CABINET CARD ~ CAMP U.S. GRANT ~ PORTLAND, MAINE

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*CABINET CARD: CAMP U.S. GRANT ~ PORTLAND, MAINE ~ REUNION ENCAMPMENT. Uncommon Cabinet Photograph of the main gate entrance to "CAMP U.S. GRANT" in Portland, Maine, by local photographer, Lamson. Small handwritten notation in upper left corner: "Portland, Me. / 19, Annual Nl. / Encampmt. G.A.R. / June 22 - 27 /85 / looking East." Through the archway [under magnification] can be seen a horse-drawn advertising wagon with a sign for "Greenwood Garden / Observatory" Peaks Island. To the right of the sign, just barely visible is a tall white marble[?] monument undoubtedly in tribute to the fallen heroes born in Maine. Actually this meeting was historically known as "The 19th Annual National Encampment" of the G.A.R. at Munjoy Hill in the summer of 1885. A two-color lithograph of the entire encampment was published at the time by George H. Walker & Co. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TERMS: NO PAYPAL Authenticity Guaranteed. Certificate of Authenticity [COA] is provided if requested . Worldwide shipping is via USPS Registered Mail [insured]: Domestic shipments @ $10.00, International shipments @ $15.00 Buyer agrees to confirm purchase by responding within three [3] days of our winning e-mail notification. All New York State residents are required to pay the 8-3/8 % sales tax. Payment should be made by money order, cashier's check, or personal check within 10 days of the closing date of the auction. All international purchases must be paid in United States Dollars . IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE : Worldwide payment accepted by International Postal Money Order, or by a check drawn on an American bank. [ Sorry ~ NO PayPal, no bank transfers and no credit cards]. If in doubt contact us before bidding. We do not participate in the ebay checkout option We NEVER use the Second Chance Offer. You can always contact us direct via e-mail at CARD PHOTOGRAPH SIZES : Carte-de-Visite Photographs are about 4 inches by 2-3/8 inches. Cabinet Card Photographs are about 6-1/2 inches by 4-1/4 inches. Postcard Photographs are about 5-3/8 inches by 3-3/8 inches. ABOUT US: James Lowe Autographs, Ltd. is a retail firm specializing in historic autographs, manuscripts, documents, and 19th century photographs. It was founded in 1969, and incorporated in 1976 with James Lowe as President and Sal Alberti as Vice President. For over thirty years, we have assisted hundreds of libraries, institutions, and collectors in forming some of the finest collections of autographs, manuscripts and 19th century photographs in the country. From the inception of the firm, we have been active in numerous collector organizations including The Manuscript Society, The Ephemera Society, The Daguerreian Society, and the UACC (Universal Autograph Collectors Club, lifetime members, registered dealers and recipients of the 2002 Dealer of the Year award ). With many years of experience and vast knowledge, we have written over 100 articles for collectors on authentication and appraisal issues for such publications as Autograph Collector Magazine, Antiquarian Booksman's Weekly, American Book Collector, The Professional Rare Bookman, Manuscript Society Journal, Financial History , Trusts & Estates, etc., and created and edited the history of bookselling audio series The Rare Book Tapes . James Lowe, a recognized autograph expert, has been called upon over the years to authenticate letters, documents and manuscripts for such organizations as the Library of Congress [with Frederick Goff, archivist], Smithsonian Institute, U.S. Department of Justice [elements of the Richard M. Nixon archive], Federal Bureau of Investigation, Pierpont Morgan Library, New York Public Library, New York Stock Exchange, New York Historical Society, Citibank Mortgage Division, Lincoln Center Library of Performing Arts, Douglas MacArthur Memorial Archive, as well as some of the top auctions houses such... read more

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