Song Book 1900 - Manuscript

Georges THINEY (Vézinnes 1883 - 1959)
Illustrated songbook
Pen and ink, pencils and watercolor
22.5 x 18 cm
Damaged on the binding and on some pages
373 numbered pages and table of contents
Entirely handwritten.

Created by this young mason from Yonne at the age of 22, between 1905 and 1906, during his mandatory military service at the Blandan barracks in Nancy. Includes 3 original songs dedicated to the 69th regiment, the rest are popular songs of the time released between 1895 and 1905.

Illustrated by his hand with a hundred drawings and cover painted by him. A very beautiful object, full of emotions, halfway between the book, the drawing, the calligraphy and the curiosity. Unique.

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Currently visible on my stand at the Saint-Ouen flea market.