Original Vintage Photo Album Tito
This unique war album gives a great perspective on the events in the Balkans during World War II and the Yugoslavian people’s liberation struggle. There are several reasons why is this photo album a crucial piece of history.
First of all, its author was amid all the war havoc and had the opportunity to take the closest and most important shots, considering his position in the army. As for photo material from WWII, we know that it’s very scarce due to difficult conditions and all the danger that photographers were exposing themselves to. Colonel Orovic was aware of the historical moment and the situation that was unfolding in front of his eyes. Therefore, despite his role as a colonel, he took on another role. As a photographer, he managed to capture the most important images of the liberation struggle. Some key figures found a place in front of Orovic’s camera, including supreme commander and father of the Yugoslav nation Josip Broz Tito. It’s also worth mentioning that photos from this collection are the only ones showing Tito on the front line.
About the photo album
The collection itself counts 51 black and white photographs , each presented on cardboard and with a protective cover. Also, each photo has a short description, partisan motto, or list of names of people who were photographed. The album also contains a preface written and signed by the author’s comrade, general Velimir Terzic. The collection was put together and self-published in Belgrade, in 1951. Luxurious and extremely rare copy. The only other example of this album is in the Library of Matica Srpska in Novi Sad.
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Condition: The photographs and plates are in perfect condition.
Binding: Hand-bound in high-quality black leather. Gilt-stamped front panel. Some white spots on the bottom of the front panel and spine cover. Few other imperfections, but they are very well preserved in general.
Dimensions: 35 x 24 cm
Pp.: [51] leaves, photographs
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