RARE 1859 Ehninger's Illustrations of Miles and 12 similar items

Illustrations of Longfellow's Courtship of Miles Standish By John W. Ehninger Photographed from the Original Drawings by Brady New York: Rudd Carleton, 1859 Features eight albumen photographs mounted on thick pages - original photographs taken by Mathew Brady, the eminent American Civil War photographer. The photographs are pictures of Ehninger's drawings. There is a page of Longfellow's poem to go with each photograph. This was the first American use of original photographs of illustrations for a literary work. Original brown hand-tooled tooled leather with gilt lettering. 44 pages. 12" x 9.5" Rare and important piece of American photographic literature! RARE 1859 Ehninger's Illustrations of Miles Standish photographs by Mathew Brady Click images to enlarge Description Illustrations of Longfellow's Courtship of Miles Standish By John W. Ehninger Photographed from the Original Drawings by Brady New York: Rudd Carleton, 1859 Features eight albumen photographs mounted on thick pages - original photographs taken by Mathew Brady, the eminent American Civil War photographer. The photographs are pictures of Ehninger's drawings. There is a page of Longfellow's poem to go with each photograph. This was the first American use of original photographs of illustrations for a literary work. Original brown hand-tooled tooled leather with gilt lettering. 44 pages. 12" x 9.5" Rare and important piece of American photographic literature! We make every effort to describe our items as comprehensively and accurately as possible. It is up to you to ask questions prior to bidding - we will cheerfully answer all questions as quickly and completely as possible. Objects are sold in "as is" condition and we provide numerous pictures for your information. We offer refunds/returns if the item has been misrepresented or misdescribed and we will work with you in good faith to ensure your absolute satisfaction! The Fine Print. Please read! I normally ship at three times per week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. At end of auction, contact is expected within three days and payment is due within 5 days of auction close (10 for overseas bidders). Non-paying bidder notice after that time and item re-listed. Where possible, Delivery Confirmation (package tracking) is used and incorporated into the mailing price. Tracking is not available on international orders. Florida residents must pay 6% sales tax. I am not responsible for any accidents, injuries or other damages that arise out of the use or misuse of any item purchased. , each bidder agrees to release and hold the seller harmless from any and all losses, damages, rights, claims and actions of any kind in connection with the auction or resulting from acceptance, possession, or use of any item including, without limitation, personal injury, death, property damage and claims based on publicity rights, defamation or invasion of privacy. , each bidder agrees to all terms and conditions stated here. Images sell! Get Supersized Images Free Image Hosting Create your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter