Antique CDV Portrait Photo Young Man Philadelphia PA Helterbride 2nd St For Sale

Antique carte de visite portrait photograph featuring a young man in formal dress, photographed by W. Helterbride of Philadelphia. The front imprint reads “W. Helterbride” and “520 S. 2nd St., Phila.”, and the backmark includes “Instananeous Process Used Exclusively,” which adds nice period appeal for collectors of early photography and Philadelphia studio images.This is an original vintage studio portrait, not a reproduction. The photo shows age-related wear including surface spotting, corner/edge wear, and a noticeable area of paper loss or damage near the sitter’s upper shoulder/lapel area. There are also marks and light discoloration on the front and back, consistent with age and storage.A solid piece for collectors of 19th century photography, carte de visite albums, genealogy research, or Pennsylvania ephemera. The studio identification and Philadelphia address help make this a more desirable example for collectors seeking identifiable antique photographic portraits.Shipping is free. We also combine orders and gladly accept lower offers when multiple items are purchased together.Keywords: antique CDV, carte de visite, portrait photograph, Philadelphia PA, W Helterbride, 520 S 2nd St, 19th century photo, Victorian portrait, studio photograph, Pennsylvania ephemera, antique photography