CT: This is a view by J.W. & J.S. Moulton, no. 256 Essex St., Salem,
Mass.. It is view No. 25 "City Park from Terrace". This is
from a series titled Views of Hartford, Conn. and Vicinity. Click image for larger view. If not priced, or at auction, please inquire.
We sold a lot of views last year. Recently we bought some new views and will be listing them here, both for sale at fixed price, and also we will entertain offers. Decisions made by the end of the month. Email us and tell us what you are searching for .... we'd be happy to help you find it.
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CT: This is a view by J.W. & J.S. Moulton, no. 256 Essex St., Salem,
Mass.. It is view No. 25 "City Park from Terrace". This is
from a series titled Views of Hartford, Conn. and Vicinity.
A common view of the Treasury circle, we believe. What captured our
interest was the advertising on either side of the mount: On the left -
Gardner Blandin, Oil Paintings, Photographs, Engravings, &c., 230
Westminster St. Providence, R.I.; on the right Gardner Blandin, Walnut and Gilt
Mouldings, Cornices, &c., Made to Order; Pictures Framed to Order in Latest
Styles at Lowest Rates. We have never owned an advertisement for this
person in more than twenty-five years of collecting advertising back stamps,
etc. $9
Illinois: A stereo view titled Church of the Holy Name, Chicago; see lower
right. No maker's name. Quite decent condition. We've not had
this before. Old flat manila mount.
MD: A nice older view, and larger, flat yellow mount stereo by W.M. Chase of
Baltimore. The title of this is "A Bayou Lugger, New Orleans".
Fault of mount at lower right, photo of boat intact. $12 includes
shipping.
MA: From the "Berkshire Series" on left; "Pittsfield &
Vicinity" on right. A horseshoe bend in the river apparently.
There is a large advertising back stamp which we have not seen before. It
advertises that this was "Published by Geo. W. Houghton, Ladies Pavilion,
Lebanon, N.H. Dry Goods, Millinery and Fancy Goods. An Immense
Assortment of Goods of Every Description". Miller & Best, Pub's,
67 High St. Boston All this in a frame on the back of this photographic
stereo view. $8 includes postage
This view by the Kilburn Bros. was published in Littleton, N.H. It is
titled "288. Echo Lake, and Mt. Cannon, Franconia Notch, N.H.".
A man with a pipe is seated in a boat at the shore; what appears to be a
boathouse and dwelling is seen across the water. There are two bends which
are more apparent on the back, but can be seen from the front as well.
Otherwise, the clarity and depth is very nice. From our personal
collection. Order NH Echo Lake stereo $7 post paid. soon to ebay, or
you may inquire.
NJ: This is a great stereo by Keystone titled "The Passaic Bridge on
the Lincoln Highway between Jersey City and Newark, New Jersey. It is
number 20. Very nice condition. The pink at the bottom is reflection
that comes from the scanner light; this view card has no problems and is in
shades of gray, white and black, clear and good depth. Good historical
narrative on back about "Where the Lincoln Highway Crosses the Passaic
River, New Jersey". ebay soon
NY: Views on the New York and Oswego Midland Railroad (Negatives by J.P.
Doremus; No. 8144 etc.) At Rest - Ruins of Old Mill, Bloomingdale
Published by E. & H. Anthony & Co. - see pictured reverse of
stereo.
NY: A nice old flat view, orange mount, which pictures City Hall,
NYC. Lots of folk sitting on benches, in what was apparently a park across
from? American Scenery.
NYC: The M&B Series in very fancy script up the left side of the mount
on the front of this view; American Scenery at right. The Lake, Central
Park, New York is the title on the front. We bought it for the advertising
back: William Keith, Bookseller and Stationer, Washburn Block, Brockton,
Mass. Further, there is advertising at bottom for stereoscopic views and
photographs. Miller & Best, Pub's, 67 High St. Boston.
Flat mount, nice early advertising piece from our personal collection.
1726. Goat Team, Central Park, N.Y. is the title of this flat old Kilburn
view. Great depth when seen in a viewer. The young man in gray near
the lead goat's head appears to be wearing a cadet uniform; the other youngsters
are all very well dressed, as are the ladies in the background and the children
in the cart.
NY This is No. 611 New York State Scenery. It was photographed by
Heywood; published by Frank Rowell, No. 25 Winter Street, Boston, Mass.
U.S. This is the "Veiled Fall on Lick Brook, Ithaca." On
this very nice advertising back, beneath the ornate tablet, is an additional
advertisement for "Spence Spencer Ithaca, N., Agent for the State of New
York. This nice flat mount has great stereoscopic effect. Brook in
foreground, one can almost hear the falls.
OREGON: Fish Wheels, Columbia River, Oregon, U.S.A. 226B
Keystone The back of this view gives another number: 13627.
The narrative on the back tells "Thre is a fish story to the effect
that the Kamtchatkan fishermen can take from the Siberian waters 10,000 salmon
in an hour, when the fish are running well". It goes on to describe
the construction of the wheel, how it works and gives such facts as "said
to take as many as 225 salmon in a minute, under the most favorable conditions,
or 12,000 in an hour". The description ends with "The wheels
have been denounced as a cruel invention but it has never been proven that
killing of any kind is a gentle and gracious art". These views were
most likely done as educational both for the public and for school
students. Copyright 1904. Red across the bottom is scanner effect,
or reflection; the view itself is in like new condition and purely black and
white photograph. $12
PA: This old, flat orange mount is published by Anthony (see view of
back). It is titled Mansion House, Mauch Chunk. This comes from the
series Switzerland of America. Quite nice, good depth.
PA: Union View Co., Publishers, Rochester, N.Y. printed up the left
side of this view; Delaware Water Gap up the right. This is a lightly
tinted view of a farm scene, fences and cows - actual title and number
"1253 - COWS". We can see at least three. Back is blank
and clean. $6
No maker's name on this old flat yellow mount. Handwritten on the back
"Marshall Falls, Delaware Water Gap No. 747". Decent condition,
good depth. $5
TN: No title on the front of this nice old flat view. However, on
the back someone has written in ink "Point and Chattanooga, from Lookout
Mountain". No maker's name, possible home made view. Wonderful
clarity and depth. $25
Topical:
G. W. Robinson is the photographer as printed up the left side; up the right is
Baltimore, MD. Titled "From Baltimore to Niagara.
Historic:
A Keystone view, #35, picturing St. John's Church and the Veteran's Bureau
Building, Washington, D.C.
Here is a beautiful real photo stereo view of "A Nation's Shrine from the
Air - Home of Washington, Founder of the Republic, Mt. Vernon,
Va.". A marvelous historical narrative on the back gives
many interesting facts such as that from here Washington carried on his most
interesting correspondence with Hamilton on the subject of federal union, and
here too that he wrote many letters on another subject dear to his heart - the
opening up of the vast, unknown West. We wish there was time and space to
copy all of the facts on the back. George Washington and his wife, Martha,
are buried here, a few hundred yards from the house. A real piece of
historical Americana, this is. We recently received a letter soliciting
funds for restoration of Mt. Vernon - no Government funds, either Federal or
State of VA are used here.
The Funeral of President McKinley - Receiving Vault in Westlawn Cemetery,
Canton, Ohio, U.S.A. #12453 by Keystone. This lovely view has been hand
colored, is in very nice condition. On the back there are a number of
paragraphs entitled "The Sermon - Concluded". One line says Wm.
McKinley believed in prayer, in the beauty of it, in the potency of it.
The last line of the lengthy description of the funeral/sermon tells us that
"A mixed quartette sang "Lead, Kindly Light," and the benediction
was pronounced".
A group of soldiers pictured in this stereo. It is titled "Lining up
for Drill". There is a copyright date of 1898, by William H. Rau,
which gives one the idea that these are men in the Army during the Spanish
American war.
Sets:
Military & War Views:
U&U "Rest in Peace! your sacrifice made Cuba free - burial of
"Maine" Heroes, Arlington, Va. Copyright 1900 by J.F.
Jarvis. What looks like a dark band across the view is, in actuality, a
crowd of people assembled for the burial. Nice old historic view, whether
you collect military, Virginia, or Cuba related material.
A group of soldiers pictured in this stereo. It is titled "Lining up
for Drill". There is a copyright date of 1898, by William H. Rau,
which gives one the idea that these are men in the Army during the Spanish
American war.
Keystone - V 19282 There is also a number 288 The title
on this very nice view states that this is "Colored Troops Returning from
France on S.S. Aquitania, New York." There is a wonderful historical
narrative telling about the "Afro-American portion of the population .....
well represented in the AEF" .... there is also an excellent description of
the camouflage netting used on ships at the time. This is from World War
I.
Keystone - Hauling Down French Dirigible Balloon for Officer's Report is the
title on this very nice condition view. The historic narrative on the back
talks about the fact that "Dirigibles performed most important services
during the war, particularly in scouting, protecting ships from submarine
attack, searching out U boats, and making observations for the arm. They
were used over land and sea". We are uncertain which war, but we
think WWI, as they talk about horses being attached to the winch to lower the
airship. 2/10
VA: We wish we could lighten this scan. The view is not this dark
when seen in person. It is Keystone 99, title "General View of
Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Va. It seems to have been taken from a
rooftop overlooking the scene, the image is clear and the 3-D effect
super. On the back is an excellent historical narrative. One fact
impresses us: "Inside this structure (the large bldg visible) are
built and repaired some of Uncle Sam's battleships. Knowing this and
remembering that the capital of our country, Washington, D.C. is not far way on
the Potomac River, you are not surprised that the entrance to Chesapeake Bay is
well protected by Fortress Monroe and other defenses." Perhaps this
is the 1930's? No date is seen. We have not had this view before.
Niagara Falls Views
267. Night - A beautiful night scene with moonlight reflected in the
water. This view was done by G.E. Curtis, the well known photographer.
Geo. Barker, Photographer up the left; Niagara Falls, New York, up the
right. This is #712 - The Hermit's Cascade - Niagara.
Here is an absolutely lovely stereo view in excellent condition. Done on a
light blue-green mount, the title is "View from Prospect Park -
Niagara". The photographer's imprint at either end reads:
Charles Bierstadt, Photographer, Niagara Falls, N.Y.
Niagara Falls as photographed by George Barker.
Holiday
In this U&U stereo, a couple sits in front of a fireplace, dreaming of a
future Christmas. Three ghost images of children seen in front of a ghost
image Christmas tree; three ghost stockings on the mantle. The actual
title of this card (11) is ANTICIPATION - Visions of the future. It
has a copyright date of 1901. $6
Children:
U&U A real photo view of a little girl and her cat, on a floral patterned
bedspread. The title is "Wake up, you lazy Pussy".
Copyright 1898 by Strohmeyer & Wyman. Nice condition. SOLD
Keystone 151 In this wonderful old stereoview we see, according to the
title "Traffic Policeman Helping Children to Cross the
Street". The back is titled TRAFFIC POLICEMAN, CLEVELAND,
OHIO". Historical narrative on back tells all about how to become a
policeman (nope, not for girls). It says you must learn all the laws ...
"some of these laws tell you how to drive horses and
automobiles" According to the wonderful old cars this was early
1900s. The back says this is P151. A great street scene, with
vintage vehicles. $15
11490
Parental Discipline - that is the title at lower right of this adorable stereo
done by James M. Davis in 1897, and copyright by B. W. Kilburn, of Littleton,
N.H.. The little boy dressed up as the father holds one doll child next to
a carriage (left) and sitting in front of the table, the little girl is spanking
another doll. Just behind the "father" is a crib or cradle.
Photographic image is clear. What appears to be a portrait of Abraham
Lincoln is on the wall. $10
U&U: Titled "Good Night" and copyright 1901. A
sentimental view, picturing four lovely little girls, on their way upstairs to
bed. $3
P12 from Keystone, also numbered P-21330., titled "Playing
Indians". Five children in costume with bow. From the back,
starting off "Five little Indians sitting in a row", the narrative
goes on to tell about the fact that this country used to belong to the Indians,
and there is some history of them written at a level for youngsters. Super
condition, the red at the bottom is simply reflection from the scanner, and is
not part of the view itself.
Copyright 1891, by Strohmeyer & Wyman. This is an exceptional
condition view, showing a little girl and her dog. The dog is dressed in a
doll dress or a baby dress and has a cap on its head; the little girl holds a
piece of bread or cookie. The title is "Speak for it
Beauty". Too much detail to describe here, many interesting items in
room and on mantel.
A flat stereoview by William H. Rau, Photography, Phila (Sold only by Griffith
& Griffith, etc.). No date on this but we know it is fairly
early. "Teaching Kitty to take the Bottle" is the title.
Good depth, 3-D effect. The little one has a nipple in mouth, as the
larger little girl puts a nipple in the kitten's mouth. Good subject,
again clarity rules here.
Native Americans:
Keystone #265 and/or 16061: Iroquois Indians who Took Part in Tercentary
Pageant (1908), Quebec, Canada. A fair number of persons dressed in
traditional garb, with bows and arrows, and mostly sitting or lying on the
ground in front of a very large tepee. The historical narrative on the
back describes the Iroquois, the league of Five Nations and then tells of the
Tuscaroras in NC making it Six Nations. Interesting and sympathetic
story. ebay 2/3
Home Duties of the Hopi Man - a scene at the Indian Village of Oraibi,
Arizona. Copyright 1903 by Underwood & Underwood. This view is
ex-Commercial Museum High School of Commerce, Boston, Mass - there is a small
white square on the back at upper right "4 Wool". We think this
is very nice condition, indeed it looks better in person than in the scan.
$20
The Katchina Dance to the Rain Gods, Hopi Indians, at the Shonghopavi Pueblo,
Arizona. This wonderful Keystone view, Number 62, does not scan well,
which is a pity. It is in terrific condition, pictures the pueblo, the
dancers and some other Hopi people. There is good depth, and stereo
effect. On the back is an excellent historic narrative describing
"their most famous and interesting ceremony ... grotesque garb .... hideous
masks, etc." It goes on to describe the dance and the village which
"is on a mesa in the midst of the Painted Desert where rain is always
needed". $25
Personalities:
Who can tell us the name of this woman pictured by Sarony? We have had few
stereo views by this maker, a well known photographer. She looks familiar
and we are thinking "actress". Inquire about price and
availability, please.
Occupations:
Hydraulic Mining is the title on this very nice condition stereo view by
Keystone. It is number 268G; from the Geography Units series. This
describes gold mining in the hydraulic fashion. An excellent extensive
narrative on the back. The red across the bottom is reflection from the
scanner light; the view itself is in new condition and totally black and white
photograph. $10
ND: Threshing Wheat in the Red River Valley, North Dak. is the title on
this very clear Keystone view, 177. One can almost hear the steam engines
as the wheat is threshed and blown to the top of those huge piles. A horse
drawn vehicle brings more wheat to the workers. An excellent narrative on
the reverse describes the process and the engine and separator. At the
time of this picture (1930's?), "If the wheat crop of our country for one
year was put in two-bushel sacks, and these sacks were laid in rows, there would
be eight rows clear around the world". We can't help but wonder how
this compares to today's wheat industry? In any case, a great look back at
agriculture in America, early last century.
Fairs & Expositions:
Keystone 266 and/or 16037: Fifth Royal Highlanders of Montreal in the
Military Parade of the Quebec Tercentary, July, 1908. This view is in
quite nice condition, and shows the Highlanders in their kilts, as well as horse
drawn vehicle plus bystanders. This was taken, according to the back, at
the celebration of the founding of Quebec 300 years previous, which was one year
after the first permanent settlement at Jamestown, Va. A narrative
description of Quebec and its history printed here. ebay 2/3
From the back of this light gray mount, we see the official seal for the World's
Columbian Exposition of 1893, Department of Photography. C.D. Arnold,
Chief. The front shows this to be a stereoview "Photographed,
Published and Copyright, 1893, by B.W. Kilburn, Littleton, N.H."; up the
left side "James M. Davis, General Agnet, 1015 Arch Street,
Philadelphia. The title on the building is "Deutschland".
This is number 8148 The Great Krupp Building, Columbian Exposition".
Sl flaw sky upper rt, see scan. Good depth, clarity - great vintage
clothing seen in good stereo effect. Official gray mount. $6
postpaid
Louisiana Purchase Exposition This is a marvelous Art Nouveau (Platino)
Stereograph done by C.H. Graves, Publisher. The title is "King
Cotton, Mississippi Agricultural Exhibit, Louisiana Purchase
Exposition". Copyright 1904, C.H. Graves. Like new
condition. ebay 2/1
Copyright 1893, this is number 8198, Krupp's Great Exhibit of Guns, Columbian
Exposition. Very nice condition, men assembling the exhibit? we
guess. Huge guns and shells - gives clarity to the expression
"bringing out the big guns". Quite impressive. Backstamp
Kilburn, Littleton, N.H.
#7882 Copyright 1893 by B.W. Kilburn. The title of this interesting view
is "Esquimaux Sledge and Dog Team, World's Fair". Interesting
spelling but may have been proper at the time of the 1893 World's Fair
(Columbian).
National Parks:
Views other than American in the following section:
Early Keystone stereo view of the new Aswan Dam though they spell it on the
mount Assuan Dam. This is from the Geography series; test questions at end
and one reads "How has English rule benefited Egypt?". ebay 2/1
The title of this Keystone view is Native Boys Spinning Cotton, Egypt.
This view is alternately numbered 563 and 6233. The narrative on the back
describes the spinning process, and gives some facts about Egyptian
cotton. It also says "You will note that the natives are very
dark. Their clothes look like bathrobes. They wear no shoes.
The question posed at the very end is "To what race do these boys
belong?". ebay 2/1
Ex-President Kruger's Home at Pretoria, South Africa. Copyright 1901 by
Underwood & Underwood.
Leopoldville on Stanley Pool, most important trade center of the Congo Free
State. Copyright Underwood & Underwood. We learn from the back
that "If you wish to visit ...... an ocean steamer will carry you up the
broad seven-mile mouth of the Congo to Matadi, then a ride of 240 miles on the
Congo Railway, built in 1898, will bring you to Stanley Pool". A
further description is given of the Phiography; Industries; Transportation,
etc. Extremely interesting.
Manchuria: This 1904 U&U stereo view is titled "West from City
Wall, along curiously decorated street to the Bell Tower Mukden,
Manchuria". There is a wonderful historic narrative on the back that
begins with the fact that "There are at least 300,000 Chinese living here
and probably 25,000 soldiers are in or near the city since the outbreak of the
Russo-Japanese war". It is from Notes of Travel, No. 6, copyrighted
1904, by Underwood & Underwood. We wish we could reproduce all the
history here. Very nice condition.
Iraq: The scanner won't behave today; the pinkish area is
reflection. The actual view is like brand new, beautifully crisp black and
white, real photo. This is Keystone V27702 Where Tradition Locates
Garden of Eden, Valley of Euphrates, Iraq. This is from the early 1900's,
there is no copyright date. The historical narrative on the back begins
with "We are on the right bank of the Euphrates, facing east. Persia
and Afghanistan and northern India lie beyond that distant horizon."
It goes on from there across the geographic facts, climate, religion, etc., and
says that this district was inhabited thousands of years before the beginning of
the Christian era. with ruins dating back as far as 2250 B.C. There is so
much information, it is too bad we can't include it all here. Super view.
The Tower of London is printed up the right side of this view; no maker's
name. What is unusual is that it does not appear to be taken from the
river side. Note the horse drawn coaches in the foreground. Some age
apparent, but a nice old flat mount.
Canada: This Keystone view 291* is titled "A Pulp Mill of the St.
Lawrence Region, Canada". The condition is so nice, and there is a
great description of the river on the back. We guess this was done in the
1930's. The image is crisp and clear, with excellent stereo
effect.
VIEW-MASTER REELS: We had these as kids, didn't you? We find our grandchildren can be kept happy on a rainy day with several viewers and plenty of reels.
A 1946 Sawyer's Inc. copyright on this reel of Cinderella and the Glass
Slipper. Starts with Preparation for the Ball (1) and ends with Cinderella
Met by Prince at Palace (7). Also, see the little booklet that came
with. View-Master Presents Cinderella illustrated with Seven Scenes in
Three Dimension Full Color Kodachrome.
V-M Reel 564 Sawyer's Copyright 1946 and titled San Juan, Puerto
Rico. Nice condition.
As seen here - Three V-M reels "Disney on Parade". Copyright
1973 Walt Disney Productions, they are B 5171, B 5172, and B 5173. All
three for one price. ebay soon.
As it says on the envelope, this is one View-Master reel. It is number
181-A Williamsburg, Virginia and titled Colonial Restoration. There is a
copyright date of 1955, by Sawyer's, Inc., Portland 7, Oregon. Order
Wmsburg $2
ETHNIC:
Sorry, nothing at present in this category.
Recently Sold:
A wonderful Keystone view alternately numbered 370 and 29589T. Titled
"When King Carnival Reigns in the New Orleans Mardi Gras, La.".
Busy scene with good depth and clarity. An excellent description of the
events of Mardi Gras which was started around 1827. Good description of
the city and the krewes as well. SOLD
Alaska: This is a wonderful Keystone view titled "Members of Los
Angeles Chamber of Commerce Enjoying Golf at Anchorage, Alaska". Note
the snow capped mountains in the background. The fellow at the tee is
wearing knickers, and the group seem to be wearing shirts and sweaters, so it
must have been warm enough. A slight pink tone across the bottom is simply
scanner effect, or reflection, and does not exist on the view. The
narrative on the back "A Game of Golf at Anchorage, Alaska" talks
about the number of hours of daylight you can play golf .... good depth and
clarity. $30 SOLD
We want to buy any views like this, that are of making money, or money or stamp related, printing money or making coins, etc.:
Philadelphia
Mint Keystone View Company #22291 "Coining Presses, Government Mint,
Philadelphia, Penna." From the reverse: "The bars of
silver or gold, as the case may be, are placed under heavy steel
rollers.........among our silver coins are the dollar, the half dollar, the
quarter and the dime". What is the five cent piece made of? The
cent piece?". A crystal clear view of the coining room in excellent
condition.
We are also looking for views by D.C. Ade and by W.T. Robertson; please let us know what you might have for sale or trade.
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