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View of a storm surge destroying part of the Grande Jetty in Les Sables-d'Olonne, with powerful waves and spectators on the quay. Printed text on the front: 'One of the Vagnes that destroyed part of the Grande Jetty of the Chaume'. On the back, handwritten address to Madame Clavières in Bordeaux, with signature of 'Giraud et Lily'. Green 10-centime French Republic postage stamp, canceled 'LES SABLES D'OLONNE 40'.