Up for auction is a vintage collection of 7 Keystone View Company stereoview cards. These cards, dating from the early 20th century, are in varied vintage condition. This lot includes significant historical scenes, including a WWI battlefield view and naval construction.
Lot Details:
Quantity: 7 stereoview cards
Manufacturer: Keystone View Company (Meadville, PA; New York, NY; Portland, Oregon; London, Eng.; Sydney, Aus.)
Condition: The cards show clear signs of age and wear. There is visible scuffing, fading, and surface scratches on the photographic images. The cardstock mounts have frayed edges and corner wear. Please refer closely to all provided high-resolution images for the exact condition of each individual card.
Specific Cards Included:
1. WWI Battlefield Scene (V18874): "Proud Men of the North Who Fought in Flanders Fields." Features a bleak, shell-crocked landscape with fallen soldiers.
2. Troop Review in London: "Uncle Sam and John Bull Again Fast Friends - Yankee Troops in London." Features a large parade of soldiers in the city.
3. Cavalry Horses: "English Cavalry Horses Ready for the Front." A vast field filled with many horses.
4. Artillery Practice: "Our Boys in the Trenches - Aiming at Machine Gun Crew, Ft. Snelling, Minn." Soldiers in military formation in a field.
5. Vatican Interior: "Hall of Immaculate Conception, the Vatican, Rome, Italy." A detailed view of the interior architecture and artwork.
6. Submarine Dry Dock: "Four of Our Sub-Marines in Dry Dock in Government Navy Yard." Shows four early submarines under repair or construction, with cranes visible.
7. Additional Battle Scene (V18898): "Shells Bursting in Ruined French Village." This card is significantly faded/distressed.
These cards are sold as a lot, as-is, for restoration or collection purposes. They are excellent for historical study or as part of a stereoview collection.
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