Justin Kozlowski / Egypt: 1869 Suez Canal Opening Port Said (Vintage Maritime CDV ~1870s)

original vintage carte de visite (cdv) photo - no reprint!  

carte de visite photos were first introduced in 1854 and were replaced by the larger cabinet cards, in the early 1870s...

rare original 1869 carte de visite cdv opening of the suez canal in port said by justin kozlowski

for sale is a highly collectible authentic 19th century photographic carte de visite capturing the historic opening of the suez canal on november 17 1869 in port said egypt the image shows a majestic convoy of dressed steamships and sailing vessels docked along the harbor

photographer justin kozlowski marked on the reverse

location port said egypt

date 1869

backstamp reverse features the elegant monogram and text souvenir du canal maritime de suez justin kozlowski port said egypte

format standard carte de visite cdv

the photograph on the front is in good antique condition with clear details and contrast the reverse side shows typical age related foxing spotting and minor wear consistent with its 150 plus years of age untrimmed edges please inspect the high resolution scans carefully for exact condition details

size: ~ 10.5 x 6.4 cm (1 cm ~ 0.39 inch)

condition: very good...please also refer to scan which show complete front and reverse of photo.

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