Omnisport / Press / Desgrange / Reichel / Pélissier / Automo - Lot 181

Omnisport / Press / Desgrange / Reichel / Pélissier / Automoto Collection of documents on DESGRANGE and REICHEL, including: - Press photograph, silver print, showing Henri DESGRANGE in his racing gear and bib at the start of the Cross des Ancêtres in 1934, 15 x 20 cm - Letter on “L’Auto” letterhead dated March 7, 1929, with Desgrange’s stamped signature. It shows that the publisher was negotiating prices - Letter on “L'Ami des Sports” letterhead dated November 29, 1930, hand-signed by the editor Frantz-Reichel (1871–1932) - Facsimile menu from the luncheon hosted by “L’Auto” for its staff in honor of Henri Desgrange, who was promoted to Commander of the Legion of Honor in 1928, illustrated with a shot putter based on a work by Pico

Estimate:$89.65

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