This photo of Lincoln's funeral train at Cleveland sold for $750 An album of carte de visite photographs of Abraham Lincoln’s funeral procession was the top-selling lot at Cowan's December 9, nearly tripling its $8/10,000 estimate by selling for $27,025. Comprised of 97 CDVs, the album featured images of three of the nine cities on … Continue reading Abraham Lincoln Funeral Photograph Album Realizes $27,025
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Rare Garfield Carte de Visite Brings $4,068 at Weiss Sale
A rare signed carte de visite of former President James A. Garfield – taken when he was a Union Brigadier General in the Civil War, prior to his assassination by gunshot at the hand of Charles J. Guiteau on July 2, 1881 – sold for $4,068 at an estate sale that was top-heavy with weapons … Continue reading Rare Garfield Carte de Visite Brings $4,068 at Weiss Sale
Talking with Heather Coleman on Collecting Old Photos
Each Saturday Heather Coleman brings boxes of black and white snapshots, cameras, stereoview cards and other photos to Fort Greene for the Brooklyn Flea. She appreciated photos, mostly by notable photographers, at and early age and then started looking at and collecting amateur snapshots. It’s a hobby that found new appreciation a few years back … Continue reading Talking with Heather Coleman on Collecting Old Photos
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