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    Posted 10 years ago

    Vrgdc
    (25 items)

    I was just wondering if this picture of president Abraham Lincoln would be considered important or commonplace. If anyone has any thoughts or ideas I would love to hear them.

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    100 CDV Carte De Visite Photo SLEEVES Pack/Lot ARCHIVAL SAFE Quality 1.5mil Poly
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    192 CDV PHOTOGRAPHS CONTAINED IN A LARGE FULL VICTORIAN / ANTIQUE PHOTO ALBUM
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    100 CDV Carte De Visite Photo SLEEVES Pack/Lot ARCHIVAL SAFE Quality 1.5mil Poly
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    1. Peasejean55 Peasejean55, 10 years ago
      Wow that looks interesting.
    2. Vrgdc Vrgdc, 10 years ago
      Thanks Peasejean55
    3. scottvez scottvez, 10 years ago
      Your photograph is called a carte de visite or CDV-- these were highly collected during the Civil War era. They were collected in a manner similar to baseball cards.

      It is common to find CDVs of the famous in Civil War photograph albums-- Lincoln and General Officers.

      Your particular CDV is a lithographic view and fairly common. The photographic "from life views" are eagerly sought.

      scott
    4. Vrgdc Vrgdc, 10 years ago
      Scott,
      Thanks for sharing your knowledge with me. I appreciate it.
      Gary
    5. scottvez scottvez, 10 years ago
      Glad to help out.

      Any other photos in the album? I'd be interested in seeing any others.

      scott
    6. Vrgdc Vrgdc, 10 years ago
      Scott,
      That is the only picture in that album box. I do have some old pictures around here. I could dig some up tomorrow if you are interested.
    7. scottvez scottvez, 10 years ago
      It is up to you-- I collect and deal in antique images and never tire of looking at them!

      It is all in the content. The bust shots of typical folks are the least desirable-- but small details can really enhance desirability and collectibility.

      I have a lot of antique photograph postings on here-- if you have the inclination, take a look.

      scott
    8. Vrgdc Vrgdc, 10 years ago
      Scott I will do that. Thanks.

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