The Collected Library, Including Americana and Early Photography

15 CDVs of Abraham Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth. The group is comprised of portraits of Booth taken during various sittings. Photographers/publishers include C.D. Fredricks & Co., (New York) (2), T.R. Burnham (Boston, MA) (1, 2-cent revenue stamp on verso), Wm. F. Blunt (North Anson, ME) (1), Star Photographic Gallery (Montreal) (1), Case & Getchell (Boston, MA) (1), Taylor & Bacon (Rochester, NY) (1), Groom's Photograph Gallery (Philadelphia, PA) (1). The rest are uncredited. Also included is a composite image entitled "Booth and his Associates," featuring a portrait of John Wilkes Booth surrounded by 6 portraits of conspirators.  Condition generally good, with occasional toning, soiling, and edge and corner wear to mounts. Some mounts trimmed or clipped at corners.