Up for your consideration is an exceptional, investment-grade piece of mid-century European travel glamour: an original, vintage late-1940s "Cote D'Azur" loose-leaf color real photograph souvenir portfolio master set capturing the sun-drenched Mediterranean playground of the French Riviera, France.
Produced by the prestigious Editions S.E.P.T. studio out of Nice during the immediate post-WWII era to cater to international travelers and Allied service members on coastal leave, this expansive collection features 20 individual, loose real color photographs finished with elegant, vintage deckle (wavy) edges. Each photograph is complete with its original archival French geographic description printed cleanly on the reverse cardstock back.
Design & Content Features
20-Photo Master Collection: An incredibly comprehensive set of 20 pristine, high-contrast mid-century color snapshots documenting the entire length of the French coast. Premium views include: Nice (sweeping vistas of La Promenade des Anglais and the Bay of Angels), Monte-Carlo & Monaco (the iconic Casino gardens and the historic Palace Rock), Cannes (the elite beachfront of La Croisette), Juan-les-Pins, Antibes, and dramatic ancient cliffside medieval villages including Eze-Village, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and Villefranche-sur-Mer.
Original Art Deco Lithograph Slipcase: Includes the original heavy paper tri-color wallet envelope sleeve featuring crisp geometric blue and orange Art Deco styling, a framed viewing window on the front, and the signature "7 SEPT" studio mark on the reverse flap.
Dimensions & Measurements
Portfolio Sleeve Size: 3 5/8" long by 2 3/4" tall
Internal Photographs: Classic mid-century European pocket-portfolio dimensions
Condition Report
This 80-year-old French photography collection is in spectacular, collector-grade Excellent vintage condition. The portfolio is entirely unposted, unaddressed, and exceptionally clean, with no ink markings, collector stamps, or structural paper tears. The outer custom paper wallet sleeve remains remarkably firm, complete, and bright, with only a light period pencil price notation (285) on the reverse flap from its original post-war sale. Every single one of the 20 internal deckle-edged color photographs is immaculate, featuring perfectly square corners, crisp edges, breathtakingly vivid colors on the front glossy surfaces, and minimal to no age-related toning with excellent paper brightness for its age.
Please note that photographs are captured under bright, professional lighting conditions to ensure all fine details are visible; slight variations in color tone may occur depending on your individual monitor or mobile screen settings. Please review the high-resolution photographs provided to evaluate the exact cosmetic condition.