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Timothy O'Sullivan (American, 1840-1882) Ancient Ruins in the Cañon de Chelle, N.M. In a niche 50 feet above present Cañon bed., 1873 (No. 10)

Sold for $3,500 at Freeman’s on Apr 10, 2026.

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Timothy O'Sullivan (American, 1840-1882) Ancient Ruins in the Cañon de Chelle, N.M. In a niche 50 feet above present Cañon bed., 1873 (No. 10) albumen photograph 10 3/4 x 8 in. albumen photograph on original cardstock mount with printed title and photographer's credit in lower margin, 14 1/4 x 11 in. overall. The following is printed in the upper margin of mount, "Topographical & Geological Explorations & Surveys West of the 100th Meridian / Expedition of 1873. Lieut. George M. Wheeler, Corps of Engineers, Commanding."

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