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CDV or Carte de Visite photographs are small albumen (made with egg white) photo prints that were developed on thin paper. They were mounted on a heavier cut cardstock measuring about 2 1/2 by 4 inches.
CDV History: A Frenchman, Andre Disderi, received a patent for CDV's in 1854, which allowed 8 negatives to be taken by a camera onto an 8 x 10 plate. First introduced in the US in 1859, at the time of the start of the Civil War, CDV's were produced in the millions. The ease of size and paper format of this newfangled photograph allowed the CDV to be sent through the mail, a great benefit from the heavily glassed and protected and cased ambrotype and daguerreotype photos that were previously available.
Carte de Visite photographs are direct descendants of the Victorian Calling Card, thus the name, which translates to "visiting card". The Victorians were passionate "card" collectors, and it is reported that Queen Victoria filled between 35 and 100 CDV carte albums with CDV's she had personally collected. Her husband, Prince Albert, was an avid early photographer, with a photographic darkroom set up in Windsor Castle. England reportedly had annual sales of CDV's into the hundreds of millions. Although directed by her staff to consider taxing CDV sales, she refused, saying she wanted all the classes to delight in the hobby without being burdened by the government.
These cards are wonderful collectibles of a time gone by!

Antique Vintage Photographs

Item #	Description	Quantity	Price
Click for more detail... vph2	Pretty Girl vintage Carte de Visite photo Vintage Victorian era Carte de Visite photo (CDV)is one of a grouping of authentic rare real photos dating around the mid 19th century, in fine to very fine condition, measuring approximately 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches and mounted on hard cardboard. Many of the photos have the stamp of the photographer and location on the back. These are original photos, not copies! $3.50 flat rate shipping charge for up to four photos.	1	Full Price: $24.95 42 % off! Your Price: $14.50
Click for more detail... vph17a	Young Man by Bannister Vintage Carte de Visite photo Vintage Victorian era Carte de Visite photo (CDV)is one of a grouping of authentic rare real photos dating around the mid 19th century, in fine to very fine condition, measuring approximately 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches and mounted on hard cardboard. Many of the photos have the stamp of the photographer and location on the back. These are original photos, not copies! $3.50 flat rate shipping charge for up to four photos.	1	Full Price: $24.95 42 % off! Your Price: $14.50
Click for more detail... vph23	Young Girl vintage Carte de Visite photo Vintage Victorian era Carte de Visite photo (CDV)is one of a grouping of authentic rare real photos dating around the mid 19th century, in fine to very fine condition, measuring approximately 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches and mounted on hard cardboard. Many of the photos have the stamp of the photographer and location on the back. These are original photos, not copies! $3.50 flat rate shipping charge for up to four photos.	1	Full Price: $24.95 42 % off! Your Price: $14.50
Click for more detail... vph31a	Dark Woman vintage Carte de Visite photo Vintage Victorian era Carte de Visite photo (CDV)is one of a grouping of authentic rare real photos dating around the mid 19th century, in fine to very fine condition, measuring approximately 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches and mounted on hard cardboard. Many of the photos have the stamp of the photographer and location on the back. These are original photos, not copies! $3.50 flat rate shipping charge for up to four photos.	1	Full Price: $24.95 42 % off! Your Price: $14.50
Click for more detail... vph3	Young Boy vintage Carte de Visite photo Vintage Victorian era Carte de Visite photo (CDV)is one of a grouping of authentic rare real photos dating around the mid 19th century, in fine to very fine condition, measuring approximately 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches and mounted on hard cardboard. Many of the photos have the stamp of the photographer and location on the back. These are original photos, not copies! $3.50 flat rate shipping charge for up to four photos.	1	Full Price: $24.95 42 % off! Your Price: $14.50
Click for more detail... vph13	Young Man Standing vintage Carte de Visite photo Vintage Victorian era Carte de Visite photo (CDV)is one of a grouping of authentic rare real photos dating around the mid 19th century, in fine to very fine condition, measuring approximately 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches and mounted on hard cardboard. Many of the photos have the stamp of the photographer and location on the back. These are original photos, not copies! $3.50 flat rate shipping charge for up to four photos.	1	Full Price: $24.95 42 % off! Your Price: $14.50
Click for more detail... vph18a	Young Woman vintage Carte de Visite photo Vintage Victorian era Carte de Visite photo (CDV)is one of a grouping of authentic rare real photos dating around the mid 19th century, in fine to very fine condition, measuring approximately 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches and mounted on hard cardboard. Many of the photos have the stamp of the photographer and location on the back. These are original photos, not copies! $3.50 flat rate shipping charge for up to four photos.	1	Full Price: $24.95 42 % off! Your Price: $14.50
Click for more detail... vph24	Young Mustache Man vintage Carte de Visite photo Vintage Victorian era Carte de Visite photo (CDV)is one of a grouping of authentic rare real photos dating around the mid 19th century, in fine to very fine condition, measuring approximately 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches and mounted on hard cardboard. Many of the photos have the stamp of the photographer and location on the back. These are original photos, not copies! $3.50 flat rate shipping charge for up to four photos.	1	Full Price: $24.95 42 % off! Your Price: $14.50
Click for more detail... vph32	Older Woman vintage Carte de Visite photo Vintage Victorian era Carte de Visite photo (CDV)is one of a grouping of authentic rare real photos dating around the mid 19th century, in fine to very fine condition, measuring approximately 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches and mounted on hard cardboard. Many of the photos have the stamp of the photographer and location on the back. These are original photos, not copies! $3.50 flat rate shipping charge for up to four photos.	1	Full Price: $24.95 42 % off! Your Price: $14.50
Click for more detail... vph4	Little Girl in Pink vintage Carte de Visite photo Vintage Victorian era Carte de Visite photo (CDV)is one of a grouping of authentic rare real photos dating around the mid 19th century, in fine to very fine condition, measuring approximately 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches and mounted on hard cardboard. Many of the photos have the stamp of the photographer and location on the back. These are original photos, not copies! $3.50 flat rate shipping charge for up to four photos.	1	Full Price: $24.95 42 % off! Your Price: $14.50
Click for more detail... vph14	Older Man vintage Carte de Visite photo Vintage Victorian era Carte de Visite photo (CDV)is one of a grouping of authentic rare real photos dating around the mid 19th century, in fine to very fine condition, measuring approximately 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches and mounted on hard cardboard. Many of the photos have the stamp of the photographer and location on the back. These are original photos, not copies! $3.50 flat rate shipping charge for up to four photos.	1	Full Price: $24.95 42 % off! Your Price: $14.50
Click for more detail... vph19a	Young Woman vintage Carte de Visite photo Vintage Victorian era Carte de Visite photo (CDV)is one of a grouping of authentic rare real photos dating around the mid 19th century, in fine to very fine condition, measuring approximately 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches and mounted on hard cardboard. Many of the photos have the stamp of the photographer and location on the back. These are original photos, not copies! $3.50 flat rate shipping charge for up to four photos.	1	Full Price: $24.95 42 % off! Your Price: $14.50
Click for more detail... vph25	Mustache Man vintage Carte de Visite photo Vintage Victorian era Carte de Visite photo (CDV)is one of a grouping of authentic rare real photos dating around the mid 19th century, in fine to very fine condition, measuring approximately 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches and mounted on hard cardboard. Many of the photos have the stamp of the photographer and location on the back. These are original photos, not copies! $3.50 flat rate shipping charge for up to four photos.	1	Full Price: $24.95 42 % off! Your Price: $14.50