Antique 1874 CDV Photo Album Hartford Public High School Class Unusual Covers

Description: Very interesting c. 1874 CDV Photograph album The album has very unusual covers mounted on the front and back, which I have not seen or could readily find other examples of. At first from a distance i thought it was a variation of a thermoplastic case design, but upon close inspection it its actually a copper plate with a brass frame. The rear cover has a thin veneer-like panel inside a brass frame. The album contains 47 cdv photographs, the majority of which are the Class of 1874 from Hartford Public Highschool. Almost all of the CDVs are marked on the back by the signatures or a note from the student themselves (like a yearbook) or a note denoting who the person is (likely from the original owner of the album) There are also a couple of earlier/later CDVs towards the end of the album, one of which has a tax stamp on the rear. Album measures approx. 4-3/4" x 5-7/8" x 2"Condition:The spine of the album has degraded to time, and has come loose. The pages remain connected. The exterior covers have mild scratching and patina from age. The interior pages show some slight discoloration and edge wear but overall are in good shape. The photos are in overall good condition as well, majority look to have never been removed. Some photos have moderate expected wear from age/storage. Displays quite well with the unusual front cover!Shipping:We have a 3-Business Day Handling Time. However, we do ship ASAP so typically we can get it out faster. If you need the item faster or on a deadline, please message us before purchase and we will see if we can accommodate you (additional shipping fees may apply). Best Offers:We're always willing to try and work with our customers, so a lot of our items feature "make offer". Please note that the majority of the listings with this feature are on an "auto-accept/decline" setup within certain thresholds, and it's not actually us declining your offers. You can always send us a message to make offers as well! Combined ShippingWe try to help all of our customers by offering combined shipping. Please "Request" a total to receive a combined shipping discount before completing Checkout.InternationalInternational buyers are handled on a case by case basis and will always be handled via either GSP or other trackable services depending on the item. Please message us if you're interested in a particular item.Thank you for stopping by!Our High Resolution Photographs are taken for your review and inspection of the item in detail. Please review and feel free to ask any question you may have. Be sure to View Our Store to see our extensive inventory of great Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, and more! Resellers, Tax Exempt Notice!We know that the new internet state sales tax rules are a pain for everyone. However, it is important to note that eBay is now allowing your tax exempt status on the site (important for people who have it). Per Ebay:If you are exempt from paying sales tax on your eBay purchases, visit ebay.com/salestax to learn more about our buyer exemption program for tax-exempt buyers (e.g. charitable entities, resellers, etc.). Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 399.95 USD

Location: Clearwater, Florida

End Time: 2025-02-01T20:30:08.000Z

Shipping Cost: 12.95 USD