752 - GEORGES-MARIE HAARDT (1884-1932), AUTOGRAPH

GEORGES-MARIE HAARDT (1884-1932), AUTOGRAPH LOUIS AUDOIN-DUBREUIL (1887-1960) THE CITROËN RAID - THE FIRST CROSSING OF THE SAHARA BY MOTOR CAR. FROM TOUGGOURT TO TIMBUKTU VIA ATLANTIS 1 VOLUME. 1924. WITH A SIGNED AUTOGRAPH DEDICATION BY HAARDT. Paris, Librairie Plon, 1924 Introduction by Mr André Citroën 1 volume, hardback, 16 illustrations by Bernard Boutet de Monvel, 13 plates, 171 photographs, 2 route maps A copy bearing an autograph dedication on the half-title page, signed by Haardt to Lieutenant Salin, dated 1926. Georges-Marie Haardt A French industrialist and explorer of Belgian origin, managing director and vice-president of Automobiles Citroën in its early years for twenty years, and a close friend of André Citroën. Louis Audouin-Dubreuil A French officer and explorer. Bernard Boutet de Monvel A French painter, engraver, illustrator, sculptor and decorator. Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.