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LOT 251

Lot 251

John Forbes, Boston (19th Century)

John Forbes, Boston (19th Century)
Lot 251 Details
John Forbes, Boston (19th Century), American

WHITE MOUNTAIN VIEWS (NEW HAMPSHIRE), (WHITE MOUNTAIN SERIES), 1884, FIRST EDITION

Original embossed brown cloth portfolio with stamped gilt title containing 15 Albertype photographs; each image signed, titled and inscribed “Albertype” and with copyright date “1884”. Titled including: “White Cat River”; “Glen Ellis Falls”; “Willey House”; “Elephant Head”; “A White Mountain Home”; etc.
Image 9" x 7" — 22.9 x 17.8 cm.; 12" x 10" — 30.5 x 25.4 cm.

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $1,080
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John Forbes, Boston (19th Century)
  • John Forbes, Boston (19th Century)
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Note:

The Albertype process was an early form of photo-lithography using a photogelatin printing plate, similar to a Collotype.

This is a rare volume with only a few copies recorded in libraries, worldwide. The Forbes Company published four different sets of views, which were purchased individually and made into the folder.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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