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1899 Halftone Print Hotel Reine Blanche Bal Ardent Historical Landmark XGQA4 XEEA9 This is an original 1963This is an original 1899 black and white halftone print of the Htel de la Reine Blanche in Paris, France. It was here that Charles VI held the infamous Bal des Ardents (Fiery Ball), a sort of costumed carnival in which the king lost four of his friends. They were disguised as savages, and supposedly had been drinking quite a bit by the time they accidentally caught each other on fire. CONDITION This 112+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine+.