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Lot 2420

GFM Kesselring: A photo album "Africa"

German Historical Collectibles from 1919 onwards | A83r | Live auction | 608 Lots

Hammer price € 1,600

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Description

Photos taken between May and November of 1942 in the African theater of war, amongst others in Derna, El Adem, Bengasi, Tobruk and Tunis, in Athens and at a meeting with Hitler and Mussolini in Salzburg. Kesselring mostly in tropical uniform, meeting Rommel and other high-ranking German and Italian officers, on desert air fields, with Navy units, etc. Partially in special flight gear with his Fieseler Storch. Approx. 125 photos, mostly glued in, various sizes, including some PK photos. The brown leather binding with signs of wear. The album initially contained about 30% more photos, which were removed for various publications.

Condition: II Questions about the lot?

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The auction includes 608 lots and starts on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 at 10 am (CET). Lot no. 2001 - 2608. The pre-sale viewing will take place from Oct. 18 - 21 Oct., 2020 from 2 to 6 pm (CET). However, the number of participants for both auction and viewing is limited due to Covid-19 restrictions and requires an appointment. Bring your favourite breathing mask! Prior to any visit please check our website - we'll update it as soon as the situation changes.

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