766 - PHILIPPE PÉTAIN (1856-1951), AUTOGRAPH

PHILIPPE PÉTAIN (1856-1951), AUTOGRAPH The Battle of Verdun. Payot, Paris, 1930. 8 cartes, 18 gravures, 1 annexe. In French. 23 x 14.7 cm Signed by Pétain for Sergeant Major Aldebert. Includes a photograph also inscribed by Pétain to the sergeant major. The dedications date from 1936. Paperback in an original half-leather binding with gilt tooling and marbled endpapers. In good condition. Collection of memoirs, studies and documents to be used in the history of the World War. Philippe Pétain (1856-1951), also known as Marshal Pétain, was a French military officer, dictator and politician who commanded the French Army in World War I and later became the head of the Axis-collaborationist regime of Vichy France, from 1940 to 1944, during World War II. 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.