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May Vernacular Photo History Auction

Wed, May 6, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-05-06 11:00:00 2026-05-06 11:00:00 America/New_York Michael Lehr Michael Lehr : May Vernacular Photo History Auction https://auction.michaellehrantiques.com/auctions/michael-lehr-antiques/may-vernacular-photo-history-auction-22757
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Lot 459

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Estimate: $50 - $100
Starting Bid
$25

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Real photo postcard featuring a studio portrait scene (exact subject as shown in the images). Real photo process on postcard stock. No date is stated on the card; a specific date range is not justified by the visible evidence in the provided images. No publisher is printed on the front in the scan provided.


The reverse shows a divided-back layout with address side and stamp area. The most notable back-only detail is the vertical photographer’s imprint, indicating the card stock or studio source. Additional pencil notations appear at the top edge.


The reverse reads: “Photo E. J. Van Vyffanck, 31 Rue Neuve, St Nicolas”. Handwritten inscriptions read: pencil notations at top appear present; portions are not fully legible in the scan.

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