Daguerreotype of a young boy standing near a plinth. New York, 1852-55.

A$550 · Offered by Douglas Stewart Fine Books

Sixth plate daguerreotype with applied colour, 80 x 70 mm (sight), in an oval brass mat stamped ANSON 589 / BROADWAY ; ormolu preserver; housed in a half leather case with floral motif; the daguerreotype is in fine condition.

• Binding: Hardcover

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