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French WWI propaganda postcard Qu’est-ce qu’un Boche? with André Soriac poem and soldier illustration signed Hermann
Back of French WWI propaganda postcard with blank divided address and correspondence areas and Edition Cigalia Paris imprint
France | WWI Propaganda | Qu’est-ce qu’un Boche? | #7 Postcard SP25
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France | WWI Propaganda | Qu’est-ce qu’un Boche? | #7 Postcard SP25

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French First World War propaganda postcard titled “Qu’est-ce qu’un Boche?” with the subtitle “Lettre d’un Poilu à son Enfant.” The illustrated poem is credited to André Soriac and uses derogatory anti-German wartime language.

Scene Details:

  • Illustration signed Hermann, showing a German soldier holding a child's hand, soldiers and burning buildings behind them, and an inset of a French soldier writing.
  • French poem printed beside the illustration, with a dedication to Commandant and Madame Mercier.
  • Author credited as a soldier of the 277th Infantry Regiment.
  • No. 7 in the “Série des Cartes-Sonnets Illustrées de la Guerre,” published by Edition Cigalia, 8 rue de Condé, Paris.
  • Divided reverse headed “Carte Postale,” with separate correspondence and address areas.

Postal Markings:

  • No stamp, postmark, handwritten message, or address visible.
  • Reverse printer's imprint: “Imp. de l’Edition Cigalia, 8, rue de Condé, Paris (6e).”

Please zoom into and look closely at the front and back photos to view condition, and feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. Thank you, D

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