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NV,Austin-Lander County,Austin Nevada Area Glass Negatives in Original Box

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Historical Memorabilia Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 USD and UP
NV,Austin-Lander County,Austin Nevada Area Glass Negatives in Original Box
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Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite#309
Reno, NV 89511
Thursday August22, 10am-6pm
* Preview also available by appointment

Live Auction
Friday & Saturday
August 23 & 24, 2013
9am PDT starting time, both days

Location
Atlantis Casino & Resort
Grand Ballroom #4
3800 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89502

Lot Pick Up
Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite #309
Reno, NV 89511
Sunday August 25, 10am-1pm

c1900-The first glass negative was produced in 1839 by John Herschel, the English mathematician, astronomer, chemist, experimental photographer and inventor. Herschel originated the use of the Julian day system in astronomy. He named 7 of the moons of Saturn and 4 moons of Uranus, made many contributions to the science of photography, investigated color blindness, and studied the chemical power of ultraviolet rays. This lot of 7 glass negatives, housed in what appears to be the original cardstock box, includes view of Austin, Gold Park, mining and mill scenes, and more. One envelope is marked M. Wards & Co. Rare shots. Located along Highway 50, called the Loneliest Road in America, and named for Austin Texas, Austin was founded in 1862 as part of a silver rush reputedly triggered by a Pony Express horse who kicked over a certain rock. HKA#61084