Description: VERY RARE 1880's HIGH WHEEL BICYCIST "WALTER L. PHILLIPS" TAKEN JANUARY 3, 1890 - Rarely will you find a high wheel bicycle tintype as nice as this quarter plate example. The image measures 3 1/2 X 5 inches. The young identified Penny Farthing man is identified on the backside of the photo as, Walter L. Phillips and dated January 3rd, 1890. He was wonderfully photographed agains a painted backdrop in this tintype studio.A great additon to your antique photo or historic bicycling collection. Good luck to my winning bidder. Keywords: Bike, Bicycling, Cycling, Velocipede, Sports, Racing, Award, Trophy, Medals, Winner, Highwheel, High Wheel, 1880's CONDITION: Please view my detailed photos for the actual condition of this cased images and as part of my description. The larger quarter plate is in fantastic condition. The tintype has great contrast, tonal range and sharpness. I will carefully ship these items to the winning bidder by way of Priority Mail for FREE. Please feel free to view my other items I have listed in my EBAY STORE! See "ABOUT ME"; click the "me" icon next to my Ebay ID nic-o-matic for more information regarding my new website of 19th Century Photographic imagery I have for sale. United States bidders only please! Foreign bidders may request approval to bid several days in advance prior to the end of my auctions and must agree to my foreign sales terms! I am proud to have been a member of the Ebay community since 2001. Please note my 100% positive feedback record and please bid with confidence. Please ask all questions prior to bidding. I truly strive to make your EBAY experience an enjoyable one.
Price: 495 USD
Location: Lawrence, Kansas
End Time: 2024-12-03T01:00:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Antique: Yes
Photo Type: TINTYPE
Signed By: WALTER L. PHILLIPS
Image Orientation: Portrait
Signed: Yes
Size: 3 1/2 X 5 inches
Date of Creation: 1890
Material: Metal
Region of Origin: US
Subject: Figures & Portraits
Vintage: Yes
Type: Photograph
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Year of Production: 1890
Format: QUARTER PLATE TINTYPE
Theme: BICYCLING HISTORY
Style: Documentary, Figurative Art
Production Technique: Tintype
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: ONE
