WWI Armistice Foch Wagon Compiègne Forest Postcard Booklet 1918 For Sale
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Discover a poignant piece of WWI history with this vintage postcard booklet, a \"Souvenir du Wagon du Maréchal Foch.\" This unique collection features 10 artistic postcards depicting the historic site in the Compiègne Forest where the Armistice of November 11, 1918, was signed. The cover prominently illustrates Marshal Foch\'s railway carriage, symbolizing the end of the Great War.Inside, the sepia-toned postcards offer compelling views of the Clairière de l\'Armistice, including the general vista, the monument dedicated to \"Le Matin\" by Edgar Brandt, and the precise location where Marshal Foch\'s wagon stood. Each card is a miniature historical document, capturing the solemnity and significance of the site shortly after the war. This collection was published by Editions de la Librairie Moderne, F. Bourson, Compiègne, presenting a rare glimpse into the immediate aftermath and commemoration of one of the 20th century\'s most pivotal moments.
