The Collected Library, Including Americana and Early Photography

22 CDVs related to West Point Military Academy, comprised of views of the campus buildings and landscapes, along with cadets and alumni. Conditions generally good unless otherwise noted. Occasional toning, spotting, and edge and corner wear to mounts.

Highlighted scenes and subjects include: Seated portrait of Louis Benz, Chief Bugler at West Point, posed with his bugle. New York: D.C. Fredricks & Co. -- Tintype portrait of a cadet housed in 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. paper sleeve, manuscript identification below, "John W. Farmer Jr." (edge wear/loss to paper sleeve). -- 3 CDVs, including a view of the Mess Hall, two unidentified cadets posed near cannon, and a scene purportedly showing Capt. Edward Boynton in ruins at West Point which was previously part of the Gen. William Morris Collection (as per consignor's notes). New York: Rockwood. (Some surface loss/residue on mount versos). -- View showing remnant of old chain used as destruction to navigation at West Point during the Revolution, also previously part of the Gen. William Morris Collection (as per consignor's notes). Uncredited. (Residue on mount verso). -- 13 CDVs of the campus buildings, including Mess Hall, the Library, and Roe's Hotel. Cambridgeport: Warren. -- 2 CDVs of the grounds. Cambridgeport: Butterfield. -- View of the Potomac from Fort Ellsworth. New York: D. Appleton & Co.