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For decorating, collecting, history and biography, there's nothing
more intimate and personal than photography.
Antique photographs
display what life was honestly like in past generations.
Old
pictures are unique.
They preserve an instant in a person's life.
They preserve the place, the nuance, the character of an instant
in time.
Vintage photos are as beautiful and engaging as any
fine art.
They are a collection more venerated and entertaining
than stamps, coins or bric-a-brac.
They are the next best thing
to preserving the person her or himself.
Antique photographs are a true investment because the supply
is continually dwindling as demand and interest grow.
Exciting examples from my large, diverse and everchanging
inventory of pre-1950 prints, pictures, negatives, slides and
films are offered for sale in 3 ways:
- I prefer to sell by personalized offerings.
Personal
attention is always more satisfying to everyone.
Email me describing the
types of pictures which interest you and the price range
you want to invest.
I'll email back with photos, descriptions
and prices of material in your area of interest.
- Attention Art Editors, Advertisers, Promoters, Publishers: I offer the use of my collections of antique and vintage photographs for one-time use to illustrate advertisements, promotions and published materials such as books and pamphlets. Stock pictures for advertising use are available in several forms at very reasonable prices, $30 to $200 per single use. Email me or phone 717-236-6045 with your needs. I'll offer what is suitable.
- I've assembled an attractive selection of
"Pastpresents."
These are lovely matted and framed
photographic combos ideal for decorating.
I combine a valuable,
unique original antique picture along with a modern,
computer-enhanced enlargement; a "past-and-present."
My
Pastpresents are available in a variety of subjects, dates and
sizes, priced from about $100 to $500.
If desired, the
distribution frame may be upgraded to a more elegant frame of
your preference.
- I have a listing of interesting unframed photographs, slides,
negatives and so forth spanning the 1850-1950 era and even a few
which are more modern.
These are examples from my diverse
inventory.
Besides prints, I try to list good slides, valuable
negatives, films and stereo cards.
If you don't see something
of interest in my listing, just ask me.
Everything is inexpensive
and desirable.
- I have limited collections of ADULT ONLY erotic material. These are mostly old photographs of nude and/or sexually explicit women and a lesser number of nude and sexually explicit males. These photographs are erotic in content. To exclude the underaged and the window shoppers, I sell ADULT ONLY material by email private sales. A menu of ADULT ONLY offerings which is now available is listed separately.
I also offer a limited selection of collectible (and often
usable) photographic equipment, cameras, albums, frames and so
forth.
Occasionally I buy material for which I have requests
including specialized areas such as halftones, micrographs, x-rays,
aerial and erotic photos.
Whatever your interest,
let me hear from you!
Send your orders to:
romulata.com
Box 3021
Harrisburg, PA 17105
717-236-6045
Or
Inquire by Email.
Add shipping to all prices and insurance if desired.
I'll refund
any overage. Everything I sell is guaranteed to be as
represented. Notify me of any dissatisfaction.
A short Gallery of My
Pastpresents
Matted and framed original Antique Photos
along with a computer-enhanced enlargement
and explanatory label.
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From My Extensive Inventory
Individual Pictures
Photographs, slides, films
and so forth
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- The Advantages of Investing in Antique Photographs
Family of a Freeman 1/6 plate tintype, from the boy I date this about 1857, perhaps Baltimore. I can't make out the backdrop which would help with dating and pricing, dirty, faded. $1750.00
The Parson 1/6 plate tintype, circa 1865. Damaged at the bottom. Made in a commercial studio, likely Philadelphia, perhaps Washington. $6500.00
Bejeweled Women With a Portrait 1/6 plate tintype Made by an itinerant perhaps at a revival meeting. Circa 1870. $1600.00
Black Son in His Christening Gown Small tintype. Likely Philadelphia, circa 1875. $1500.00
Mixed Race Pugilists 1/6 plate tintype. Apparently by an itinerant, perhaps at a fair in Pennsylvania. Circa 1875. $7500.00
A Black Business Woman 1/6 plate tintype. Elegantly dressed lika a professional. Circa 1868. $4000.00
An African Man of Means 1/6 plate tintype. Likely rural Virginia or Maryland by an itinerant. Circa 1865. $3500.00
Pillar of the Black Home Small tintype. Slightly damaged, dirty. Studio photograph. Likely New York state. Circa 1860. $4250.00
A Black Community Leader 1/6 plate tintype. Apparently in an itinerant photographer's wagon with ahand painted backdrop, likely black photographer. Circa 1859. $5800.00
Treasured Child in His Christening Dress and Indian Blanket 1/6 plate tintype. Circa 1865. $3500.00
Lovers Doubled 1/6 plate tintype. Perhaps taken out of doors (chair at left is unusual), perhaps at a religious meeting. Striking pose. Circa 1875. $2000.00
African Grandmother with Granddaughter Mounted albumin print. 75x95mm, faded snapshot. Likely by a family member at home in the summertime. Circa 1898. $700.00
Black Woman in a Hat Cabinet Card Badly faded. 1892. $250.00
The Bellman Cabinet Card By J.N. Choate, photographer to the Carlisle Indian School. Damaged. Circa 1885. $600.00
Dandy With a Watch Fob Cabinet Card Circa 1890. $1200.00
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A Black Doughboy Taken by an amateur photographer, silver/gelatin, 52x73mm in a worn paper frame. Perhaps carried in a lady's purse. About 1917, faded and damaged at the corners from wear and handling. A great pose of an Afro-American soldier with his rifle. Subject and photographer unknown. I believe that this is taken in New York and the family has since moved to Pennsylvania. $600.00
Black Woman with Wicker Chair A professionaly posed silver/gelatin print, 74x114mm. mounted as a post card. About 1885. Perhaps a traveling photographer of church groups. The woman is holding a white paper or tissue in her hand. Faded from age and surface damaged at edges. Believe this photo to be of Harrisburg, PA origin, perhaps by Wilson Photo. $450.00
An Afro-American Father With Son Professional silver/gelatin print in a period wooden frame with gold decoration, 71x109mm, 130x168mm overall. Circa 1890. Subjects unknown. Faded, but well posed picture of members of the black middle class. The photo was taken by Wilson Photo, 420 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA $500.00
Proper Afro-American Lady On a Fancy Wicker Chair Professional silvr/gelatin print. Cabinet Card without border. 87x140 mm. Circa 1890. Subject unknown wears a white smock over her dress, perhaps a religous or society apron. Probably Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Water stained and slightly damaged. $280.00
Granddaughter of the Harrisburg Slum Amateur silver/gelatin print 86x130. Circa 1925. Good pose of a working class Afro-American man who needed a pocket watch and a child with elegant slippers. Water stained on left, faded. $185.00
In Front of the Plane Photo of Parker and Harry's plane Approximate Date is 1918. Description: Photo measures approximatley 2 1/2 x 4 inches. Shows the plane being admired by potential passengers. Period dress is also noted. I believe this to be a photo of Dresser family members of Bradford, Pennsylvania. It was removed from a family album. $65.00
Parker with his Plane Vintage Airplane with its owner Description: This photo measures 4 1/2 by 2 3/4 inches. The photo gives one a feeling for the braveness of the person who got inside and took to the air. Currently affixed to a Dresser family album page but with hinges so no damage would be done to the print in removal. $60.00
Set of three roadster photos Three views of a roadster owned by the Dresser family. Each picture measures 3 1/2 x 2 1/4. The photos are affixed to an album page, however, they can be easily lifted off without damage. Approximate date is 1918. $60.00
House Help Approximate Date: 1918 Description: This photo measures 4 x 2 1/2. It is black and white and shows three black men which I believe to be associated with the Dressler family of Bradford, Pennsylvania. It was removed from an album in which other photos bear that year as the date. $25.00
The Fellows and the Mountains Roadster Touring the Mountains Description: This vintage 1918 photo is approximatley 3 x 4 1/2. Depicts a group of men off on a jaunt through the mountains, I believe of Pennsylvania. Possibly the Dresser family and friends.
Removed from a family album. No damage to the print in removal from the page. $22.50
Nanny Approximate Date: 1918 Description: This photo measures 4 x 2 1/2. It is balck and white and shows the nanny of the house with two children. I believe this photo to be associated with the Dressler oil family of Bradford, Pennsylvania. It was removed from an album in which other photos are dated with the date of 1918. $25.00
Airship Approximate Date: 1918 Description: This photo postcard measures 3 1/2 x 5 1/2. The reverse of the card reads: Darling J.M. (John Martin) Here is a picture of your Daddy that I want you to keep until you are a big boy like Daddy. Perhaps someday you can have your picture taken in an airship and send one to me to keep. I could not write to you on your birthday. I did not know your address. I heard about your party. With love -- Grandmother Kelly." $25.00
Boy Actor
Lady at the Door
Watching the Hot Air Balloon
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