ALSACE. WAR OF 1870/71. 8 Thoughts on ALSACE which had becom - Lot 531

ALSACE. WAR OF 1870/71. 8 Thoughts on ALSACE which had become Prussian on pages detached from a visitors' book, during a stay in MULHOUSE from March 5, 1871 to Sept. 3, 1871; then in ALBISBRONN 1871/72 - addressed to a Lady - Manus. 8pp in-4° oblong - "Let us hope for a better future for us and for our unfortunate Fatherland... H. REBER, "Au Revoir" with a musical stave - H LIPPE "Le grand artiste qui vous dit au revoir.." (The great artist bids you farewell.) - Jules MAILLE "We are leaving Alsace, leaving behind our dearest memories and our sweetest affections. The stroke of a pen was enough to shatter the happiness of a thousand of us. For us exiles, who are leaving, and for those who remain under the yoke of the oppressor, the good days are over!... "J. DOLLFUS née de KATTENDYSER - Henri SANDHERN "In my opinion, a French desert is worth more than the most beautiful German land... I'll find you in Alsace, now French again...".