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This is not restored, since the originals are autographed by the man himself.

This is not restored, since the originals are autographed by the man himself. In fact the scans look terrible too, I'll need to rescan them with a better scanner. ☺

Originally shared by Luke MY Friend

Birdman (not the movie) from Paris, a century ago.
This is not about the movie, but a little known historical fact of the birdman (or bird charmer) from Paris.
This French pensioner was a must see from (American) tourists in the 1910s. His obituary even made it to the New York Times in 1918.
What's very special about these 3 postcards: they are actually autographed by the man, Henri Pol, himself with a pencil.

#paris #vintage #antique #postcards #birds #birdphotography #history #autographsigning  



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  1. Ann KennedyMarch 12, 2015 at 4:44 PM

    Very interesting post. I like the postcard a lot!

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  2. Luke MY FriendMarch 12, 2015 at 4:45 PM

    Ann Kennedy 3 postcards actually, but thank you very much. ☺

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  3. Ann KennedyMarch 12, 2015 at 4:48 PM

    Luc Ansoms Yes, 3, just a typo:-)

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  4. kristienmarie thijssenMarch 13, 2015 at 7:25 AM

    My favorite post of the week!

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  5. Mike PerryMarch 13, 2015 at 7:37 AM

    Great to see the postcard photos and newspaper clipping together.

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  6. Luke MY FriendMarch 13, 2015 at 7:54 AM

    kristien marie thank you! BTW: the first part of your name is how we write Christine here in Flanders. First time I've seen it written like that outside of Flanders. ☺

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  7. Luke MY FriendMarch 13, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    Mike Perry I always kept them together, from since I have those cards. Adds some spice and interesting background info to it. Thanks!

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  8. kristienmarie thijssenMarch 13, 2015 at 7:57 AM

    Luc Ansoms my father was born in Groningen (Thiessen)

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  9. Luke MY FriendMarch 13, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    kristien marie I thought so, who else would write the name like that. ☺

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