American Historical Ephemera & Photography, Featuring Property from the James Milgram, M.D., Collection of Broadsides, Ephemeral Americana & Historical Documents

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[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. Sixth plate daguerreotype portrait of a man with a telescope, with letter from Eben Seavey of Scarborough, Maine referencing a Captain Elisha Newcomb.

[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. Sixth plate daguerreotype portrait of a man with a telescope, with letter from Eben Seavey of Scarborough, Maine referencing a Captain Elisha Newcomb.

Sixth plate portrait of a man holding a telescope in his lap. (Tarnishing to edges, spotting to mat and preserver.) Housed in a full pressed paper case. (surface wear, discoloration).

[With:] SEAVEY, Eben. Autograph Letter. Scarborough, 18 March 1848. 1 page, 7 7/8 x 10 in.. (creased, with one area of loss, some chipping to left edge, and discoloration throughout). Seavey writes to a "Mr. Oliver," about furnishing some "slack claim bait" that Captain Elisha Newcomb was unable to supply. Note at bottom of letter instructs Mr. Oliver to "Direct to Eben Seavey in the care of Capt Elisha Newcomb."

The Federal Census of 1860 lists an Elisha Newcomb being 61 years old, living in Scarborough, ME, and having the occupation of "Sea Captain." The Census for the following decade lists (perhaps the same) Elisha Newcomb, age 73, of Scarborough Maine as a "Clam Digger."

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Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

American Historical Ephemera & Photography, Featuring Property from the James Milgram, M.D., Collection of Broadsides, Ephemeral Americana & Historical Documents

[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. Sixth plate daguerreotype portrait of a man with a telescope, with letter from Eben Seavey of Scarborough, Maine referencing a Captain Elisha Newcomb.

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