Studio, Bloomingdale Bros., Inc., New York, N.Y., linking the photograph to one of New York’s well-known department store studios, widely used during the wartime period.
Details
- Subject: U.S. Army soldier
- Location: New York, USA
- Studio: Basement Photo Studio, Bloomingdale Bros., Inc.
- Period: mid-20th century (circa 1940s, WWII era)
- Type: Portrait photograph
Dimensions
20.5 x 25.5
Condition
Good vintage condition
Age toning and visible staining
Surface wear and handling marks
Minor edge wear
Overall good image clarity
Φωτογραφία Αμερικανού Στρατιώτη Νέα Υόρκη c.1940s
Αυθεντική φωτογραφία Αμερικανού στρατιώτη από τη Νέα Υόρκη, τραβηγμένη στο photo studio του Bloomingdale’s, πιθανότατα από την περίοδο του Β’ Παγκοσμίου Πολέμου.
US Vintage AAA Members’ Guide to New York City & Vicinity
€15.00Perfect mid-century memento for fans of automobile history, vintage travel, or New York heritage
Victor Hugo – Théâtre Vol. I: Cromwell (1882 – Paris, Hachette)
€18.00The first volume of Victor Hugo’s dramatic works, featuring the monumental play Cromwell. First published in 1827, Cromwell is best known for its preface, which stands as a literary manifesto of Romanticism in France.
This 1882 Parisian edition by Hachette belongs to a classical series of Hugo’s complete theatre.
Victor Hugo Book WWII German with a POW Camp OFLAG VIII Censorship Stamp
€85.00Victor Hugo – Son œuvre poétique / La vie de Victor Hugo
Original French edition with WWII German POW camp censorship stamp.
This book bears an original “OFLAG 8 – Geprüft” censorship stamp, confirming that it was officially inspected and approved by German military authorities for circulation inside a German officers’ prisoner-of-war camp (Offizierslager) during World War II.
BIBLIOGRAPHIC DETAILS
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Author: Ernest Dupuy
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Subject: Victor Hugo – poetry & biography
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Edition: Eighth edition (Huitième édition)
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Publisher: Société Française d’Imprimerie et de Librairie
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Place: Paris
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Date: ca. 1900–1910
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Pages: 238 pages
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Language: French
Illustrated with 4 portraits of Victor Hugo (1828, 1847, 1862, 1873) and a view of Hauteville House.
WWII HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
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OFLAG = Offizierslager (German POW camps for officers)
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OFLAG VIII refers to German Military District VIII (Silesia)
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“Geprüft” = officially censored / approved
This is a documented POW-camp-used book, not a later library stamp.
Good overall condition for age. Wear to binding and boards, consistent with use. Pages complete. Original WWII censorship stamp present and clear. Please examine all photos carefully.
Victorian Cabinet Card Portrait – Gentleman c.1900 – R.J. Watson, Hull
€25.00Original antique cabinet card portrait, taken at the studio of R.J. Watson, Anlaby Road, Hull, United Kingdom, circa 1890–1910.
The photograph shows a well-dressed gentleman wearing a bowler hat, tailored coat, and patterned cravat, with a distinct curled mustache typical of the late Victorian / Edwardian era.
Victorian Cabinet Photo of Classical Bust Sculpture c.1870 by A.T. Lafosse
€22.00
Vienna Cabinet Card c.1875–1885 – J. Löwy K.K. Hof-Photograph – Family Portrait
€28.00Original cabinet card portrait, photographed by J. Löwy, an official K.K. Hof-Photograph (Imperial Court Photographer) in Vienna, circa 1875–1885.
The image depicts a formal family studio portrait, with a seated man and woman and a standing young man, composed in classic late 19th-century Viennese studio style.
The reverse features the photographer’s elaborate award medallion backmark, including Vienna 1873 and Paris 1867, confirming the prestige of the studio.
Vintage 1930s FLOCA Athens Patisserie Menu Tarif de Consommation Bilingual Greek French Art Deco
€48.00Original illustrated menu / price list from FLOCA, Athens, one of the city’s most iconic patisseries and meeting points of Athenian high society during the interwar years.
Titled “Tarif de Consommation”, this charming piece of Athenian ephemera dates to the circa 1930s and features a delightful antiquity-inspired illustration with Art Deco / neoclassical character. The interior presents a detailed, bilingual list of offerings and prices in Greek and French.
Size: approx. 16 × 23 cm
FLOCA – Tarif de Consommation – Αθηναϊκό Μενού Ζαχαροπλαστείου, περ. 1930
Αυθεντικό εικονογραφημένο μενού / τιμοκατάλογος από το ιστορικό ζαχαροπλαστείο FLOCA της Αθήνας, ένα από τα πιο γνωστά σημεία συνάντησης της αθηναϊκής κοινωνίας του Μεσοπολέμου. Με δίγλωσσο κείμενο στα ελληνικά και γαλλικά και κομψό ύφος Art Deco.
Good overall vintage condition for a 1930s paper item. Visible age wear includes light staining, patina, minor surface marks, and general handling wear. No restorations. Please review all photos carefully.
Vintage American President Lines Embossed Document Folder c 1940s APL Shipping Company Ephemera USA
€12.00Original vintage corporate document folder from American President Lines (APL), one of the most important United States shipping companies of the 20th century.
This is a presentation folder, not a standard mailing envelope, intended for official correspondence, contracts, or promotional material sent to clients and agents.
The folder features a high-quality embossed American eagle logo and the company name American President Lines on the front cover, reflecting the prestige and corporate identity of the company.
Vintage Athens Hotel Dinner Menu 1960 King’s Palace Hotel Greek Ephemera
€12.00Original vintage dinner menu from the King’s Palace Hotel in Athens, dated 9 January 1960.
This piece reflects the influence of classical French cuisine on Greek hotel dining during the mid-20th century. The structured multi-course menu includes consommé, fish, roasted poultry, vegetables, and dessert, accompanied by Greek wines.
Printed in an elegant typographic style, the menu represents the refined dining culture of central Athens hotels during a period of tourism and cultural development.
The reverse bears handwritten notes in Greek.
The piece shows visible signs of use, consistent with a circulated hotel menu, enhancing its character as genuine period ephemera.
Details
- Hotel: King’s Palace Hotel
- Location: Athens, Greece
- Date: 9 January 1960
- Type: Dinner menu
- Language: French
- Handwritten notes on reverse
Dimensions
13 × 19 cm
Condition
Fair to good vintage condition
Noticeable age toning
Creasing and fold wear
Surface wear and handling marks
Signs of use consistent with a circulated item
Handwritten notes on reverse
Μενού Δείπνου Ξενοδοχείου King’s Palace Αθήνα 1960
Αυθεντικό μενού δείπνου από το ξενοδοχείο King’s Palace στην Αθήνα, χρονολογημένο 1960. Με γαλλικές επιρροές και χειρόγραφες σημειώσεις στην πίσω όψη.
Vintage baby portrait – A. Ody Studio, Coutances France ca. 1920
€10.00Original early 20th-century baby portrait by A. Ody, professional photographer at 10 Rue St Pierre, Coutances (Normandy, France).
Vintage Berlin Postcard – Potsdamer Platz, Leipzigerstraße View – ca. 1929–30
€12.00Rare authentic early 20th-century “Echte Photographie” postcard by Meyenheim, Berlin O.27. Displays the historic clock tower, trams, and era automobiles in motion. Intact German handwriting on reverse, addressed to Athens. Excellent original condition
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