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Bifold program for the "Le Contre de Septime" public assaults on April 8th, 1901 presented by a society of military and civilian fencing masters with the same name. Cover in the art nouveau style depicting a long-haired woman wearing a fencing glove,…

Cover of Harpers Weekly featuring an illustration by Harry Lemon Parkhurst depicting a fencer with foil in hand crossing blades with an unseen opponent.

Illustration preceding the almanac entry "Une Compensation" in the chapter "Février" depicting a fencer on a raised piste with hands clapping and bouquets being tossed at her.

Postcard with fencing scene and written joke: "Distinguished Foreigner (hero of a hundred duels): 'It is delightful, Mademoiselle. You English are a sporting nation.' Fair Member: 'So glad you are enjoying it. By the way, Monsieur le Marquis, have…

Illustration preceding the almanac entry "La Résurrection de Pons" in the chapter "Janvier" depicting Chevalier d'Eon with a fencing foil.