Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 9

Manuscript, Collectible and Philatelic Auction

Cartes de Visite and Early Photography

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 794		Dickens, Charles (1844-1870). British novelist. When Dickens was just twelve years old, his father, who had a habit of living beyond his means, was put into debtors prison, propelling the young Dickens into childhood poverty. His experiences in this period of his life contributed to his views on social reform garnering his great compassion for the lower class and inspiring several of his later works. Classic works include Great Expectations, David Copperfield, A Tale of Two Cities, and the traditional holiday favorite, A Christmas Carol. Carte de Visite. Sepia toned, 2½ x 4", n.p., n.d. (circa 1860). Some surface abrasion, one chip with projecting scratch, minor foxing, two pin holes at border of image. Overall condition good to very good. This bust portrait presents Dickens in a thoughtful pose. A very nice piece. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $58
Lot 795		Dickens, Charles. Quarter size cabinet card of novelist Charles Dickens, circa 1867. Mounted on a card backstamped by J. Gurney & Son, this sepia toned photograph measures 2 x 3½" and pictures a profile of Dickens. With one surface indentation at the upper right, and a spot of nearly indetectable staining. In good to very good condition overall. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $58
Lot 796		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 797		Maximilian. Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph (1832-1867). Archduke of Austria and "puppet" emperor of Mexico. Carte de Visite of Maximilian circa 1864 wearing ceremonial uniform with a wiry beard. Measuring 2-1/2 x 4". A few light stains. In very good condition overall. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86
Lot 798		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 799		Thumb, Tom (1838-1883). American entertainer, born a dwarf and made famous by P.T. Barnum. Carte de Visite picturing the wedding party of General Tom Thumb and his wife Lavinia Warren. Dubbed the "Fairy Wedding Group", this bridal party was completed with best man Commodore George Nutt, and maid of honor Minnie Bump -- Lavinia's dwarf sister. The couple was married in New York City on February 10, 1863. Verso identifies the photographer as William Brady and features printed signatures of the four pictured. Light toning and an abrasion at the upper left. Otherwise, in very good condition. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $184
Lot 800		Early 20th Century Butcher Shops. A remarkable group of twelve black and white and sepia toned photos of butcher shop interiors collected over 30 years by a retired butcher (talk about bringing your work home with you!).The assemblage of 20th century photos, includes images of both Washington and Oregon branches of Murphy Brothers Grocers, Piggly Wiggly and Brooklyn Meat Market. Also featured are views of shops in Roundup and Columbus, Montana and a great shot from the Anderson Brothers in Laurel, Montana. Most photographs measure 5 x 7", and are mounted on cardboard. One photo has been hand-colored. Sharp, clear images with some silvering and foxing. Generally in very good to fine condition. Interesting Americana, these images would be great in a meat market, restaurant or in the hands of a carnivorous collector. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 801		Miniature Tin-Types. Some 95 miniature tin-types in a small leather album, measuring 3½ x 4¼". A mix of images capturing round-cheeked children, women in their Sunday best and men gazing sternly into the distance has been compiled into this album. Most of the pictures are clear and sharp and in very good condition, but the album itself is in poor condition. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $259
Lot 802		Pair of 1860s Carte de Visite Albums. Pair of Carte de Visite Albums, circa 1860-1870. Each album features 20 images, primarily picturing costumed, period actors and actresses of the Civil War period. Of note, is a portrait of John Wilkes Booth, Shakespearean actor and assassin of Abraham Lincoln. Also included is one hand tinted image. Albums measure 4-1/4 x 5-1/2, and 5 x 6". Individual pages may be a bit stained, but photos are fine. Both album covers are in very good condition, with original hinges. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 803		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 804		Stereo Views - Various Early Publishers. Thirty-six different stereo views from a variety of publishers. Includes various worldwide locations including Vatican, Milan Cathedral, Yosemite Falls, early view of Randolph Street (Chicago), Royal Order of St. George Parade (Chicago), Swinging Festival (Calcutta) Cheapside London, The Blue Grotto (Capri Italy) as well as mining and an interesting Miss Hickok (The Champion Equestrienne of the World) on a raised stallion and others. Most in fine condition. A wonderful variety of images -- some humorous, some picturesque. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $184
Lot 805		Stereo Views of French Women in Lingerie. A rare and attractive group of five hold-to-light color stereo views featuring various French women in lingerie. Minor foxing and some fading of these slightly racy ladies who are in good to very good condition. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 806		Stereoscopic Views. Lot of 18 stereoscopic views. Mix of black and white and sepia toned images, 7 x 3½, United States. From a variety of manufacturers and states, with several different borders, several with informative copy on the reverse. Many pieces have a slight curve, there is some fading and foxing. Overall, fair to very good condition. Cowboys, miners, hunters and cavalrymen are all represented in this collection of images, which also features five outstanding views of pre-earthquake San Francisco. Stereoscopes brought the wide world into Victorian parlors, opening doors into unknown realms -- for us, they offer a fleeting glimpse of bygone days. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 807		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 808		Vintage Photographs -- Scenes of California. A beautiful collection of 25 views of Northern and Southern California, presenting each image in both original sepia and hand-colored versions, are offered in this attractive album. Subjects include views of historic missions, four vistas from Yosemite, and two scenes from the Monterey area. Inside label indicates the album was presented as a gift in 1940. Although the protective sheets between leaves have yellowed, a few photographs show some silvering and there is minor buckling of a few album pages, condition is very good. This collection may have been from a commercial photographer's sample book, as indicated by inventory numbers on labels at the bottom of each page. Soft hues, painstakingly applied, enhance the beauty of the California scenery and historic missions show graceful aging in the striking photographs featured in this album. Whatever its original purpose, this album is a wonderful piece of Californiana and a great representation of the photographer's art in the middle of the 20th century. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 809		Withdrawn	Unsold