The Collected Library, Including Americana and Early Photography

7 CDVs of Edwin Booth, including studio portraits by Gurney (New York), T.R. Burnham (Boston), and Brady/E. & H.T. Anthony (New York). Included in the lot are 2 touching portraits of Edwin Booth posed with his young daughter, Edwina. The images were taken at Brady's studio shortly after the sudden death of Edwin's wife, Mary Devlin Booth, who passed away in February 1863.  Condition generally good, with light toning, occasional soiling, and some edge and corner wear to mounts.