Maréchal PETAIN (Philippe, 1856-1951) / Original photograph - Lot 209

Maréchal PETAIN (Philippe, 1856-1951) / Original photograph showing the Maréchal in Vichy inspecting Marine troops, which he signed Ph P in his own hand in ink (palliated due to framed display) this photo is partly laminated on a paper backing with a typed letter signed by Docteur Bernard MENETREL (1906-1947, physician and friend of the Maréchal, whose private adviser he was in Vichy), 1 page in-8 (13.5 x 19 cm, tear), headed Le Maréchal Pétain - Chef de l'Etat - Secrétariat particulier), Vichy, November 19, 1940) - The set is addressed to Mademoiselle Suzanne Frémont in Chamalières, the envelope has been preserved with the red postal franking Le Chef de l'Etat Français - Le Docteur Ménétrel connait bien la chère petite, de même que le Maréchal: The Marechal was very touched by your long letter, which he read in its entirety. He sends you an affectionate kiss and his photo (this set is presented in its original state, with the defects due to framing, exposure to light and the marks of time).