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Splendid and very rare complete set of two luxury works published in 1951, documenting the mythical Belgian automobile expeditions across Africa. These raids were led by the D'Ieteren family (famous Belgian importers) to test the robustness of the very first Volkswagens of the era (Split Beetle and Combi van). These copies correspond to luxury editions on large paper (vellum), recognizable by their elegant publisher’s red cloth binding. They are non-numbered, so-called "presentation" or off-commercial copies, offered at the time to close associates of the family and the network. A prestigious and inseparable duo for any discerning VW collector. Book 1: Two Women at the Wheel (1951) Authors: Gabrielle d'Ieteren & Charlotte van Marcke de Lummen Publisher: L'Écran du Monde (Brussels) Content: The captivating account of the historic crossing of North Africa to the Cape aboard a 1951 Beetle. Condition: Very good overall wear. The original red percale cloth binding is well preserved and sturdy, with corners square. The interior is very clean, with excellent page integrity. Sold without its removable paper dust jacket. Book 2: Images of Memory - 25,000 km of African Trails (1951) Authors: Pierre d'Ieteren & Christian Nicolaï de Gorhez Publisher: La Renaissance du Livre (Brussels) Content: The Brussels-to-Congo expedition, illustrated with 136 magnificent photographs printed on pages outside the main text taken during the raid in a VW van (Combi) and Beetle. Condition: Very good wear. Complete with its original removable paper dust jacket. The red hardcover underneath has perfectly preserved its rich color. The interior pages and the numerous high-quality photographic reproductions are sound and firmly bound. Lot characteristics: Year of publication: 1951 (Original editions) Language: French Format: Hardcover, publisher's rigid cloth binding in red percale Theme: Automobile, Volkswagen History, Raids and Adventures in Africa, Belgian Heritage.
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