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Tintype Photo of a Abraham Lincoln Engraving, Carte de Visite Format After Brady

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,200.00 USD
Tintype Photo of a Abraham Lincoln Engraving, Carte de Visite Format After Brady
Abraham Lincoln Related
Abraham Lincoln Tintype Photograph After The 1864 “Brady” Photograph Used Upon the United States $5 Note
Rare Tintype of Abraham Lincoln Engraving, in a Carte de Visite format style, Reproduced By George F. Ayer, Portland, ME, After Brady, Choice Near Mint.
This impressive Carte de Visite, 4” x 2.5” size Union Card Picture holder has an oval front opening containing a 2” tall period Tintype Image (by sight). That specific image is of a most historic Abraham Lincoln engraving, produced after the 1864 Portrait Photograph by Matthew Brady. Later, this very image would become the central Lincoln Portrait to adorn the United States $5 note. This card appears virtually mint in condition. Its corners are crisp and clean, the Tintype Photograph image is clear with sharp contrast.

The reverse of the card has the printed Maker’s Identification Label reading “George F. Ayer, Photographer, 101 Middle Street, Portland” upon the creamy white, ornately embossed cardstock. Its original paper seal has never been torn or tampered, appearing fully intact. Two fairly recent occurrences of the more common, small ferrotype size tintype images of this historic Abraham Lincoln image in small brass holders have both sold for the low four figures at a Southwestern auction house. Overall, this impressive Abraham Lincoln Tintype image is in museum quality condition and is excellent for display.