Napoleon of the Tours — Collection of the Tours Baret Posters — No. 9 — G. Génié fils

Description

Caricature postcard depicting a man in uniform, nicknamed 'Napoleon of the Tours', gazing at the departure of his 40 troops from the Pyramids. Printed text: 'From the top of these Pyramids, the Napoleon of the Tours contemplates the departure of his 40 Troops'. Back: handwritten message addressed to 'Monsieur Mergault' from 'T. Speelviele', mentioning a departure for a camp and a prolonged absence, with postmark and cancellation from BULON (Paris).