ASP11-2

Lovely pair of English Victorian (circa 1875) albumen prints, each individually mounted to a white card board. Both images 4 1/2" h x 6 1/2" w (11.5 x 16.5 cm). The first image is of a cathedral and it's graveyard. The second image shows a country church on a sunny day, with a portly man holding a very small dog and two girls amongst the graves. Both images numbered in the negative. Mounts lightly soiled. Else, both photos in beautiful condition. Mounts measure 8" h x 10" w. Scans of photos mounted available upon request. $45.00, the pair.

ASP143-2

Beautiful albumen photograph, 5 1/4"h x 8"w (13.3 x 20.3), of a view of Stratford-on-Avon by James Valentine (1815-1879). This is one of the most recognized, and often printed, images in the Valentine series. And justifiably so, as it's a charmingly bucolic view of a peaceful English town centered around the church and fronting the wide, placid river as it winds off into the well-tended fields. Whether taken by James Valentine himself, or one of the numerous photographers employed by his firm, the maker of this particular image had a true understanding of the camera's potential. Circa 1875. Titled, numbered and initialed in the negative. Mounted to a period beige stiff card mount measuring 9"h x 12"w. Image in fine, clean condition with excellent toning. $50.00

ASP142-2

Albumen photograph, 5 1/4"h x 8"w (13.3 x 20.3), of Giants Causeway in Ireland by James Valentine (1815-1879). This is a terrific view of this fantastic natural wonder, with the waves crashing against the basalt columns that rise from the sea. Circa 1875. Titled, numbered and initialed in the negative. Mounted to a period beige stiff card mount measuring 9"h x 12"w. Image in fine, clean condition with gorgeous, rich albumen toning. $50.00

ASP14-2

Pair of albumen prints, each 5" h x 8" w (13 x 20 cm), mounted together, one above the other, to a white card board. From the studio of Scottish photographer George Washington Wilson (1823-1893). The first is of Melrose Abbey, Scotland. Titled, numbered and initialed in the negative: "Melrose Abbey, From The South-East. 407. G. W. W." The second is of Dryburgh Abbey, Scotland. Titled and numbered in the negative; "Dryburgh Abbey, St. Mary's Aisle And Tomb of Sir. W. Scott. 358". Mount soiled and lightly chipped with the word "Scotland" written in pen in a contemporary hand in the upper left corner. Both photos in near fine condition with beautiful brown toning. Mount measures 16" h x 13 1/2" w. Mount slightly bowed. Image of photos together on mount available upon request. $85.00

ASP15-2

Pair of albumen prints, each 6" h x 8" w (15 x 20 cm), mounted together, one above the other, to a white card board. The first is of Guy's Cliff Mill, Warwick and the second of Warwick Castle. No titles, blindstamps etc., but in the manner of the "Frith Series" and G. W. Wilson studio, circa 1875. Mount lightly soiled and chipped with the word "England" written in pen in a contemporary hand in the upper left corner. First photo in fine condition. Second photo has some light rubbing to surface with hint of ink bleed-through from purveyor's stamp. Mount measures 16" h x 13 1/2" w. Mount slightly bowed. Image of photos together on mount available upon request. $65.00

ASP16-2

Pair of albumen prints, each 6" h x 8" w (15 x 20 cm), mounted together, one above the other, to a white card board. Each depicts a different view ofWarwick Castle, England. No titles, blindstamps etc., but in the manner of the "Frith Series" and G. W. Wilson studio, circa 1875. Mount lightly soiled and chipped with the word "England' written in pen in a contemporary hand in the upper left corner. Slight fading to first photo, else both photos in near fine condition with slight ink bleed-through from purveyor's stamp. Mount measures 16" h x 13 1/2" w. Mount slightly bowed. Image of photos together on mount available upon request. $65.00

ASP17-2

Pair of albumen prints, each 6" h x 8" w (15 x 20 cm), mounted together, one above the other, to a white card board. Each depicts a different view of Warwick Castle, England. No titles, blindstamps etc., but in the manner of the "Frith Series" and G. W. Wilson studio, circa 1875. Mount soiled and chipped with the word "England" and the words "Warwick Castle" written in pen in a contemporary hand on the mount. Both photos in very good condition. Mount measures 16" h x 13 1/2" w. Mount slightly bowed. Image of photos together on mount available upon request. $65.00

ASP18-2

Fratelli Alinari albumen print, 8" h x 10" w (20 x 25 cm), of Florence, circa 1860, print date circa 1875. Mounted to a white card board. It shows the Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens with the Duomo in the distance. Number and title printed in a strip at bottom of image; "3040. Firenze. Lato del Palazzo Pitti corrispondente sul Giardino Boboli". See Quintavalle's "Gli Alinari", plate 54c for a reproduction of this image. Photo has some minor peripheral wear, else a very artfully composed image with lovely toning. Mount soiled and chipped with the word "Italy" written in pen in a contemporary hand to upper left corner. Mount measures 13 1/2" h x 16" w. Mount slightly bowed. Image of mount available upon request. $75.00

ASP19-2

Albumen print, 8" h x 10" w (20 x 25 cm), of Florence, circa 1875, mounted to a white card board. It shows the interior of the Santa Croce Church. Number and title printed in a strip at bottom of image; "3135. Firenze. Interno della chiesa di S. Croce, architettura di Arnolfo di Cambio". No photographer's credits. Photo in near fine condition. Mount lightly soiled and chipped with the word "Italy" written in pen in a contemporary hand to upper left corner. Mount measures 13 1/2" w x 16" h. Mount slightly bowed. Image of mount available upon request. $45.00

ASP136-2

Albumen photograph, 11 1/2"h x 7 1/4"w (29.2 x 18.4 cm), of the west front of Salisbury Cathedral by George Washington Wilson (1823-1893). With the tallest church spire in the United Kingdom, the cathedral's main body was completed in the remarkably short time of 38 years, being consecrated in 1258. It also holds one of the four surviving original copies of the Magna Carta. Titled, numbered and initialed in the negative and mounted to a period grey stiff card mount measuring 15"h x 12 1/2"w. Some chipping to mount edges. Else, image in fine, clean condition with excellent toning. Uncommon size. $50.00