Lot 103
Collection of Postcards – the Dreyfus Affair
About 90 postcards related to the Dreyfus Affair. Various publications (mostly of France and Germany), late 19th century/early 20th century. Most of the postcards are undivided.
The collection includes postcards supporting Dreyfus and postcards opposing him, caricatures, illustrations and photos. Among the postcards: portraits of Dreyfus, Emil Zola, Esterhazy and other figures related to the affair; real-photo postcards; caricatures of anti-Semitic nature; a postcard colored by hand and printed on good quality paper (numbered: no.66 out of 100 copies); and more.
Numerous postcards were printed during the Dreyfus affair, with photos and illustrations depicting the development of events; some of the postcards supported Dreyfus while others were against him. The postcards were very popular and became means of propaganda and a central part of the discourse concerning the affair.
Total of about 90 postcards. Some postcards appear in several copies. About 30 postcards have been in use. Condition varies.
