Sale 1853
| Cincinnati
| Cincinnati
Estimate$500 – $700
Clemens, Samuel L. (1834-1910). American Author. Partial CDV (clipped and mounted to paper) featuring vignetted profile of Samuel Clemens, with inscription below reading "Playing 'good cub' / for jam. / Yrs always / Sam L. Clemens."
Pose is very similar to a photograph taken by Bradley & Rulofson of San Francisco in 1868.
CDV and inscription appear to have once been on same mount, but trimmed by original owner for scrapbook/album. Heavy surface soil, with some discoloration at edges. Ink mostly appears dark and clear.
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