(Genealogy) Early American Photo Albums-- cdv's and tintypes, inc.

Unsophisticated, original, American photo albums-- cdv's and tintypes; 2 albums  rich in genealogical information. Images generally GOOD or better, some worn, as expected. 

1. "Nellie A. TERRILL" full leather, deeply embossed, name on cover in gilt, clasp. 27 images, including tintypes, most with Connecticut imprints; some with revenue stamps.

2. (Genealogy.) Malloy/Rankin family album, (issued by McKnight & Rutter, Philadelphia) ; 23 cdv photographs, mostly identified, some apparently signed on the image or mount; some with revenue stamps. Pennsylvania photographers, including J. W. Rothwell, Photographer, and Painter, Washington, Pa. Full leather, gilt emblem, blind stamping; 2 clasps, 1 missing. Distressed album but still presentable, with genealogically important notations-- a few images  cropped.

3. 26 cdv's and tintypes, NY state photographers; later snap shots at end (not included in count). Embossed covers, gilt design, small image at center. Clasps lacking.