Over the past decade we have been purchasing and accumulating 1000's of photographs, negatives, color slides and transparencies. Most were purchased from estates in the Chicago area. In age the range from the late 1800's all through the 1900's up until 1975 or so. Anything newer then that we tended to shy away from. None of the images that we are selling are modern day reproductions, printed by an inkjet or laser printer. All are in the format in which we purchased them. That said, the negatives we sell are the only known to exist. The same can't be said for photographs, although it is highly unlikely that another exist in most cases. Perhaps tucked away in another family members photo book or shoe box, there may be another, but that is beyond our scope. There may also be instance where both a negative and developed photograph exist in our collection, due to the large quantity we are dealing with joining the two may be difficult and the can be sold separately.
We list for sale 200-400 photographs each week, generally on Thursday and Sunday. Others are available in our store for immediate purchase.
Whenever possible we will share any source information or identifiers about the subject matter.
No strings attached, what you purchase, you own. Free to do with what you please. Also, our return policy applies for items received other then as described, NOT for you to receive the item and make copies, an honest transaction will be expected.
Known Source Information: Chicago Area Estate.
Shipping Domestic- When selecting "STANDARD SHIPPING" at checkout your item is shipped at a reduced cost and without the benefit of tracking. If you would prefer not to take this risk you can upgrade to "USPS Ground Advantage" and tracking will be provided. We have added the "STANDARD SHIPPING" option in order to address high shipping cost for lower valued items.
Shipping International- When selecting "STANDARD SHIPPING" at checkout your item is shipped at a reduced cost and without the benefit of tracking. If you would prefer not to take this risk you can upgrade to "USPS FIRST CLASS MAIL" and tracking will be provided. We have added the "STANDARD SHIPPING" option in order to address high shipping cost for lower valued items. Low cost shipping options have all but disappeared, what used to cost $4-5 is now in excess of $7-12.
Combined Shipping- We are happy to combine shipping in order to save you money. Please use the ADD TO CART feature when purchasing more then one item, the feature will combine your order and charge you the proper shipping amount. When we are able to we'll combine your order and refund any excess shipping to you.
Our Pictures- We do not use stock photos, the pictures you see are of the actual item. Please examine the pictures, as they are part of the description. We do our best to represent our items as accurately as possible. However there may be specifics that you may need addressed so please do not hesitate to contact us before you make your purchase, we'll be pleased to assist you.
Image Date- We are often asked how we were able to determine the date of a slide, photograph or negative, to which there is more then one answer. When using a specific year that evidence comes from one or more of several sources. In the case of slides those after 1959 are usually date stamped when processed, we also use slide tray liner notes, memos written on the slide, evidence presented by other slides/photos/negatives within the same grouping, logs or journals kept by the original owner and visual evidence presented in the image itself. When the precise year is unknown but the period is clear will use general terms such as 1940s, 1950s, 1960s...etc.
Condition Definitions
Brand New- Never been used.
Like New- Perhaps used, shows no wear.
Excellent- Appears like new but may show some minor wear.
Good- Used, but well taken care of.
Fair- "Used but not abused". May have minor flaws or heavy wear.
Below Average- Rarely do we sell such items, unless they are vintage or collectibles. They show significant wear and may need mending or repair.
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