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The photographer is the son of W G Helsby (snr) born Buenos Ayres Argentina 1828, was a photographer in Valaparaiso Chile for many years. He died in St Asaph Wales 1891. His son also Dr William George was born in Valparaiso Chile in 1853 and was also a photographer, eventually living in Denbigh with his father, WGH died in 1925. The brothers,William, John, and Thomas Helsby, operated a photographic studio in Valparaiso beginning in 1846. Carlos Luis Rossell joined the studio in the late 1850s and bought the business in 1866. John Helsby traveled to the Juan Fernandez Islands aboard the yacht of Jose Tomas Urgenta and produced
photographs there around 1860.

2023-ME-49

DESCRIPTION GRADING

Mint: A perfect card just as it comes from the printing press.

Fine: Like Mint but with light aging or very slight discoloration. No bends or creases. May be postally used or may have writing only on address side of card. A clean fresh card on the picture side. May have slight signs of wear such as slight corner rubbing.

Very Good: Corners may be a bit blunt or rounded or rubbed. May have slight postmark on face, minor corner bends, edge wear and other small faults may be evident. May have writing or postal use on address side. standard condition for most collectible cards

Good: Corners may be slight blunt/rounded with noticeable bends or creases. May be postally used or unused, with or without writing on address side. Less than Very Good and may have some ink marks or postal damage.

Fair: Card is intact. Excessive soil, stains, creases, writing or cancellation may affect picture. May be a scarce card that is difficult to find in any condition.

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