The Collected Library, Including Americana and Early Photography

Lot comprised of 8 images, including both from life photographs, images after lithographs/engravings, and composite images. Conditions overall good, with occasional toning, soiling, edge and corner wear to mounts. Highlights include:

Cabinet card photograph of Lincoln. Lacking a studio imprint but originally taken by Anthony Berger in Washington, DC, 9 February 1864.

7 CDVs of Lincoln, including 2 views of Lincoln with his son Tad. First pose, Washington, DC: Gardner. Second pose, uncredited. -- Composite, standing view of Lincoln, comprised of his head and Henry Clay's body. Uncredited. -- Seated portrait of Lincoln with beard, possibly added by the publisher (as per consignor's notes). London: London Stereoscopic Co. -- Seated portrait of Lincoln. New York: Hall. -- Shoulder-length portrait of Lincoln. Philadelphia: Wenderoth & Taylor. -- "Apotheosis of Lincoln," CDV featuring Lincoln and Washington. Uncredited. -- And one other.