Rare set of documents on the origin of skiing... - Lot 1 - Coutau-Bégarie

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Rare set of documents on the origin of skiing... - Lot 1 - Coutau-Bégarie
Rare set of documents on the origin of skiing in France by Captain Bernard of the 159th Infantry Regiment and director of the Briançon ski school. An exceptional typescript report on the 1905 training course and various issues related to skiing with chapters on the operation of the school, equipment, employment of skiers, methods of instruction, organization of ski teaching etc. ... some drawings on oil tracing and photos. A manuscript "Conference on skiing" by Captain Bernard, a handwritten historical study by Captain Angell on the "Norwegian ski detachments" and a study on skiing in 1905 by Captain Bernard, manuscript with original drawings on tracing concerning the technical aspect of skis and bindings. Rare and unique set on the history of skiing in France. Museum pieces.
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