Description: Carthage, Hancock County, Illinois Fair and Depot Photographs--1917 Title: Carthage, Hancock County, Illinois Fair and Depot Photographs--1917 Publication: 1917 Description: Carthage, Hancock County, Illinois Fair and Depot PhotographsTwo original glass plate negatives measure 3.25 x 5.5 inches. Light emulsion chipping to edges. Light silvering. Clear and crisp image. Very Good Condition.Two photographs from the same day, August 30, 1917, from Carthage, Hancock County, Illinois. Includes a detailed filled photo of an exciting and close three horse harness race with the infield packed with cars and many spectators filling the grandstand and packed along the rail. Date on the negative. Second photo from the Carthage Depot with several Burlington Northern passenger cars and a throng of people, perhaps waiting for a VIP of seeing off soldiers. A search of period newspapers did not yield any good clues. Wonderfully detailed photos from 1917 Carthage, Illinois. We have digitally converted these to positive images; you will receive the original glass plate negatives--not printed positives. Seller ID: 1679 Subject: Americana, Photography Stellar Books & Ephemera is an on-line antiquarian dealer offering a wide variety of unique, unusual and rare artifacts of American History ranging from letters, manuscripts, archives and diaries to 19th century photography and 20th century letterpress. We specialize in the ephemeral and occasionally offer finer books which strike our fancy. If we stock it, you know it's unique. Terms All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 48 USD
Location: Moab, Utah
End Time: 2024-10-28T17:44:06.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Subject: Horse
Signed: No
Type: Photograph
