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Offered is a pair of antique photogravure illustrations by Clarence H. White, originally published in The American Annual of Photography and Photographic Times-Bulletin Almanac for 1904.
Both images are illustrations from Clarence H. White\'s photographic series created in connection with Irving Bacheller\'s novel Eben Holden: A Tale of the North Country.
Each photogravure is approximately 22.5 × 14 cm (8.86 × 5.51 inches).
Details
- Photographer: Clarence H. White (1871–1925)
- Subject: Eben Holden
- Year: 1904
- Original source: The American Annual of Photography and Photographic Times-Bulletin Almanac for 1904
- Process: Photogravure
- Quantity: 2 illustrations
- Size: approximately 22.5 × 14 cm each
- Publisher: Lothrop Publishing Co.
- Period: Early 20th century
- Country: United States
Both illustrations are printed with the caption:
“Illustration for ‘Eben Holden.’”
Clarence H. White
Copyright Lothrop Pub. Co.
Clarence H. White was one of the leading figures of American Pictorialism and an important early American art photographer. His Eben Holden photographs are notable examples of the use of photography as a form of literary illustration.
Important provenance note
These are original pages/photogravure illustrations removed from a 1904 printed volume. They are not modern reproductions and are not being represented as individually hand-pulled original photographic prints by Clarence H. White.
The photographs shown in this listing are the actual antique pieces you will receive.
Condition
Antique condition.
The two photogravures are over 120 years old and show signs of age and handling consistent with antique book pages. Minor paper imperfections, surface marks, toning and edge wear may be present.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they show the actual condition and exact items included in this listing.
Collector\'s note
An interesting piece for collectors of Clarence H. White, American Pictorialism, early photography, photogravure, antique photography books, literary illustrations and early 20th-century photographic history.
You will receive both Clarence H. White “Eben Holden” photogravure illustrations shown in the photographs.
