General Siegfried Westphal - großformatige Präsentationsbox mit 85 Aufnahmen der Propaganda-Kompanie Afrika, 1942 - photo 1

General Siegfried Westphal - großformatige Präsentationsbox mit 85 Aufnahmen der Propaganda-Kompanie Afrika, 1942

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12.05.2023 10:00UTC +02:00
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Hermann Historica
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Germany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 4214 | General Siegfried Westphal - großformatige Präsentationsbox mit 85 Aufnahmen der Propaganda-Kompanie Afrika, 1942
Großformatige Geschenkmappe in einer repräsentativen Präsentationsbox, hier Mappe Nummer 3 mit ca. 85 Aufnahmen der Bildberichter der Propaganda-Kompanie Afrika, Entwurf und Ausführung von der Presseabteilung des Reichsministeriums für Propaganda. Die Mappe war ein Geschenk von Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel an Siegfried Westphal im Jahr 1942. Die Fotos in unterschiedlichen Größen, viele Aufnahmen von Westphal oder Rommel, einige hinten beschriftet. Die Präsentationsbox oben und seitlich zum Aufklappen, Holz mit schwarzem Kunstleder beschichtet, auf dem Deckel mit erhabenem silbernen Hoheitsadler, hinten mit "Hermann Margot Berlin" geprägt. Maße der Box 46 x 35 x 6 cm, Gewicht ca. 5 kg.
Extrem selten.
Provenienz: Direkt aus Familienbesitz.
General Siegfried Westphal – a large presentation box with 85 photographs of the propaganda company Africa, 1942
A large-format presentation folder in a special, matching box, here folder number 3 with approx. 85 pictures taken by the war photographers of the propaganda company Africa. The photos designed and executed by the Press Office at the Reich Ministry of Propaganda. The folder was presented to Siegfried Westphal by Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel in 1942. The photos in varying sizes, numerous pictures of Westphal or Rommel, several labelled on the back. The presentation box can be unfolded at the top and on the side, made of wood covered in imitation black leather. A raised silver national eagle on the lid, embossed with "Hermann Margot Berlin" at the back. Dimensions of the box 46 x 35 x 6 cm, weight approx. 5 kg.
Extremely rare find.
Provenance: Consigned directly from the family estate.
Condition: II
Auction house category:Africa Corps
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