Antique Russian Bodybuilder Postcard, circa 1900

Presented is an antique photographic postcard of Seven Falls, Colorado, from 1880. Postcard production blossomed in the late 1800s and early 1900s, as railroads opened up much of the Western frontier to new and exciting travel opportunities. Seven Falls is one of Colorado’s most captivating natural wonders. Located at the base of the Front Range, this magnificent series of waterfalls is situated in a 1,250-foot-wall box canyon between the towering Pillars of Hercules and boasts a 181-foot drop of falling water. Seven Falls was originally part of land given to Nathan Colby in 1872 as part of the Homestead Act of 1862. The Homestead Act granted 160 acres of surveyed land to pioneers in the west, with claimants required to “improve” the plot by building a dwelling and cultivating the land. Mr. Colby promptly sold the track of land to James Hull...

Large collection of early 20th century strongman photographs. Each 5" x 7" silver gelatin photographs. Circa 1920. Would make a wonderful framed grouping. Unknown photographer.

Circa 1900 fencing themed photograph of woman in fencing garb with red heart holding an epee. Tinted red pillow and heart, original oak frame with heart and crossed fencing foils. ...

An oversized Italian promotional postcard signed by Hollywood legend Paul Newman Paul Newman (1925 – 2008) was an American actor, film director, and racing driver. Newman was one of Hollywood's most celebrated actors, whose famous films included The Hustler (1961), Cool Hand Luke (1967), Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), The Sting (1973), and The Towering Inferno...

A photograph postcard signed by the acclaimed 19th century English author Thomas Hardy. Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) was an English author whose seminal works include 'Jude the Obscure' (1895), 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles' (1891) and 'Far from the Madding Crowd (1874)'. A Thomas Hardy signed colour postcard dating from 1924. The postcard depicts a bust sculpture of Hardy by Russian sculptor Serge...

Albumen print from the period by Euge`ne Atget representing an apple tree branch in full blossom. Written on the back by the photographer : 'Branche de pommier, N°55.' (Apple tree, n...