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#6451.  Harvard University Class Album, 1872  Heavy bound photographic album, 12x14x4 inches; includes five photographs of campus and groups; individual photos of each graduating member and faculty member; approx. 150 photographs total. Generally EX condition; most identified. Class albums such as this are becoming extremely difficult to find. Spine a little weak; generally scarce.  $450.00

#15425.  Tercentenary Exposition of Governmental Activities (Mass.), 1930  Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston, 1930. Incredible bound album of nearly 170 8x10" photographs by P.E. Genereux of East Lynn, showing the exhibition booths at the Boston Armory. Every conceivable aspect of government is shown, from education to correction to health to history. Valuable historical record; album spine split, few photos ragged on edges from coming loose. Easily redone. $375.00

#2232.  Steinway Piano Promotional Photographs  Series of 28 7x9" images, each printed on 10x12" embossed paper, c. 1920-1930. Each shows a different Steinway piano, with specifications on reverse; each pictured in a home or music room setting. Apparently a salesman's set of samples. Overall superb; a few images with light spots, either age or darkroom; a fine historical record, very nearly unique. $700.00

Daguerreian Cases

#9566.  Whole Plate Mother of Pearl Daguerreian Case  This extremely rare case does not contain an image, but does have a whole plate oval mat, glass, and most of the preserver. The case itself has a scenic motif on the front, including a castle-style building, fence, trees and floral designs. The spine is labeled "Friendships Offering." Two interior "edges" of the case are missing, and some of the applied coloring on the cover has worn off. Still, repairable and quite rare.  $1100.00

Image-Related: Miscellaneous

#30867.  Paget Color Photography Viewing Screen, 3-1/4x4-1/4"  The Paget color process involved a taking screen, used when exposing the negative; special processing; and then a viewing screen when looking at the final transparency. Use of the taking and viewing screens produced the color image. Here is a package of TWO viewing screens, unused, originally wrapped, in worn original Paget box. No instruction sheet. Quite scarce. $170.00

#30866.  Paget Color Photography Viewing Screen, 3-1/4x4-1/4"  The Paget color process involved a taking screen, used when exposing the negative; special processing; and then a viewing screen when looking at the final transparency. Use of the taking and viewing screens produced the color image. Here is a package of TWO viewing screens, unused, originally wrapped, in worn original Paget box. With instruction sheet. Quite scarce. $175.00

#30868.  Paget Color Photography Viewing Screen, 3-1/4x4-1/4"  The Paget color process involved a taking screen, used when exposing the negative; special processing; and then a viewing screen when looking at the final transparency. Use of the taking and viewing screens produced the color image. This viewing screen is seemingly unused, still originally wrapped, in worn original Paget box. No instruction sheet. Quite scarce. $95.00

#10845.  Chicago Ferrotype Co. Postcard, 4x3  Imprinted postcard for use with Chicago Ferrotype Co. Mandel direct positive camera. Emulsion on one side would accept image (long since turned gray); other side has postcard imprint with little imprint of the Mandel camera. Cute, EX.  $5.00

19th Century Travel Photographs

#2300.  (Moore) Burmah--Priests House, Moulmein  The penned name in the negative is nearly indecipherable, but appears to the "Moore." 7-1/2x9-1/4" image, crisp in detail showing the Priest's House. EX.  $145.00

#2302.  India--Parsee Bazaar Street  Photographer Unidentified. Approximately 9x11" image, showing excellent detail in buildings on the street. Several people in foreground, others in background. Quite an outstanding print.  $135.00

#2305.  Japan--Temple Near Yokohama  Photographer unidentified. 8x10-1/2" image, lightly and finely hand-colored. Excellent detail and condition; couple of people in foreground.  $75.00

#2307.  Japan--Temple of Kiyondzu, Kioto  Photographer unidentified. 8-1/4x11-inch image, rich in detail; looking up the steps of the temple. EX.  $75.00

#2308.  Japan--Temple of Aisen Do, Osaka  Photographer unidentified. 8-1/2x10-1/2-inch image, delicately hand-tinted. Crisp view of the temple, with a man standing in the foreground. EX.  $75.00

#2309.  Japan--Hotel Belle-Vue  Photographer unidentified. 7-1/2x9-1/4" image, without rounded corners. View across "public square" looking at the hotel. Other structures visible; animal-drawn cart in foreground. EX.  $75.00

#2316.  Japan--Pagoda Temple, Kioto  Photographer unidentified. Approximately 8-1/2x11" image, looking at temple over rooftops of adjacent buildings. Fine details; slight shadow in upper left corner; appears to be stain on original negative. EX.  $80.00

#2318.  Japan--Rapids of the River Hozh-Garra, Kioto  Photographer unidentified. Approximately 8-1/2x10-1/2" image; rather mundane, with one or two minuscule surface marks, barely noticeable. Good detail, showing wooden racks full of stones in the river.  $50.00

#11468.  Jaffa, by Bonfils  11-1/2x9-inch image; beautiful view, looking over bushes and plants in foreground to rising city of Jaffa on hill beyond. Excellent detail; two minuscule spots in sky area, else EX. Quality signed image.  $145.00

#11469.  Solomon's Pool  11-1/2x9-inch image; crisp image by an unidentified photographer. Photograph looks down rocky slope to man-made pool; other structures to right, more rocky slopes in background. EX.  $65.00

#11470.  Jour de Ramleh  9x11-1/2-inch image; vertical format, photographer unidentified, although numbered #151 in negative. Technically a superbly detailed view of this tall narrow tower, in partial ruin, with portions of ruined walls also visible at right and left. EX.  $75.00

#11471.  Mosque domar et tribunal de David (Palestine), Jerusalem  11-1/4x9-inch image; extremely crisp image, by an unidentified photographer. Label printed in negative gives title and number 170. Close detailed view of the mosque, with other smaller buildings in area. EX.  $125.00

#11472.  Statue of Diabutz, Katasa, Near Yokohama, Japan  8x10-1/2-inch image; vertical format, lightly tinted, photographer unidentified. Relatively close view of this huge statue; man stands on wooden box at base of statue; another sits higher up, and still a third stands on a ladder near the base. Minute spotting in sky area, else EX.  $85.00

#11474.  Temple Gateway, Kioto, Japan  11x8-1/2-inch image; photographer unidentified. Superb close view of huge stone entrance to the temple; few people stand in front. Buildings, gas light posts can be seen. Crisp, detailed, EX.  $95.00

#11475.  Temple at Kioto, Japan  11x8-1/2-inch image; photographer unidentified. Nice view from inside the gate, showing temple buildings, shrubbery. EX detail, crisp. Minute staining at right side of mount, far from image.  $85.00

#11476.  View in Public Gardens, Singapore  10-1/2x8-inch image; photographer unidentified. Quiet view looking down pathways in gardens; large trees dominate the scene, few people at right under some sort of "lean-to". Graceful, serene. EX.  $75.00

#11477.  View of Kandy, Ceylon  12x7-inch image; photographer unidentified. Crisp overview of this area, sitting on the edge of a beautiful lake area. Mountains in the background. One spot on left side, in sky area, else EX.  $65.00

#11478.  Race Course at Happy Valley, Hong-Kong, China  11x8-1/2-inch image; photographer unidentified. Superb view looking down into valley and race track. Entire track can be seen, with hundreds of people and small tents, as well as row of buildings running length of track on right. Not a tremendous amount of detail, because of distance, but still a superb view. EX.  $175.00

#11479.  Fountain in Front of City Hall, Hong-Kong, China  11x8-1/2-inch image; photographer unidentified. Crisp view of fountain, partially shaded by trees at left. Nicely composed, excellent detail. EX.  $85.00

#11480.  Road to Morrison's Hill, Hong-Kong, China  11x8-3/4-inch image; photographer unidentified. Crisp view of a dirt road cutting up through the mountainside. Close view, looking down the road; three men stand down a ways, for perspective. EX.  $75.00

#11481.  Summer House--Kowlong, China  11x8-1/2-inch image; photographer unidentified. Crisp view of high-roofed house set in the countryside. Mountains in the distance; shrubbery and gardens in the foreground. EX.  $75.00

#11483.  Hoi-Tong Temple, Canton, China  11-1/2x8-1/2-inch image; photographer unidentified. Crisp close view of what is apparently the front of the temple, taken on a slight angle; shadowy images of some people in front corner. EX detail, superb view.  $85.00

#11484.  Great Pagoda, Rangoon, Burmah  7-1/2x9-1/2-inch image; vertical format; photographer unidentified. Distinctive close view of pagoda, looking up at a slight angle. Spires and parapets in foreground; slight spotting in sky area, else EX.  $75.00

#11485.  Statue of Diabutz, Kioto, Japan  11x8-1/2-inch image, photographer unidentified. Close view, fine detail; trees in background add to image. EX.  $75.00

#11486.  Temple at Kioto, Japan  11x8-1/2-inch image, photographer unidentified. Close view, with temple framed beautifully by surrounding trees. Superb detail; EX.  $125.00

#11487.  The Roumi Darwaza in the Fort, Lucknow  12x9-1/4-inch image, photographer unidentified. Technically, an incredibly detailed view, looking down a street to a highly decorated building at the end. Other buildings dominate the left side, while trees, a buggy, and a portion of a building are on the right. A few people stand in the street in the distance. EX.  $135.00

#11488.  Temple of Asakusa, Tokio, Japan  10-1/2x8-1/2-inch image, photographer unidentified. Lightly tinted; superb view of temple buildings, with small pond in front. Nice tinting; EX image.  $95.00

#11489.  Temple of Kioto, Japan  10x8-1/2-inch image, photographer unidentified. Slightly angled view looking at the front of the main building of the temple. Fine detail; crisp. EX.  $85.00

#2297.  Agra--Gate of Taj, Agra  Photographer unidentified; 8-1/2x11" image; superb detail, with the highly ornate gate and building framed by trees. Two men stand in foreground for perspective; buggies in background; people under trees. EX.  $80.00

#11490.  Temple of Kamakura, Yokohama, Japan  10-1/2x8-1/4-inch image, photographer unidentified; nicely tinted, but perhaps a little too reddish where it should be brown, like wood. Still, a beautiful view looking across a grassy area to the temple buildings, and the elevated area of the temple itself. EX.  $85.00

#11491.  Moulmein, View from Pagoda, Burmah  9-1/4x7-1/2-inch image, photographer unidentified. View looks down across buildings nestled in forested area; large body of water in distant background. EX.  $75.00

#11493.  Shita Temple, Tokio, Japan  10-1/2x8-1/2-inch image, photographer unidentified. Nicely tinted. Image shows temple entrance from angle, looking down the length of the decorative wall. Two young men stand on entrance porch. EX.  $85.00

#11495.  Bailey Guard,--Residency and Court, by Bourne  12x9-inch image. Strong view looking across large open area to row of buildings. Tree in center foreground, two laden oxen carts at left. Classic Bourne, #1025. EX.  $185.00

#11497.  Travelers Palms  10-1/2x8-inch image. Unidentified photographer. Superb view looking up sloping lawn to long white "formal" house; huge decorative palms decorate the lawn. The palms look like huge ladies' fans. A lone man stands near one of the trees, apparently for perspective. EX, very nice image.  $145.00

#11500.  Country Drive, Singapore  10-1/4x8-inch image. Photographer unidentified. Serene view down country road, framed on both sides by heavy foliage. Tiny figures can be seen in distance; abrasion on the original negative, transferred to print. Nice, if mundane.  $65.00

Tintypes

#14738.  Tintype by Bolles & Frisbie  standard 2-1/4x3-1/2" tintype study of young boy standing behind fake wooden "fence" in studio; in white paper mat with embossed edging. Reverse reads "Bolles & Frisbie's New Style of Pictures..., No. 4 Bank Street, New London, CT." EX.  $15.00

#14746.  Tintype by Deyo  Small head portrait of a woman, in 2-1/2x4" paper mat with 1/2" oval opening. Label on reverse advertises "Deyo's Photograph and Gem Picture Gallery, Schoharie, N.Y." With pricing as well. EX.  $15.00

#14741.  Tintype by W.C. Eaton  Portrait of a seated woman, in 2-1/2x4" white paper mat, with embossed edging. At bottom on reverse is printed "W.C. Eaton, Photographer, 28 State St., Bridgeport, Conn." EX.  $15.00

#14744.  Tintype by F.P. Kenyon  Full length study of woman posed in formal attire, in 3x4-1/2" paper mat with embossed edging. Embossed on back of mat is "F.P. Kenyon, Photographer, 50 State St., New London, Conn." Minor wear.  $12.00

#14693.  Tintype by F. Mowrey  Tintype image of young child, in ivory and lavender side opening mat. Imprint on reverse from "F. Mowrey, 308 River St., Troy, N.Y." c. 1870's. EX.  $15.00

#14750.  Tintype by J.G. Parks  Seated portrait of a man, in 2-1/2x4" mat, with large 1-3/4x3" opening. Paper label on reverse lists "J.G. Parks, Photographer, Montreal." EX.  $15.00

#9735.  Tintype by A.D. Perkins, Fitchburg, Mass.  bust portrait of a young man, 2-1/4x3-1/2", in lavender paper folder with oval opening. Imprinted on the reverse "A.D. Perkins, Photographer, Cor. Main and Putnam St., Fitchburg, Ms." (Mass). EX.  $12.00

#14742.  Tintype by Raymond  Portrait of young woman, in standard 2-1/2x4" paper mat, with oval opening; some stain on front of mount. Paper label on reverse reads "Raymond, Ferrotypist and Photographer, Also Dealer in Jewelry, Corner Second and Oneida Streets, Fulton, N.Y."  $15.00

#14747.  Tintype by Reynolds  Bust portrait of woman, in 2-1/4x3-3/4" paper mat, gold lettered border; oval opening for image. Paper label on reverse advertises "Made at Reynolds' New Gallery, 338 Grand Street, Williamsburgh. Three doors above Union Avenue. Six taken at one sitting and Finished in Ten Minutes. Six for 50 Cents." Nice.  $18.00

#14690.  Tintype by Schoonmaker and Burgess  c. 1870's; waist-up portrait of a woman, in vertical opening white paper mat, 2-3/4x4-1/4". Embossed ad on the face for "Schoonmaker & Burgess, Extensive Photographic Gallerues, 282 River St., Troy, N.Y." Includes line cut of two mall cherubs with camera and album. EX.  $15.00

#14691.  Tintype by Schoonmaker and Burgess  c. 1870's; waist-up portrait of a woman, in vertical opening lavender paper mat, 2-3/4x4-1/4". Embossed ad on the face for "Schoonmaker & Burgess, Extensive Photographic Gallerues, 282 River St., Troy, N.Y." Includes line cut of two mall cherubs with camera and album. EX.  $15.00

#14743.  Tintype by Schoonmaker and Burgess  c. 1870's; waist-up portrait of a woman, in vertical opening green paper mat, 2-3/4x4-1/4". Embossed ad on the face for "Schoonmaker & Burgess, Extensive Photographic Gallerues, 282 River St., Troy, N.Y." Includes line cut of two mall cherubs with camera and album. EX.  $15.00

#14692.  Tintype by M.N. Shorey  1891; souvenir tintype portrait of four people, in side opening yellow and beige paper folder. Imprint on reverse identifies the image from the "Watch Hill Tintype Rooms, M.N. Shorey, Prop'r." Noted as over Coy's Grocery Store, Watch Hill, R.I. EX.  $15.00

#14749.  Tintype by Taylor & Co.  Small head and shoulders portrait of a young woman, in 2-1/2x4" paper mat, oval opening, embossed edging. Paper label on reverse, "Taylor & Co., Ferrotypes, 105 Fulton Avenue, Brooklyn." Other advertising. EX.  $18.00

#14740.  Tintype by C.H. Taylor  2x3" tintype study of young girl; image shows some wear. Paper label pasted on reverse reads "Taken at C.H. Taylor's Photographic and Gem Car." Portion of label worn off, not affecting imprint. Scarce.  $20.00

#14745.  Tintype by Wasson  Head and shoulders portrait of a young man, in a derby hat; in 2-1/2x4" paper mat, small circular opening. Label on reverse advertises "Wasson's Ferrotypes, 73 Fulton Ave., near Lawrence Street, Brooklyn..." Other advertising as well. EX.  $18.00