Brooklyn CDV

[drc]

Visa vie my earlier post, I thought it would be interesting to post three 1860s period Abe Lincoln albumen photos. These were made for sale and are by prominent studios.

#1) Mathew Brady cabinet with sharp and clear image (though with some aging/foxing)





#2) Oversized albumen with second generation/worn image and some artistic manipulation. By Henry F. Warren, well known to baseball photo collectors Of historical footnote, this is the last image of Lincoln.






#3) And an albumen CDV that reproduces artwork, probably an engraving. It's actually a photograph of the art.

[oldjudge]

Troy--any word on the guarantee?

[Saco River Auction]

I spoke with Paul Messier This Morning and Posed the question that Cory asked Me to. The question was how certain are you that this albumen was printed in the 19th century?

Paul's Response is that "He has a extremely high level of certainty that this was printed in the 19th century and is period". Moreover, There was also no evidence to support that this was made any other time. He is extremely certain that this is a 19th century albumen print, created in the mid 19th century.

Also, Paul is away this week, however next week he will be available for phone calls. The only caviat is you need to set the appointment up with me in order to call him, as we do not want him pestered by certain people and reporters.

And Jay I have not forgot about you, you will have your answer shortly.

Troy

[Runscott]

Paul Messier has a list of "certain people" who pester him?

Given all the publicity this cdv has generated, I suggest that Troy print up some glossies of himself and carry them around, along with a gold Sharpie.

[Saco River Auction]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Paul Messier has a list of "certain people" who pester him?

Given all the publicity this cdv has generated, I suggest that Troy print up some glossies of himself and carry them around, along with a gold Sharpie.

For three easy payments of $39.95, I will send you one of those glossies with a personal message....and free shipping.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Saco River Auction

For three easy payments of $39.95, I will send you one of those glossies with a personal message....and free shipping.

Seriously Troy, good luck with the auction. The recent statement you got from Paul sounds fantastic.

And I did speak with someone in the coffee shop today, who knows nothing about photography or antiques, and he had heard about this photo.

[Saco River Auction]

Thanks Scott, I hope it does well.