People & Personalities

PP5. George Stacy. His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, with Mayor Howard of Portland on his left; and in front, Lord Lyons with the Duke of Newcastle on his left; photographed just prior to departure on board his fleet, at Portland, Maine, October 20, 1860. G+. $175

PP9. E&HT Anthony. No. 219. Miss Sarah Sheaf, the Prize Equestrian, at the Caledonia Agricultural Fair, St. Johnsbury, Vt. Age, Ten Years. VG. $100

PP10. Charles Bierstadt. Signorina Maria Spelterini, Crossing Niagara Rapids. Few spots. G+. $25

PP15. No ID. Rare Stereoview of famous Siamese Twins Chang and Eng (1811-1874).   The twins were major attractions for P.T. Barnum and were world-renowned in their day. This image is circa 1865-70. Written in pencil on verso is "Siamese Twins." VG. $600

PP18. E&HT Anthony. No. 2014. The Princess of Wales-Albergeldie Castle. E. $125

PP20. E&HT Anthony. Photographic Negative by Brady. The Fairy Wedding Party. Mr. & Mrs. Genl. Tom Thumb, Commodore Nutt and Miss Minnie Warren. This was taken the day of the great wedding at Grace Church, NYC, Feb. 10, 1860. Tinted. VG. $150

PP22. E&HT Anthony. No. 2016. The Prince of Wales-Abergeldie Castle. VG. $125

PP27. Keystone. 32784. Jack Sharkey, Contestant for the World's Heavyweight Championship. Clipped top corners. E. $85


PP49. C.H. Shute & Son, Edgartown, Mass. No. 321. Intr. of the Hermit's House, Quidnet, Nantucket. G+. $45

PP53. J. Gurney & Son. The Reverend Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887). American Abolitionist and clergyman. VG. $50

PP65. J. Gurney & Son. Wm. Castle. VG. $35

PP68. No. ID. Just a great view of a heavyset woman with a pail dressed for the storm. VG. $25

PP69. No ID. Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines. VG. $65

PP70. J. Gurney & Son. Henry Wheeler Shaw, known as Josh Billings and Uncle Esek. Born April 21, 1818, died Oct. 14, 1885. American Humorist. VG. $65

PP72. E&HT Anthony. Prominent Portraits-The Stage. No. 5441. Adelaide Ristori, great Italian Tragedienne. Ms. Ristori was born in 1821. She played Lady Macbeth with Edwin Booth. G+. $45

PP79. Keystone. 19089. Sousa's Famous Marine Band Playing on South Steps of Treasury Building, Washington, DC. VG. $35

PP86. E&HT Anthony. No. 125. Blondin on the Tight Rope. VG. $100

        
PP93. E.S. Co. Set of 13 views of a majorette doing various things with a baton. Copyright 1923 E.S. Co. VG. $150   [4 views]  [4 more]  [4 more]  [last view]

PP99. Savage & Ottinger, Salt Lake City. Pres. B. Young, Born June 1st, 1801. VG. $150

PP100. E&HT Anthony. Prominent Portraits. No. 4767. Edwin Booth, Actor. VG+. $325

PP101. [Mormons] Underwood & Underwood. President Joseph F. Smith (left), 2nd Coun. Anthon H. Lund (center), 1st Coun. John R. Winder (right). Copyright 1904 by U&U. VG. $150

PP106. Gurney, NY. Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887). American Abolitionist and clergyman. Card is flaked at lower left o/w image is VG. $45

PP110. J. Gurney & Son, NY. Horace Greeley (1811-1872), editor of the New York Tribune. VG. $250

PP115. Castle & Harnett, Cleveland, O. Ret. Rev. Charles P. McIlvaine, Bishop of Ohio. Professor of Ethics at West Point, 1825; Author of popular book on "the Evidences;' Civil War period orator, appointed to accompany Thurlow Weed to England when they favored the south. G. $150

  
PP119. John Carbutt, Chicago. Union Pacific Rail Road, Excursion to the 100th Meridian, October 1866. 213. Commissioners and Directors of the U.P.R.R. This series was published in 1866. To promote the progress and assure stockholders of their investment, the U.P.R.R. directors invited leading businessmen and political leaders on an excursion to the wilderness.  John Carbutt, the noted Chicago photographer, was hired to make a visual record of the event.  More than 200 men and their wives made the trip in the luxury Palace cars of the U.P.R.R.  Thirty-six stereo views were issued. Spot in sky of right image. VG. $375

PP127. J. Gurney & Son, NY. Marie Louise Kellog, opera singer. VG. $25

PP128. J. Gurney & Son, NY. Lilly Whitney. VG. $45

PP131. J. Gurney & Son, NY. Mme. Leutner. VG. $25

PP135. London Stereoscopic Company. Miss Gipsey. VG. $20

PP136. London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company. No. 15. The Prince and Princess. Afternoon Drive. VG. $50

PP138. William B. Holmes, NY. 8. Rev. H.W. Beecher and family under the Apple Tree, near Peekskill, NY. G. $35

PP141. H.S. Fifield, New Hampton, NH. No. 91. Arctic Philosopher with his Wife in the Pool, Franconia Mts. NH. John Merrill & wife. VG. $20

  
PP162. J. Gurney & Son. Edwin Booth. E. $150

     
PP164. M.B. Brady. Published by E. Anthony. The Prince of Wales and Suite. Brady's 1860 copyright line in right margin. Members of the suite are all identified on label verso. (KR) G+. $250

     
PP166. London Stereographic & Photographic Company. Dublin International Exhibition, 1865. No. 29. Group. Prince of Wales, Lord & Lady Wodehouse, etc. Vintage manuscript on verso: "Taken 11th May 1865. Private visit of Prince of Wales to Exhibition which he opened on the 9th." VG. $125

PP168. J. Gurney & Son, NY. Pencilled on back is "Pelham." VG. $30

PP171. J. Gurney & Son, NY. Kellogg. G. $25

  
PP173. Slee Bros., Poughkeepsie, NY. Miss Morse-Daughter of Prof. S.F.B. Morse. VG. $150

  
PP175. E&HT Anthony. Prominent Portraits. No. 2879. Rear Admiral Milles [sic], Commanding English Fleet in N.Y. Harbor. This is actually Rear Admiral Sir Alexander Milne (1806-1896). The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography says: "Milne was appointed to command the North America and West Indies station in January 1860, a post that rapidly became central to British diplomacy and naval activity. The difficulties occasioned by the American Civil War, notably the federal blockade of the southern states, the Trent crisis of late 1861, concern for the security of Canada, the French intervention in Mexico, ensured that his term, extended by one year until 1864, was peculiarly demanding." VG. $350

  
PP176. Alden, Springfield, Mass. George Cheney, Mill River Flood 1874, Gatekeeper, made a famous ride warning of the flood. VG. $65

  
PP179. E.M. Van Aken, Elmira, NY. Views in Liliput Land. Park Church Fair, Dec. 1875. An Oriental scene with tea urn, incense burner, etc. VG. $50

  
PP180. E.M. Van Aken, Elmira, NY. Views in Liliput Land. Park Church Fair, Dec. 1875. Looks like a group of the Liliput inhabitants. VG. $65

     
PP182. No ID. Seth Kinman, California Trapper and Mountain Man. Maker of the Elkhorn Chair presented to President Lincoln. VG. $400

  
PP185. E&HT Anthony. Prominent Portraits-The Stage. No. 2870. Mr. J.K. Mortimer, Actor. VG. $75

  
PP186. E&HT Anthony. Prominent Portraits-The Stage. No. 5465. John Sefton, Actor. G. $65

  
PP187. E&HT Anthony. Prominent Portraits-The Stage. No. 2759. Miss Madelaine Henriques, Actress. VG. $75

  
PP188. E&HT Anthony. Prominent Portraits-The Stage. No. 5442. Adelaide Ristori, great Italian Tragedienne. VG. $65

  
PP191. E&HT Anthony. Prominent Portraits. No. 2095. Miss Annie Dickinson-Great Female Oratress. G. $150

PP193. J. Gurney & Son, NY. Euphrosyne Parepa-Rosa (7 May 1836-21 January 1874). A soprano whose achievements were recognized by the Philharmonic Society of London (now the Royal Philharmonic Society) with the rare award of their Gold Medal in 1872. VG. $25

  
PP199. Towle, Lowell, Mass. Bridal Party at General Butler's, Lowell, Mass., July 21st, 1870. Nick at top right of left image o/w VG. $85

UT100. C.R. Savage, Salt Lake City. President B. Young, born June 1st, 1801. VG. $200

PP200. P.F. Weil, NY. Stereoscopic Studies. Sportsmans' Studio. VG. $75

PP203. [George Stacy]. No. 92. Tight Rope Performance over the Rapids. VG. $35

PP204. [George Stacy]. No. 401. Santa Claus. VG. $65

PP205. J.A. French, Keene, NH. Willie R. Fisher, the Fat Boy of Harrisville, N.H. The Wonder of Cheshire County. Willie's story is on verso. G. $200

PP206. Keystone. V11969. G. Marconi, the Genius of Wireless Telegraphy. E. $125

PP208. [Elliott]. Waterloo Veterans. Several of the men have crutches and wooden legs. Tinted. VG. $85

PP209. Stuber, Bethlehem, Pa. Gems of American Life. American Beauties. Hattie Chase. Copyright 1871. G. $15

PP210. Keystone View Co. V28007. Most Famous Inventor of the Age, Thomas A. Edison in his Laboratory. VG. $200

PP211. No ID. Interesting view of a man with his arm on a large statue of Bishop Matthew Simpson, looking up at its face. Matthew Simpson (20 June 1811 – 18 June 1884), was a bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1852. Bishop Simpson was a close, personal and trusted friend of President Lincoln, who considered his advice of great value. He attended the family at Lincoln's death and gave the sermon at his funeral in Springfield, IL. During the Civil War, Bishop Simpson delivered a number of speeches on behalf of the Union. G. $75

PP212. Evans & Soule, Photographic Artists, Boston, Mass. Mark Twain Group. Nibbled bottom center o/w G. $750