1860s antique EMPTY CDV PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM blind tooled LEATHER brass clasps For Sale

1860s antique EMPTY CDV PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM blind tooled LEATHER brass clasps
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Offered here is an authentic mid-19th century photographic album, dating to approximately 1860–1875, bound in thick blind-tooled leather with original brass clasps.

The album features richly embossed covers with raised ornamental panels and corner motifs, a decorative spine, and gilt-edged pages—a hallmark of higher-quality Victorian albums. Both brass clasps remain present and functional, an increasingly uncommon survival point.

Interior pages consist of sturdy card mounts with oval photographic windows, intended for early photographic formats such as albumen prints, cartes-de-visite, or small tintypes. The album is currently empty, making it ideal for collectors, decorators, or period photographic displays.

Condition reflects genuine 19th-century use: notable leather wear, edge rubbing, surface loss, and toning to pages, all consistent with age. The binding remains solid, and the album displays extremely well.

These albums were luxury household items during the early decades of photography and are now sought after both for their craftsmanship and decorative appeal.

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Approximate size: 5.75 × 8 × 2.25 inches

CONDITION: Some worn and mottled leather. Cover repaired at front hinge. Pages with some little wear tear. See description and photos.











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