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Photographic Material 1914-1918 Photographic Material 1914-1918   14 Books
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Aerial Photographs: France, 1918. A series of 25 vertical aerial photos. of the Rue du Bois & environs around Le Touret & La Couture.  #67867
[HLMainPic] Taken in May 1918 showing the effects of shelling in this area (minor compared to some areas), roads, tracks & trench lines. This selection includes a few duplicates & some have surface damage, largely intact & form a mosaic of the region which is in map square X of Sheet 36A. Supplied with an original 1916 version of this map to aid with identifications &c. See illustrations on our website.   £90
German Army Panorama: Vermestungs-Abt. 2., Rundbild Nr. 10 von der Beobachtungststelle Beobachterwaldchen 2 km nordostlich St. Mihiel, Aufgenommen am 30.8.1915 mit der 1m Kamera durch Trigonometer Eichelbaum der Verm.-Abt. 2. 62" long by 5" tall, photographically reproduced in sections from original plates with numerous locations identified, printed title to front (translation: Surveying Dept. 2., Circular image No. 10 from the Observerwaldchen observation point 2 km northeast of St. Mihiel, taken on August 30, 1915 with the 1m camera by the Eichelbaum trigonometer of the Verm.-Abt. 2.). Map to front cover identifying location of the camera & the range of view.  #67280
[HLMainPic] Superb, detailed & relatively early German panorama of the Champagne Front from St. Mihiel via Koeur-la-Graned, Mont-Meuse Fme., Hohe 317, Wald von Bislee & numerous other locations northwards to Parochies & Fme. Chantraine. A fine view from the German perspective, inc. the nature of the terrain, opposing trench lines, forts, villages, woods &c. Red ink stamp to front "Nur fur den Dienstgebrauch" [For official use only]. These rare surviving panoramas are some of the finest contemp. records of the nature of the Western Front trench lines as seen by the participants in events. Folded, VG. See illustrations on our website.   £250
Rundbild No. 10. Standpunkt: Dub (Grenzstein 31) Nordlich von Krastali. Meschtischblatt 18, Planquadrat 9115. Mai 1916. 200x10cm, printed on photographic paper, folded into 13 sections with paper label (title & other details) to front.  #67014
[HLMainPic] Excellent & rare German panoramic photo. of a large sector of the Salonika Front, printed title &c. laid down to front, numerous identifications in the negative inc. lake Doiran in the left foreground, Bulamdi; Kalatepe; Petaros; Horsove; Deve Kran; Burgberg; Grenberg; Greveberg & many other villages & geographical features, taken on 1st May 1916. VG, much good clear detail & a scarce survival of such material from the Salonika/Macedonia Front. See illustrations on our website.   £145
Aerial Photographs: Valenciennes area, 30th October 1918. A good series of eleven oblique aerial photos. taken from a kite balloon, showing Valenciennes, Canal de l'Escaut, Maing &c.  #67013
[HLMainPic] Valenciennes, a town on the French-Belgian border, was occupied by the Germans in 1914 & remained in their hands until recaptured by British & Canadian troops in 1918. These photographs, showing largely unspoilt landscape, but with a little evidence of bombing or shelling, were presumably taken in preparation for the recapture. See illustration on our website.   £75
Die feindlichen Stellungen westlich Diksmuiden. [The Enemy Positions to the West of Dixmude]. Anlagen: Fliegerbilder. Orig. printed wraps., 224x178mm, containing 21 mounted photographic plates, each with printed caption & several with red ink annotations to the face. Druck: Marine-Stabsbild-Abteilung. Juli 1918  #66557
[HLMainPic] Rare German Marinekorps production, Nur fur den Dienstgebrauch! [Only for Service Use.], containing 21 aerial photos. of the Front in north-Flanders inc. inundations, trench lines, &c. Red ink stamp to front Geheim [Secret]. VG & rare. See illustrations on our website.   £275
Canal de la Sensee Crossings. No. 1. Palluel-Aubencheul Au Bac. [Together with:] Canal de la Sensee Crossings. No. 3. Paillencourt-Estrun [And:] Map, France, Sheet 51B, Edition 2, 1:40,000. Photographically reproduced aerial mosaics both of three vertical photos taken on 22nd August 1918, total size 48x32cm & 41x30cm approx. Photographically Reproduced by No. 3 Advanced Section, Army Printing & Stationary Services. Contemp. Plus map Sheet of the region.  #66065
[HLMainPic] Showing road, railway & foot bndges in the region of Brunemont & Aubigny, Paillencourt & Estrun, with their map references & notes on their construction in the negative. The surrounding countryside shows some shelling & a few trench lines, but at the time the canal was crossed the BEF had advanced rapidly beyond Amiens into open country. In fact, this region was not contested until October 1918 when the 2nd & 3rd Canadian Brigades of the 1st Canadian Division "found two well-wired trenches on their front only lightly held by the enemy" (OH 1918 Part V, pp.260-261 refers). The front lines were taken but: "The ground nearby, falling gently to the canal, gave no cover, and the eastern bank was strongly held... the candians rushed down to the canal, where a 7-foot bank gave proection... The bridges on the whole front having been destroyed, no attempt to cross the canal was made." Together with contemp. fldg. map sheet showing the locations. See illustrations on our website.   £145
No. 2 Squadron R.F.C. Mosaic Q. 28.12.17. Photographically reproduced map & aerial mosaic, consisting of twelve 14x14cm plates joined together, total size 56x41cm approx. Photographically Reproduced & Printed by No. 1 Advanced Section, Army Printing & Stationary Services. Contemp.  #66064
[HLMainPic] The Front at Auchy lez-la-Bassee & south for some 3000 yards: the left hand side being a detailed trench map with the German trench systems & various posts identified; the right hand side a matching series of overlaid (or mosaic) aerial photos. of the same locations, providing an excellent comparison. Note: No. 2 Squadron was one of the original RFC squadrons formed in 1912. It spent the entire First World War on the Western Front flying photo. reconnaissance ops. Rear joints neatly repaired with brown tape, VG thus & a rare & interesting item. See illustrations on our website.   £125
First Army Panorama No. P.80 made on 1.6.16 from Avington Park M24(c)05.4 Sheet 36 including a field of view of 28ø from about 160ø-188ø. 28" long by 7" tall, 3 photo. plates, details of date & location printed on paper label top left, another adjacent label warns of security & states "When troops are relieved this Panorama must be handed over to the relieving troops."  #66027
[HLMainPic] Taken from the road north of Neuve Chapelle (Avington Park was probably the name of a house on the road used as an OP) looking south-east towards the German Line between Aubers & Neuve Chapelle. The British breastwork front line very clearly delineated in the foreground (a trench sign can be made out, bearing the map square of the location: M24) the German breastworks also clearly visible beyond with a blockhouse (at map ref. M.30.b.8.05) identified in the image. Superb view of the battlefield exactly as the artillery FOO's using the OP would have viewed it. Rolled, VG. These rare surviving panoramas are some of the finest contemp. records of the nature of the Western Front trench lines as seen by the participants in events. See illustrations on our website.   £250
No. 2 Squadron R.F.C. Mosaic C. 21/9/17. Fldg. Western Front mosaic aerial photo., parts of 7 or 8 vertical photos. arranged together on one photographic plate, with details of Organised Shellholes, MG Emplacements, Dugouts & Wire added in ink, 60x38cm approx. Printed by No. 1 Advanced Section AP&SS. Contemp.  #65977
[HLMainPic] Fine aerial view of showing Lens, The Canal de Lens & other features inc. German front line (Newgate Trench &c.) with MG outposts &c., heavily shelled ground, various trench lines, tracks &c. Several joints splitting o/w VG. See illustration on our website.   £95
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS: Region of Canal du Nord, Inchy-en-Artois, Queant, Havrincourt (Village & Wood), Bourlon (Village & Wood), Fremicourt, Velu &c.  #68406
[HLMainPic] Ten oblique & eleven vertical aerial photos., dated 1917 & 1918, all map sheet 57C. Much of the region fought over during Battle of Cambrai. Many with identifications in the negative. See illustrations on our website.   £120

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