Belgium - Document - Historical Brussels Hydrological...

This comprehensive historical and engineering archive covers the monumental 20th-century hydrological infrastructure projects in Brussels. Provenance & Rarity: This entire collection originally belonged to the Chief Engineer of the project. It represents a lifelong professional gathering of data, reports, and imagery. An archive of this scale, depth, and completeness is absolutely unique. Any Royal Library or National Museum would envy such a specific and exhaustive collection. Official Acquisition: This lot was officially and legally purchased at a registered Belgian auction. All necessary acquisition documents are fully available, guaranteeing 100% legal provenance and clear title. Absolute Authenticity: This is a one-of-a-kind individual lot. No other institution or private collector holds a selection of data like this. What makes it irreplaceable is the presence of the original photography negatives and film strips. These negatives prove the absolute authenticity of the photographs and guarantee that this archive cannot be replicated. Every item is an authentic, original piece of industrial heritage. The Lot Includes: - 2 original copies of the 1908 "Mémoire Justificatif: Vallée du Maelbeek" with fold-out maps. - Official 1953 tender documents for the "Voûtement de la Senne" (Anderlecht to Saint-Gilles). - 6 vintage leatherette albums (1950s) embossed with SOTRAHY and ECF (Entreprises Claes Fils) logos, containing original silver gelatin prints with typed data labels. - 2 modern binder albums with hundreds of color photos of underground site inspections. - 1 binder with original film negatives and large-format strips. Weight & Shipping: - Total weight: approx. 40 kg (extremely massive and heavy lot). - Pick-up is highly preferred. - If shipping is requested, the lot will be split into two separate, heavily padded boxes to comply with weight limits. Shipped only via tracked courier.

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