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An original b/w gelatin silver photograph of Russian revolutionary leader Leon Trotsky (born Davidovich Bronstein). Back with stamped publication dates (August 22, 1940, February 19, 1945), layout instruction and attached news telegram dated August 21, 1940. Double glazing and oak wood frame. Visible size 18.5×18.5 cm. Frame size 29×29 cm.

Trotsky (1879–1940) was one of the central figures in the Russian Revolution of 1917, in which year he became leader of the Red Army. In 1929, he was expelled from the Soviet Union and murdered in 1940 by a Stalinist agent in Mexico.

Condition

This is an original b/w gelatin silver photograph from 1940. Faded. Three creased corners. Surface somewhat 'speckled'. Back with some discolouration. Telegram has yellowed. Pane on backside broken.

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