The
Wrestlers
Set of 4 CDV Photographs
by "C. D. Fredricks of New York, Habana (Havana) & Paris"
$2,250.00 USD
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They depict various wrestling positions and techniques.
Despite being obviously 'staged', there is a sense of
action in this series. One senses a combination of
sport and theater. In fact, it's been suggested that
they're European showmen. Whichever, they challenge us.
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Each has a 2 cent blue Internal Revenue Service
Proprietary Tax Stamp with a picture of George Washington.
Each stamp has been hand-canceled. |
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THE WRESTLERS
group of 4
CARTE DE VISITE ALBUM
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BACKMARKS
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Each has the same backmark: "C.D. FREDRICKS & CO. 587 Broadway NEW YORK 108 Calle de la Habana HABANA 31 Passage du Havre PARIS."
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APPEARANCE
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All CDVs have very good tones and excellent details.
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CONDITION
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1) Some splotches at top. Slight discoloration at right side. Mount has worn corners and edges and a stain at upper left. Back has some foxing and soiling. 2) Some foxing. Mount has light wear to corners and some soiling. Back has soiling and light foxing. 3) Splotches of discoloraton at top. A few dark spots. Mount is unevenly trimmed at top and has wear to edges and corners along with some soiling. Back is soiled. 4) Some discoloration to upper left area and along left edge. Spots and specks. Mount has weaer to edges and corners and some soiling. Back has some spots and brown stains at top.
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SIZE
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CDVs are approximately 4 x 2 7/16 inches each.
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