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**Lot of 4 Antique Underwood & Underwood Stereoview Cards (circa 1902)**
Up for sale is a fantastic lot of four (4) original antique stereoview cards published by the renowned photography firm Underwood & Underwood. These historical cards feature distinct dual-image photographs mounted on curved grey/brown cardboard backings, designed to create an immersive 3D effect when paired with a vintage stereoscope viewer.
**Included Cards in this Lot:**
1. **Governors of an Empire of Nations (1902):** A significant historical group portrait featuring British Colonial Secretary Joseph Chamberlain and various world Premiers (including Canada's Sir Wilfrid Laurier) gathered at the 1902 Colonial Conference in London.
2. **Walla Walla, Washington Farm Scene (1902):** Titled "Evolution of the sickle and flail—33 horse team harvesting wheat". A highly detailed and sought-after view of turn-of-the-century agricultural machinery.
3. **The Axenstrasse, Lake Lucerne, Switzerland:** A beautiful geographic landscape showcasing the historic road cut directly into solid mountain rock alongside the lake.
4. **Feeding the Chickens on a Chicken Farm:** A charming social/rural life scene depicting a massive flock of chickens at feeding time.
**Condition Report:**
These items are well over 120 years old and are sold in authentic antique condition. Cardboard mounts feature standard light corner and edge wear typical of age. Photographic prints retain sharp contrast with mild fading or silvering expected of genuine period pieces. Please thoroughly review all provided high-resolution photos to self-assess the exact physical condition before purchase.
Shipped securely in protective sleeves and rigid packaging to prevent bending during transit. Thanks for looking!
