[Photography] Ruller, J. van. 50 original photographs of the anti-war protest that took place on 30 Sept. 2001 on Amsterdam's Dam Square. The protest was against the United States' looming decision to declare war against Afghanistan in wake of the 11 Sept. 2001 terrorist attacks (war was declared on 7 Oct. 2001). All col. photos, var. sizes. The lot also includes negatives of the photos as well as a few pieces of related ephemera such as a poster for a different protest concerning the same cause and the special edition of Panorama regarding the Sept. 11 attacks. Unique collection of photos. Some photos cut. (total approx. 50)

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