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PREMIUM ANTIQUE COLLECTION: NEAR-COMPLETE 1905 T.W. INGERSOLL EUROPE RUSSIA TOUR (97 />
Historically Significant
Up for sale is a highly scarce, beautifully preserved, near-complete consecutive run of 97 antique stereoview cards published by the renowned T.W. Ingersoll, copyrighted 1905.
Unlike broken, mismatched lots commonly found on the market, this collection represents a single, unbroken historical archive running consecutively from Card No. 801 through No. 900.
MISSING CARDS NOTICE (For Collector Transparency):
To be a completely full set of 100, this archive is missing exactly three cards: Numbers 828, 831, and 844. All other 97 cards are present, sequential and accounted for.
THE A8723 FACTORY REGISTRATION
Every single card in this collection features the identical factory plate registration code "A8723" printed without spaces on the reverse. This serves as a guaranteed watermark of authenticity, proving these all originated from the exact same original 1905 lithographic production run.
PREMIUM COLLECTION FEATURES:
• Rich Color Lithography: Features vibrant, beautifully detailed colorized finishes that bring turn of the century Europe & Russia to life.
• Complete Historical Back-Text: Every single card features the comprehensive, original historical descriptions and educational narratives printed in bold black text on the reverse.
So interesting and educational!
• Comprehensive European Itinerary: Takes the viewer on an incredible Grand Tour of 1905 Europe, including historic architecture, grand cityscapes, and famous geographic landmarks spanning Greece, Italy, France, Russia, Norway, and more.
I have included a few of my favorites, but I'm sure you will have your own favorites. I would love to photograph all of them, but of course I am limited to 24 images.
CONDITION REPORT:
Cards are in excellent antique condition for being over 120 years old. Sturdy, curved mounts with strong edges. Most of the Images are crisp with bright colors and clean text on the reverse. Expect minor vintage edge-toning and light wear consistent with careful handling over the last century. Please see photos for exact details.
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I usually ship within two days of payment except on the weekends.
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