A SELECTION OF PREVIOUSLY SOLD ITEMS

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CI-3	1/6 plate daguerreotype of a man leaning on a table with books. Mat stamped "Potter, Cin-O". For Henry H. Potter, active as a Daguerreian in Cincinnati, Ohio from 1849-1855. Written in ink on verso of plate is; "May 11.th, 1852, 11 1/2 A. M.". Excellent condition. In mat and preserver, no case. $125.00 SOLD
CI-6	Striking 1/6 plate daguerreotype of a girl sitting in a chair holding a Union case that has a painting under glass, the subject being almost identical to Berg's 6-273 "Young Lady in Fancy Dress 1". The photographer has employed beautiful lighting on his subject, and there is the slightest hint of tinting to the cheeks. A few scattered tiny spider molds to plate surface, else image in superb condition. In a very worn half case. $195.00 SOLD
CI-8	1/9 plate daguerreotype of a girl in a plaid dress wearing a gold-tinted chain. Superior image and condition with a lovely tarnish "halo". In mat and preserver, no case. $50.00 SOLD
ASP31	Beautiful set of twelve gelatin silver prints of Frankfurt am Main, Germany by Dr. Paul Wolff (1887-1951) and Alfred Tritschler (1905-1970). Wolff, who set up a photography studio in Frankfurt shortly after the first World War, went into partnership with Tritschler in 1925. The pair went on to enjoy great success and, amongst many other commissions, were the official photographers of the 1936 Berlin Olympics. These twelve photos, done circa 1930, are of Frankfurt landmarks. Each photo, 7"h x 5"w (18 x 13 cm), is attached to a white linen-backed paper mount (8"h x 6 1/2"w), with title and credits on the verso. They are, respectively from top left; "Blick über die Dächer auf Römer und Dom", verso of first photo as an example of all twelve, "Blick vom Römerberg zum Dom", "Der Römer", "Das Goethehaus am Hirschgraben", "Haus zur goldenen Waage", "Der Römerberg", "Der Dom / Seitenaltäre und Bogenfenster", "Der Dom / Grabplatten und Wandgemälde", "Am Roseneck", "Die Hauptwache mit der Katharinenkirche", "Maininsel", and "Goethehaus / Wohnzimmer" (5"h x 7"w). Generally in fine, clean condition with gorgeous toning, save for light dampstaining to verso of some mounts, and mild dampstaining to front of photo titled "Der Römer". Click on each image for a larger view. A poignant photographic record of a city whose rich historic heart, before it's destruction by air raids in March, 1944, comprised one of the most perfect examples of a late medieval urban center in Germany. Scan of mounts and other titles available upon request. $195.00, the set. SOLD
CI-14	1/9 plate ambrotype of a well dressed mother and daughter, both wearing beautiful fingerless lace gloves. Light pink tinting to cheeks. Image in beautiful condition. In a somewhat worn and split case. $50.00 SOLD
CDV74	Here's a great unusual and enigmatic CDV image. The subject is standing in profile completely covered in a hooded, winter-weight coat and heavy fur-skin gloves. He's in the process of "loading" a double-barreled shotgun. Strung over his shoulder is a bag that reads "Lake Superior, Mich." on the flap. Hanging from this bag is the days' "kill", a fowl of some kind. Backmark of "R. S. DeLamater, Hartford, CT." There is also a pen-cancelled, blue two cent internal revenue stamp affixed to verso. Is this someone having fun with studio props, or is the subject posing to commemorate a recent hunting trip out to the Great Lakes? Touch of glue seepage to edges of photo, else in excellent condition. $125.00 SOLD
CI-22	Absolutely charming, delicately tinted pair of 1/6 plate ambrotypes of two young sisters. They're both wearing the same exact outfits. A short black dress with green and white striped ribbons at the shoulders, white pantalets, a beaded necklace and both are holding a tiny blue bag on a chain. The younger girl is looking very unhappy, or perhaps she's just trying her hardest not to move! Both in superb condition, housed together in a split case. $150.00 SOLD
CI-23	1/9 plate daguerreotype of a young man wearing a checked vest and a very exaggerated bow tie. Faint hint of tinting to cheeks. Some haloing around edge of mat, but overall in lovely condition. Housed in a split case. $45.00 SOLD
CI-24	Very endearing 1/6 plate daguerreotype of two young boys (brothers?) holding hands while they pose for the photographer, dressed identically in striped pants, close fitting jackets, white collars and bow ties. Image in superior condition with beautiful contrast and toning. An exceptional piece. $305.00 SOLD
CI-26	Absolutely superb quality 1/6 plate ambrotype of a man, with delicate tinting to lips and cheeks. Truly "as-new" condition. Housed in a Union Case (Krainik #268, Geometric/Scroll) which is broken at the hinges. $65.00 SOLD
CDV1	Civil war CDV of an unidentified Union Drummer boy posing in a photographer's studio in his uniform and kepi, while holding a drum and drumsticks. Backmark of "R. A . Lewis, New York". Touch of wear to upper right corner. Else, beautiful contrast and toning in this very collectible image. $125.00 SOLD
CDV2	Brady studio CDV photograph of Abraham Lincoln reading with his son Tad, taken in February, 1864 in Washington, DC. Slightly vignetted and mounted to a gilt edged card. No backmark. Though contemporary, possibly a pirated copy. Bright, clean and unmarked example of a very famous and collectible image. $105.00 SOLD
TT02	Wonderful and scarce pair of 1/6 plate tintypes of 19th century actor. In the first image he's dressed in a stovepipe hat and striped shirt leaning on a cane. In the second image he's dressed in a skirt, blouse, wig and elaborate plumed hat. Both in bright and clean condition with light bending to some corners. Both uncased. $100.00, the pair. SOLD
TT05	1/9 plate tintype of a girl in gilt-designed paper sleeve. Bright gold tinting to her jewelry, and pink tinting to the bow at her neck. Tintype in beautiful condition. Sleeve very lightly soiled. $25.00 SOLD
TT15	Man's best friend. 1/6 plate tintype of a dog sitting on a plaid blanket. Razor sharp image with great contrast. $45.00 SOLD
ASP82	"Miss Dod". Charlotte "Lottie" Dod. 1871-1960. Five time Wimbledon ladies singles champion. She remains the youngest champion, having won her first singles title at age 15 in 1887. Carbon print portrait from "W. & D. Downey Studio, London". $225.00 SOLD
ASP90	"Mrs. Fawcett". Dame Millicent Fawcett. 1847-1929. Author, suffragist and early feminist. Considered instrumental in women (over 30 years old) gaining the vote in 1918. Carbon print portrait from "W. & D. Downey Studio, London". $115.00 SOLD
TT76	1/6 plate tintype of three identified young lumberjacks. There's a piece of paper affixed to the back of this plate that reads; "J. H. Stoelker, Fred Snyder, Emil Archard / Taken at Point Lookout in 1879". This image came out of a Saginaw, Michigan album. There's a Point Lookout in Arenac County, Michigan, about an hour north of Saginaw, on the shore of Saginaw Bay. Though this was the great Michigan logging era, I'd never seen lumberjacks in these hats before! But after further research I found photos in Michigan archives that show river crews and boom workers wearing them. I believe that the photo was taken in an itinerant photographer's wagon. J(ohn) H. Stoelker (1858-1945) went on to become a very respected citizen of Saginaw, co-publishing the newspaper "The Daily Saginawian", and living to the ripe old age of 87. Some wear to the edges, else clean with a nice, unmarked surface. Uncased. A terrific piece of Americana. $150.00 SOLD
CDV27	Pair of Civil War CDV's of an unidentified Union soldier. In the first, he sits with his kepi displayed on the table beside him. In the second, he stands in his kepi and greatcoat holding his gloves in his hand. Backmarks of "Wires, Milford, MA". First image mount slightly trimmed with a touch of soiling to both images. A scarce and desirable pairing. $105.00, the pair. SOLD
ASP41	Wonderful unmounted albumen print, 9 1/4"h x 7 1/4"w (23.5 x 18 cm), of a courtyard in Nuremberg, Germany. Photographer unidentified but there are two stamps to verso of print. One is an inventory stamp that reads;"287. Pickertshof, Nürnberg". The other is an oval vendors stamp (Theodor Schiener). This photo of "Alt Nürnberg" fairly bristles with ornamentation! The winged dragons, the crowned eagles, the hanging metal signs, the beautiful wrought iron gates to the street, the other elaborate wrought iron pieces leaning against the walls, the various fountains topped by statues (one of which is Hermes), and the heavily carved table and chairs. Circa 1875. Very small "chip" and tear to upper right edge of print. Else, in fine condition. Scarce and unusual subject matter. $40.00 SOLD
CI-28	Beautiful 1/6 plate daguerreotype of a young woman, set in a thermoplastic frame (Berg 7-43/Geometric) that measures 4 3/4"h x 4 1/4"w. Image in superb, almost as-new condition with amazing clarity, in a frame in equally fine condition. Both image and frame combine into a scarce and very special item. $365.00 SOLD
CDV60	Great studio CDV of a young couple. Their pose, the way they both look confidently into the camera, the clothing worn, the tone and clarity all combine to make this an exceptional image. The man is holding in his hand what appears to be a contemporary cartes de visite album. Backmark of "J. Halstead, Milton, PA"., with residue of a tax stamp. $25.00 SOLD
TT78	Superb Native American 1/6 plate tintype studio portrait of a "Chief Shopnigon", posing in elaborate full dress with a pipe in his hands, and a ball club resting against one knee. That's the name written in pencil beneath this image in the album it was in. As the album had Saginaw, Michigan origins, I believe the subject is very possibly of the Chippewa tribe, though I admit I am not expert on this subject, and could find no reference to this name in any internet search. But what a splendid image! There is some loss of focus to the bottom quarter, but that is not a condition issue which is, frankly, as-new. Beautiful clarity and toning with almost no surface marks, and a lovely mat gloss. Uncased. Very rare, both subject and condition. $745.00 SOLD
CI-29	Terrific 1/6 plate ambrotype of two well dressed, similarly bearded young men. The man on the left rests back in his chair with one hand clasping his coat lapel, while the other man, with just the hint of a smile, leans forward very slightly with one hand on his companion's thigh. Clean and sharp image with a touch of pink tinting to the cheeks. Housed in a simple beveled half case. Very nice. $175.00 SOLD
CDV92	Full-length studio CDV portrait of Mrs. Mary E. Cox, MD. Born Mary Sanborn in 1834 in Chester, New Hampshire, she studied medicine and received the degree of M. D. in 1864 from the Hygeio-Therapeutic College of New York. Here she poses in her medical uniform. With contemporary pencil notations to bottom of recto identifying subject. No backmark. Some soiling to mount, else in near fine condition. Truly scarce. $195.00 SOLD
CDV78	Very scarce studio CDV portrait of a young William Trost Richards (1833-1905), American "luminist" landscape painter. Backmark of "Gay's Gallery of Art, Fall River, Mass." In fine condition with excellent toning. $105.00 SOLD
ASP36	"Women Doing a Man's Job". This is a very intriguing pair of gelatin silver prints, 4 3/4"h x 3 3/4"w (12 x 9.5 cm), that raise more questions than they can ever (?) answer. In the first photo a woman poses dressed in a man's suit and tie, her hair tucked under a cap, rubber boots on her feet, sitting on a log with an axe in one hand and the other hand slipped into her vest pocket. Behind her is a log pile still partially covered in snow, a few wintry trees and a small barn or woodshed. In the second photo the same woman has actually added a "moustache" and has a pipe in her mouth, posing with the axe head resting on the log, while next to her stands another woman, dressed exactly the same in men's cloths with a cigar in her mouth and both her hands tucked into her pants pockets. Both photos are in near fine condition and are attached to brown beveled mounts measuring 7"h x 5 3/4"w. Scans of mounts available upon request. Scarce and very collectible subject matter. Circa 1910. $95.00, the pair. SOLD
TT48	Terrific 1/6 plate tintype of a very well dressed boy and two men posing in a photographer's studio sporting a bowler and stovepipe hats. The rather crude pink tinting of the cheeks only adds to the interest of this image with it's superb focus and clarity. Housed in a gilt ruled cream paper sleeve. $25.00 SOLD
CI-46	1/6 plate daguerreotype portrait of a man stamped on the mat "Welling, 226 Bleecker". With his clear, bright eyes he poses with a forthright gaze into the photographer's camera, looking as if he could very easily break out into a smile. But what's truly special about this piece is it's condition. It is virtually as-new, with a lovely soft grey-brown toning, and barely a mark to the surface. The scan hardly does it justice. In addition, there's a hint of tinting to his face. The Rinhart's "The American Daguerreotype" lists Peter Welling as being active at 226 Bleecker Street, New York, from 1850-1859. Housed in a half case. $95.00 SOLD
TT62	Wonderful pair of 1/9 plate tintypes of a child's doll. Is it the same doll with two different outfits, or is it two seperate dolls, perhaps belonging to two young sisters? Both housed in paper sleeves with a Brooklyn, NY backmark. Condition to sleeves is apparent. Both images are slightly bent with attendant hairline fractures to the surface. Else, both are clean with good contrast. Scarce and unusual. $85.00, the pair. SOLD
CDV86	Famous CDV studio portrait of John A. Andrew (1818-1867), Governor of Massachusetts during the Civil War from 1861-1866. A proponent of the anti-slavery movement, he was the guiding force behind the creation of some of the first US army units of black men, including the famed 54th Massachusetts Infantry. Backmark of "J. W. Black, Boston". Some staining from glue seepage to periphery of image, else in near fine condition. $65.00 SOLD
CI-43	Very nice 1/9 plate daguerreotype of a handsome, dark haired young man with a pleasant countenance. Tarnish "halo" around edge of mat with a few scattered spider molds. Else, clear with fine contrast. Housed in a worn, split case. $ 55.00 SOLD
TT71	Some children have such a mature countenance. This is a lovely 1/9 plate tintype portrait of a swan necked girl with a hint of tinting to her cheeks, housed in a simple blind stamped cream paper sleeve. I love the black banding on her dress. Backmark of "Fernando Dessaur, New York". A few very minor surface scratches to image. $20.00 SOLD
CI-30	Great 1/6 plate daguerreotype of a young woman. Look at those razor sharp spit curls on her forehead! Image has lovely depth and toning, with a touch of gilt added at the neck and wrist. A few light surface abrasions and scattered, tiny spider molds. Else, in near fine condition, in a split and somewhat battered case. $65.00 SOLD
TT35	1/4 plate tintype of a large, black dog with white paws and chest, posing patiently for the photographer. Excellent condition. Uncased. $45.00 SOLD
RPPC122	Real photo post card. Brick home with people and dog posing in front. 1904-1918. Unposted. $10.00 SOLD
TT16	1/9 plate tintype of broadly smiling girl wearing a beaded necklace. In a blind-stamped paper sleeve displaying a Civil War era "patriotic" star design. With a Brooklyn, NY backmark. Image in excellent condition, with some light soiling to sleeve. $25.00 SOLD
CDV24	Endearing studio CDV of a man with his dog. Great shot with the dog's (I believe he's a Cairn or Border terrier) front paws on his master's leg, and the man's stovepipe hat resting on the table next to them. Notice how the dog, unlike his master, is looking straight at the camera! No backmark. Some fading to upper edge of image. Else, clean and bright with great contrast. $40.00 SOLD
CDV158	Studio portrait CDV of a handsome, unidentified Union officer in full dress. Backmark of "Brady's National Portrait Galleries, NY & Washington". Tiny chip to top edge of image with wear to mount edges, and light soiling to verso. Else very nice. $55.00 SOLD
CI-32	Great 1/6 plate ruby glass ambrotype of a family portrait. The mother and father pose outside (in front of their home?) with their five young children gathered around them. All family members are wearing their "best" for the occasion. Very likely taken by an itinerant photographer. Near fine condition with all figures in sharp focus. Housed in a half case. $125.00 SOLD
CDV257	Vignetted studio CDV portrait of Hiram Rhoades Revels, 1827-1901. Born free in Fayetteville, NC, Revels was the first African-American to serve in the United States Senate, representing the state of Mississippi. Backmark of "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, NY & Washington, DC". Written in ink in a contemporary hand on the mount recto below the image is "Hon. H. R. Revels". Extreme upper right corner of image creased. Else, this very scarce and desirable CDV is in fine, clean condition. $400.00 SOLD
ASP80	Terrific albumen photo mounted as a cabinet card showing two clear-eyed boys (brothers, perhaps?) posing with their day's "catch" in a photographer's studio. Classic fishing image with the rods, the straw hats, and the clothing. Studio mark of "A. C. Isaacs, Madison, WI". Photo circa 1885. Actual image measures 5 1/2"h x 4"w (14 x 10 cm). Very slight warp to mount, else photo in fine, bright condition. $40.00 SOLD
TT87	Here's an extra nice 1/4 plate tintype of a man posing, straw boater in-hand, "by the sea shore". I love the driftwood, the scattered shells and seaweed and, most of all, that terrific painted backdrop with its waves, rowboats and dramatic sky. Note the razor sharp clarity of the white trim on the man's bowtie. Touch of wear to the edges, else in fine, unmarked condition with great contrast and toning. Uncased. $50.00 SOLD
CI-40	1/6 plate daguerreotype of a dark eyed young woman posing primly with her hands in her lap. The photographer has added one small touch of gilt tinting to the brooch in her collar. Image in beautiful condition, save for one tiny spot of corrosion in the plate to the sitter's left cheek. Housed in a slightly worn half case. $60.00 SOLD
CDV19	Lovely CDV profile portrait of the English poet and novelist Jean Ingelow (1820-1897). From the celebrated Victorian photography studio of "Elliott & Fry, London". Touch of scattered soiling to image surface, else near fine. $35.00 SOLD
TT53	Incredible focus, depth and clarity in this 1/6 plate tintype of two serious (but endearing) young sisters wearing very elaborate dresses. With a hint of pink tinting to the cheeks. Housed in a blind stamped cream paper sleeve. No backmark. In as-new condition. $25.00 SOLD
CDV89	Superb vignetted three-quarter CDV portrait of John William Colenso (1814-1883), first Anglican bishop of Natal from 1853-1883. Mathematician, theologian, author and social activist, Bishop Colenso was a strong and vocal supporter of the rights of the African natives and published the first Zulu grammar and English / Zulu dictionary. Backmark of "E. & H. T. Anthony, New York". In fine condition. $55.00 SOLD
TT96	Here is a beautiful pair of matching, narrow-trimmed 1/6 plate tintypes housed in gilt edged cream paper sleeves with purple paper versos. They could very well be mother and daughter, or even sisters. I like the older woman's long ringlets cascading down over her shoulders, and the very serious pose of the girl. Backmark (only to image of older woman) of the "Portland Photograph Gallery, Portland, (ME)". In addition, written faintly in pencil in a period hand to verso of same image is "Nellie Jones, Boston". Verso of younger image unmarked. There's some very slight "bubbling" to the emulsion along the edge of the first image. Otherwise, both images are in fine condition with gorgeous deep contrast and toning. $23.00, the pair. SOLD
CDV173	Vignetted portrait CDV of a young, blue-eyed Civil War soldier. On the verso is written in burgundy ink in a very decorative hand; "To Miss Emma P. Church / With Compliments / G.J.B.". Unfortunately, there is no backmark to help in identifying the subject (although this image was culled from a Springfield, MA area album) so this will have to suffice as a memento of a young man going off to war. In as-new condition. $25.00 SOLD
CDV124	Here is a truly fantastic and unique CDV. Describing it is the easy part. It's a pair of legs in thick pants and leather boots from the knees down. On one of the knees rests a man's hat, and you can also see a hand holding onto the edge of the board. But to describe the "why" of this photo is almost impossible! The subject is obviously lying on the floor with their legs folded over the board. But is the board perhaps a piece of unused molding? Or a photographer's prop? And what about the realtionship between the subject and the photographer? Maybe they were friends fooling around in the studio after hours? We'll never know. But notice also, all that gorgeous, empty space in the top half of the photo! No backmark. In near fine, clean condition with superb toning. Slightest bow to the mount. $195.00 SOLD

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