![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://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2011/CSK/2011_CSK_03013_0366_000(tournassoud_jean-baptise_la_guerre_1914-1919_lyon_for_the_author_1920023616).jpg?w=1)
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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.
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.