1870s photo HELP needed...

[drc]

I'd say it's after the 1870s, but it's quite large and has value due to that. Oversize photos are both rarer and valued for their display value.

I won't give a value, but if you said what he wanted I'd give an opinion if it was a fair price.

[ctownboy]

With it being framed and matted, I would be careful in buying it unless, of course, 1) it can be taken out of the frame and examined and 2) you get a written confirmation that you can have your money refunded if it turns out to be a newer print.....

David

[D. Bergin]

I wouldn't get into any bidding wars without seeing it outside of the frame.

Picture size being just under a standard 20x16 concerns me a little bit.

[bwild22]

Thanks for the great info...the seller seems to think spalding is in this picture

[prewarsports]

If that is 1870's, its LATE like December 1879 in my opinion. I would say it is closer to around 1880-82 or so based on the photography as well as the uniforms and equipment. Not a really big difference but I dont want you to think "1870's" means early or mid decade because there actually is quite a big difference between an 1872-75 era photo and one from the early 1880's which are MUCH more plentiful.